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Planning Board Green Lights Downtown Dorm Despite Resident Complaints

Planning Board Green Lights Downtown Dorm Despite Resident Complaints

Though town zoning laws prohibit dormitories in the downtown area, the board ruled that the college’s new development is a “mixed-use” property because it includes the college’s store.

College to Open Dorm Above Amherst College Store

College to Open Dorm Above Amherst College Store

The new dorm will include suites and in-unit kitchens and bathrooms, exciting students. But some town residents say it violates town zoning codes.

College Restricts Gender Redesignation of Dorm Bathrooms

College Restricts Gender Redesignation of Dorm Bathrooms

Residential Engagement and Wellbeing reinforced that changes to the gender designations of dorm bathrooms will be prohibited this year, creating difficulties for students who now must travel across or between floors to access gender-neutral bathrooms.