The Jones Library, Inc. Budget Committee

January 27, 2020, 9:05 AM - 10:30 AM @ Goodwin Room

RECEIVED: 1/22/20 at 8:09 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Comment; Minutes; Dickinson Trust; FY20 Budget; FY21 Budget Request; FY21 JCPC Request.

Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board Nominating & Membership Committee

January 27, 2020, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM @ Community Action

RECEIVED: 1/23/20 at 12:47 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order and sign-in sheet. Approve May 2, 2019 minutes. Review member application. Other business as needed. Adjourn.

Town Council Outreach, Communications, and Appointments Committee

January 27, 2020, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 1/22/20 at 11:30 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Announcements. Consideration of Town Manager appointments filed with the Town Clerk: a. Cultural Council b. Council on Aging c. Participatory Budgeting Commission. Discussion of OCA process to recommend appointments to multiple-member bodies appointed by the Town Council - Reflection. Discussion of 1/27/2020 report to Town Council. Public Comment. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours before the meeting.

Board of License Commissioners

January 27, 2020, 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 1/23/20 at 2:31 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order. Public comment. Licenses: short-term liquor licenses for review: I. SST 2020-108, All Alc, Bill Trzpit, TOC Inc., Feb. 29, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Old Chapel, UMass, II. SST 2020-109, W&M, Barb Bilz, Town of Amherst, Feb. 7-9, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Cherry Hill Golf Course, III. SST 2020-110, All Alc, Bill Trzpit, TOC Inc., Feb. 5, 2020, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Eric Carle Museum, Hampshire College, IV. SST 2020-111, W&M, Elaine Donoghue, Friends of Jones Library, Feb. 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Jones Library. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting. Adjourn.

Local Historic District Commission

January 27, 2020, 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Bangs Community Center > Lower Meeting Room

RECEIVED: 1/22/20 at 2:11 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: NEW PUBLIC HEARING: 3:30 PM: 84 Sunset Avenue (11C-20 ) – c&h architects – Request to install exhaust for bathroom vent, HVAC vent, and other external features associated with renovation. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 4:00 PM: Gray Street (14B-251) and Main Street (14B-250) – Amherst Community Television, Inc dba Amherst Media – Request to construct new one and a half story building with sloped roofs and covered porches, and clapboard siding. Site work includes walkways, parking lot, lighting, signage, retaining walls, outdoor equipment and possible drainage infrastructure. Continued from August 15, 2019; September 9, 2019; October 15, 2019; October 22, 2019; December 2, 2019 and January 6, 2020. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. OTHER BUSINESS NOT ANTICIPATED WITHIN 48 HOURS.

Local Historic District Commission

January 27, 2020, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Lower Meeting Room

RECEIVED: 1/10/20 at 2:28 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: To consider the following application(s) for a Certificate of Appropriateness: 84 Sunset Avenue (11C-20 ) – c&h architects – Request to install exhaust for bathroom vent, HVAC vent, and other external features associated with renovation. Information about the application(s) is available in the Planning Department, Town Hall, Amherst, MA.

Amherst School Committee

January 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Amherst Regional High School Library (side entrance)

RECEIVED: 1/22/20 at 2:30 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Committee Announcements and Public Comment. 3. Approve Warrants. 4. Appointments to the Joint Capital Planning Committee. 5. Accept Gifts. 6. Adjourn.

Hampshire-Franklin Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

January 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Community Health Center

RECEIVED: 1/21/20 at 2:23 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Public Speak Out. Approval of minutes. Report on semi-annual regional convening of Regional Commissions on the Status of Women and Commissions on the Status of Women and Girls that took place on 12/19/19. Notices of any upcoming events. Discussion about upcoming women's day breakfast planned for 3/27/20. Review of draft pamphlet compiled by Commissioner Wendy Dagle. Discussion to determine the selection process for reviewing applications to fill a vacancy on the Commission. Review proposed amendments to HFCSWG bylaws. Determine agenda items for next public meeting on 2/24/20 and any other items that may lawfully come before this body.

Town Council

January 27, 2020, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM @ Town Room

REVISED: 1/23/20 at 9:31 am. REC'D: 1/22/20 at 5:30 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Announcements. Public Comment. Proclamations & Commemorations: Resolution in Support of H.2810, Black History Month Proclamation. Presentations and Discussion: Board of License Commissioners Report, Proposed Downtown Investments Presentation. Action Items: Amendment to Open Containers Bylaw, General Bylaws, Authorization of Public Hearing regarding Changes to Public Ways Regulations on Lincoln Ave 2/24/20, Town Manager Goals, Reorganization of Standing Committees, Proposed Committee Liaisons. Appointments: Douglas Marshall - Planning Board. Committee Reports. Approval of Minutes: 1/6/20 Special and Regular Meetings. Town Manager Report. Town Council Comments: President report: Appointment of Councilors to Standing and other committees, appointment process. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance of the meeting. See agenda link for details.

Town Council Finance Committee

January 28, 2020, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 1/22/20 at 2:37 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Proposed Amherst Affordable Housing Priorities Policy, Financial implications of proposed Percent for Arts Bylaw, Major Capital Investments process, Vote and recommend Council orders, Audit review process, Updates to FY21 projections, February 1 Four Towns Meeting preliminary discussion, Public Comment, Matters not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before the meeting

Joint Amherst and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee

January 28, 2020, 7:19 PM - 8:14 PM @ Amherst Regional High School Library (side entrance)

RECEIVED: 1/23/20 at 11:39 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call Amherst School Committee Meeting to order. 2. Public Comment on agenda item 3a (Joint Agenda). 3. New and Continuing Business: Bus Contract/Electric Bus Item. Discussion: To share the information requested by the School Committee about the cost of integrating electric bus usage into the upcoming Transportation Contract. 4. Adjourn Amherst School Committee.

Town Council Community Resources Committee

January 29, 2020, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 1/21/20 at 10:17 am. LIST OF TOPICS: General Public Comment. Action Items: a. Draft Affordable Housing Priorities Policy I. Revisit CRC Report and Recommendation to Town Council in light of Finance Recommendations b. Percent for Art Bylaw Proposal and Discussion of Report from Percent for Art Bylaw Ad Hoc Committee - referred on June 3, 2019 (Continued from January 8, 2020) I. Discussion and Possible vote on a Revised Recommendation c. Master Plan I. Review and Respond to Planning Board Recommendations and Feedback on process proposed to Town Council on December 18, 2019 for updating and adopting in accordance with Charter Sec. 9.8 - referred on November 18 - Initially Reported Back to Council on December 18, 2019. Minutes: a. Adoption of January 8, 2020 Minutes. Announcements: a. CRC Retreat – February 3, 2020, 6:30 pm, Town Room. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance

Ranked Choice Voting Commission

January 29, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room

RECEIVED: 1/21/20 at 10:14 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Meeting with Anthony Delaney, Town Procurement Officer. Public comment. Correct and approve minutes from previous meeting. Continue working on statute and report drafts, including updates on further information gathering assigned to committee members. Topics not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.

CDBG Advisory Committee

January 30, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 1/22/20 at 11:09 am. LIST OF TOPICS: PUBLIC HEARING: The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community for the purpose of receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Amherst is eligible to receive a maximum of $825,000 in block grant funds for housing, community development projects, and social service activities benefiting low-and moderate-income citizens. Public hearing to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding: Town’s final recommended activities for funding as part of the 2020 application; 2020 Community Development Priorities; and Currently funded activities. Recommended proposals and activities can be found on the Committee’s webpage: http://www.amherstma.gov/1122/CDBG-Advisory-Committee.

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

January 24, 2020, 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 @ Jake's at the Mill

January 31, 2020, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM @ Jake's at the Mill

Office hours for residents and business owners of District 1.

Strength & Balance

January 24, 2020, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Pole Room

Craft Workshop

January 24, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Cribbage

January 24, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

Foot Care & Ear Irrigation with Sharon

January 24, 2020, 9:40 AM - 12:40 PM @ Bubble Room

Ballroom Dancing

January 24, 2020, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM @ Pole Room

Gentle Fitness

January 24, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Pole Room

Highland Valley Lunch

January 24, 2020, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM @ Large Activity Room

Arthritis Exercise

January 24, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ Pole Room

Mexican Train Dominoes

January 24, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

Chess

January 24, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Garrabrants Conference Room

Soothing Stretch

January 24, 2020, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

Fit Ball

January 27, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Healthy Bones & Balance

January 27, 2020, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Pole Room

Drawing Workshop

January 27, 2020, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Gentle Fitness

January 27, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Pole Room

Highland Valley Lunch

January 27, 2020, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM @ Large Activity Room

Arthritis Exercise

January 27, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ Pole Room

Edward Jones: Ready or Not Prepare for the Unexpected

January 27, 2020, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

Mexican Train Dominoes

January 27, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

SHINE

January 27, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Garrabrants Conference Room

Death Cafe

January 27, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

Tai Chi

January 27, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Large Activity Room

Function Well

January 28, 2020, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Large Activity Room

Blood Pressure Clinic

January 28, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Garrabrants Conference Room

Morning Yoga

January 28, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention (Experienced)

January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Glass Room

Line Dancing

January 28, 2020, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM @ Pole Room

Massage

January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Garrabrants Conference Room

Tai Chi For Arthritis & Falls Prevention (Beginners)

January 28, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Glass Room

Highland Valley Lunch

January 28, 2020, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM @ Large Activity Room

Cosmology

January 28, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

Folk Dance

January 28, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Large Activity Room

Scrabble

January 28, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

Healthy Bones & Balance

January 28, 2020, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Pole Room

Fit Ball

January 29, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Healthy Bones & Balance

January 29, 2020, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Pole Room

Bread & Produce Program

January 29, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Large Activity Room

Chair Yoga

January 29, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Free Chair Reiki

January 29, 2020, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Alice Dowd Lounge

Shakespeare

January 29, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Garrabrants Conference Room

Zumba

January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Pole Room

Gentle Fitness

January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Glass Room

Highland Valley Lunch

January 29, 2020, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM @ Large Activity Room

Arthritis Exercise

January 29, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ Pole Room

Bridge

January 29, 2020, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

New Options

January 29, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

Function Well

January 30, 2020, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Large Activity Room

Cannabis 101 & Terpenes By RISE & CED Clinic

January 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Oil Painting

January 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Garrabrants Conference Room

Gentle Yoga

January 30, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

Highland Valley Lunch

January 30, 2020, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM @ Large Activity Room

Breathing & Relaxation Techniques

January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

Memoir Writing

January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Lower Meeting Room

Healthy Bones & Balance

January 30, 2020, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Pole Room

Moving In Rhythm

January 30, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Large Activity Room

Strength & Balance

January 31, 2020, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ Pole Room

Craft Workshop

January 31, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ South Meeting Room #101

Cribbage

January 31, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

Foot Care & Ear Irrigation by Sharon

January 31, 2020, 9:40 AM - 12:40 PM @ Bubble Room

Ballroom Dancing

January 31, 2020, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM @ Pole Room

Gentle Fitness

January 31, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Pole Room

Highland Valley Lunch

January 31, 2020, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM @ Large Activity Room

Arthritis Exercise

January 31, 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ Pole Room

Mexican Train Dominoes

January 31, 2020, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Alice Dowd Lounge

Chess

January 31, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Garrabrants Conference Room

Ukulele

January 31, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Ethel Moore Computer Gallery

Soothing Stretch

January 31, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ South Meeting Room #101