April 2, 2023 50 East Pleasant St
April 2, 2023 70 Boltwood Walk
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April 6, 2023
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RECEIVED: 12/2/22 at 4:15 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order; 2. Review and Discuss Information from Financial Indicators Presentation and Public Forum; 3. FY24 Budget Discussion; 4. Adjourn.
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RECEIVED: 11/22/22 at 4:17 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Vision & Charge; Review & vote minutes from 11/30/22; Public Comment; Progress Reports: Heat Pump, Solar; Education Series #3: Presentation on Improving Home Energy Efficiency and Lowering Energy Bills through Improving the Building Envelope by Center for Ecotechnology’s Edison Dika; Staff Updates; ECAC Member Updates; Education Series – Jamboard (if time permits); Items for next meeting agenda; Public Comment; Adjourn.
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RECEIVED: 12/2/22 at 2:57 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Welcome, Announcements, Agenda Review, and Approval of 8/23/2022, 9/28/2022 and 10/17/2022 Meeting Minutes. 2. Public Comment. 3. Member Reports. 4. Action and Discussion Items: CRESS & DEI Update, Budget Advocacy, Resident Oversight Board, Listening Session, List of Consultants and Contractors from APD 2011-2021, ARPA Distribution, Town Manager Goals and Report from Youth. 5. Upcoming Agenda Items & Meeting Schedules. 6. Other Topics: Other topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 7. Adjourn.
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RECEIVED: 10/20/22 at 3:06 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve minutes; Public comment; On-going deliberation of FY23 grants; New business not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance.
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RECEIVED: 12/2/22 @ 8:34 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Min; Pub Com; SP Public Hearing: 6:35 PM – SPP 2023-02 – Bruce Allen – 51 Spaulding St Req to reopen the public hearing for SPP2023-02 to con the proposal and make the required findings under S 10.38 rather than 11.24, to review the proposal in light of changes to the site plan occurring since hearing was closed on 10/19/22; SPR Public Hearing: 7:00 PM SPR 2023-02– Servicenet, Inc – 12 & 22 Belchertown Rd - Req Site Plan App to renovate the exist bldg & provide 12 eff apt units for transitional housing w office space for associated staff. Imp inc resurf & striping of exist pkg (39 spaces inc 2 HP acc spaces). Demo of 1 bldg entrance & install new pedestrian access walkways, new doors, windows. (Map 15C, Parcel 2-19, COM zoning district); Old Bus/New Bus Topics not reasonably ant 48 hrs prior to the mtg; ANR Apps; ZBA Apps; SPP/SPR/SUB Apps; PB COM & Liaison Rep; Chair Rep; Staff Rep; Adjourn - Full description in the Agenda Link.
RECEIVED: 11/21/22 at 11:44 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Special Permit Public Hearing: 6:35 PM - SPP 2023-02 – Bruce Allen – 51 Spaulding St. - Request to reopen the public hearing for SPP2023-02 to consider the proposal and make the req findings under Sec 10.38 rather than 11.24 of the Zoning Bylaw, and to review the proposal in light of changes to the site plan that occurred since the public hearing was closed on October 19, 2022; original request was for a Special Permit to modify ZBA FY2007-00030 and allow 3 Roomers within an owner-occupied dwelling unit, construct 5 pkg spaces previously approved and construct 2 parking spaces within the front setback in the northwest corner of the parcel, and relocate an existing shade tree within the front setback under Sections 3.3210, 5.0100 and 7.000 of the Zoning Bylaw (Map 14B, Parcel 110, R-G) Plans and docs available via email from Christine Brestrup Planning Director or in the Planning Dept, Town Hall brestrupc@amherstma.gov or 413-259-3145
RECEIVED: 11/21/22 at 11:45 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Site Plan Review Public Hearing - 7:00 PM SPR 2023-02– Servicenet, Inc – 12 and 22 Belchertown Rd - Public hearing to request Site Plan Approval to renovate the existing building and provide 12 efficiency apartment units for transitional housing with office space for associated staff. Site improvements include resurfacing and striping of existing parking (39 spaces including 2 handicap accessible spaces). Demo of 1 building entrance and the installation of new pedestrian access walkways and new doors and windows in the building. (Map 15C, Parcel 2-19, COM zoning district) Plans and documents are available via email from Christine Brestrup, Planning Director or in the Planning Department, Town Hall; brestrupc@amherstma.gov or 413-259-3145
The Amherst Energy and Climate Action Committee (ECAC) invites you to a webinar presentation by Edison Dika of the Center for Ecotechnology covering how to increase your home’s energy efficiency and decrease your heating bills. This seminar will include advice and information for both homeowners and renters, and will cover the MassSave incentives to help you weatherize your home! Whether you need to improve your home’s “envelope” in anticipation of transitioning to a heat pump system, or just want to reduce your bills in a time of rising energy prices, this seminar is for you! The public is welcome to join the full ECAC meeting, starting at 4:30 PM at the link provided.
A new weekly café designed with a focus on caregivers and those with memory loss, but all are welcome to attend! Click "See details" for more information about the special programs and activities incorporated into this weekly café.