Advocating to Preserve Cherry Hill Golf Course as a Community Asset

Amid discussions by Amherst's working group regarding the future of Cherry Hill Golf Course, Donna Kurkul emphasizes the course's significance as the sole affordable public golf facility in the area. Highlighting its popularity among diverse age groups and recreational users, Kurkul advocates for preserving this local gem that offers tranquil surroundings and scenic views, fostering lifelong engagement with the sport. The group's focus is currently on financial sustainability: whether the town should subsidize operations or if the course can operate independently. Kurkul urges the community to recognize Cherry Hill's value, aligning with Amherst's reputation for exceptional nine-hole courses in the Northeast, and to advocate for its continued existence amid budget constraints. She calls on residents to petition town officials to support maintaining the course, emphasizing that it remains a vital recreational resource that should not be sacrificed during financial tightening. Donna Kurkul Hadley