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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:20260313T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T191500
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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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:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T213000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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:20260327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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:20260328T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T223000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
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:20260331T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T223000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
CREATED:20260330T121928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T122156Z
UID:4190-1774987200-1774996200@www.arpsparents.com
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:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
CREATED:20260428T174504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T112151Z
UID:4204-1777919400-1777930200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:FY27 Budget Presentation - Town Council meeting (in person & virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe Town Manager will give a formal presentation of the proposed budget Monday May 4 during the Town Council meeting.\nAgenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=35301&month=5&year=2026&day=3&calType=0\n\n\nIn person: Town Hall\, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst\, MA 01002 \nZoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/85024312882 \nPhone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 850 2431 2882 \n\n\n\n\nGeneral 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. If there are more than 10 people wishing to speak\, the public comment will be 2 minutes for each speaker. The Council will not engage in dialogue or comment on a matter raised during General Public Comment. Public comments are not reflective of the opinions of the Town Council.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/fy27-budget-presentation-town-council-meeting-in-person-virtual/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
CREATED:20260505T111447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T111447Z
UID:4226-1778166000-1778173200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Finance Committee\, School Committee\, and Superintendent meeting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Joint meeting of the Town Council and Finance Committee\n  \nOn 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. \n  \n  \nZoom:  https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82235023800 \nPhone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 822 3502 3800 \n\nCall to Order\nFY27 Budget Review\n\nElementary Schools\nRegional Schools\nProposed Amherst Pelham Regional School Agreement Amendment\nConservation and Development\n\n\nMinutes\n\nMay 5\, 2026\n\n\nPublic Comment\nTopics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hour in advance of the meeting\nAdjourn\n\nMeeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/8411; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/finance-committee-school-committee-and-superintendent-meeting-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
CREATED:20260428T174718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T110321Z
UID:4206-1778524200-1778531400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Public Form on proposed FY27 Budget (in person and virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 11 will be the Public Forum on the Budget. This is an opportunity for members of the public to weigh in on the proposed budget\, including allocations for the schools. PLEASE consider attending\, in person or virtually\, and asking for our schools to receive adequate funds.\n\n\nHere is the Town Manager’s FY27 Budget presentation from 5/4/26: https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/86319/FY27-Budget-Presentation—final \nAnd here is the meeting recording; the presentation starts about 51:30 into the meeting after public comment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ7vtiiCBxc&t=9751s\n\n\nThe School Committee budget would restore specials positions and intervention positions.\n\n——\n\n\n\nFinance Committee Public Hearing on the FY27 Budget\n\nMonday\, May 11\, 2026\nRECEIVED: 5/1/26\, 12:12 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Click “More Details” for List of Topics \n\n\n\nIn person: Town Hall\, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst\, MA 01002 \nZoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/84885021035 \nPhone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 848 8502 1035 \n\nCall to Order\nHearings – Public Hearing of the Finance Committee on the FY27 Town Budget – Charter §. 5.5(a) – Residents are welcome to express their views for up to 3 minutes\, at the discretion of the chair\, based on the number of people who wish to speak.\nTopics not anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance of the meeting\nAdjourn\n\nMeeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/8412; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/public-form-on-proposed-fy27-budget-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T214723
CREATED:20260505T110901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T111900Z
UID:4224-1778607000-1778612400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Cuppa Joe with Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Finance Director Sean Mangano: The FY27 Budget (in person)
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Town Finance Director Sean Mangano for coffee and conversation about the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget. This will be the second Cuppa’ Joe with Paul “After Hours” event. The goal is to host some of these community sessions on weeknights\, rather than just the traditional Friday mornings\, to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to participate.  The event will be held Tuesday\, May 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m in Room 101 of the Bangs Community Center\, 70 Boltwood Walk. \nAll community members are welcome to join this informal conversation about the FY27 Budget. The budget includes all aspects of Town operations including Municipal\, Elementary Schools\, Regional Schools\, Library\, and Capital for July 1\, 2026 through June 30\, 2027. View all FY27 Budget Information.   \nThe “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” events are monthly and rotate locations around the 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. \nQuestions or accommodations needed? Contact us at 413-259-3002 or via email at townmanager@amherstma.gov
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/cuppa-joe-with-town-manager-paul-bockelman-and-finance-director-sean-mangano-the-fy27-budget/
LOCATION:Bangs Community Center\, 70 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst\, 01002
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