Chapter 70: Some of What You Need to Know to Understand the School Budget Process
Chapter 70, the primary Massachusetts state aid program for public elementary and secondary schools, is...
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Superintendent Explains Why Pelham School Budget Discussion Was Not Broadcast by Amherst Media
School Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman (Dr. Xi) issued a press release today (01/30) explaining why...
FY 2026 Town Finances on Target. No Decision on Replacement of Middle School Auditorium Roof
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee, January 20, 2026 This meeting was...
Four Towns in Regional School District Balk at Proposed Budget Increases: $2 Million Shortfall Projected
Report on the Four Towns Meeting, January 10, 2026 This meeting was held in person...
School Committee Tables Indefinitely Decision on Repair of Middle School Auditorium Roof
Report on the Meeting of the Regional School Committee, January 13, 2026 This hybrid meeting...
Library Director Seeks Funding for Three New Hires
At their January 14 meeting, Jones Library Director Sharon Sharry presented the Board of Trustees...
School Staff Pans Proposals to Keep Sixth Grade in Elementary Schools
Large Budget Shortfall Projected for Elementary Schools Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School...
What Can Amherst Expect from an Underfunded CRESS in the Coming Year
The Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service (CRESS) recently had their budget cut, but,...
Opinion: Why Won’t the Town Research Options for New DPW and Fire Station?
Every Amherst taxpayer should be aware that the town will be starting to research the...
Project Schedule Eludes Jones Library Building Committee
Members of the Jones Library Building Committee (JLBC) attended their December 8 meeting in anticipation...
School Committee Discusses FY27 Budget Draft and Possible Time Change for School Day Start
Report on the Meeting of Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, December 9, 2025 This meeting was...
As FY27 Budget Process Begins, Pressures Surface
Report on the Meeting of the Budget Coordinating Group, December 3, 2025 By Maura Keene...