Amherst to acquire land options for off street parking
Amherst city finance committee approved options on five additional parcels adjacent to the Charles Ebbs property for off street parking. The panel also approved hiring two extra full time policemen at 4800 dollars annually starting about April 1 and the purchase of a new police cruiser under 1708 dollars. Ordinances for the car purchase and staff additions will be sent to council February 23. The committee also declined to propose new pay raises, keeping the 1963 10 percent increase deemed sufficient.