SOS Amherst

Info Session about Running for Town Council & Committees (virtual)
2025-06-26 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Thursday June 26th, 7:30 PM – SOS Info Session on running for office in Amherst:

Join 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.

In 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.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84032115497

Feel free to share the info with your networks and reach out to me (cathleenmitchell@gmail.com) with any questions.

Amherst Town Council Meeting (in person & virtually)
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst
Town of Amherst
Regular Town Council Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Town Room, Town Hall
Virtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88065831293
Note: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom, by phone by calling phone (301)
715-8592, enter webinar ID: 880 6583 1293, or in person. The meeting will also be live
broadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream

Town Council Public Forum on the Capital Improvement Plan
2025-06-02 18:30 - 21:30
Town Council Public Forum on the Capital Improvement Plan – The Town Council is required to hold a public forum on the annual Capital Improvement Plan – this plan is the mechanism for distributing the 10.5% of our taxes that is set aside each year – over $6 million dollars – and that is used for physical needs in Town (building maintenance, road work, purchase of vehicles). In recent years, almost all of this money has flowed back to the Municipal Services side of the budget – adding a substantial supplement to budgets for departments like DPW and Public Safety in a way that the schools do not get extra money. That will happen again this year.
Once this plan is released SOS will summarize the main issues for anyone who wants to know more.

Coffee with State Rep. Mindy Dombs – 1st Monday of the month
2025-06-02 08:00 - 09:00 | The Works, 48 N. Pleasant St, Amherst
Please advocate to Amherst’s state Rep Mindy Domb at her monthly coffee gatherings at The Works in downtown Amherst.
More info is here: https://www.arpsparents.com/advocate-to-your-state-reps-now/

Finance Committee Public Hearing on the Budget (virtual only; public comment)
2025-05-12 18:30 - 21:30
Thursday May 8th 9-11 am – Finance Committee Meeting discussing the Elementary Schools and Regional Schools budgets – with school leadership in attendance. Zoom link here. Public comments in support of the school budget can be made at the beginning of the meeting.

Virtual Meeting: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82249233706
LIST OF TOPICS:

Call to Order, review agenda
Public Comment:
FY26 Budget Review:

Regional Schools
Elementary Schools

Items not anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in advance
Adjourn

Finance Committee Public Hearing on the Budget (virtual only; Public comment needed)
2025-05-12 18:30 - 20:30
Details TBA

Cuppa' Joe with Paul: FY26 Budget (in person)
2025-05-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, 01002
This event features Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman, Treasurer/Collector Jennifer LaFountain, and Clerk of the Council Athena O’Keefe. This is an opportunity for residents to learn about and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The budget includes all aspects of Town operations including Municipal, Schools, Library, and Capital for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
View all FY26 Budget Information.
The “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” events are monthly and rotate locations around Town. Each time, Paul is joined by a different Town department head or official who provides insights into their area of focus. Residents and others are welcome to share their concerns, offer suggestions, or just get to know each other.
Questions or accommodations needed? Contact us at (413) 259-3002 or via email at townmanager@amherstma.gov

Friday, May 9 from 8:00 to 9:30 am at the outdoor patio of the Bangs Community Center (Rain Location: Room 101).

Finance Committee Meeting discussing elementary and regional school budgets (virtual; public comment)
2025-05-08 09:00 - 11:00
Finance Committee Meeting discussing the Elementary Schools and Regional Schools budgets – with school leadership in attendance.
In May, the Finance Committee Meeting goes through each section of the Town Budget section by section and leadership from various departments attend to answer questions – 5/8 is the schools portion of these meetings. Link to agenda with zoom link here. This is a virtual only meeting. There is a public comment period.

Virtual Meeting: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82249233706
LIST OF TOPICS:

Call to Order, review agenda
Public Comment:
FY26 Budget Review:

Regional Schools
Elementary Schools

Items not anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in advance
Adjourn

Town of Amherst Public Hearing on the FY26 Budget (in person & virtual; public comment)
2025-05-05 18:30 - 22:30 | Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst
The Town Manager will present his budget at the Town Council meeting. The budget will be here when available: https://www.amherstma.gov/3584/Upcoming-Budget

Town Council

Monday, May 5, 2025
RECEIVED: 4/30/25, 5:14 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/81266533669
Phone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 812 6653 3669

Call to Order
Announcements
Hearings – None
General Public Comment – Residents are welcome to express their views for up to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the Town Council President, based upon the number of people who wish to speak. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during General Public Comment. Public comments are not reflective of the opinions of the Town Council.
Consent Agenda – None
Resolutions and Proclamations – None
Presentations and Discussion – None
Action Items

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, Capital Inventory, and Capital Improvement Program – Presentation and Referral to Finance Committee
Acceptance of Roads as Public Ways: Palley Village Place – Declaration of Intent

Appointments – None
Committee and Liaison Reports

Budget Coordinating Group
Community Resources Committee
Elementary School Building Committee
Finance Committee
Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee
Jones Library Building Committee
Town Services and Outreach Committee
Liaison Reports: Amherst Affordable Housing Trust, Board of Health, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Community Preservation Act Committee, Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Energy and Climate Action Committee, Human Rights Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee

Approval of Minutes – None
Town Manager Report
Town Council Comments

President Report
Future Agenda Items
Councilor Comments

Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting
Executive Session – None
Adjourn

Coffee with State Rep. Mindy Domb – 1st Monday of the month
2025-05-05 08:00 - 09:00 | The Works, 48 N. Pleasant St, Amherst

District 3 Meeting with George Ryan and Hala Lord (in person)
2025-05-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Hickory Ridge, 191 West Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA, 01002, United States
Sunday May 4th 1-2:30 pm – District 3 Meeting with George Ryan and Hala Lord at Hickory Ridge (find your district here if you are not sure)

District 3 Meeting – In-Person at Hickory Ridge

Sunday, May 4, 2025
LIST OF TOPICS: Welcome and Introductions; Presentation by Assistant Fire Chief Steve Gaughan; Presentation by David Ziomek, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Conservation and Development; Councilor updates on key topics (including Manager’s FY26 Budget, School Budgets, Proposed Transportation and Parking Commission, Road and Sidewalk Repairs, Bangs Center upgrades, HS Track Reorientation & Repair…); Questions and Comments.

This is an in-person District 3 Meeting on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM taking place at Hickory Ridge Conservation Area (191 West Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA 01002).

Meet with your District 2 Councilors (virtual only)
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:00
Do you live in District 2? Share your concerns about our elementary and regional schools’ ongoing budget crises and upcoming teacher layoffs with Lynn and Pat, your District 2 Councilors. They have sidewalks on their agenda but not schools. Help change the narrative so our representatives know what is most important to us so that our public schools can survive and thrive!
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Join Town Councilors Pat De Angelis and Lynn Griesemer for District 2 Meeting Thursday, May 1 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm via Zoom (https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88632449587). District meetings are an opportunity for residents of this district to meet their councilors, hear town updates, and share views on public issues.
Agenda items for this meeting include:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Presentation by Department of Public Works regarding Road and Sidewalk Replacement and Repair
3. Discussions about: Grantwood Area, Heatherstone Area, and other Areas in District 2
4. Additional Questions and Discussions
Not sure what district you live in? Check out this map and enter your address: https://arcg.is/G4jLL0

Town Council Meeting (in person & virtual) - regional school budget on agenda
2025-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst
In person: Town Hall, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst, MA 01002
Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/89889190786
Phone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 898 8919 0786

Call to Order
Announcements
Hearings – None
General Public Comment
Consent Agenda
Resolutions and Proclamations – Consent Agenda

2025 Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation

Presentations and Discussion – None
Action Items

Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools FY26 Debt Authorization
Amherst Black Reparations Committee Charge
FY26 Water and Sewer Rates and Amendments to Water and Sewer Regulations – Consent Agenda
Proposed Fiscal Stabilization and Planning Task Force – Carried over from March 24 and April 7
Memo and Proposed Four Towns Fiscal Sustainability Task Force
Long-Term Public Way Request: Mobile Market – Consent Agenda

Appointments – None
Committee and Liaison Reports

Budget Coordinating Group
Community Resources Committee
Elementary School Building Committee
Finance Committee
Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee
Joint Capital Planning Committee
Jones Library Building Committee
Town Services and Outreach Committee
Liaison Reports: Amherst Affordable Housing Trust, Board of Health, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Community Preservation Act Committee, Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Energy and Climate Action Committee, Human Rights Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee

Approval of Minutes – Consent Agenda

April 7, 2025 Regular Meeting

Town Manager Report
Town Council Comments

President Report
Future Agenda Items
Councilor Comments

Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting
Executive Session – None
Adjourn

Meeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/7275; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.

Community Conversation on School Funding (in person)
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Crocker Farm Elementary School, 280 West Street, Amherst, MA
On Sunday April 13, 2-4 pm at Crocker Farm Elementary School, Support Our Schools (SOS) Amherst and the League of Women Voters will hold a Community Conversation on School Funding.
This is an opportunity for community members to come together to learn from one another about the current challenges around school funding in Amherst, and to have an open, collaborative conversation about how we can work together toward a shared goal of sustained, equitable funding for our schools. Children’s activities and childcare will be available.
Over the past year, we have been told “NO” a lot

No – The schools can’t have more money
No – The Town can’t change anything about its budgeting process
No – You can’t say that you feel Councilors don’t care about our kids because that’s “uncivil”
No – You can’t say that education should be prioritized because that’s pitting one need against another
No – You can’t have more than two minutes to make a public comment

On Sunday, we hope to move past some of these “NOs,” to talk about why we bump up against so much resistance, and how we can move forward!

Support Our Schools (SOS) Amherst is a group of volunteers helping each other to understand issues and get involved in adequately funding our public schools. We aim to increase community knowledge of public school and municipal budgeting, as well as state funding for public schools, with the goal of ensuring more equitable funding for our schools. https://www.arpsparents.com
The League of Women Voters promotes political responsibility through its Voter Service and Citizen Education activities. Members register voters, organize candidates’ forums, publish voting guides and disseminate general information on the legislative process and the function of government on the local, state, and national levels. Voter Service and Citizen Education are designed to provide citizens with unbiased, factual information as a basis for reaching their own decisions. League Action is based on member study and agreement on selected issues and involves concerted efforts to achieve public policies consistent with League positions. The League neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate for office. The League is a political but nonpartisan 501c4. The League encourages members to participate fully in the party of their choice as individuals. To learn more go to https://www.lwvamherst.org/.

Parking map:

Town Council Meeting (please show up!)
2025-04-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst
What: Town Council Meeting
When: Monday April 7th, 6:30 PM
Where/How: In person at Town Hall or via Zoom
And/or email your Town Councilors
What to ask: Change the budget guidelines to direct the Town Manager to include the amount requested by the schools in the FY26 budget and vote yes to the Regional Schools budget as passed by the School Committee. These budgets restore the most essential positions and still require deep cuts – they are a fraction of what our schools need and the Town can afford it.

On Monday April 7th, Town Council will continue its discussion of Councilor Ana Devlin Gauthier’s proposal to increase the percentage for the schools for FY26 by amending the budget guidelines. As far as the Elementary School budget goes, unless the Council amends the guidelines, the Town Manager can give the schools a lower budget amount than requested, and the Council can’t increase it. So, this is important. Please see the awesome attached graphic Geneva made to illustrate our current situation and where we go from here.

Also on the agenda is the Regional Schools budget – it seems that this budget really should go directly to the Town Council as they, and not the manager, are the “appropriating authority”. It looks like they are scheduling a public hearing on the Regional Budget for Monday April 28th – so please save that date!

Many of us already showed up in person or via Zoom, but it appears that we just have to keep reminding them that we still care – so if you are able, please try to join Monday’s meeting in-person or via Zoom to make a comment and/or directly email your District Councilors (plus at large Councilors) before Monday. Find all the resources you need on the SOS Website. There is a public hearing about CPA funds at the beginning of the Council meeting, so public comment could start closer to 7-7:30, but please be alert as the Council President has been known to flip the agenda.

Coffee with State Rep. Mindy Dombs - 1st Monday of the month
2025-04-07 08:00 - 09:00 | The Works, 48 N. Pleasant St, Amherst

ARPS School Committee Challenges and Successes (virtual - free registration required)
2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:30
ARPS School Committee Challenges and Successes

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Join in conversation with Amherst School Committee Chair Jennifer Shiao and Secretary Deb Leonard on the top issues facing local schools. How are diversity, equity and inclusion programs being handled in Amherst, given the new directives from Washington?

Event Details:
Wednesday, April 2
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Zoom
Register at lwvamherst.org to to hear directly from elected School leadership and ask questions about your concerns.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Amherst Racial Justice Committee.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (in person)
2025-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Amherst Regional High School library
They will discuss the budget for next year and the assessment method (how the budget is divided up among the four towns). They are expecting a representative from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to join them. According to Dr. Xi last week, DESE has recently informed the Regional School district that they must use the regional assessment method detailed in the regional agreement, and not this alternate method they have been using for the last several years. So, this meeting should provide more information on what’s next for the Regional School Budget. The School Committee has invited members of the Town Council, Finance Committee and town governments from Leverett. Shutesbury and Pelham to join as members of the audience.

The meeting will be in-person and also livestreamed. There is no public comment but if Town Councilors are there, it would be great to have some caregivers in the audience to remind them that we are there.

For more info on the background of all of this, see the Gazette article from a few days ago.

Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
Monday, March 31, 2025
6:00 PM
In-Person Meeting
Library at ARHS
This meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)
Posted 3/27/25 at 1:00pm

State Rep Mindy Domb Amherst office hours (in person)
2025-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Jones Libary, 43 Amity St, Amherst
Please advocate to Amherst’s state Rep Mindy Domb this March.
More info is here: https://www.arpsparents.com/advocate-to-your-state-reps-now/

The 3rd Hampshire District includes the Hampshire County towns of Amherst and precincts 1 and 2A of Granby.

Amherst School Committee Meeting (elementary schools)
2025-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Amherst Regional High School library
Amherst School Committee
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
6:30 PM
In-person meeting at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School library (side entrance), 21 Mattoon St.
This meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)
Public comment can be emailed to SCpubliccomment@arps.org or left by voicemail (under 3 minutes) at 413-362-1891 by 3 PM on the day of the meeting.
Posted 3/20/25 at 4:15 PM

1. MEETING OPENING/STANDING AGENDA ITEMS

A. Call to Order

B. Public Comment

2. NEW AND CONTINUING BUSINESS

A. FY26 fees: Preschool, musical instrument rental, school meals
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. FY26 Operating Budget
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. MEETING CLOSING

A. Future Agenda Planning

B. Adjourn

Amherst Regional School Committee Meeting (middle & high schools)
2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Amherst Regional High School library
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
6:30 PM
In-Person Meeting
Library at ARHS
Public 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.
This meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)
Posted 3/18/25 at 6:30pm

1. Meeting Opening and Standing Business

A. Call to Order

B. Public Comment

C. Executive Session

D. Chair’s Update

E. School Committee Announcements/Subcommittee Updates

F. Approve Minutes

G. Superintendent’s Update

2. New and Continuing Business

A. Middle School Facilities Update

B. BRIM Procedures Update

C. FY26 Fees – Discussion & Vote
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. BAN Interest – Vote
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

E. Budget Task Force – Discussion
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

F. Long Range Fiscal Impacts Task Force – Discussion
This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

3. Meeting Closing

A. Accept Gifts

State Rep. Mindy Domb Amherst office hours (in person)
2025-03-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland Road, Amherst

Town Council Meeting (public comment - in person & virtual)
2025-03-24 18:30 - 20:30
Town of Amherst
Regular Town Council Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Town Room, Town Hall

Virtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81607142246
Agenda
Note: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom, by phone by calling phone (301) 715-8592, enter webinar ID: 816 0714 2246, or in person.
The meeting will also be live broadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream

SOS Amherst will rally immediately before this meeting.
Summary of issues are here: https://www.arpsparents.com/rally-3-24-25/

Support Our Schools Rally!
2025-03-24 18:00 - 18:30
If you only can come to one thing, this is it! Attend and make sure to make your public comment in person, virtually, or via email.
Details here: https://www.arpsparents.com/rally-3-24-25/

MA Public Hearing on Local and School Aid (in person at UMass)
2025-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | UMass Campus Center, 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, 01002
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Ways and Means will hold a public hearing on local and school aid on Monday March 24th, 11 am, at the Campus Center on the UMASS Campus. Attend and advocate for equitable school funding that won’t leave out communities like Amherst, especially reform to the charter tuition reimbursement formula.

Amherst School Committee will vote on the Elementary School Budget (in person & public comment )
2025-03-20 18:30
RESCHEDULED Amherst School Committee
Thursday, March 20, 2025
6:30 PM
In-Person Meeting
Library at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School, 21 Mattoon St.
This meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)
Public 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.
Posted 3/18/25 at 9:35 AM

District 1 Meeting (in person only)
2025-03-16 15:00 - 17:00 | North Amherst Library Community Room, 8 Montague Road, Amherst, 01002
Find your district here.

District 1 Meeting

Sunday, March 16, 2025
LIST OF TOPICS: Welcome by Councilors Freke Ette and Cathy Schoen – Introduce topics; Update on FY26 Budget; Update on New Elementary School Construction and Timeline; Special Guest: David Ziomek, Assistant Town Manager / Director of Conservation & Development: Puffers Pond and Mill River Recreation Area: Open Discussion; What else is on your mind? Open discussion: questions, answers, comments: Potential topics for next District meeting? Zoning? Status of Proposed large development in Leverett/North Amherst Kittredge Properties

North Amherst Library Community Room
Sunday, March 16, 2025
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Free and open to the public.
Special guest: David Ziomek, Assistant Town Manager / Director of Conservation and Development

Cuppa' Joe with Town Manager Paul Bockelman (in person only)
2025-03-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Futura Coffee Roasters, 73 Cowls Rd, Amherst, 01002
We need to start showing up at these meetings to bring up the situation our schools are in, and to counter the narrative that a lot of community members have about our schools (overspending, wasting money, etc.)
A major barrier is many of us with kids in the school system also work full-time and our perspective is not heard at these events.

Regional School Committee will vote on the Middle/High School Budget (in person & virtual)
2025-03-11 18:30 - 22:30 | Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst
Will discuss the FY26 Budget – if you have specific questions or concerns that you would like School Committee members to ask/discuss, communicate to them prior to this meeting (RegionalSchoolCommittee@arps.org)

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In person: Town Hall, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst, MA 01002
Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88484775377
Phone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 884 8477 5377

Call to order
Announcements
Hearings – None
Public comment
Consent Agenda
Resolutions and Proclamations – None
Presentations and Discussion – None
Action Items

Percent for Art Bylaw: Elementary School Building Project
Referral of Community Preservation Act Funding Recommendations to Finance Committee
Proposed Acceptance of Statute enabling Amherst to install and operate school bus violation detection monitoring systems
Proposed Adoption of Local Option changes for Veteran Property Tax Exemptions pursuant to the HERO Act
Proposed Bylaw outlawing public urination

Appointments

Town Manager Appointments

Commission for Persons with Disabilities: James Kruidenier, for a term to expire June 30, 2028; Ian Rhodewalt and Myra Ross, for terms to expire June 30, 2027; Seren Derin and Cody Rooney, for terms to expire June 30, 2026; Elysse Link, for a term to expire June 30, 2025; and Pamela Nolan Young, ex-officio

Town Council Appointments

Department of Public Works and Fire/EMS Station Building Committee – Recommendation to the Town Manager

Committee and Liaison Reports

Budget Coordinating Group
Community Resources Committee
Elementary School Building Committee
Finance Committee
Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee
Joint Capital Planning Committee
Jones Library Building Committee
Town Services and Outreach Committee
Liaison Reports: Amherst Affordable Housing Trust, Board of Health, Community Preservation Act Committee, Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Disability Access Advisory Committee, Energy and Climate Action Committee, Human Rights Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee

Approval of minutes

June 24, 2024 Regular Meeting
July 17, 2024 Regular Meeting
January 27, 2025 Regular Meeting

Town Manager Report
Town Council Comments

President Report
Future Agenda Items
Councilor Comments

Topics not anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
Executive Session – None
Adjourn

Meeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/7092; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.

Town Council Meeting (in person & virtual)
2025-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst
In person: Town Hall, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst, MA 01002
Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88484775377
Phone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 884 8477 5377

Call to order
Announcements
Hearings – None
Public comment
Consent Agenda
Resolutions and Proclamations – None
Presentations and Discussion – None
Action Items

Percent for Art Bylaw: Elementary School Building Project
Referral of Community Preservation Act Funding Recommendations to Finance Committee
Proposed Acceptance of Statute enabling Amherst to install and operate school bus violation detection monitoring systems
Proposed Adoption of Local Option changes for Veteran Property Tax Exemptions pursuant to the HERO Act
Proposed Bylaw outlawing public urination

Appointments

Town Manager Appointments

Commission for Persons with Disabilities: James Kruidenier, for a term to expire June 30, 2028; Ian Rhodewalt and Myra Ross, for terms to expire June 30, 2027; Seren Derin and Cody Rooney, for terms to expire June 30, 2026; Elysse Link, for a term to expire June 30, 2025; and Pamela Nolan Young, ex-officio

Town Council Appointments

Department of Public Works and Fire/EMS Station Building Committee – Recommendation to the Town Manager

Committee and Liaison Reports

Budget Coordinating Group
Community Resources Committee
Elementary School Building Committee
Finance Committee
Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee
Joint Capital Planning Committee
Jones Library Building Committee
Town Services and Outreach Committee
Liaison Reports: Amherst Affordable Housing Trust, Board of Health, Community Preservation Act Committee, Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Disability Access Advisory Committee, Energy and Climate Action Committee, Human Rights Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee

Approval of minutes

June 24, 2024 Regular Meeting
July 17, 2024 Regular Meeting
January 27, 2025 Regular Meeting

Town Manager Report
Town Council Comments

President Report
Future Agenda Items
Councilor Comments

Topics not anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
Executive Session – None
Adjourn

Meeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/7092; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.
