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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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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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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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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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