Board of License Commissioners

June 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ First Floor Meeting Room

RECEIVED: 6/17/19 at 9:10 am. LIST OF TOPICS: I. Call to Order. II. Licenses: Short-Term Liquor License For Review, Special Short-Term Wine & Malt License, Amherst College Catering, June 20, 2019, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., AC Powerhouse, Molly Venne, Manager. III. Public Comment. IV. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. V. Adjournment.

Governance, Organization and Legislation Committee of the Town Council

June 19, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Town Hall > Town Room

RECEIVED: 3/8/19 at 11:03 am. REVISED: 6/10/19 at 10:23 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order 2. Cont. follow up on Town Comm. charge update - review list 3. Cont. consideration and discussion of Rev. to newly adopted Rules of Procedure, following from Ad Hoc Rules of Procedure Commit. follow-up list: 4. Begin consider. and discuss. of the following non-Rules of Proc. revisions from Ad Hoc Rules follow-up list 5. Public Comment 6. Adoption of minutes 7. Items not Anticipated by Chair 48 hours in advance 8. Adjourn.

Energy and Climate Action Committee

June 19, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 6/14/19 at 2:36 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Review and vote - minutes from 6/5/19 meeting; Public Comment; Review options for 90-day submission to the Council; Committee Communication, Structure & Pace of Work; Agenda setting for next meeting/confirm date/quorum; Public Comment; Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting; Adjourn.

Joint Meeting of: Planning Board & Zoning Subcommittee & Community Resources Committee

June 19, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room

RECEIVED: 6/14/19 at 12:07 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Announcements & Minutes; 2. Public Comment; 3. Collaboration & coordination between Plan Bd's Zoning Subcommittee & Town Council's Community Resources Committee on zoning amendments; 4. Zoning Amendments currently under consideration: a. supplemental dwelling units, b. Plan Bd voting requirements, c. marijuana buffers, other; 5. ZSC Work Plan and report; 6. Topics not anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting; 7. Next meetings; 8. Adjournment.

Planning Board

June 19, 2019, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Town Hall > Town Room

RECEIVED: 6/14/19 at 11:33 am. REVISED: 6/17/19 at 4:22 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Minutes; Pub Comment Period; Pub Hrg Site Plan Review 7:05PM SPR2019-06 & SPP2019-03 Town of Amherst Dog Park 95 Old Belchertown Rd Joint Pub Hrg to request SPR approval for construction/operation of dog park incl. parking, fencing, site improvements, placing 6750 CY fill on site, Sect. 3.355 & 3.122 of Zon'g Bylaw & to request Special Permit for construct. of fence in excess of 4' w/in front setback & placement of shed w/in front setback under Sect. 6.29 & Sect. 6, Footnote "a" of Table 3 (Map 21B, Parcel 8, PRP district); Plan & Zon'g ZSC Rep't, Public Comment, Other; Old Business Plan Bd Rules & Regs Final, Report to Town Council on Z'ng Bylaw amendment; Topics not anticipated; New Business: PVPC Rep and Alternate-Nomination & Election; Summer Mtg Schedule; Form A apps; Upcoming ZBA/SPP/SPR/SUB apps; Plan Bd Committee Reports; Report of Chair & Staff.

Planning Board

June 19, 2019, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 6/3/19 at 1:03 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 7:05PM Public Hearing - Site Plan Review SPR2019-06 & SPP2019-03 Town of Amherst Dog Park - 95 Belchertown Road Joint public hearing to request Site Plan Review approval for construction & operation of a 1.5 acre dog park, including parking, fencing, site improvements, & placing 6,750 CY of fill on site for protection of landfill cap, under Sections 3.335 & 3.122 of the Zoning Bylaw and to request a Special Permit for construction of a fence in excess of 4' tall within the front setback under Section 6.29 & Section 6, Table 3, Footnote "a" (Map 21B, Parcel 8, PRP zoning district).

Hampshire-Franklin Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

June 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Great Falls Harvest

RECEIVED: 6/19/19 at 8:57 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Call meeting to order, welcoming of guests and new commissioner. Introductions. Public speak out. Approval of minutes after any needed discussions or edits. Check-in on advocacy and events attended. Treasurer's report. Chair's report and updates. Old business and standing committee reports: legislative visits; creating job descriptions; discussion about updating bylaws. New business. Election of officers. Meeting of the standing committees. Any other items that may lawfully come before this body. Adjourn.

Town Council - Open Meeting of the Residents re: Studio Apt Supportive Housing

June 24, 2019, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Large Activity Room

RECEIVED: 6/13/19 at 2:17 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Presentations: a. Recommendation of the Community Preservation Act Committee - Nate Budington, Chair, CPAC; b. Project description and response to known questions - Valley CDC; c. Statement from the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust - John Hornik, Chair; d. Abutters and neighbors - TBD. Councilor questions (clarifying). Public comments and questions. Councilor comments. Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Adjourn.

Town Council Finance Committee

June 25, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 6/17/19 at 2:23 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. CPA – Valley CDC proposal, postponed at our May 28, 2019 meeting. 2. Proposed Percent for Arts Bylaw, initial discussion to develop process for consideration. 3. Decision making process for the large building projects. 4. Budget updates if any. 5. Public Comment. 6. Minutes of previous meetings. 7. Matters not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting.

Residents' Advisory Committee

June 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Town Hall - I.T. Conference Room

RECEIVED: 6/17/19 at 10:17 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Approve minutes from previous meeting 2. Review of interviews since last meeting 3. Review of upcoming interview assignments 4. Discuss join meeting with Outreach, Communication and Appointments Committee of the Town Council 5. Ideas for outreach for select committees 6. Public Comment 7. Other items not anticipated by the chair 8. Adjourn

Living Building Tour at Hitchcock Center

June 19, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Hitchcock Center for the Environment

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Certified Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Come find out what makes our building a special teaching tool empowering visitors to ask, “what does sustainability look like in the built environment and in my community?” Bring your questions so we can learn together. Free, but please register: https://tinyurl.com/yxgd63kf “Hitchcock Center for the Environment is a strong example of architecture’s power to educate. This center doesn’t merely talk the talk by housing an environmental educational program; it walks the walk. Living Building Challenge designed, the structure is thoughtfully integrated with its site and existing systems. Its formal qualities, its graphics, and its performance achievements combine to tell a complete and compelling story about design.” Boston Society of Architects Honor Award

Battle of the Botanicals

June 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Powerhouse at Amherst College

Hitchcock Center's fourth annual Battle of the Botanicals boasts an outstanding line-up of teams (more to be added!): NEW THIS YEAR Kaiju | Amherst 2018 WINNER Bistro 63 | Amherst RETURNING 30Boltwood | Amherst (Top 3 in 2016 & 2018) Alvah Stone | Montague Homestead. | Northampton Hope & Olive |Greenfield Johnny’s Tavern | Amherst MOCKTAILS, ICED COFFEE, AND OTHER TREATS: Esselon Cafe & Coffee Roasting | Hadley Minim Juicery | Iconica Social Club | Northampton Indulge in the offerings at all stations, vote for your favorite to help determine who goes head-to-head in the mystery box cocktail mix-off challenge! Don’t wait, GET YOUR TICKETS today — these talented chefs & mixologists serve up amazing botanically inspired appetizers and cocktails you won’t want to miss. VIP package: Beat the line and get early access to the event! Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with this year’s teams starting at 5:15. Learn more: https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/batt

District 1 Office Hours with Councilor Sarah Swartz @ Jake's at the Mill

June 21, 2019, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM @ Jake's at the Mill

Office hours for residents and business owners of District 1.

District 1 Office Hours with Councilor Sarah Swartz @ the North Amherst Library

June 25, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ North Amherst Library

District 1 Office Hours with Councilor Sarah Swartz @ Jake's at the Mill

June 28, 2019, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM @ Jake's at the Mill

Office hours for residents and business owners of District 1.

Alice Dowd Lounge

June 19, 2019, All Day

Lounge Open 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Bubble Room

June 19, 2019, All Day

Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

June 19, 2019, All Day

12:00- 4:00 Bridge

Garrabrants Conference Room

June 19, 2019, All Day

10:00- 11:30 Shakespeare

Glass Room

June 19, 2019, All Day

11:00- 11:30 Gentle Fitness

Large Activity Room

June 19, 2019, All Day

9:30 Bread & Produce Program 11:30- 12:30 PVTA Free Senior ID 11:45 Lunch

Lower Meeting Room

June 19, 2019, All Day

Pole Room

June 19, 2019, All Day

8:30- 10:00 Healthy Bones & Balance 10:30- 11:30 Zumba 12:30- 2:00 Arthritis Exercise

South Meeting Room #101

June 19, 2019, All Day

9:30- 11:00 Morning Yoga 2:00- 4:00 New Options

District 2 Office Hours at Cushman Market, 491 Pine Street, Amherst

June 25, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Open office hours with District 2 Councilors - Pat De Angelis and Lynn Griesemer, President of the Town Council

Yoga Class

June 20, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Munson Library

This class teaches stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and breath awareness exercises to get rid of tension, joint stiffness, backaches, and pain, as well as to increase flexibility, improve your muscle tone, and experience deep relaxation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Nancy received her master’s degree in Health Education from Trenton State College and her certification as a yoga instructor from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.

Yoga Class

June 27, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Munson Library

This class teaches stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and breath awareness exercises to get rid of tension, joint stiffness, backaches, and pain, as well as to increase flexibility, improve your muscle tone, and experience deep relaxation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Nancy received her master’s degree in Health Education from Trenton State College and her certification as a yoga instructor from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.