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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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/
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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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/
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 […]