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SUMMARY:Amherst School Committee Meeting - Elementary Budget Vote (hybrid; comment by 3pm)
DESCRIPTION:The School Committee will meet on Tuesday 3/31 at 8pm (after the Regional Meeting) in the ARHS Library and via Zoom\, to finalize the budget. Per the Town of Amherst Charter\, the School Committee must send a budget to the Town Manager by 4/1 so they have to come to a decision on Tuesday night. There is no public comment at this meeting\, but the public can always email the School Committee at AmherstSchoolCommittee@arps.org. The public can follow the meeting via YouTube or join by Zoom. \n  \nMore info: https://www.arpsparents.com/elementary-vote-3-31-26/ \n  \n\n**NOTE TIME AND ARHS LOCATION TO ACCOMMODATE PRECEEDING REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING **\nAmherst-Pelham Regional High School library (side entrance)\, 21 Mattoon St.\nVirtual Public Access: https://zoom.us/j/98690610689\nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling (301) 715-8592 enter\nwebinar ID 986 9061 0689\, or in person.\nThis meeting will be livestreamed by Amherst Media (channel 15\, amherstmedia.org\, or www.youtube.com/AmherstMedia).\nPosted: Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, 3:30 PM\nhttps://go.boarddocs.com/ma/arps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DSKQY76B8AF9
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-school-committee-meeting-elementary-budget-vote-hybrid-comment-by-3pm/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T223000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260328T212609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T212609Z
UID:4173-1774728000-1774737000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:FY27 Budget VOTE - Amherst School Committee (Hybrid Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Meeting Opening: 1A. Call to Order; 2. New and Continuing Business: 2A. FY27 Budget Discussion and Vote; 3. Meeting Closing: 3A. Adjourn. RECEIVED: 3/27/26 at 4:02 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Amherst-Pelham Regional High School library (side entrance)\, 21 Mattoon St. Amherst\, MA 01002 or Virtual Public Access: https://zoom.us/j/98690610689 Note: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling (301) 715-8592 enter webinar ID 986 9061 0689\, or in person. This meeting will be livestreamed by Amherst Media (channel 15\, amherstmedia.org\, or www.youtube.com/AmherstMedia). \nBoardDocs Meeting Posting: https://go.boarddocs.com/ma/arps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DSKQY76B8AF9
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/fy27-budget-vote-amherst-school-committee-hybrid-meeting/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260314T171627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T171627Z
UID:4137-1774627200-1774630800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Office hours with State Rep Mindy Domb
DESCRIPTION:Open office hours\nLocation: Town Hall\, First Floor Meeting Room\n\n\n\n\nMindy Domb\, State Representative
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/office-hours-with-state-rep-mindy-domb/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260321T175057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T175226Z
UID:4165-1774377000-1774387800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst School Committee (in person and virtual; public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst School Committee\, Hybrid Meeting\nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026\n6:30 PM\n**NOTE: VIRTUAL OPTION\, AND ARHS LOCATION TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 6 PM **\nAmherst-Pelham Regional High School library (side entrance)\, 21 Mattoon St.\nVirtual Public Access: https://zoom.us/j/99549366983?pwd=XgJSj239j7bIGAxMBMJqbEK6izQ4B4.1\nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling (301) 715-8592 enter\nwebinar ID: 995 4936 6983\, or in person.\nThis meeting will be livestreamed by Amherst Media (channel 15\, amherstmedia.org\, or www.youtube.com/AmherstMedia).\nMembers of the public who would like to submit public comments to the committee can do so by speaking during the meeting (in-person\, remotely by Zoom\, or phone)\, or before 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting by sending an email to SCPublicComment@arps.org\, leaving a voicemail at 413-362-1891\, or texting 413-362-1891.\nPosted: Friday\, March 20\, 2026\, 6:24 PM
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-school-committee-in-person-and-virtual-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260321T174556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T174728Z
UID:4161-1774375200-1774375200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee - FY27 Budget vote (in person; public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee\nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026\n6:00 PM\nIn-Person Meeting\nLibrary at ARHS\nPublic comment can be emailed to SCpubliccomment@arps.org by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Public comment can also be left by voicemail (under 3 minutes) at 413-362-1891 by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\nThis meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-pelham-regional-school-committee-fy27-budget-vote-in-person-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260314T170100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T171038Z
UID:4119-1773772200-1773781200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Elementary School Committee budget hearing (in person and zoom; public comment)
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 3/17 at 6:30 PM the Amherst Elementary School Committee will hold its annual budget hearing for the FY27 Budget.\n\nThe Meeting will take place in the Town Room at Town Hall and is also available via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/95934675913?pwd=aNZ7EBh3GVDaBEXbM6vWbXsSyaNKOW.1).\n\nThis is the public’s chance to weigh in on the FY27 budget and the changes that will result from the proposed budget. At this point in time\, the Town of Amherst has told the Elementary School District that it can expect a 3.85% increase over the funding it received from the town last year. This still leaves a budget gap of approximately $1 million.  You can view the entire budget here.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-elementary-school-committee-budget-hearing-in-person-and-zoom-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260314T170803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T170803Z
UID:4133-1773752400-1773759600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Finance Committee Meeting (virtual; no public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting name: Amherst Finance Committee\nDate and time: Tues\, Mar 17 1:00 – 3:00\nLocation: Virtual\nVirtual meeting URL: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87481974364\nLink to agenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=34994&month=3&year=2026&day=13&calType=0\nWhy this meeting matters: One of the agenda items is the finance committee discussing the four towns meeting that happens on Saturday.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-finance-committee-meeting-virtual-no-public-comment/
LOCATION:VIrtual (details above)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260226T134641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T222516Z
UID:4057-1773478800-1773486000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Special Town Council and Finance Committee Meeting - Four Towns
DESCRIPTION:In person in the ARMS Library. Elected officials from all four towns will meet to get an update on the Regional budget and discuss their contributions for FY27. No public comment but the public can attend and observe. \n\n\n\n\n\nCall to Order\nWelcome and Introductions\nFY27 Regional School Committee Draft Budget Presentation\nDiscussion and breakout groups\nNext Steps\nTopics not anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance of the meeting\nAdjourn\n\n\n\nThere will be no public comment period at this special meeting.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/special-town-council-and-finance-committee-meeting-four-towns/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional Middle School – Library\, 170 Chestnut St\, Amherst\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T191500
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260308T214546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T214845Z
UID:4073-1773423900-1773429300@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Rural Schools Week - State Advocacy Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Rural Schools Week – State Advocacy Opportunity – FRIDAY\, 3/13/26\, 5:45-7:15 PM in the PELHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (see attached flyer for more info or an email from Wren from 3/7). Learn about state advocacy and what you can do. Rural School aid is especially important for the Regional Budget and has been underfunded for a long time. \n  \nFlyer_Pelham_Advocacy_Night
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/rural-schools-week-state-advocacy-opportunity/
LOCATION:Pelham Elementary School\, 45 Amherst Rd\, Pelham\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260218T232619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T220843Z
UID:3939-1773167400-1773176400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Regional School Committee Hearing (Advocacy opportunity in person)
DESCRIPTION:This is the meeting at which members of the community can react to proposed budget cuts for next year and advocate for the budget! \nThe draft budget is available here. The draft budget closes a $1.1 million dollar gap through a combination of moving positions to revolving funds\, applying more in reserves\, and changing and eliminating some positions. In the end it looks like a net loss of approximately 8 full time equivalent positions. Pages 28-35 of the budget provide details on all of this. Please read through the proposed changes ahead of Thursday’s budget hearing and then speak up at the hearing. \nThe Regional budget is complicated. Amherst has recently said that it can increase slightly the amount it can give (from a 3.5% increase to a 3.85% increase over last year’s contribution) but the full Regional Budget is determined by all four towns and must be shared proportionally based on the Regional Agreement. So\, Amherst alone being willing to increase doesn’t mean that the other towns are willing/able to do so. Thus far the only budget being considered is the one linked above with approximately a million dollars in cuts. It is still important though\, for people to speak up and advocate for what concerns them most. If we don’t speak up we don’t convey that these cuts hurt our schools\, our kids and our community. We need families from ALL FOUR TOWNS to speak up for the Regional Schools. \n—- \nAmherst-Pelham Regional School Committee: FY27 Budget Hearing\n(Rescheduled from Thursday\, February 26\, 2026)\n6:30 PM\nLibrary\nAmherst Pelham Regional High School\n21 Mattoon St\, Amherst\, MA\nPublic comment can be emailed to SCpubliccomment@arps.org by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Public comment can also be left by voicemail (under 3 minutes) at 413-362-1891 by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting.\nThis meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)\nPosted February 9 2026 at 7:00pmFind agenda and live stream link here once posted: https://go.boarddocs.com/ma/arps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CUPT2U6876ED\n  \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/regional-school-committee-hearing-on-next-years-budget-public-comments/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260226T134234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T213531Z
UID:4055-1773081000-1773090000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting (vote on ARMS middle school roof)
DESCRIPTION:Monday March 9th at the Amherst Town Council meeting\, they should be approving the additional $1.6 million in free cash for the auditorium portion of the ARMS roof. This has been recommended by the Finance Committee. The report from the Finance Committee is available here. \nTown of Amherst\nRegular Town Council Meeting\nMonday\, March 9\, 2026\, 6:45 p.m.\nTown Room\, Town Hall\n4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst\, MA 01002\nVirtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82147444151 \nAgenda\nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling phone (301)\n715-8592\, enter webinar ID: 821 4744 4151\, or in person. The meeting will also be live\nbroadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-vote-on-arms-middle-school-roof/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260224T131534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T131534Z
UID:3994-1771957800-1771965000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst School Committee - Elementary (in person and virtual; public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst School Committee (Elementary) Meeting Tuesday 2/24 6:30 PM – Agenda includes a FY27 Budget Update as well as an update on the K-6 Restructuring. This meeting will take place ***at Town Hall*** and not at ARHS and in big news...YOU CAN JOIN VIA ZOOM!!! People have been asking for this option and Dr. Xi and the School Committee have made it happen. Hooray for virtual participation and making meetings more accessible!!! \nYou can also email public comment (SCPublicComment@arps.org) or leave a voicemail by 3pm on Tuesday at 413-362-1891. \nZoom Link here.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-school-committee-elementary-in-person-and-virtual-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260221T145838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T131101Z
UID:3979-1771938000-1771941600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Finance Committee: discussion on fully funding the ARMS roof (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting name: Amherst Town Council\n\nDate and time: Tuesday\, Feb 24\, 1:00\nLocation: Virtual\nVirtual meeting URL: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82147444151\nLink to agenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=34897&month=2&year=2026&day=20&calType=0\n\n\nOn 2/23/26 the Amherst Town Council voted to refer the request for $1.6 million in free cash for the ARMS auditorium roof to the Finance Committee. Finance will now consider the auditorium roof request at this meeting. You can join by Zoom. Please consider joining to show support for the request and let them know we are still engaged.\n\nAfter Finance\, if recommended\, the request goes back to Amherst Town Council on March 9th.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-finance-committee-discussion-on-fully-funding-the-arms-roof-virtual/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260218T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T145830Z
UID:3926-1771871400-1771880400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting -- Advocacy needed for ARMS roof!
DESCRIPTION:Please show up in-person or virtually Monday 2/23 at 6:30 to make public comment at Amherst Town Council asking that the Town Manager allocate a portion of the free cash to repair the auditorium roof at ARMS. Right now this portion of the roof will NOT be repaired this summer when the rest of the roof is.  Please share your experience regarding the condition of the auditorium/middle school due to the roof leaking. You can also submit written comment. More info here. \nZoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82147444151\nLink to agenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=34912&month=2&year=2026&day=20&calType=0\n  \nPlease send any photos of the auditorium leaks to SOSAmherst@gmail.com. Here are some photos of other parts of the school\, taken in 2025.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-advocacy-needed-for-arms-roof/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260118T142944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182827Z
UID:3827-1770057000-1770066000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Town Council meeting - with state reps & public comment (in person and virtual)
DESCRIPTION:SOS Amherst invites you to the Amherst Town Council meeting on Monday\, February 2nd at 6:30 PM to advocate for our schools during public comment. \nThe situation is urgent: \nARPS is facing a $4-5 million budget shortfall—close to 3 times worse than last year. This could mean the loss of dozens of teacher and staff positions. This level of deficit translates to a significant loss of services. There are several reasons for this gap that you can read about here. \nThis issue is about priorities. The town routinely carries a $4-6 million surplus while our schools continually face gaps in funding. Over the past decade\, we’ve seen a reduction in town budget from 52% to 47% towards the schools. As a town\, we have resources—we just need to renew education as a priority for our leaders. Representative Mindy Domb and Senator Jo Comerford will also be in attendance at the meeting on Monday\, so we have the chance to share our urgency with our state leaders\, too. \nPlease attend on February 2nd at 6:30 PM at Town Hall (or on Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87605655563) and share during public comment. It’s simple\, describe why quality schools matter to your family and community. Please take a look at our public speaking guide for tips if you don’t know where to start and add the event to your calendar. \nAlso\, consider signing up to be a “point caregiver” for your child’s school or classroom to help get the word out quickly on upcoming advocacy alerts. Listservs are fine\, but talking to fellow caregivers at birthday parties\, sports games\, and at pick up is even better! \nOur children deserve fully staffed classrooms and the programs that help them thrive. \nHope to see you there\, \nSOS Amherst \nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling phone (301)\n715-8592\, enter webinar ID: 814 9433 7916\, or in person. The meeting will also be live\nbroadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream \nAgenda: https://amherstma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18743 \nMeeting Materials: https://amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/8154
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-town-council-meeting-with-reps-domb-comerford-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20260127T231714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T231809Z
UID:3857-1769536800-1769547600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Joint School Committee (at Town Hall)  - public comment
DESCRIPTION:Due to the School Districts being closed today\, tonight’s Joint School Committee meeting of the Amherst\, Regional and Pelham School Committees has been moved to the Amherst Town Hall\, in the Town Room. 4 Boltwood Avenue\, Amherst. \n  \n  \n6:00 PM\n**UPDATED LOCATION**\nAmherst Town Hall\nTown Room\n4 Boltwood Ave\, Amherst MA\n**Due to snow closures this meeting is being relocated** \nThis meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/joint-school-committee-at-town-hall/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251208T131227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T131727Z
UID:3816-1765180800-1767200400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:December School Budget meetings
DESCRIPTION:Visit the school committee calendar for schedule. \nVisit town council website for schedule. \nEmail SOSAmherst@gmail.com if you are available to assist our calendar updating efforts.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/december-school-budget-meetings/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251108T140409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T140409Z
UID:3750-1763481600-1763488800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:**Advocacy Alert** - State Funding Hearing (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Finally we have the opportunity\, as Amherst and regional parents and community members\, to advocate for our public school funding at the state level. THIS is the chance we have been waiting for! \nRegister for the virtual state funding hearing here. \nSee more info at in this post: https://www.arpsparents.com/state-advocacy-alert-nov-18/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/advocacy-alert-state-funding-hearing-virtual/
LOCATION:VIrtual (details above)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251108T144457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T120054Z
UID:3776-1763406000-1763415000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:**Public forum on Budget** Town Council Meeting (attend this one)
DESCRIPTION:More info To Be Announced. \nLive streamed: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=34342&month=11&year=2025&day=17&calType=0 \n— \nIt is critical to attend and/or provide comments at this Public Funding on the Budget. We will hear about the amount of surplus funds are available last year\, and many other details\, and this is the most important local advocacy of the year.  \n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/public-forum-on-budget-town-council-meeting-attend-this-one/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251112T120441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T120441Z
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SUMMARY:Budget rally at Town Hall!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/budget-rally-at-town-hall/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T093000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
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SUMMARY:Cuppa' Joe with New Finance Director
DESCRIPTION:SOS Amherst supporters needed to attend and ask for SOLUTIONS to prevent school budget cuts. Not minimizing the issues or blaming the schools or the state. They need to know we are paying attention and showing up. \n—–\n\nCuppa’ Joe with Paul and New Finance Director Sean Mangano\n\nFriday\, November 14\, 2025\nCoffee and conversation with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Finance Director Sean Mangano. The conversation will focus on the upcoming FY27 budget including revenue & expenditure projections\, potential challenges\, and capital projects. \n\n\n\nSean recently returned to the Town of Amherst after previously serving as the Town’s Finance Director from 2020 to 2023. Prior to this\, he held various roles with the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District\, including their Director of Finance. These experiences give him a comprehensive understanding of both municipal and school budgets\, as well as the complex relationship between educational and municipal financial needs. Sean is eager forward to return to Amherst and contribute his expertise as we approach the upcoming budget season.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/cuppa-joe-with-new-finance-director/
LOCATION:Futura Coffee Roasters\, 73 Cowls Rd\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251021T111829Z
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UID:3647-1761762600-1761769800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:District 1 meeting (in person)
DESCRIPTION:LIST OF TOPICS: Presentation by Planning Board: Potential Overlay Zoning for North Amherst Apartment Complexes: Potential Overlay to Allow Increased Density and Building Heigh for Student Housing: Puffton Village\, Brandywine Areas: Presentation of Maps and Concepts; Discussion: Questions and Comments; Suggestions for Future Agenda Items. \n  \n——- \nFor SOS Amherst supporters\, this is a great opportunity to listen to how candidates frame the school funding conversation. Do they minimize and blame OR do they commit to securing full funding for our public schools? Find Amherst school fact sheet here.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/district-1-meeting-in-person/
LOCATION:North Amherst Library Community Room\, 8 Montague Road\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251020T111509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T111509Z
UID:3644-1761593400-1761600600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Candidates debate - Districts 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5  (in person & virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Amherst Current is hosting two debates. The second debate will be Monday\, October 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the Bangs Center’s Large Activity Room and on Zoom\, featuring candidates from Districts 2\, 3\, 4\, and 5*. District 2 candidates Jason Dorney and Lynn Griesemer\, District 3 candidates Patrick Drumm and George Ryan\, District 4 candidates Dillon Maxfield and Jennifer Taub\, and District 5 candidate Ana Devlin Gauthier have agreed to participate. \nLivestream link \n—– \nFor SOS Amherst supporters\, this is a great opportunity to listen to how candidates frame the school funding conversation. Do they minimize and blame OR do they commit to securing full funding for our public schools? Find Amherst school fact sheet here.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/candidates-debate-districts-2-3-4-and-5-in-person-virtual/
LOCATION:Bangs Community Center\, 70 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251020T111024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T111537Z
UID:3642-1761330600-1761337800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Candidates debate  - At-Large and District 1 (in person & virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Amherst Current will host two Town Council debates. The first debate\, featuring At-Large and District 1 candidates\, will be Friday\, October 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Room 101 of the Bangs Community Center and on Zoom. All four at-large candidates–Andrew Churchill\, Allegra Clark\, Mandi Jo Hanneke\, and Ellisha Walker–plus District 1 candidates Freke Ette and Vince O’Connor have agreed to participate. \nLivestream link \n—– \nFor SOS Amherst supporters\, this is a great opportunity to listen to how candidates frame the school funding conversation. Do they minimize and blame OR do they commit to securing full funding for our public schools? Find Amherst school fact sheet here. \n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/candidates-debate-at-large-and-district-1-in-person-virtual/
LOCATION:Bangs Community Center\, 70 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251004T153945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T153945Z
UID:3496-1761246000-1761253200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Candidate Forums -- School Committee & At Large Council
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\nThe League of Women Voters is sponsoring 2 forums to learn the candidates for elective offices in Amherst. \n\n\n\n\nCandidate Forums: \n\nWednesday\, Oct 15 – Districts 1\, 2\, 3 & 4 Candidates\nThursday\, Oct 23 – At-Large Candidates School Committee Candidates\n\nEach forum will be preceded by a 30-minute “Meet and Greet the Candidates.” Because the positions of District 5 Councilor\, Library Trustees\, Housing Authority\, and Oliver Smith Will Elector are uncontested\, these individuals have been invited to the Meet and Greet events. All forums will take place in the Library at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School\, 21 Mattoon Street\, Amherst. \nEach candidate will answer questions submitted by Amherst voters. The questions can be emailed to lwva@lwvamherst.org or written on index cards at the event.  The forums will be recorded and available on YouTube.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/candidate-forums-school-committee-at-large-council/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251008T105249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T105404Z
UID:3547-1760868000-1760873400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:District 5 meeting
DESCRIPTION:District 5 Meeting – Bob Hegner and Ana Devlin Gauthier are holding a District 5 meeting on Sunday October 19th at 10am – it seems to be TBD whether it is in-person or via Zoom but we will update here when known. \nNot sure what district you are in? Check out the map here or look up your address here. District 5 is an uncontested race in this election with Bob Hegner stepping down and only newcomer Sam McCleod and incumbent Ana Devlin Gauthier running. \nDo you agree with one of your current councilperson’s September 2025 comments that we know that we just need to throw money at the roads\, but with the schools it’s “partly a dollar issue and it’s partly we don’t know what goes on within the schools.” Use some Resources to educate District 5 Councilpeople and your neighbors about what is going on with the schools — this information is well known.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/district-5-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251004T152725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T153552Z
UID:3491-1760552100-1760561100@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Candidate Forums - District 1\, 2\, 3 & 4
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025\nThe League of Women Voters is sponsoring 2 forums to learn the candidates for elective offices in Amherst. \n\n\n\n\nCandidate Forums: \n\nWednesday\, Oct 15 – Districts 1\, 2\, 3 & 4 Candidates\nThursday\, Oct 23 – At-Large Candidates School Committee Candidates\n\nEach forum begins with a meet and greet the candidates and light refreshments \nEach candidate will answer questions submitted by Amherst voters. The questions can be emailed to lwva@lwvamherst.org or written on index cards at the event.  The forums will be recorded and available on YouTube.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/candidate-forums-for-elective-offices-in-amherst/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20251004T160122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T160122Z
UID:3501-1759775400-1759782600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting (with vote on ARMS roof) - in person and virtual
DESCRIPTION:  \nTown of Amherst\nRegular Town Council Meeting\nMonday\, October 6\, 2025\, 6:45 p.m.\nTown Room\, Town Hall\nVirtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/84640970670 \nAgenda \nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling phone (301)\n715-8592\, enter webinar ID: 846 4097 0670\, or in person. The meeting will also be live\nbroadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream \n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-with-vote-on-arms-roof-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20250619T131930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T132107Z
UID:3427-1750966200-1750969800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Info Session about Running for Town Council & Committees (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday June 26th\, 7:30 PM – SOS Info Session on running for office in Amherst: \n\n\nJoin us to learn about running for office in Amherst\, and how you can support candidates. We’ll talk about the election timeline\, how to get on the ballot\, what support candidates need\, and more. We will also talk about the time commitment for serving in a town-wide office. If you’re interested in running\, or interested in supporting candidates\, join us to learn more. School Committee members Deb Leonard and Jennifer Shiao will share what they have learned and be available to answer questions.\n\nIn November 2025\, all thirteen Town Council seats and all five Amherst School Committee seats are up for election\, and now is the time to be thinking about this.\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84032115497\n\nFeel free to share the info with your networks and reach out to me (cathleenmitchell@gmail.com) with any questions.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/info-session-about-running-for-town-council-committees-virtual/
ORGANIZER;CN="SOS Amherst":MAILTO:SOSAmherst@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T041647
CREATED:20250613T224853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T224853Z
UID:3419-1750098600-1750105800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Town Council Meeting (in person & virtually)
DESCRIPTION:Town of Amherst\nRegular Town Council Meeting\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025\, 6:30 p.m.\nTown Room\, Town Hall\nVirtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88065831293 \nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling phone (301)\n715-8592\, enter webinar ID: 880 6583 1293\, or in person. The meeting will also be live\nbroadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-town-council-meeting-in-person-virtually/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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