Finance Committee Debates Police Funding Options
For over two hours on May 17, the Town Council listened to comments from 44...
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Public Comment: Fund Community Safety Working Group & Amherst Schools
Forty-four people offered public comment at the Public Hearing on the Town Budget, conducted as...
Letter: Defund The Police. Support Amherst Schools And CSWG
At Monday’s (5/17) Town Council/Finance Committee Public Hearing on the FY22 budget, over two hours...
Town Manager Report For May 17, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Finance Committee Questions Special Education Costs and School Salaries
At its May 7 meeting, the Finance Committee (FinCom) reviewed the Amherst elementary schools’ budget...
CSWG To Town Government: Stop Disrespecting BIPOC People
Report On The Community Safety Working Group Meeting of May 5, 2021 The meeting was...
Council Receives Update On Voter Veto Petition, Town Moves Forward With Jones Borrowing
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council (5/3/21) Editor’s note: This is one...
Council Considers Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw And Pomeroy Village Intersection
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council (5/3/21) Editor’s note: This is one...
Town Council Passes Regional School Budget With $1.2M Cut In Services. Operating Budget Provides Minimal Funding For Alternative To Policing
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council (5/3/21) Editor’s note: This is one...
Consultants To CSWG Recommend Changes For Amherst Police
At their February 24 meeting, the Community Safety Working Group (CSWG) awarded a $58,000 contract...
Town Manager Announces Appointments To Affordable Housing Trust and Human Rights Commission
Town Manager Paul Bockelman, in a memo to the Town Clerk dated April 21, 2021,...
Town Manager Seeks Volunteers To Serve On Town Boards and Committees
Source: amherstma.gov The Town Manager seeks residents who have relevant expertise or experience to fill...