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SUMMARY:Meet with your District 2 Councilors (virtual only)
DESCRIPTION: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 our public schools can survive and thrive! \n——– \nJoin Town Councilors Pat De Angelis and Lynn Griesemer for District 2 Meeting Thursday\, May 1 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm via Zoom (https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/88632449587). District meetings are an opportunity for residents of this district to meet their councilors\, hear town updates\, and share views on public issues. \nAgenda items for this meeting include:\n1. Welcome and Introductions\n2. Presentation by Department of Public Works regarding Road and Sidewalk Replacement and Repair\n3. Discussions about: Grantwood Area\, Heatherstone Area\, and other Areas in District 2\n4. Additional Questions and Discussions \nNot sure what district you live in? Check out this map and enter your address: https://arcg.is/G4jLL0
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/meet-with-your-district-2-councilors-virtual-only/
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SUMMARY:District 3 Meeting with George Ryan and Hala Lord (in person)
DESCRIPTION: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) \n\nDistrict 3 Meeting – In-Person at Hickory Ridge\n\nSunday\, May 4\, 2025\nLIST OF TOPICS: Welcome and Introductions; Presentation by Assistant Fire Chief Steve Gaughan; Presentation by David Ziomek\, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Conservation and Development; Councilor updates on key topics (including Manager’s FY26 Budget\, School Budgets\, Proposed Transportation and Parking Commission\, Road and Sidewalk Repairs\, Bangs Center upgrades\, HS Track Reorientation & Repair…); Questions and Comments. \n\n\n\n\nThis is an in-person District 3 Meeting on Sunday\, May 4\, 2025 at 1:00 PM taking place at Hickory Ridge Conservation Area (191 West Pomeroy Lane\, Amherst\, MA 01002). \n\n 
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/district-3-meeting-with-george-ryan-and-hala-lord/
LOCATION:Hickory Ridge\, 191 West Pomeroy Lane\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee with State Rep. Mindy Domb – 1st Monday of the month
DESCRIPTION:Please advocate to Amherst’s state Rep Mindy Domb at her monthly coffee gatherings at The Works in downtown Amherst. \nMore info is here: https://www.arpsparents.com/advocate-to-your-state-reps-now/
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/coffee-with-state-rep-mindy-dombs-1st-monday-of-the-month-2/
LOCATION:The Works\, 48 N. Pleasant St\, Amherst
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T183000
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SUMMARY:Town of Amherst Public Hearing on the FY26 Budget (in person & virtual; public comment)
DESCRIPTION:The Town Manager will present his budget at the Town Council meeting. The budget will be here when available: https://www.amherstma.gov/3584/Upcoming-Budget \n  \n\nTown Council\n\nMonday\, May 5\, 2025\nRECEIVED: 4/30/25\, 5:14 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Click “More Details” for List of Topics \n\n\n\n\nIn person: Town Hall\, Town Room. 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst\, MA 01002 \nZoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81266533669 \nPhone: (646) 876-9923; enter webinar ID 812 6653 3669 \n\nCall to Order\nAnnouncements\nHearings – None\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. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during General Public Comment. Public comments are not reflective of the opinions of the Town Council.\nConsent Agenda – None\nResolutions and Proclamations – None\nPresentations and Discussion – None\nAction Items\n\nFiscal Year 2026 Budget\, Capital Inventory\, and Capital Improvement Program – Presentation and Referral to Finance Committee\nAcceptance of Roads as Public Ways: Palley Village Place – Declaration of Intent\n\n\nAppointments – None \nCommittee and Liaison Reports\n\nBudget Coordinating Group\nCommunity Resources Committee\nElementary School Building Committee\nFinance Committee\nGovernance\, Organization\, and Legislation Committee\nJones Library Building Committee\nTown Services and Outreach Committee\nLiaison Reports: Amherst Affordable Housing Trust\, Board of Health\, Commission for Persons with Disabilities\, Community Preservation Act Committee\, Community Safety and Social Justice Committee\, Conservation Commission\, Council on Aging\, Energy and Climate Action Committee\, Human Rights Commission\, Transportation Advisory Committee\n\n\nApproval of Minutes – None\nTown Manager Report\nTown Council Comments\n\nPresident Report\nFuture Agenda Items\nCouncilor Comments\n\n\nTopics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting\nExecutive Session – None\nAdjourn
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-of-amherst-public-hearing-on-the-fy26-budget/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting discussing elementary and regional school budgets (virtual; public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Finance Committee Meeting discussing the Elementary Schools and Regional Schools budgets – with school leadership in attendance. \nIn May\, the Finance Committee Meeting goes through each section of the Town Budget section by section and leadership from various departments attend to answer questions – 5/8 is the schools portion of these meetings. Link to agenda with zoom link here. This is a virtual only meeting. There is a public comment period. \n  \nVirtual Meeting: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82249233706 \nLIST OF TOPICS: \n\nCall to Order\, review agenda\nPublic Comment:\nFY26 Budget Review:\n\nRegional Schools\nElementary Schools\n\n\nItems not anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in advance\nAdjourn
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/finance-committee-meeting-discussing-elementary-and-regional-school-budgets-virtual-public-comment/
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SUMMARY:Cuppa' Joe with Paul: FY26 Budget (in person)
DESCRIPTION: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\, 2026. \nView all FY26 Budget Information. \nThe “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” events are monthly and rotate locations around 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 \n\nFriday\, May 9 from 8:00 to 9:30 am at the outdoor patio of the Bangs Community Center (Rain Location: Room 101).
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/cuppa-joe-with-paul-fy26-budget-in-person/
LOCATION:Bangs Community Center\, 70 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst\, 01002
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UID:3298-1747074600-1747081800@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Public Hearing on the Budget (virtual only; Public comment needed)
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/finance-committee-public-hearing-on-the-budget-virtual-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T213000
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UID:3265-1747074600-1747085400@www.arpsparents.com
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Public Hearing on the Budget (virtual only; public comment)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nVirtual Meeting: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82249233706 \nLIST OF TOPICS: \n\nCall to Order\, review agenda\nPublic Comment:\nFY26 Budget Review:\n\nRegional Schools\nElementary Schools\n\n\nItems not anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in advance\nAdjourn
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/finance-committee-public-hearing-on-the-budget-save-the-date/
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