On May 5, 2025, Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman gave his presentation of the FY26 Budget. Recording here. Presentation here. FY26 Budget here. FY Capital Improvement Plan here. Today, Dr. Xi and the […]
Budget Analysis by SOS Amherst – More transparency, fairness needed Read More »
The Town Manager’s budget book is out and includes a 4.81% increase for the Region and a 5% increase for the Elementary Schools, as recommended by the Town Council. The
Town of Amherst Budget: Schools get less than requested Read More »
Town Council Meeting – Monday 4/28 There was a lengthy discussion of two separate proposals to form committees/working groups related to the long-term fiscal stability of the school districts. One was
Summary of Recent Meetings Read More »
What’s next and Thank you! Thank you so much to everyone who came out on 4/13/25 to the SOS/LWV Community Conversation on School Funding – we had some great energy and
April & May final school budget push Read More »
Reminder that tomorrow (Sunday April 13th), we will be holding our Community Conversation on School Funding in conjunction with the Amherst League of Women Voters. 2-4pm at Crocker Farm. Please enter via Shays Street
2-4 pm Sunday 4/13 Community Conversation Read More »
Update on School budgets At the 4/10/25 Town Council meeting, after a lot of convoluted and confusing discussion, the Council took three votes relevant to the schools’ budgets. Video here. Details below
Update on School Budgets Read More »
What: Town Council Meeting When: Monday April 7th, 6:30 PMWhere/How: In person at Town Hall or via ZoomAnd/or email your Town CouncilorsWhat to ask: Change the budget guidelines to direct the Town Manager to include the amount
April Action Needed! 4/7, 4/28 and more Read More »
Another quick way to advocate for state funding for schools – now There are two more state hearings coming up, and our legislators need to hear that public school funding
Another quick way to advocate for state funding for schools Read More »
Amherst council decision forces regional school district back to drawing board on next year’s budget Amherst council decision forces regional school district back to drawing board on next year’s budget https://www.gazettenet.com/Amherst-Town-Council-rejects-assessment-adjustment-for-regional-schools-budget-possibly-sending-spending-plan-back-to-committee-60237758
Town says No to supporting regional school budget Read More »
CRITICAL ACTION – Show up for our schools Monday 3/24 @ 6pm Monday’s Town Council Meeting is a critical time to show up for our schools! SOS Amherst is rallying on
Rally at Town Council Monday 3/24 at 6pm Read More »