Amherst Town Council Advances Black Reparations Efforts Amid Broader Governance Discussions

Overview: In a June 30, 2025, meeting marked by robust discourse, the Amherst Town Council took steps toward formalizing the charge of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee (ABRC). This development was part of a broader agenda packed with discussions about community representation, planning board appointments, and public safety issues related to ICE activities.

Amherst Town Council Discusses Charter Changes and Budget Processes Amidst Public Engagement Efforts

Overview: The Amherst Town Council convened to deliberate on proposed changes to the town charter and tackle ongoing budget processes.

Amherst Council Examines Budget Challenges: School Funding and Public Safety at the Forefront

Overview: The recent Amherst Town Council meeting was heavily focused on budgetary concerns, particularly the challenges of balancing school funding and public safety needs amidst financial constraints. Discussions covered the implications of increased school budgets, the impact of frozen positions in public safety, and the sustainability of current financial strategies.

Amherst Town Council Faces Challenges in Charter Review and Community Engagement

Overview: During a recent Amherst Town Council meeting, members grappled with the complexities of reviewing the town charter, emphasized the need for community engagement, and discussed changes to election timing and council structure. The council deliberated on ensuring effective communication with the town’s school system, considered logistical hurdles in organizing public outreach sessions, and addressed the intricacies of potential governance changes.

Amherst Town Council Tackles Budget Transparency and Vacant School Properties

Overview: The recent Amherst Town Council meeting featured discussions on the town’s fiscal challenges, emphasizing the need for budget transparency, particularly concerning Chapter 90 funds, and deliberations on the future of vacant school properties. The council also examined the constraints imposed by the regional school budget and explored operational efficiencies across various departments.