Calendar

Finance Committee of the Town Council

RECEIVED: 9/29/22 at 10:58 am. Click "More Details" for List of Topics.

The Jones Library, Inc. Buildings and Facilities Committee

RECEIVED: 9/28/22 at 1:19 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Minutes; Public Comment; Delivery Van Update; North Amherst Library Building Project Update; Buildings and Grounds Report; Backup Building Project Planning; Topics Not Anticipated by Chair 48 Hours in Advance; Adjourn.

MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board

RECEIVED: 9/30/22 at 11:39 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Introductions; FHWB Minutes of June 2nd meeting; Integrated Budget FY23; Local Annual Operating Plan FY23; Director Updates; Update on the site move; Staffing Update; Member Spotlight Idea?; 4th Quarter Dashboard FY22 & Discussion; What to include in the dashboard going forward?; Other Business; Board Member Request (i.e. leave of absence); Meeting Time Change? (i.e. change full-board meeting dates to accommodate attendance); Adjourn.

Residents' Advisory Committee

RECEIVED: 9/23/22 at 1:38 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Welcome New Members; Approval of Minutes from the last Residents' Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting; Review of RAC Best Practices; Review of Recent RAC Activities; Public Comment; Other Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting.

Jones Library Building Committee

RECEIVED: 9/29/22 at 2:40 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order; Minutes; Project Status - MOA Addendum; Additional State Funding Initiative; Review & Approval of Invoices; Designer Floor Plan Redesign Proposal; Updated Project Schedule; Updated Project Budget; Value Management List; Design Subcommittee Report; Outreach Subcommittee Report; Meeting Schedule; Correspondence; Topics Not Anticipated by Chair 48 Hours in Advance; Public Comment; Adjourn.

Town Services and Outreach Committee and Town Council

RECEIVED: 10/3/22 at 4:14 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Proposed Bylaw to Significantly Reduce Waste by Providing Universal Curbside Compost Pick Up: Sponsor presentation, Discussion. Proposed Water Regulations Bylaw: Discussion, Recommendation to Town Council. Public Comment. Town Manager Appointments Filed with the Town Clerk - None. Approval of Minutes: September 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Announcements. Next Agenda Preview. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance.

Elementary School Building Committee

RECEIVED: 10/3/22 at 1:44 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Anser: Agenda and Timeline Overview with Target Dates for MSBA and School; DiNisco: Continued discussion and presentation of building massing and window designs, evolving design subcommittee discussion; Thornton Tomasetti Team: Daylighting Presentation and Recommendation; Community engagement idea from design subcommittee: Name of School; Future meeting times and agenda topics (dates and topics will be sent in advance); Next Committee Mtg. : Friday October 21 will start 1:30PM. The bi-monthly schedule will have alternate start times. Nov. 4th will be 8:30AM. Likely focus on out-door areas: on-site traffic, playgrounds and school outdoor learning, and fields (See schedule); Appoint interim ESBC Chair for October 21 mtg.- Schoen will be absent; Matters not Anticipated by the Chair 47 hours in advance of the meeting; Public Comments.

Solar Bylaw Working Group

RECEIVED: 10/3/22 at 10:22 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Review/Vote Minutes from 8/31/22 and 9/23/22; Staff Updates; Finalize Questions for WSPC on Solar & Water White Paper; Solar Assessment Update; Workplan and Engagement with Planning Department; Developing Bylaw Outline; Process of SBWG Deliberation; Future Topics for Expert Presentations; Next Meeting – Schedule and Agenda Items; Public Comment; Adjourn

District 2 Meeting

RECEIVED: 9/29/22 at 9:38 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Brief update on Elementary School Building Project; Overview of the Massachusetts Climate Plan and the work of the Solar Bylaw Working Group (SBWG) and Energy and Climate Action Committee (ECAC) regarding Solar Siting in Amherst; New District Lines for District 2; Open Questions and Discussion / Public Comment; Topics Not Anticipated by the Chairs 48 Hours Before the Mtg.

Historical Commission

RECEIVED: 9/28/22 at 12:14 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, and Article 3.60 of Amherst’s General Bylaws, Preservation of Historically Significant Buildings, the Amherst Historical Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM to consider the following demolition application requests. 332 West Street (20A-167) Houng Chen Chow – Removal and replacement of old, black tarred corrugated paper roof with a new, asphalt shingle roof on the c. 1916 barn at 332 West Street.

Public Art Commission

RECEIVED: 10/3/22 at 2:52 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Comment; Minutes Approval; Chair Report; Treasurer Report; Introductions of New Members; Making it Public; North Common Public Art; Percent for Art; Boltwood Walk Gallery Project; Town Hall Gallery; Logo; Social Media; Plans for Moving Forward; Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated Prior to 48 Hours Before the Meeting.

Amherst Survival Center's Hike for Hunger

Join the Amherst Survival Center for our 3rd annual Hike for Hunger! You can register as an individual or as part of a team and set your personal hiking goal. Once you register, you’ll be able to create your own fundraising page to collect donations from family, friends, and neighbors. Come October, join us for our Hike for Hunger Kick Off and head out on the trails wherever and whenever you’d like, including joining us for one of our group hikes.

Did You Miss our Juneteenth Launch? It's Not to Late!

Learn more about the Black and Afro-Indigenous families of Amherst in our special exhibit at the Amherst Historical Society & Museum.

Indigenous Peoples Day (Town Offices Closed)

All non-emergency Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October 10th and will reopen on Tuesday, October 11th. Please plan your visits accordingly.

District 2 Meeting

RECEIVED: 9/29/22 at 9:38 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Brief update on Elementary School Building Project; Overview of the Massachusetts Climate Plan and the work of the Solar Bylaw Working Group (SBWG) and Energy and Climate Action Committee (ECAC) regarding Solar Siting in Amherst; New District Lines for District 2; Open Questions and Discussion / Public Comment; Topics Not Anticipated by the Chairs 48 Hours Before the Mtg.

Did You Miss our Juneteenth Launch? It's Not to Late!

Learn more about the Black and Afro-Indigenous families of Amherst in our special exhibit at the Amherst Historical Society & Museum.

Did You Miss our Juneteenth Launch? It's Not to Late!

Learn more about the Black and Afro-Indigenous families of Amherst in our special exhibit at the Amherst Historical Society & Museum.

African Heritage Reparation Assembly (AHRA) Listening Session

The African Heritage Reparation Assembly warmly welcomes you to their first listening session. This event is open to all community members and will center Black and African heritage voices. Please click on the attached agenda (right hand corner of this calendar post) to scan the inclusion portal. For more details visit: www.engageamherst.org/AHRA

Did You Miss our Juneteenth Launch? It's Not to Late!

Learn more about the Black and Afro-Indigenous families of Amherst in our special exhibit at the Amherst Historical Society & Museum.

District 2 Meeting

RECEIVED: 9/29/22 at 9:38 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Brief update on Elementary School Building Project; Overview of the Massachusetts Climate Plan and the work of the Solar Bylaw Working Group (SBWG) and Energy and Climate Action Committee (ECAC) regarding Solar Siting in Amherst; New District Lines for District 2; Open Questions and Discussion / Public Comment; Topics Not Anticipated by the Chairs 48 Hours Before the Mtg.

Halloween Spooktacular

Fire Safety Awareness

October is Fire Safety Awareness Month. Join us for a special presentation on Fire Safety with Amherst Fire Captain John Kennedy. We'll talk about how to prevent fires, some common fire misconceptions, and services available to Amherst residents.

Felting Workshop

The air is getting cooler and that means its time for cozy fiber arts projects! Join Resilient Community Arts for a one hour workshop on all the basics of needle felting, and then you can create your own felted pumpkin, acorn, or squirrel. All materials are provided, however we recommend bringing your own sewing thimble if you have one! Led by Resilient Community Arts of Easthampton.

"Sampling the Divine": Belly Dance inspired movement

Sampling the Divine is an expressive dance course, designed to awaken our spiritual, sensual and emotional potential through belly dance-inspired and creative movement. Discover the delicious feel of these easy-to-access moves and experience the magical benefits for your mind, body and spirit! Once at ease with the dance moves, participants will create their own short dance routine to practice on your own for a quick tune-up whenever you need it! Just bring comfortable clothing, your bare feet or comfortable flats, and be prepared to sample the divine! Seated dancers are welcome!

"Sampling the Divine": Belly Dance inspired movement

Sampling the Divine is an expressive dance course, designed to awaken our spiritual, sensual and emotional potential through belly dance-inspired and creative movement. Discover the delicious feel of these easy-to-access moves and experience the magical benefits for your mind, body and spirit! Once at ease with the dance moves, participants will create their own short dance routine to practice on your own for a quick tune-up whenever you need it! Just bring comfortable clothing, your bare feet or comfortable flats, and be prepared to sample the divine! Seated dancers are welcome!

Planning for the Unexpected

Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will discuss how to plan for the passing of a loved one and what information you will need to make the process less stressful. The presentation will cover topics like: who to contact for assistance on benefits, burial, or discharge papers, which of your loved one's documents you will need to bring to the RMV, who to get vital records from such as birth, death, or marriage certificates, what to do with the Green Card of the loved one, and much more.

Magnificence, Mysteries, & Death: Geo-stories of Western Mass

Western Mass. is the best place in the world to study geology, but this magnificence has many mysteries that will be explained, such as deep holes in the Conn. Riverbed, weird post-glacial river directions, how the Conn. River cuts through the Holyoke Range, and why the Glacial Potholes can't be glacial. Our magnificent local geology can kill you! I will tell you how to save your life (really!). Presentation by Prof. Emeritus Richard Little.

What is an Estate Plan and Why is it Important?

Attorney Karen Jackson will explain the importance of each document in the basic estate plan: the will, health care proxy, HIPAA release, advance directive, and durable power of attorney. Of these five documents, only the will is needed after a person passes away. The other four documents are used if an individual becomes mentally incompetent. The people named in the various documents will make the important decisions for the person who is no longer able to do so. Without these critical documents, a family member or someone else must petition the court for the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator. These types of court proceedings are expensive, time-consuming, and stressful. As Attorney Jackson goes through each document, she invites questions and gives examples of real situations of what went wrong when these documents were not in place. Attorney Jackson will also provide numerous practical tips, such as when, and when not, to add children to bank accounts.