An ad hoc group of North Amherst residents, the Master Plan Study Group studied the application of the Town of Amherst’s Master Plan to North Amherst. The Group’s report can be read here.
September 19, 2022
The Master Plan Study Group report was submitted on 9/19/22 to the Amherst Town Council to become part of the town’s annual Master Plan review.
September 4, 2022
Update: The Master Plan Study Group has been meeting since August 18. It has two more sessions, on Thursday 8 and 15 September. The meeting on the 8th will discuss chapters 8 “Services and Facilities” and 9 “Transportation and Circulation.” At the final meeting, the participants will formulate recommendations to be included in a report for the Town Council. The Council will discuss the Master Plan on September 19. More information can be found on the town website www.amherstma.gov closer to the date of the forum. To ask questions about the Master Plan Study Group or to request a copy of the Group’s final report, write ContactUs@amherstdona.org.
June 3, 2022
Dear District One neighbors,
The District One Neighborhood Association (DONA) is organizing a study group to learn about the specifics of the Amherst Master Plan adopted by the Council in 2020 and to study how best to implement its recommendations to strengthen the North Amherst community. We are delighted that our District One Councilor Michele Miller will facilitate the five Master Plan Study Group (MPSG) sessions. We will bring in town leaders for specific advice and information, but Michele will lead the discussion and planning process.
Because many of the development, safety and transportation issues relate to all of North Amherst, we are inviting some District Two neighbors who live in Cushman and on the east side of East Pleasant Street to join.
The Master Plan is available electronically here; if you would like it printed and bound, DONA has had Master Plan copies printed that will be available at cost. The MPSG will meet for five sessions at a time that is most convenient for participants. Anticipating a weekly gathering during June and July, we will determine the best time for all to meet by polling those who would like to participate. We want to make this project accessible.
If you would like to participate in the MPSG or would like to have more information about it, please contact Meg Gage at meginamherst@gmail.com by June 13. Also, please pass on this invitation to others we may have missed.
DONA Steering Committee
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