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Public Form on proposed FY27 Budget (in person and virtual)

May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Monday, May 11 will be the Public Forum on the Budget. This is an opportunity for members of the public to weigh in on the proposed budget, including allocations for the schools. PLEASE consider attending, in person or virtually, and asking for our schools to receive adequate funds.

Here is the Town Manager’s FY27 Budget presentation from 5/4/26: https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/86319/FY27-Budget-Presentation—final

And here is the meeting recording; the presentation starts about 51:30 into the meeting after public comment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ7vtiiCBxc&t=9751s
The School Committee budget would restore specials positions and intervention positions.
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Finance Committee Public Hearing on the FY27 Budget

Monday, May 11, 2026

RECEIVED: 5/1/26, 12:12 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Click “More Details” for List of Topics

In person: Town Hall, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst, MA 01002

Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/84885021035

Phone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 848 8502 1035

  1. Call to Order
  2. Hearings – Public Hearing of the Finance Committee on the FY27 Town Budget – Charter §. 5.5(a) – Residents are welcome to express their views for up to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the chair, based on the number of people who wish to speak.
  3. Topics not anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance of the meeting
  4. Adjourn

Meeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/8412; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.

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