Panorama — Episode 137 — Amherst Charter Review with Julian Hynes

Posted on December 27, 2025 by dtorres

Originally aired on December 27, 2025. Julian Hynes is the Chair of the Amherst, MA Charter Review Committee, a volunteer group tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to the town’s Home Rule Charter. Julian explains why the Charter Review Committee was formed, the forthcoming recommendations, and how Amherst residents can submit their proposals.

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