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The North Amherst Library building is closed while an addition of bathrooms, elevator, and meeting room are constructed. BUT, you can still visit and check out the books! They are temporarily housed in a North Square store-front. The open hours are Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 7:00 PM; Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00
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DONA launches research to uncover North Amherst industrial history along the Mill River by Meg Gage This article first appeared in the Amherst Indy www.amherstindy.org The Dirty Hands District — that was the colloquial name for North Amherst in the 19th and early 20th century. In contrast with the downtown neighborhoods of elite academics, writers,
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District 1 Councillors Virtual Meeting, Sunday April 10, 1:30 – 3:00 PM Join our District 1 councillors Cathy Schoen and Michele Miller in talking about North Amherst. The topics of discussion are to introduce changes in District 1 map effective in 2023; District 1 updates; town committee updates with a focus on elementary school building
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By Mary SayerFebruary 15, 2022 The North Amherst Library Addition project is moving forward to the next step in the construction process. The town of Amherst has recently posted the bid package on the Massachusetts Central Registry to obtain bids for the construction of the addition. Bids are due March 18th. Library patrons hope a construction company
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By Meg Gage February 15, 2022 The town’s Community Preservation Act Committee (CPA)has approved DONA’s request for a grant of $12,900 to launch our Mill River History Trail that will map and identify several of the former mills and factories powered by the Mill River and create an interpretive trail through the conservation land between
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On Sunday, January 30, a couple dozen district one residents zoomed with our Town Councillors Cathy Schoen and Michele Miller for an auspicious first District meeting in the term of the newly seated Town Council. State Representative Mindy Domb and at-Large Councillor Andy Steinberg also attended and contributed to the discussion. After introductory remarks and
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On October 3, eight Town Council candidates, 2 for the district and 6 at-Large, participated in an electronic forum. Moderated by Alisa Brewer, retiring at-Large Councilor and District 1 resident, the forum kicked off the campaign season. Candidates were able to introduce themselves and to address with a North Amherst perspective the moderator’s questions which
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John Porcino leading the parachute game. This article also appeared in the Amherst Indy. On Sunday 8/29 the District One Neighborhood Association (DONA) resumed hosting its annual summer barbecue potluck. The excellent turn-out reflected neighbors’ eagerness to be together, in person and sharing a meal. Many people said as much, describing the relief of being
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DONA encourages North Amherst residents to attend the meeting of the Conservation Commission on Wednesday, 25 August. The on-line meeting starts at 7 pm https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/96982361133. Early in the meeting, the Conservation Commission will discuss the boundaries of wetlands on the property proposed for The Eruptor development. The property owner, Barry Roberts, as requested the
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