Special Town Council and Finance Committee Meeting - Four Towns Meeting

RECEIVED: 4/17/24, 11:36 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Click "More Details" for List of Topics https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27333

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Munson Memorial Building Trustees

RECEIVED: 4/5/24 at 1:44 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Opening Remarks, Announcements, Introductions, and Agenda Review. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and Trustees Reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: Building Reservations, Building Maintenance, an......More

RECEIVED: 4/5/24 at 1:44 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Opening Remarks, Announcements, Introductions, and Agenda Review. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and Trustees Reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: Building Reservations, Building Maintenance, and Building Updates. 4. Next Meeting Date: TBD. 5. Other Topics: Other Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 6. Adjourn. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27209

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The Jones Library, Inc. Board of Trustees

RECEIVED: 4/16/24 at 4:12 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order/Attendance; Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s); Public Comment; President’s Report (Robert Pam Celebration); Library Building Committee Report [Project Update (Interim plans; sub-bids; timeline)]; Bui......More

RECEIVED: 4/16/24 at 4:12 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order/Attendance; Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting(s); Public Comment; President’s Report (Robert Pam Celebration); Library Building Committee Report [Project Update (Interim plans; sub-bids; timeline)]; Buildings and Facilities Committee Report; Development Committee Report (Annual Fund Report; Capital Campaign Report; ViewPoint); Personnel, Planning, and Policy Committee Report (JEDI Committee Report); Budget Committee Report (Credit Card Proposal; FY24 Budget); Investment Committee Report; Friends of the Jones Library System Report; Director’s Report (Woodbury Fund Request); Adjourn. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27229

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Human Rights Commission

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 2:38 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Welcome, Opening Remarks, Announcements, and Agenda Review. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and Member Reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: a.Updates: HRC By-Law, Non-Voting Councilor Liaison, DEI/......More

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 2:38 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order: Welcome, Opening Remarks, Announcements, and Agenda Review. 2. Reports and Comments: Public Comment and Member Reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: a.Updates: HRC By-Law, Non-Voting Councilor Liaison, DEI/CRESS, Chief of Police and CRESS Director Search Update, and Statements and Proposals (Khan and Kolodny) b. Upcoming Events. 4. Public Comment: Public Comment. 5. Next Meeting Date: TBD. 6. Other Topics: Other topics that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 7. Adjourn. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27336

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Amherst Recreation Commission

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 at 1:13 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: AMHERST RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Monday, 22 April 2024, 6:30pm AGENDA I. Welcome Approval of minutes (MacDougall) 3/18/24 Minutes II. Public Comment III. Topics for Discussion Outreach Program updates (Demling) War Mem......More

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 at 1:13 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: AMHERST RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Monday, 22 April 2024, 6:30pm AGENDA I. Welcome Approval of minutes (MacDougall) 3/18/24 Minutes II. Public Comment III. Topics for Discussion Outreach Program updates (Demling) War Memorial Redesign Project (Rusiecki) OSRP update (Harp) Cherry Hill potential working group (Harp) Update on prior discussions IV. Old Business Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting V. New Business Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting VI. Report of the Chairs VII. Report of Staff VIII. Adjournment Next Meeting Date = Tentatively May 20, 2024 https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27334

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Amherst School Committee

RECEIVED: 4/17/24 at 3:23 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order; Reading and Writing Curriculum Update Plans; SOA plan - possible vote to approve; Update on Plans for 6th grade move; 3rd Qtr FY24 Budget Update; Approval of Minutes of 3/19/24; Chair's Update; School Committe......More

RECEIVED: 4/17/24 at 3:23 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order; Reading and Writing Curriculum Update Plans; SOA plan - possible vote to approve; Update on Plans for 6th grade move; 3rd Qtr FY24 Budget Update; Approval of Minutes of 3/19/24; Chair's Update; School Committee Updates; Superintendent's Update; Warrant Report; Accept Gifts; Future Agenda Planning; Adjourn https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27233

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Union 26 School Committee Meeting (Joint with Amherst Regional School Committee)

RECEIVED: 4/4/24 at 11:46 am. LIST OF TOPICS: AGENDA: Call to Order; Public Interview of Joanne Menard for Position of Superintendent; Adjourn https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27194

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Conservation Commission

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 at 4:03 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Click "more details" for List of Topics. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27339

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Board of Assessors

RECEIVED: 4/17/24 at 3:03 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Board of Assessors Date: April 25, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Place: First Floor Meeting Room Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting Facilitator/ Note Take......More

RECEIVED: 4/17/24 at 3:03 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Board of Assessors Date: April 25, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Place: First Floor Meeting Room Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting Facilitator/ Note Taker: Call to Order Attendees: Public participation Approve Minutes from: April 2, 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements Principal Assessor Update •Cyclical Inspections •Customer Assistant II Position •Form of Lists/Income & Expense/3ABC’s Verify date for next in person meeting Executive session •Personal Exemptions Adjourn Meeting https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27232

Town Hall > First Floor Meeting Room - 4 Boltwood Ave Amherst MA 01002

Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Action Planning Working Group

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 at 10:40 am. A sub-committee meeting of the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27234

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Zoning Board of Appeals

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 at 3:14 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: ROLL CALL; MINUTES: Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 28, 2024; PUBLIC HEARING: ZBA FY2023-18 – ASD Shutesbury MA Solar LLC [CONTINUED FROM 2-22-2024] & ZBA FY2024-12 – Brien Baker (formerly Patricia Teden) [CONTINUED F......More

RECEIVED: 4/18/24 at 3:14 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: ROLL CALL; MINUTES: Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 28, 2024; PUBLIC HEARING: ZBA FY2023-18 – ASD Shutesbury MA Solar LLC [CONTINUED FROM 2-22-2024] & ZBA FY2024-12 – Brien Baker (formerly Patricia Teden) [CONTINUED FROM 2-22-2024] (SEE ATTACHED AGENDA FOR MORE DETAIL ON PUBLIC HEARINGS); PUBLIC MEETING; DISCUSSION; GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD; OTHER BUSINESS NOT ANTICIPATED WITHIN 48 HOURS; ADJOURN https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27338

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Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

RECEIVED: 4/5/24 at 2:10 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: PUBLIC HEARING: ZBA FY2024-12 – Brien Baker (formerly Patricia Teden) – Request for a Special Permit, under section 6.31 of the Zoning Bylaw, to allow for the construction of a single-family home on a flag lot, with requested......More

RECEIVED: 4/5/24 at 2:10 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: PUBLIC HEARING: ZBA FY2024-12 – Brien Baker (formerly Patricia Teden) – Request for a Special Permit, under section 6.31 of the Zoning Bylaw, to allow for the construction of a single-family home on a flag lot, with requested waivers from building & lighting plans, at 386A Shays Street (Map 20D, Parcel 78, R-N [Neighborhood Residence] zoning district). [Continued from February 22, 2024]. For more information about this item(s), please contact Rob Watchilla at [email protected] or please contact Christine Brestrup at [email protected]. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27210

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Union 26 School Committee Meeting (Joint with Amherst Regional School Committee)

RECEIVED: 4/4/24 11:50 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Public Interview of E. Xiomara Herman for Position of Superintendent; Adjourn https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27193

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Amherst Local Historic District Commission Public Hearing

RECEIVED: 4/10/24 at 12:50 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: AMHERST LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. In accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40C and the General Bylaws of the Town of Amherst, the Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following appli......More

RECEIVED: 4/10/24 at 12:50 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: AMHERST LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. In accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 40C and the General Bylaws of the Town of Amherst, the Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following application(s) for a Certificate of Appropriateness. 81 McClellan Street (11C-140) Steele Kott – Req to install new exterior lighting on garage. 58 Sunset Avenue (11C-22) Oxbow Design – Req to install new windows, including new styles and locations as well as modify the rear portion of the house with new windows, siding, exterior deck and stairs. 280 Lincoln Ave (11C-321) Patricia Stacey – Req to install a south facing dormer with new siding and windows and replace third story gable end window. 98 Fearing Street (11C-129) Kuhn Riddle Architects – Req to construct a new multi-unit building on property in addition to existing structure, including new fencing, exterior lighting, signs, stone wall and drainage infrastruct https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27217

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Union 26 School Committee Meeting (Joint with Amherst Regional School Committee)

RECEIVED: 4/12/24 at 11:12 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Discussion and Potential Vote to Appoint Superintendent; Adjourn https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27219

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