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UID:2969-1743177600-1743181200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:State Rep Mindy Domb Amherst office hours (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Please advocate to Amherst’s state Rep Mindy Domb this March. \nMore info is here: https://www.arpsparents.com/advocate-to-your-state-reps-now/ \n \nThe 3rd Hampshire District includes the Hampshire County towns of Amherst and precincts 1 and 2A of Granby.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/state-rep-mindy-domb-amherst-office-hours-in-person/
LOCATION:Jones Libary\, 43 Amity St\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
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UID:3101-1743013800-1743021000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst School Committee Meeting (elementary schools)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst School Committee\nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025\n6:30 PM\nIn-person meeting at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School library (side entrance)\, 21 Mattoon St.\nThis meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)\nPublic 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.\nPosted 3/20/25 at 4:15 PM\n\n\n\n\n1. MEETING OPENING/STANDING AGENDA ITEMS\n\n\nA. Call to Order\n\n\nB. Public Comment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. NEW AND CONTINUING BUSINESS\n\n\nA. FY26 fees: Preschool\, musical instrument rental\, school meals\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\nB. FY26 Operating Budget\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\n3. MEETING CLOSING\n\n\nA. Future Agenda Planning\n\n\nB. Adjourn
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-school-committee-meeting-elementary-schools/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250325T191531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T191911Z
UID:3099-1742927400-1742934600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Regional School Committee Meeting (middle & high schools)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee\nTuesday\, March 25\, 2025\n6:30 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)\nPosted 3/18/25 at 6:30pm\n  \n\n1. Meeting Opening and Standing Business\n\n\nA. Call to Order\n\n\nB. Public Comment\n\n\nC. Executive Session\n\n\nD. Chair’s Update\n\n\nE. School Committee Announcements/Subcommittee Updates\n\n\nF. Approve Minutes\n\n\nG. Superintendent’s Update\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. New and Continuing Business\n\n\nA. Middle School Facilities Update\n\n\nB. BRIM Procedures Update\n\n\nC. FY26 Fees – Discussion & Vote\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\nD. BAN Interest – Vote\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\nE. Budget Task Force – Discussion\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\nF. Long Range Fiscal Impacts Task Force – Discussion\nThis Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Meeting Closing\n\n\nA. Accept Gifts
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-regional-school-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250318T203820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T205111Z
UID:2966-1742905800-1742909400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:State Rep. Mindy Domb Amherst office hours (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Please advocate to Amherst’s state Rep Mindy Domb this March. \nMore info is here: https://www.arpsparents.com/advocate-to-your-state-reps-now/ \n \nThe 3rd Hampshire District includes the Hampshire County towns of Amherst and precincts 1 and 2A of Granby.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/state-rep-mindy-domb-office-hours-in-amherst-in-person/
LOCATION:Amherst Survival Center\, 138 Sunderland Road\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250309T151420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T174950Z
UID:2857-1742841000-1742848200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting (public comment - in person & virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Town of Amherst\nRegular Town Council Meeting\nMonday\, March 24\, 2025\, 6:30 p.m.\nTown Room\, Town Hall \n  \nVirtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81607142246 \nAgenda \nNote: 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. \nThe meeting will also be live broadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream \n  \n\nSOS Amherst will rally immediately before this meeting. \nSummary of issues are here: https://www.arpsparents.com/rally-3-24-25/
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250321T112829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T112829Z
UID:3082-1742839200-1742841000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Support Our Schools Rally!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDetails here: https://www.arpsparents.com/rally-3-24-25/ \n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/support-our-schools-rally/
ORGANIZER;CN="SOS Amherst":MAILTO:SOSAmherst@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250309T151852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T152002Z
UID:2861-1742814000-1742817600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:MA Public Hearing on Local and School Aid (in person at UMass)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/ma-public-hearing-on-local-and-school-aid-in-person-at-umass/
LOCATION:UMass Campus Center\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250218T141451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T162031Z
UID:2697-1742495400-1742495400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst School Committee will vote on the Elementary School Budget (in person & public comment )
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED Amherst School Committee\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025\n6:30 PM\nIn-Person Meeting\nLibrary at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School\, 21 Mattoon St.\nThis meeting will be shown via live-stream on Amherst Media (Channel 15)\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.\nPosted 3/18/25 at 9:35 AM
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-school-committee-will-vote-on-the-elementary-school-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250309T151203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T151203Z
UID:2853-1742137200-1742144400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:District 1 Meeting (in person only)
DESCRIPTION:Find your district here. \n\nDistrict 1 Meeting\n\nSunday\, March 16\, 2025\nLIST 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 \n\n\n\nNorth Amherst Library Community Room \nSunday\, March 16\, 2025 \n3:00 PM to 5:00 PM \nFree and open to the public. \nSpecial guest: David Ziomek\, Assistant Town Manager / Director of Conservation and Development
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/district-1-meeting-in-person-only/
LOCATION:North Amherst Library Community Room\, 8 Montague Road\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250309T150438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T151243Z
UID:2848-1741939200-1741944600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Cuppa' Joe with Town Manager Paul Bockelman (in person only)
DESCRIPTION: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.) \nA 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.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/cuppa-joe-with-town-manager-paul-bockelman-and-public-health-director-kiko-malin/
LOCATION:Futura Coffee Roasters\, 73 Cowls Rd\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250218T141353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T145231Z
UID:2695-1741717800-1741732200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Regional School Committee will vote on the Middle/High School Budget (in person & virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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) \n  \n— \n  \nIn person: Town Hall\, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst\, MA 01002 \nZoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88484775377 \nPhone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 884 8477 5377 \n\nCall to order\nAnnouncements\nHearings – None\nPublic comment\nConsent Agenda\nResolutions and Proclamations – None\nPresentations and Discussion – None\nAction Items\n\nPercent for Art Bylaw: Elementary School Building Project\nReferral of Community Preservation Act Funding Recommendations to Finance Committee\nProposed Acceptance of Statute enabling Amherst to install and operate school bus violation detection monitoring systems\nProposed Adoption of Local Option changes for Veteran Property Tax Exemptions pursuant to the HERO Act\nProposed Bylaw outlawing public urination\n\n\nAppointments\n\nTown Manager Appointments\n\nCommission 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\n\n\nTown Council Appointments\n\nDepartment of Public Works and Fire/EMS Station Building Committee – Recommendation to the Town Manager\n\n\n\n\nCommittee and Liaison Reports\n\nBudget Coordinating Group\nCommunity Resources Committee\nElementary School Building Committee\nFinance Committee\nGovernance\, Organization\, and Legislation Committee\nJoint Capital Planning Committee\nJones Library Building Committee\nTown Services and Outreach Committee\nLiaison 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\n\n\nApproval of minutes\n\nJune 24\, 2024 Regular Meeting\nJuly 17\, 2024 Regular Meeting\nJanuary 27\, 2025 Regular Meeting\n\n\nTown Manager Report\nTown Council Comments\n\nPresident Report\nFuture Agenda Items\nCouncilor Comments\n\n\nTopics not anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting\nExecutive Session – None\nAdjourn\n\nMeeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/7092; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/regional-school-committee-will-vote-on-the-middle-high-school-budget/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250309T150155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T150155Z
UID:2846-1741631400-1741638600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting (in person & virtual)
DESCRIPTION:In person: Town Hall\, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst\, MA 01002 \nZoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88484775377 \nPhone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 884 8477 5377 \n\nCall to order\nAnnouncements\nHearings – None\nPublic comment\nConsent Agenda\nResolutions and Proclamations – None\nPresentations and Discussion – None\nAction Items\n\nPercent for Art Bylaw: Elementary School Building Project\nReferral of Community Preservation Act Funding Recommendations to Finance Committee\nProposed Acceptance of Statute enabling Amherst to install and operate school bus violation detection monitoring systems\nProposed Adoption of Local Option changes for Veteran Property Tax Exemptions pursuant to the HERO Act\nProposed Bylaw outlawing public urination\n\n\nAppointments\n\nTown Manager Appointments\n\nCommission 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\n\n\nTown Council Appointments\n\nDepartment of Public Works and Fire/EMS Station Building Committee – Recommendation to the Town Manager\n\n\n\n\nCommittee and Liaison Reports\n\nBudget Coordinating Group\nCommunity Resources Committee\nElementary School Building Committee\nFinance Committee\nGovernance\, Organization\, and Legislation Committee\nJoint Capital Planning Committee\nJones Library Building Committee\nTown Services and Outreach Committee\nLiaison 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\n\n\nApproval of minutes\n\nJune 24\, 2024 Regular Meeting\nJuly 17\, 2024 Regular Meeting\nJanuary 27\, 2025 Regular Meeting\n\n\nTown Manager Report\nTown Council Comments\n\nPresident Report\nFuture Agenda Items\nCouncilor Comments\n\n\nTopics not anticipated by the chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting\nExecutive Session – None\nAdjourn\n\nMeeting materials are posted here https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/7092; materials may be added or changed up through and after the meeting date.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-in-person-virtual/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250228T223215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T223215Z
UID:2778-1741176000-1741183200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town of Amherst - Budget Coordinating Group (virtual only - public comments)
DESCRIPTION:Budget Coordinating Group\nWednesday\, March 5\, 2025\n12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.\nVirtual Meeting https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81893457664  \nNote: There will be no in person public access at this meeting. Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\nhttps://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81893457664 or by phone by calling phone (646) 931 3860\nenter webinar ID 81893457664 \nAgenda: \nCall to Order\n Updates\no FY26 Budget Projections\no Health Insurance Rates\n Free Cash/Excess & Deficiency\no Town of Amherst\no Amherst Regional Public School District\n Major Initiatives\no Amherst Regional/Elementary Schools (school consolidation and transition\, etc.)\no Town of Amherst (major capital projects)\n Regional Assessment Method – update\n Operating Budget Override – procedure and options\n Individual Group Comments\no Library\no School Districts\no Town of Amherst\n Public Comment\n Next Meeting Topics\n Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting\n Adjourn\nMeeting materials are posted here; /DocumentCenter/Index/7073 materials may be added or changed up\nthrough and after the meeting date.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-of-amherst-budget-coordinating-group-virtual-only-public-comments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250227T125247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T125418Z
UID:2752-1741113000-1741113000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:State level advocacy with MARS (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Senator Lewis has introduced two critical bills to strengthen public education funding: \n\nSD.1912: An Act to Ensure Adequate and Equitable Funding for Public Education\nSD.1237: An Act Increasing the Commonwealth’s Share of the Education Foundation Budget\n\nIf successful\, these bills will eventually provide much-needed financial relief to school districts across the Commonwealth. However\, it will likely be a few years before any formula changes are complete. If an interim solution is not provided\, districts and municipalities will be forced to continue cutting essential services and programs just to survive. \nMARS has been working with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS)\, the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO)\, the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA)\, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to develop a K-12 funding proposal that we believe will bring much-needed relief to school districts and municipalities for FY 26. The proposal can be found here: K-12 Funding Proposal. \nWe encourage you to review this proposal and to join us on March 4\, 2025\, at 6:30 PM for a Zoom meeting. We will discuss the details and rationale behind each item in the proposal. We will also talk about advocacy steps that need to be taken to get the necessary attention from the state legislature and send a clear and consistent message that additional K-12 funding is imperative in FY 26. \nYou can register to join the Zoom meeting by following this link: Project 211 + 21: Uniting to Advocate for Increased K-12 Education Funding Once you have registered\, you will receive an email with a link to join the meeting.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/state-level-advocacy-with-mars-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250218T215423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T215904Z
UID:2702-1741113000-1741118400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:District 2 Meeting (virtual only)
DESCRIPTION:Join via Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88632449587 \nFind your district # on this map: https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/44829/Districts–Precincts-Map—Updated-April-2022?bidId= \nFind your town councilors here: https://www.amherstma.gov/3676/Meet-Your-Town-Council
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/district-2-meeting-virtual-only/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250226T000424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T000424Z
UID:2735-1740843000-1740850200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Rally to Support Our Schools!
DESCRIPTION:Rakk
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/rally-to-support-our-schools/
LOCATION:Downtown Amherst\, Main Street and N. Pleasant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250122T125558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T221238Z
UID:2556-1740681000-1740681000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst School Committee Elementary Schools Budget Hearing (IMPORTANT to make Public Comments)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst School Committee will hold their annual ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS budget hearing on Thursday February 27th at 6:30 PM in the ARHS library.   \nThis budget hearing is the main opportunity for the public to weigh in on the Amherst Schools budget for next year. \n \n\n\n\nThe Elementary Schools budget contains $1\,561\,314 worth of reductions and impacts the following positions: (Budget Book Part 1\, Budget Book Part 2)\n\nThree Special Education Teacher positions (one at each of Crocker Farm\, Fort River and Wildwood) eliminated\nOne Special Education Reading Teacher position eliminated\nOne Building Blocks/AIMS Teacher position eliminated\nOne Crocker Farm Kindergarten Teacher position eliminated\nOne Wildwood General Education Teacher position eliminated\nOne Caminantes Paraeducator position eliminated\nOne ELL Paraeducator position eliminated\nOne Crocker Farm Kindergarten Paraeducator position eliminated\nAll specials/band/orchestra teachers reduced from full time to .9\n3.4 Central Office positions reduced/eliminated\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM\nIn-Person Meeting and virtual at https://meet.google.com/fbb-fwur-odp\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) \n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-school-committee-budget-hearing-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250216T142455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T131252Z
UID:2648-1740594600-1740594600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:2/26 Amherst Regional School Committee Budget Forum (Virtual & in person -- IMPORTANT to make Public Comments)
DESCRIPTION:This is the budget hearing for the middle and high school. \nLink to presentation. \n \n  \n6:30 PM\nIn-Person Meeting & Virtual\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) \n  \n \nJoin virtually: Click the video button or use the meeting info below.\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84262479348?pwd=wiupL3QGBTpZdSJ9s9O095omU40zKD.1\nMeeting ID: 842 6247 9348\nPasscode: 5f7xWV
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/2-26-amherst-regional-school-committee-budget-forum-in-person-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250220T223004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T223230Z
UID:2711-1740324600-1740330000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:District 4  Meeting (in person only)
DESCRIPTION:Attention residents of District 4 – Please attend this District 4 Meeting on Sunday 2/23\, 3:30-5 at the Amherst Police Department Community Room.  We need to keep the schools front and center at every town meeting. All you have to do is show up and ask a question or make a comment in support of funding our schools\, and say why this matters to you. \nThank you! \nFind your district # on this map: https://www.amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/44829/Districts–Precincts-Map—Updated-April-2022?bidId= \nFind your town councilors here: https://www.amherstma.gov/3676/Meet-Your-Town-Council \n  \n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/district-4-meeting-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Amherst Police Department Community Room\, 111 Main St.\, Amherst\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250201T150807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T151416Z
UID:2602-1739212200-1739212200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:2/10 Town Council (in person and virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Details will be provided when they become available.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/2-10-town-council-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250118T153759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T200242Z
UID:2542-1739005200-1739012400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Regional Schools Four Towns Meeting (in person; no public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Regional Schools Four Towns Meeting – Saturday February 8th 9:00-11:00 AM in the ARMS library. At this meeting\, officials from Amherst\, Leverett\, Shutsebury and Pelham will discuss funding for the Regional Schools for next year\, including the total amount of funding to provide and how to break down the funding among the four towns. Ahead of this meeting\, please email your town officials and tell them that we are counting on them to provide at least level funding for our schools for next year. \nSee our Resources page for links of how to find and contact your Amherst Town Councilors. While there is no role for the public at this meeting\, any member of the public can attend and listen to the discussion. Even if you can only join for a portion\, it’s important for our elected officials to know that we are paying attention. 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/regional-schools-meeting-in-person-no-public-comment-but-can-email-reps/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional Middle School – Library\, 170 Chestnut St\, Amherst\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250201T145942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T145942Z
UID:2598-1738756800-1738764000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Budget Coordinating Group (Virtual only)
DESCRIPTION:Call to Order\nElection of Chair and Vice-Chair\nPresentations and Discussion\n\nUpdated FY26 Budget Projections\n\n\nReport on Budget Status:\n\nLibrary\nSchool Departments\nTown\n\n\nDiscussion\nPublic Comment\nTopics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Meeting https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/83071315031 \nNote: There will be no in-person public access at this meeting. Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/83071315031 or by phone by calling phone (646) 931 3860 enter webinar ID 83071315031 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink:\nClick to join the virtual meeting
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/budget-coordinating-group-virtual-only/
LOCATION:VIrtual (details above)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250201T150244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T150244Z
UID:2600-1738677600-1738684800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting (Virtual with Public Comment)
DESCRIPTION:Call to Order\, review agenda\nElect Chair and Vice Chair\nPublic Comment: The time limit for each comment is 3 minutes per person\, unless the Chair sees a substantial number of people wishing to speak and limits comments to 2 minutes; comments must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the committee; comments must be made in a peaceable manner\nUpdates\n\n1st Quarter Financials\nHealth Insurance Projections\nCherry Sheet Projections\n\n\nSchool Committee Response to Budget Guidelines – Discussion\nTown Council Order FY25-05B An Order Appropriating Funds for a Portion of the Town of Amherst Capital Program\nApproval of Minutes\n\nMarch 5\, 2024\nMarch 19\, 2024\nApril 2\, 2024\nMay 3\, 2024\n\n\nMeeting Schedule for calendar year 2025\nItems not anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in advance\nAdjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Meeting https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/83852746244 \nNote: There will be no in-person public access at this meeting. Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/83852746244 or by phone by calling phone (646) 931 3860 enter webinar ID 838 5274 6244 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink:\nClick to join the virtual meeting\n\n\nNervous about making a public comment? See this quick tutorial.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/finance-committee-meeting-virtual-with-public-comment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250126T195828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T200135Z
UID:2563-1738089000-1738089000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Regional School Committee (in person & virtual; 3 min public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst Regional School Committee joint meeting with Amherst School Committee\, Tuesday 1/28 6:30 PM\, ARHS Library\nhttps://go.boarddocs.com/ma/arps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DCZKN552A0E1\n\n\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)\n\n\nLearn how to make a public comment here: https://www.arpsparents.com/resources/
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-regional-school-committee-in-person-3-min-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20250126T195129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T195443Z
UID:2559-1738002600-1738002600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Amherst Town Council (in person or virtual; 3 min public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst Town Council Meeting Monday 1/27 6:30 PM\, Town Hall or by Zoom \nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling phone (301)\n715-8592\, enter webinar ID: 894 3661 9923\, or in person. The meeting will also be live\nbroadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream \n1. Call to Order\n2. Announcements\n3. Hearings – None\n4. General Public Comment\nResidents are welcome to express their views for up to 3 minutes\, at the discretion of\nthe Town Council President\, based upon the number of people who wish to speak.\nThe Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during\nGeneral Public Comment. Public comments are not reflective of the opinions of the\nTown Council.\n5. Consent Agenda \n  \nLearn how to make a public comment here: https://www.arpsparents.com/resources/
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-town-council-in-person-or-virtual-3-min-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20241213T125630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T125630Z
UID:2480-1736793000-1736796600@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – January 13\, 2025 6:30 PM will be the first Town Council Meeting of 2025. Full 2025 meeting schedule available here.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20241213T230222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T230222Z
UID:2492-1734460200-1734471000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:School Committee meeting (in person with live streaming\, and public comments)
DESCRIPTION:LIST OF TOPICS: Joint meeting of Pelham\, Regional\, and Amherst School Committees Public comment; Academic calendar for 2025-2026; Superintendent’s Entry Plan findings; Adjourn Pelham School Committee; Adjourn Regional School Committee; Superintendent’s Update including FY26 budget\, 6th-grade move\, Fort River capacity\, redistricting; Capital needs – review of process; Chair’s report; Member reports; Warrants and gifts; Review draft November minutes.\n\n\n\nFor more information and documents: https://go.boarddocs.com/ma/arps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBVTLU77F1FF The Regional\, joint\, and Amherst Committee meetings 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.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/school-committee-meeting-in-person-with-live-streaming-and-public-comments/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional High School library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20241213T125226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T125226Z
UID:2478-1734447600-1734454800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Finance Committee (virtual and public comments)
DESCRIPTION:Finance Committee Meeting 12/17/24 3-5PM. Join via Zoom. Ask the Finance Committee to consider the ongoing needs of our schools in their selection of a funding model for the four planned major capital projects in town. \n  \nIn 2025\, the Amherst Finance Committee and Amherst Town Council will continue discussing and eventually vote on the Funding Model for the four major capital projects (Library\, Elementary School\, Department of Public Works\, Fire Station). The funding models vary in terms of project start dates and how much of the funding comes from borrowing versus town reserves. All of the models\, though\, will result in constrained operating budgets as well as severely limit the funds available for ongoing capital needs (like repairs to buildings\, the purchase of school buses\, replacement of technology). Needs of this type are currently paid for via the annual Capital Improvement Plan funded by 10.5% of our tax dollars which are sequestered for this purpose. The funding models the town is considering redirect much of this money toward financing the four capital projects. We should ask the Finance Committee and Town Council to explain how existing needs are going to be met in each of the four proposed scenarios. Currently\, we already have trouble meeting ongoing capital needs of our schools and other town buildings\, as well as keeping up with the purchase of capital equipment. How will these needs be met when even less money is available? Amherst Finance Committee will meet Tuesday 12/17/24 3-5PM via Zoom to discuss. Town Council will likely take up the discussion in January. \n  \nVirtual Meeting https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81925770072\nNote: There will be no in-person public access at this meeting. Members of the public may attend virtually via\nZoom https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81925770072 or by phone by calling phone (646) 931 3860 enter webinar ID\n81925770072
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/finance-committee-virtual-and-public-comments/
LOCATION:VIrtual (details above)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T223000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20241213T124235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T124235Z
UID:2474-1734373800-1734388200@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting (virtual and in person)
DESCRIPTION:The final Town Council Meeting of 2024 will be Monday December 16 at 6:30 PM.  Let’s continue to tell Amherst Town Council that our schools are important to us!  Join in-person at Town Hall\, via Zoom or Submit a Written Public Comment.  Ask the Town Council to prioritize our schools in the FY26 Financial Guidelines and include the Region’s full amount in the base. Talk about why our schools matter to you and your family. \n\nNew to making a public comment? See our explainer here.\nBackground info here: https://www.arpsparents.com/school-budget-meetings-before-winter-break/\n\n  \nIn person: Town Hall\, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst\, MA 01002 \nOnline: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88218921421 \nPhone: (301) 715-8592; enter webinar ID 882 1892 1421
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-virtual-and-in-person/
LOCATION:VIrtual (details above)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160934
CREATED:20241213T130923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T130923Z
UID:2482-1734166800-1734174000@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Four Towns Meeting (in person only - no public comments)
DESCRIPTION:Four Towns Meeting 12/14 9:00 AM in the ARMS Library: Representatives from Amherst\, Pelham\, Shutesbury and Leverett will meet to discuss funding for the Regional Schools. There is no public comment at this meeting\, but members of the public are welcome to attend – and it’s always good to let our public officials know we are paying attention and that our kids at ARMS & ARHS are still Amherst residents who deserve great schools. \n— \nDr. Xi and the Regional School Committee (RSC) are preparing for the next Four Towns Meeting on Saturday 12/14 at the Amherst Regional Middle School Library. Dr. Xi intends to present the four member towns with several scenarios\, all that use the 6% increase from FY25 in the base for calculating the increase for FY26. School Committee members were clear at the 12/10 RSC meeting that last spring\, all four member towns voted to include the additional $355\,440 for the Regional Schools and that amount now becomes part of the base\, and is not optional at this point. Dr. Xi stressed that she and her team really need to know now\, and not in several months\, what amount of money they can expect for FY26 as they are already planning on how to handle the deficit and need to know exactly how large it is.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/four-towns-meeting-in-person-only-no-public-comments/
LOCATION:Amherst Regional Middle School – Library\, 170 Chestnut St\, Amherst\, MA
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