They will discuss the budget for next year and the assessment method (how the budget is divided up among the four towns). They are expecting a representative from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to join them. According to Dr. Xi last week, DESE has recently informed the Regional School district that they […]

ARPS School Committee Challenges and Successes Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Join in conversation with Amherst School Committee Chair Jennifer Shiao and Secretary Deb Leonard on the top issues facing local schools. How are diversity, equity and inclusion programs being handled in Amherst, given the new directives from Washington? Event Details: Wednesday, April 2 7:00 to […]

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/

What: Town Council Meeting  When:  Monday April 7th, 6:30 PM Where/How: In person at Town Hall or via Zoom And/or email your Town Councilors What to ask: Change the budget guidelines to direct the Town Manager to include the amount requested by the schools in the FY26 budget and vote yes to the Regional Schools budget as passed by the School […]

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 […]