Based on past financial decisions made by council, our taxes, water and sewage rates continues to escalate well beyond what is considered normal for municipalities of our size in the County of Essex. Sooner than later, it will become more difficult to promote our town to new and existing industries and business as an affordable place to locate to. Currently, our town’s total taxable assessment base is the second lowest of all municipalities in the County of Essex and our tax

Count me among those who want to see the Valente Development Corporation be able to transform the former General Amherst High School into a residential and commercial showpiece for our community sooner rather than later. With town council making the decision via 4-3 vote to go forward with a notice to intent to designate the property, I am hopeful that the town and the Valente Development Corporation can come to an agreement as quickly as possible on the items relating to her

This letter is about the future of General Amherst. Having lived on North St. for 74 years, since I was five, I would like to state some facts. In the 1950’s, there were additions. Then, in the 60’s, the gym on Laird and also additions on the east side were added. Also in the 1960’s, the tech wing was added to the north. I can’t see where this school is of heritage status. This school is not like Kennedy or W.D. Lowe in Windsor. These schools are in original condition, not wi