Information Sessions On New Elementary School

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Architect's rendering of the basketball courts and rain garden at the planned new elementary school at Fort River. Photo: DiNisco Design

Do you want to know more about the proposed new elementary school at the Fort River site? Several information sessions have been scheduled over the month of March. These are opportunities to see a presentation about the net zero building and to ask questions. The vote for a Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusion override is scheduled for May 2. A Yes vote will allow the town to increase property taxes in order to pay for the school. The amount of the debt exclusion has not yet been determined, but is estimated to be about $55 million for the $98 million building. This would raise property taxes by about $500 annually for the average home in Amherst.

Information Sessions At District Meetings

The District 5 meeting was held on February 25

District 2: March 1, 6:00 p.m., by Zoom

District 4: March 8, 7:00 p.m., by Zoom

District 1: March 21, 7:00 p.m., by Zoom and at the Mill District

District 3: March 26, 2:00 p.m., Jones Library

Residents may attend any meeting, even if it is not in their district.
Zoom links available at www.Amherstma.gov/calendar

Amherst Council On Aging Listening Session
Wednesday, March 15, 4:30-6:30 Large Activity Room, Bang’s Center 70 Boltwood Walk.
The Amherst Council on Aging welcomes the Town Council and Chair of the School Building Committee for a discussion of the proposed school building project. Councilors will be available to answer questions and address your concerns. Listening session facilitated by Lynn Griesemer, Town Council President, and Cathy Schoen, Chair of the School Building Committee. Listening session is open to all. This event will be in person at the Bangs Community Center. Those aged 60 or older who need assistance getting to the event, please call the Senior Center (413) 259-3060. Register here.

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