October 10, 2022
October 27, 2022 845 West Street
RECEIVED: 1/24/20 at 11:48 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1) Call to Order. Opening Remarks, Announcements. 2) Reports and Comments. Public Comment. Agenda Review/Additions. 3) Action and Discussion. a. Update on Contract for Renters, b. Update on Building Repairs, c. Update Window Valance, d. Capital Projects; previous appropriations and timelines. 4) Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 5) Adjourn.
RECEIVED: 1/24/20 at 9:01 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public comment/public hearing for all proposals. Approve any outstanding minutes. Review financials. Discuss and vote on proposal recommendations. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.
RECEIVED: 1/22/20 at 11:09 am. LIST OF TOPICS: PUBLIC HEARING: The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community for the purpose of receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Amherst is eligible to receive a maximum of $825,000 in block grant funds for housing, community development projects, and social service activities benefiting low-and moderate-income citizens. Public hearing to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding: Town’s final recommended activities for funding as part of the 2020 application; 2020 Community Development Priorities; and Currently funded activities. Recommended proposals and activities can be found on the Committee’s webpage: http://www.amherstma.gov/1122/CDBG-Advisory-Committee.
RECEIVED: 1/28/20 at 12:30 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: PUBLIC HEARING: To receive comments on funding recommendations to the Town Manager for 2020 CDBG application. PUBLIC MEETING: Announcements. Discuss comments from Public Hearing. Review 2020 funding recommendations to the Town Manager. Public Comment. Other topics not anticipated within 48 hours.
1. Welcome, overview. 2. Special Presentation by the Transportation Advisory Committee. 3. Update: The Census Count. 4. Resident Comments 5. Save the dates/announcements.
“Once we know something, we can’t un-know it.” Living Buildings are different. They ask us to consider our impact in everything we do, from our energy use to site selection. A key consideration is building materials: what’s in them? Where do they come from? What is their impact on the environment? Are they healthy for people to be around? Join us for a conversation about how these material values change the way we build, from product selection to workflow. Jonathan Wright, Principal Emeritus at Wright Builders, Jessica Schultz, Communication and Living Building Coordinator for Hitchcock Center and Sara Draper, Director of Educational Programs and Outreach for R.W. Kern Center will reflect on the Living Building process. How do our experiences on these projects change our workflow and our lives? Jonathan will also share excerpts from his newest book, “Living Building Makers: Creating Sustainable Buildings that Renew our World;” copies will be available for sale.
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community for the purpose of receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Amherst is eligible to receive a maximum of $825,000 in block grant funds for housing, community development projects, and social service activities benefiting low-and moderate-income citizens. In accordance with DHCD regulations, Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding 1. Town’s final recommended activities for funding as part of the 2020 application; 2. 2020 Community Development Priorities; and 3. Currently funded activities.