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SUMMARY:Amherst Town Council meeting - with state reps & public comment (in person and virtual)
DESCRIPTION:SOS Amherst invites you to the Amherst Town Council meeting on Monday\, February 2nd at 6:30 PM to advocate for our schools during public comment. \nThe situation is urgent: \nARPS is facing a $4-5 million budget shortfall—close to 3 times worse than last year. This could mean the loss of dozens of teacher and staff positions. This level of deficit translates to a significant loss of services. There are several reasons for this gap that you can read about here. \nThis issue is about priorities. The town routinely carries a $4-6 million surplus while our schools continually face gaps in funding. Over the past decade\, we’ve seen a reduction in town budget from 52% to 47% towards the schools. As a town\, we have resources—we just need to renew education as a priority for our leaders. Representative Mindy Domb and Senator Jo Comerford will also be in attendance at the meeting on Monday\, so we have the chance to share our urgency with our state leaders\, too. \nPlease attend on February 2nd at 6:30 PM at Town Hall (or on Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87605655563) and share during public comment. It’s simple\, describe why quality schools matter to your family and community. Please take a look at our public speaking guide for tips if you don’t know where to start and add the event to your calendar. \nAlso\, consider signing up to be a “point caregiver” for your child’s school or classroom to help get the word out quickly on upcoming advocacy alerts. Listservs are fine\, but talking to fellow caregivers at birthday parties\, sports games\, and at pick up is even better! \nOur children deserve fully staffed classrooms and the programs that help them thrive. \nHope to see you there\, \nSOS Amherst \nNote: Members of the public may attend virtually via Zoom\, by phone by calling phone (301)\n715-8592\, enter webinar ID: 814 9433 7916\, or in person. The meeting will also be live\nbroadcast on Amherst Media channel 17 and https://amherstmedia.org/live-stream \nAgenda: https://amherstma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18743 \nMeeting Materials: https://amherstma.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/8154
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-town-council-meeting-with-reps-domb-comerford-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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SUMMARY:Town Council Meeting -- Advocacy needed for ARMS roof!
DESCRIPTION:Please show up in-person or virtually Monday 2/23 at 6:30 to make public comment at Amherst Town Council asking that the Town Manager allocate a portion of the free cash to repair the auditorium roof at ARMS. Right now this portion of the roof will NOT be repaired this summer when the rest of the roof is.  Please share your experience regarding the condition of the auditorium/middle school due to the roof leaking. You can also submit written comment. More info here. \nZoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82147444151\nLink to agenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=34912&month=2&year=2026&day=20&calType=0\n  \nPlease send any photos of the auditorium leaks to SOSAmherst@gmail.com. Here are some photos of other parts of the school\, taken in 2025.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/town-council-meeting-advocacy-needed-for-arms-roof/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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SUMMARY:Amherst Finance Committee: discussion on fully funding the ARMS roof (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting name: Amherst Town Council\n\nDate and time: Tuesday\, Feb 24\, 1:00\nLocation: Virtual\nVirtual meeting URL: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/82147444151\nLink to agenda: https://www.amherstma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=34897&month=2&year=2026&day=20&calType=0\n\n\nOn 2/23/26 the Amherst Town Council voted to refer the request for $1.6 million in free cash for the ARMS auditorium roof to the Finance Committee. Finance will now consider the auditorium roof request at this meeting. You can join by Zoom. Please consider joining to show support for the request and let them know we are still engaged.\n\nAfter Finance\, if recommended\, the request goes back to Amherst Town Council on March 9th.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-finance-committee-discussion-on-fully-funding-the-arms-roof-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Amherst School Committee - Elementary (in person and virtual; public comment)
DESCRIPTION:Amherst School Committee (Elementary) Meeting Tuesday 2/24 6:30 PM – Agenda includes a FY27 Budget Update as well as an update on the K-6 Restructuring. This meeting will take place ***at Town Hall*** and not at ARHS and in big news...YOU CAN JOIN VIA ZOOM!!! People have been asking for this option and Dr. Xi and the School Committee have made it happen. Hooray for virtual participation and making meetings more accessible!!! \nYou can also email public comment (SCPublicComment@arps.org) or leave a voicemail by 3pm on Tuesday at 413-362-1891. \nZoom Link here.
URL:https://www.arpsparents.com/event/amherst-school-committee-elementary-in-person-and-virtual-public-comment/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Ave.\, Amherst
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