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January 22, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Town Room, Amherst Town Hall
Joint Amherst, Pelham, Regional and Union 26 School Committees2019-01-22T18:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 4:23 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees; ADA Analysis/Report; Adjourn Pelham and Amherst School Committees; Call Union 26 School Committee to Order; Potential Shift in Role of Finance Director (Region and Union 26); UNION 26 SC: Enter Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, purpose (2) to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, with no plan to return to open session; REGIONAL SC: Enter Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, purpose (2) to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, with no plan to return to open session.
Town Room, Amherst Town HallAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 4:23 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees; ADA Analysis/Report; Adjourn Pelham and Amherst School Committees; Call Union 26 School Committee to Order; Potential Shift in Role of Finance Director (Region and Union 26); UNION 26 SC: Enter Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, purpose (2) to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, with no plan to return to open session; REGIONAL SC: Enter Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, purpose (2) to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel, with no plan to return to open session.
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January 22, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Town Council Finance Committee2019-01-22T18:30:00RECEIVED: 1/17/19 at 1:13 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Review of 2017 plan to fund four major capital projects, recommendation to allocate funds to replenish Road Repair account for expenditures to prepare for construction of a permanent bridge or installation of a temporary bridge on Station Road, recommendation to allocate funds to install a temporary bridge on Station Road, public comment, minutes of meeting held on January 16, 2019, matters not anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/17/19 at 1:13 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Review of 2017 plan to fund four major capital projects, recommendation to allocate funds to replenish Road Repair account for expenditures to prepare for construction of a permanent bridge or installation of a temporary bridge on Station Road, recommendation to allocate funds to install a temporary bridge on Station Road, public comment, minutes of meeting held on January 16, 2019, matters not anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting.
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January 22, 2019, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM @ Town Room, Amherst Town Hall
Amherst School Committee2019-01-22T19:30:00 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 4:24 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order and Approve Minutes of December 18, 2018 and January 7 and 17, 2019; Committee Announcements and Public Comment; Superintendent’s Update; Budget Guidance (ELL, Library, Technology); FY20 Capital Budget Information; FY20 Initial Budget Presentation; Fee Discussion; Second Quarter Budget Report; Dual Language Registration Lottery; MSBA SOI Process; Fort River Feasibility Study; Regionalization Update; Accept Gifts; School Committee Planning; Adjourn
Town Room, Amherst Town HallAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 4:24 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order and Approve Minutes of December 18, 2018 and January 7 and 17, 2019; Committee Announcements and Public Comment; Superintendent’s Update; Budget Guidance (ELL, Library, Technology); FY20 Capital Budget Information; FY20 Initial Budget Presentation; Fee Discussion; Second Quarter Budget Report; Dual Language Registration Lottery; MSBA SOI Process; Fort River Feasibility Study; Regionalization Update; Accept Gifts; School Committee Planning; Adjourn
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January 23, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Amherst Regional High School
Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board - Youth Career Connections Council2019-01-23T15:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/22/19 at 8:20 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Introductions. 11/14/18 minutes. Announcements/youth events. FHWB Director updates: plan alignment, esp. 3-yr Connecting activities regional blueprint; WIOA youth monitoring guidance tool. WIOA youth services policy change - explanation and recommendation. Youth Workforce program updates: WIOA; YouthWorks IT track; summer jobs and beyond; school-to-career / connecting activities; paid STEM internship program. Host spotlight: career development education programs & Mass Rehab pre-employment transition services. School to Career (STC) update: building a culture of youth mentorship in the workplace, FHyouth.org spotlight. Other business.
Amherst Regional High School21 Mattoon StAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/22/19 at 8:20 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Introductions. 11/14/18 minutes. Announcements/youth events. FHWB Director updates: plan alignment, esp. 3-yr Connecting activities regional blueprint; WIOA youth monitoring guidance tool. WIOA youth services policy change - explanation and recommendation. Youth Workforce program updates: WIOA; YouthWorks IT track; summer jobs and beyond; school-to-career / connecting activities; paid STEM internship program. Host spotlight: career development education programs & Mass Rehab pre-employment transition services. School to Career (STC) update: building a culture of youth mentorship in the workplace, FHyouth.org spotlight. Other business.
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January 23, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ South Meeting Room #101
Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee of the Town Council2019-01-23T16:30:00 RECEIVED: 1/16/19 at 8:14 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Discussion of Energy and Climate Resilience Charge. Discussion of Resident Advisory Committee Charge. Next Meeting Date & Time. Public Comment. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance.
South Meeting Room #10170 Boltwood WalkAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/16/19 at 8:14 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Discussion of Energy and Climate Resilience Charge. Discussion of Resident Advisory Committee Charge. Next Meeting Date & Time. Public Comment. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance.
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January 23, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Amherst Police Department – Community Room
Fort River School Building Committee2019-01-23T17:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/18/19 at 1:39 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Approve minutes of previous meeting. Review Minute taking. Public Comment. Review Project Progress: TSKP to present updates to costs; Overall review; HVAC systems; Net Zero/PV efficiency/Carbon Impact; Site Scope. Budget: Review budget update. Status of Survey and Geotech: Survey; Geotech work; Discuss a potential geothermal conductivity test; Discuss a potential test pit. Public Outreach. Committee Membership. Invoices. Adjourn.
Amherst Police Department – Community Room111 Main StreetAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/18/19 at 1:39 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to Order. Approve minutes of previous meeting. Review Minute taking. Public Comment. Review Project Progress: TSKP to present updates to costs; Overall review; HVAC systems; Net Zero/PV efficiency/Carbon Impact; Site Scope. Budget: Review budget update. Status of Survey and Geotech: Survey; Geotech work; Discuss a potential geothermal conductivity test; Discuss a potential test pit. Public Outreach. Committee Membership. Invoices. Adjourn.
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January 23, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Transportation Advisory Committee2019-01-23T17:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/18/19 at 10:14 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1) Announcements, a) Approving minutes; 2) Discuss/Review, a) Shared Mobility Device Bylaw, b) Project list, c) TAC comments on PVPC Bike/Ped Plan; 3) General Discussion, a) Things not anticipated 48 prior to meeting; 4) Next meetings, a) February 13th, 27th.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/18/19 at 10:14 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1) Announcements, a) Approving minutes; 2) Discuss/Review, a) Shared Mobility Device Bylaw, b) Project list, c) TAC comments on PVPC Bike/Ped Plan; 3) General Discussion, a) Things not anticipated 48 prior to meeting; 4) Next meetings, a) February 13th, 27th.
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January 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Town Room
Conservation Commission2019-01-23T19:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/17/19 at 11:59 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Chair, Director, Wetland Admin Reports; Minutes: 11-14-18; Informal Discussion – Mickey Marcus for farm road off Teawaddle Lane and Landfill Solar project; Request for Determination – Amherst Water Department for construction of a generator pad within buffer zone to resource areas off Southeast St; Notice of Intent (cont’d) – Charles Kovacic/Direct Energy Solar for solar installation at 191 West Pomeroy Lane; Notice of Intent (cont’d) – Niels LaCour/UMASS Campus Planning for Operation & Maintenance Plan for twenty-four parcels owned by UMASS; Certificate of Compliance – 102 Linden Ridge Rd; Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/17/19 at 11:59 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Chair, Director, Wetland Admin Reports; Minutes: 11-14-18; Informal Discussion – Mickey Marcus for farm road off Teawaddle Lane and Landfill Solar project; Request for Determination – Amherst Water Department for construction of a generator pad within buffer zone to resource areas off Southeast St; Notice of Intent (cont’d) – Charles Kovacic/Direct Energy Solar for solar installation at 191 West Pomeroy Lane; Notice of Intent (cont’d) – Niels LaCour/UMASS Campus Planning for Operation & Maintenance Plan for twenty-four parcels owned by UMASS; Certificate of Compliance – 102 Linden Ridge Rd; Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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January 24, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Second Floor Conference Room/Library, Town Hall
Amherst Redevelopment Authority2019-01-24T16:30:00 RECEIVED: 1/17/19 at 12:00 noon. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Minutes; 2. Reports; 3. Matrix - sites, projects, partners; 4. Derelict parcels previously discussed by ARA; 5. Plan for moving forward, a. types of projects, b. Research on what other communities are doing; 6. New business - topics not anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting; 7. Old business - topics not anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting; 8. Next meeting; 9. Adjournment.
Second Floor Conference Room/Library, Town HallAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/17/19 at 12:00 noon. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Minutes; 2. Reports; 3. Matrix - sites, projects, partners; 4. Derelict parcels previously discussed by ARA; 5. Plan for moving forward, a. types of projects, b. Research on what other communities are doing; 6. New business - topics not anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting; 7. Old business - topics not anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting; 8. Next meeting; 9. Adjournment.
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January 24, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Glass Room
CDBG Advisory Committee2019-01-24T19:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/16/19 at 10:37 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 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. In accordance with DHCD regulations, Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Glass Room (lower level), Bangs Community Center (70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002) to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding: 1. Town’s final recommended activities for funding as part of the 2019 application; 2. 2019 Community Development Priorities; and 3. Currently funded activities.
Glass Room70 Boltwood WalkAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/16/19 at 10:37 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 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. In accordance with DHCD regulations, Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Glass Room (lower level), Bangs Community Center (70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002) to receive comments and suggestions from local residents regarding: 1. Town’s final recommended activities for funding as part of the 2019 application; 2. 2019 Community Development Priorities; and 3. Currently funded activities.
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January 25, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Town Room, Amherst Town Hall
Regional School District Planning Board2019-01-25T10:30:00 RECEIVED: 1/22/19 at 9:11 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve Minutes of 01-11-19; Public Comment and Committee Announcements; Financial Analysis/Models Presentation/Discussion with Mark Abrahams; Committee Planning; Upcoming meeting schedule: confirm Friday 2/1; Friday 2/8. 10:30-12; Upcoming Agenda Items; Adjourn.
Town Room, Amherst Town HallAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/22/19 at 9:11 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Approve Minutes of 01-11-19; Public Comment and Committee Announcements; Financial Analysis/Models Presentation/Discussion with Mark Abrahams; Committee Planning; Upcoming meeting schedule: confirm Friday 2/1; Friday 2/8. 10:30-12; Upcoming Agenda Items; Adjourn.
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January 28, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room
Local Historic District Commission2019-01-28T16:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 8:02 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Francisco Alves – Request to lower the roof over the porch ten inches, and for it to be re-pitched allowing for space between the windows and the roof, with all architectural detailing to remain as it currently exists. Changes are visible from Lincoln Avenue, requiring Commission approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness as indicated in Section 6.2 of the Local Historic District Bylaw. Located at 163 Fearing Street, Map11C/Parcel 76, General Residence (RG) Zone, North Prospect-Lincoln-Sunset Local Historic District.
First Floor Meeting Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 8:02 am. LIST OF TOPICS: Francisco Alves – Request to lower the roof over the porch ten inches, and for it to be re-pitched allowing for space between the windows and the roof, with all architectural detailing to remain as it currently exists. Changes are visible from Lincoln Avenue, requiring Commission approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness as indicated in Section 6.2 of the Local Historic District Bylaw. Located at 163 Fearing Street, Map11C/Parcel 76, General Residence (RG) Zone, North Prospect-Lincoln-Sunset Local Historic District.
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January 28, 2019, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM @ Town Room
Town Council2019-01-28T18:30:00 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 2:08 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Resolutions and Proclamations 4. Hearings 5. Presentations and Discussion 6. Action Items 7. Town Manager Report 8. Appointments 9. Approval of Minutes 10. Committee Reports 11. Public Comment 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Council Comments 14. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance 15. Executive Session 16. Adjourn
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/15/19 at 2:08 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order 2. Announcements 3. Resolutions and Proclamations 4. Hearings 5. Presentations and Discussion 6. Action Items 7. Town Manager Report 8. Appointments 9. Approval of Minutes 10. Committee Reports 11. Public Comment 12. Future Agenda Items 13. Council Comments 14. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the President 48 hours in advance 15. Executive Session 16. Adjourn
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January 31, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Town Room
Zoning Board of Appeals2019-01-31T18:00:00 RECEIVED: 1/11/19 at 10:08 am. LIST OF TOPICS: ZBA2019-12 VMS Pizza I LLC d/b/a Porta Italian Rest: Sp Pmt Class II Rest, Sec 3.352.1 Zoning Bylaw, with accessory seasonal outdoor dining Sec 5.041, live/prerecorded entertainment, Sec 5.042 Zoning Bylaw, 51 E Pleasant St, Map11C/Parcel 267, BG Zone, Design Rev Overlay/Municipal Parking Dist. ZBA2019-10 Rise Holdings INC: Sp Pmt amendment, Sec10.33 Zoning Bylaw, Off-Site Med Marijuana Dispensary, Sp Pmt ZBAFY2016-22, modify cond 1 no longer prohibit sale of Rec Marijuana, cond 17,allow operation 8:00AM to 8:00PM, 7 days modify floor plan/Management Plan to reflect changes,169 Meadow St Map 4B/Parcel 6, LI Zone
ZBA2019-11 Rise Holdings, INC: Sp Pmt Rec Marijuana Retail, Sec 3.363.2, co-locate with existing Off-Site Med Marijuana Dispensary, 169 Meadow St Map 4B/Parcel 6, LI Zone.
Town Room4 Boltwood AveAmherstMA01002 RECEIVED: 1/11/19 at 10:08 am. LIST OF TOPICS: ZBA2019-12 VMS Pizza I LLC d/b/a Porta Italian Rest: Sp Pmt Class II Rest, Sec 3.352.1 Zoning Bylaw, with accessory seasonal outdoor dining Sec 5.041, live/prerecorded entertainment, Sec 5.042 Zoning Bylaw, 51 E Pleasant St, Map11C/Parcel 267, BG Zone, Design Rev Overlay/Municipal Parking Dist. ZBA2019-10 Rise Holdings INC: Sp Pmt amendment, Sec10.33 Zoning Bylaw, Off-Site Med Marijuana Dispensary, Sp Pmt ZBAFY2016-22, modify cond 1 no longer prohibit sale of Rec Marijuana, cond 17,allow operation 8:00AM to 8:00PM, 7 days modify floor plan/Management Plan to reflect changes,169 Meadow St Map 4B/Parcel 6, LI Zone
ZBA2019-11 Rise Holdings, INC: Sp Pmt Rec Marijuana Retail, Sec 3.363.2, co-locate with existing Off-Site Med Marijuana Dispensary, 169 Meadow St Map 4B/Parcel 6, LI Zone.
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