Summary update
Please save the date Monday 2/2 for an Amherst Town Council meeting that will include Amherst’s state representatives. Details to follow but we need to mobilize for this regarding the Amherst Elementary […]
Please save the date Monday 2/2 for an Amherst Town Council meeting that will include Amherst’s state representatives. Details to follow but we need to mobilize for this regarding the Amherst Elementary […]
Quick summary update Regional Budget: On 1/10/26, the Regional Schools held a Four Towns Meeting with elected representatives from Amherst, Leverett, Shutesbury and Pelham. The presentation is here. The bottom line is that
Jan 2026 summary update Read More »
Budget season is beginning and it’s not looking good. On Tuesday 12/9/25 at 6:30pm the Regional School Committee will see a draft version of the FY27. The draft presentation of
FY27 Budget draft – not good Read More »
Please join us on Monday 11/17 to advocate for more money for our schools from the Town of Amherst. We will rally at 6pm at Town Hall and make public
Monday 11/17/25 Rally at Town Hall! Read More »
We are at a critical moment right now where we really need advocacy for state funding reform. Please consider either showing up to the virtual hearing on November 18th (registration
**State Advocacy Alert** — Nov 18 hearing Read More »
The Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools is making a plea for more people to speak up for changes to state funding. There is a listening session on Thursday 11/6 4:30 –
State Advocacy opportunity – listening session Read More »
Every year, the Town Council invites the public to submit written comments as part of the Town Manager’s evaluation. Comments are due by midnight, Thursday October 30th. Although he is not directly involved in
Annual Town Manager evaluation – due 10/30 Read More »
Endorsements: Please do your research about candidates rather than relying solely on endorsements. Some candidates have chosen to not engage with endorsements at all because they have been divisive in the
Keywords for Nov Elections Read More »
Find out what candidates say about our public schools in the League of Women Voters 2025 Voting Guide here. League of Women Voters’ forum for districts 1,2,3,4 on 10/15/25: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKWs3PEVzvg
#1 ask — Vote for who votes on funding our schools! Read More »