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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Town of Amherst Regular Town Council Meeting Monday, October 6, 2025, 6:45 p.m. Town Room, Town Hall Virtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/84640970670 Agenda Note: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom, by phone by calling phone (301) 715-8592, enter webinar ID: 846 4097 0670, or in person. The meeting will also be live […]
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The League of Women Voters is sponsoring 2 forums to learn the candidates for elective offices in Amherst. Candidate Forums: Wednesday, Oct 15 - Districts 1, 2, 3 & 4 Candidates Thursday, Oct 23 - At-Large Candidates School Committee Candidates Each forum begins with a meet and greet the candidates and […]
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. Not sure what district you are in? Check out the map here or look up […]
Thursday, October 23, 2025 The League of Women Voters is sponsoring 2 forums to learn the candidates for elective offices in Amherst. Candidate Forums: Wednesday, Oct 15 – Districts 1, 2, 3 & 4 Candidates Thursday, Oct 23 – At-Large Candidates School Committee Candidates Each forum will be preceded by a 30-minute “Meet and Greet […]
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 […]