Beacon Withdraws 246 Montague Road Housing Plan

Beacon Communities has withdrawn from pursuing a 140-unit affordable housing development at 246 Montague Road in Amherst, citing community opposition and legal challenges despite prior conceptual reviews by local boards. The decision leaves a significant potential contribution to the Town’s affordable housing goals unrealized.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Renewal

Proposal halted voluntarily by the developer before any final development agreement or construction contract; no renewals or extensions apply.

Document type

Report

Source document

Town of Amherst Town Manager Report 2026-05-18

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Who was awarded the construction contract by City of Amherst?

Beacon Communities was awarded this construction contract by City of Amherst, as recorded on May 18, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a report record.

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This contract appears in Town of Amherst Town Manager Report 2026-05-18 (Report), dated May 18, 2026 from City of Amherst. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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