This is the meeting at which members of the community can react to proposed budget cuts for next year and advocate for the budget! The 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 […]
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 […]
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. Call to Order Welcome and Introductions FY27 Regional School Committee Draft Budget Presentation Discussion and breakout groups […]
Meeting name: Amherst Finance Committee Date and time: Tues, Mar 17 1:00 - 3:00 Location: Virtual Virtual meeting URL: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87481974364 Link to agenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=34994&month=3&year=2026&day=13&calType=0 Why this meeting matters: One of the agenda items is the finance committee discussing the four towns meeting that happens on Saturday.
On Tuesday 3/17 at 6:30 PM the Amherst Elementary School Committee will hold its annual budget hearing for the FY27 Budget. The 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). This is the public's chance to weigh in on the FY27 budget and the changes that will result from […]
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00 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 […]
Amherst School Committee, Hybrid Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:30 PM **NOTE: VIRTUAL OPTION, AND ARHS LOCATION TO ACCOMMODATE REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING AT 6 PM ** Amherst-Pelham Regional High School library (side entrance), 21 Mattoon St. Virtual Public Access: https://zoom.us/j/99549366983?pwd=XgJSj239j7bIGAxMBMJqbEK6izQ4B4.1 Note: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom, by phone by calling […]
Open office hours Location: Town Hall, First Floor Meeting Room Mindy Domb, State Representative
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. Location: 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 […]
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 […]
The Town Manager of Amherst will post his proposed budget Friday, May 1. Among other important things, it will include the amount allocated for both regional and elementary schools. The Town Manager will give a formal presentation of the proposed budget Monday May 4 during the Town Council meeting. Agenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=35301&month=5&year=2026&day=3&calType=0 In person: Town Hall, […]
Joint meeting of the Town Council and Finance Committee On Thursday May 7th at 3pm, the Finance Committee will meet with Dr. Xi and School Committee Chairs who will answer questions about the School Budgets. Questions were sent to the Schools in advance two weeks ago. This meeting is on Zoom. Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82235023800 Phone: (646) […]