tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post1314715590144494351..comments2023-10-17T22:56:42.784-04:00Comments on Only in The Republic of Amherst: Town Meeting: The Horror ... The Horror!Larry Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-2035920353942311412014-05-14T14:34:58.716-04:002014-05-14T14:34:58.716-04:00You could go to your neighbor and kindly point out...<i>You could go to your neighbor and kindly point out the town requirements and then it is up to the town to determine if that business might be exceeding our town bylaws. </i><br /><br />And if your neighbor is someone like me, the neighbor shuts down the business and gives your name and number to the upset clients.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-84937939507342720862014-05-14T08:59:44.151-04:002014-05-14T08:59:44.151-04:00I was going to vote for the home office bylaw unti...I was going to vote for the home office bylaw until I listened to other town meeting members. By the end of the debate I had so many doubts about it and what it involved, I voted against. There was good feedback that the planning board should have asked for to start with. I hope the planning board comes back with a clear version that exempts small home businesses from any regulation with specific, limited waiver power. Short and sweet, for once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-59206466961755691622014-05-13T15:30:21.927-04:002014-05-13T15:30:21.927-04:00What adult in their right mind would allow other a...What adult in their right mind would allow other adults to debate and decide what they can do in their home. Is this a joke post. If the adults in Amherst want to move into this century, they will get past asking their neighbors for permission. You don't need town approval to have a home based business, you need your wife's approval. The SIMPLE solution is to simply ignore anyone that says otherwise.Yokalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-81442301586763611472014-05-13T15:21:54.873-04:002014-05-13T15:21:54.873-04:00The meeting was not a recruitment tool for new Tow...The meeting was not a recruitment tool for new Town Meeting members.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-75027584139111827352014-05-13T14:54:49.622-04:002014-05-13T14:54:49.622-04:00Jonathan Tucker is a disaster. He makes everythin...Jonathan Tucker is a disaster. He makes everything overly-complicated and lacks all credibility. Virtually nothing has passed on his watch because of it. He has too much bad history and needs to retire. Let's give someone new a try. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-86404285805728682642014-05-13T13:21:22.699-04:002014-05-13T13:21:22.699-04:00yes, the horror! Imagine you live next door to so...yes, the horror! Imagine you live next door to someone with a small home business that might bring pesky road parking that disrupts your life. You could go to your neighbor and kindly point out the town requirements and then it is up to the town to determine if that business might be exceeding our town bylaws. Likely your neighbor will be entirely unaware of these bylaws and can thank you and the town for kindly helping (no penalties attached, and at no cost). HORROR!?!!?<br />If your neighbor has a small home business and has no impact on the neighbors, then there is NO penalty for NOT following the bylaw. WTH. <br />No wonder sane folks don't want to serve on TM. Some folks are their own worst enemies (and see enemies in gov even when its suits their best interests).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-65467373919113650592014-05-13T12:25:25.011-04:002014-05-13T12:25:25.011-04:00When people get confused, they get loud, they get ...When people get confused, they get loud, they get fearful, they get animated, they get tearful, they lash out at authority, they accuse others of making money off of them.<br /><br />We saw all of that last night. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-57021243789136226612014-05-13T12:23:35.896-04:002014-05-13T12:23:35.896-04:00The several standing counted votes this spring on ...The several standing counted votes this spring on simple motions to cut off discussion are a new low in Amherst Town Meeting procedural history.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-5724992183843101882014-05-13T11:36:31.428-04:002014-05-13T11:36:31.428-04:00Teenagers grow up, get married and move away; pian...Teenagers grow up, get married and move away; piano teachers are forever.<br /><br />But I do like the idea of a permit for teenagers. And the town could use drones for enforcement.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-29788671718485730742014-05-13T11:25:30.431-04:002014-05-13T11:25:30.431-04:00What is the difference (to the neighborhood) betwe...What is the difference (to the neighborhood) between a woman who lives alone but has a half dozen piano students each day versus a woman who has three teenagers living with her? <br /><br />In either case there is going to be lots of vehicles around and all the rest -- the difference being that the piano teacher isn't going to have students arriving at 1AM.<br /><br />What's next, having to get a permit to have teenaged children?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-52327441954119772292014-05-13T11:24:59.722-04:002014-05-13T11:24:59.722-04:00Thanks, Jonathan Tucker, for being a voice singing...Thanks, Jonathan Tucker, for being a voice singing out in the wilderness...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00539702062971422065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-39463801855938823062014-05-13T11:04:26.188-04:002014-05-13T11:04:26.188-04:00This town is so screwed and the saddest part is th...This town is so screwed and the saddest part is they are the only one's that don't know it, I've never seen such a poor business model in my life. They don't know where they need to be and certainly don't have any idea how to get there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com