RECEIVED: 10/14/2020 at 2:36 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order RSC & enter into exec sess to discuss strategy w/ respect to collective bargaining or litigation of AFSCME w/ intention of returning to open sess; Public Comment (to submit public comments to RSC email McdonaldA@arps.org or call 413-345-2949 by 3PM on 10/6 w/ Subject listed as "Public Comment-Region". Include full name & town of res. Comments will be shared for no more than 3 min each & will be part of public record); MOA Vote for AFSCME; Call to Order ASC, PSC; Approve min of 9/29 & 10/6; Public Comment (same as above w/subject as "Public Comment-Joint"); Supt Update; Chair’s Update; SC Announcements; New & Cont Bus (a. Supt goals discussion); Warrants; Gifts; Adjn RSC & PSC; MSBA Building Proj Update; Adjn ASC

RECEIVED: 10/19/20 at 9:17 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Continued discussion of process for the yearly evaluation of the Town Manager and the process for creating Town Manager Performance Goals. Update on “Bylaws for Future Consideration.” Adoption of September 30 and October 7, 2020 Minutes. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance. Discussion of future agenda items. Public Comment. Adjourn

REVISED: 10/20/2020 at 2:01 pm. RECEIVED: 10/16/20 at 4:30 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Minutes; Public Comment; Public Hearing Site Plan Review 6:35 PM SPR 2021-05 – Emily Dickinson Museum – 280 Main Street - Request Site Plan Review approval to install a permeable pedestrian pathway between the two historic homes, including lighting the pathway, and to install site lighting to illuminate the facades of both homes, and some tree removal (Map 14B, Parcels 26 & 27, R-G zoning district); Old Business Apple Brook Cluster Subdivision – SUB2007-00006 – currently known as Hartwell Farm Cluster Subdivision – Request the release of Lot 7, Topics not reas anticipated 48 hrs prior to mtg; New Business: a. Remembrance of Maurianne Adams b. Article 14, Amended-temp zoning-introduction & discussion (Jt pub hrng w/ CRC 11/4) c. Topics not reas anticipated 48 hrs prior to mtg; ANR Apps; ZBA Apps; SPP/SPR/SUB Apps; PB COM & Lia Rep; Chair Rep; Staff Rep; Adjourn - For a full description see the Agenda Link

RECEIVED: 10/05/2020 at 8:36 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Site Plan Review Public Hearing - 6:35 PM - SPR 2021-05 – Emily Dickinson Museum – 280 Main Street - Request Site Plan Review approval to install a permeable pedestrian pathway between the two historic homes, including lighting the pathway, and to install site lighting to illuminate the facades of both homes, and some tree removal (Map 14B, Parcels 26 & 27, R-G zoning district) Plans and documents are available via email from Christine Brestrup, Planning Director brestrupc@amherstma.gov or 413-259-3145

RECEIVED: 10/09/2020 at 12:48 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve Minutes for September 10, 2020 meeting, Sign Motor Vehicle Abatement Reports for: 09/07/2020 to 09/11/2020: $595.22, 09/14/2020 to 09/18/2020: $646.04, 09/21/2020 to 09/30/2020: $3,048.75, 10/01/2020 to 10/02/2020: $178.10, 10/05/2020 to 10/07/2020: $383.96, Sign Motor Vehicle Warrants & Notice to Commits & Commitment Sheets for: 2018 Commit # 93: $298.75, 2019 Commit # 92: $1,963.15, 2020 Commit # 91: $1,675.20, 2020 Commit # 5: $53,363.34, Sign Schedule for Uncollectables for: 2013 & 2014 Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes, Executive Session , Public Comment, Principal Assessor update

RECEIVED: 10/16/20 at 2:07 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order/Attendance 2. Library Chats: Historic Preservation – Special Collections Questions and Discussion 3. Public Comment 4. Adjournment.

RECVD: 10/20/20 at 4:23 pm. TOPICS: Call to Order. Public Comment. Licenses: Extension of Allowance of Outdoor Table Service:28 Amity, LLC d/b/a Osteria Vespa; A Fine Café Co. d/b/a Amherst Coffee; Amherst Restaurant Group d/b/a Johnny’s Tavern; Bistro 63 Monkey Bar, LLC; Conara, Inc. d/b/a The Harp; Fresh Side, Inc.; HPBC, Inc. d/b/a The Hangar; IYA TOO, LLC;J ake’s Eggs, Inc; Kantawanich, LLC d/b/a The Taste Thai Cuisine; Lone Wolf, Inc.; MGB 1, LLC d/b/a Mission Cantina; Momo Tibetan Restaurant; Moran & MacCartney, Inc. d/b/a Pasta e Basta; Oriental Flavor, LLC; Shanghai Gourmet; SSL Sushi, Inc; Veracruz Foods, Inc; Discussion Items: Open Container Bylaw & Alcohol Consumption on Town Commons. Private Club & War Veterans’ Regulations. Adult Use Marijuana. Short-Term Rental Regulations. Public Comment Protocol. OpenGov licensing & permitting implementation. Work plan & schedule moving forward. Topics not reas anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. Review of Minutes. Adjournment

RECEIVED: 10/7/20 at 9:35 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 6:00 – 6:15 PM Welcome, Group Agreements; 6:15 – 6:25 PM Homework Review; 6:25 – 6:40 PM Defining Resilience: Bouncing Forward; 6:40 – 6:50 PM Review of Key Ideas and Potential Actions; 6:50 – 7:50 PM Discussion & Reflection: Implementation Priorities; 7:50 – 8:00 PM Closing Thoughts.

RECEIVED: 10/20/20 at 12:01 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Chair Report, Treasurer Report, Percent for Art, Electrify Amherst, Town Hall Gallery, Social Media, Plans for Moving Forward, Public Comment, Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated Prior to 48 Hours Before the Meeting.

RECEIVED: 10/08/2020 at 12:13 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Pubic Hearing: 26 Cosby Avenue (11C-132) Patricia Brinkman and Rodger Mattlage – Request to install new aluminum gutters on the side of the house, new siding on the gable end and dormer faces, and new gable vents for the attic. 280 Main Street (14B-27) Emily Dickinson Museum – Request to install new lighting fixtures to illuminate the facades of both houses and along pathways between the houses. Request to replace welcome sign with a Town of Amherst wayfinding sign. 19 McClellan Street (11C-176) Kendrick Property Management – Request to remodel front porch and stairs. Information about the application(s) is available by contacting Benjamin Breger at bregerb@amherstma.gov in the Planning Department.

RECEIVED: 10/2/20 at 3:32 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order, 2. Introductions, 3. Discuss charge of Elementary School Building Committee(ESBC), 4. Identify Chair and Vice Chair of ESBC, 5. Meeting Schedule, 6. Future Planning, 7. Items not Anticipated by the Chair 48 hrs. before the meeting, 8. Public Comment, 9. Adjourn

RECEIVED: 10/19/2020 at 3:37 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Review minutes from 6/9/20 meeting; Announcements/Updates; Mobile Market - summary of season; Amethyst Brook Community Garden; Items not foreseen 48 hours before meeting posting; Public comment; Next meeting’s agenda; Adjourn

RECEIVED: 10/14/20 at 12:32 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order: Opening Remarks and Announcements. 2. Public Comment. 3. Reports and Comments. 4. New Business: Meet the new HR Director. General update/highlights relative to the Board’s domain of interest. Results of the outside consultant’s study of the part-time wage and classification system. Plans for implementing the next minimum-wage increase (to $13.50/hr) on Jan. 1, 2021. Timing/logistics of the annual meeting with non-union employees that was put on hold in March because of the COVID crisis. 5. Old Business: Staffing Report. 6. Approval of Minutes: Review and Approve February 20, 2020 minutes. 7. Next Personnel Board Meeting: TBD. 8. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting 48 hours before the meeting. 9. Adjourn.

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Join us for a weekly Community Chat Check-In with Town Officials discussing timely topics. We welcome allow all community members to join and share their concerns, questions and ideas.

Conversations with artists in Amherst galleries at the beginning of their exhibitions, designed to introduce viewers to artists' work in time for them to go and see the exhibitions for themselves.

Join us for a weekly Community Chat Check-In with Town Officials discussing timely topics. We welcome allow all community members to join and share their concerns, questions and ideas.

Conversations with artists in Amherst galleries at the beginning of their exhibitions, designed to introduce viewers to artists' work in time for them to go and see the exhibitions for themselves.

Ski and Winter Gear Sale: 1-Day Pop Up Ski Shop returns on Halloween, October 31, 2020, from 9:00am-2:00pm, with deals and choices so big - it’s scary! This year, the ski market is moving outdoors on the lawn of the Amherst Historical Society’s Strong House Museum, next door to the Jones Library. Shoppers can once again choose from a vast selection of new and used downhill, cross-country skis, ski poles, helmets, snowshoes, boots, skates, snowboards, outdoor clothing (including jackets, gloves, mittens and hats) all in adult and youth sizes at the Fifth Annual Ski and Winter Gear Sale. Great opportunity to update and treat the entire family to new winter gear affordably. Ski experts will be on hand to assist with sizing and selection. Masks required and costumes encouraged, at this outside ski market. Proceeds to benefit the Amherst Historical Society. For more information contact: Bonnie MacCracken