Cuppa Joe with Paul on January 12 at Atkins in South Amherst

Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be at Atkins Flagship on West Street in Amherst on Friday, January 12th, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. He will be enjoying his usual cuppa coffee and a cider doughnut…and he invites anyone to come in to talk. (He’ll have an extra doughnut for you!)

Paul will be joined by Comptroller and Co-Finance Director Sonia Aldrich. Paul will have just released his budget for FY19 and will be open to talking about his goals and priorities as outlined in the budget. Or you can bring up just about anything!

“This is a great opportunity for us to talk to people…no appointment necessary! We are here to answer questions and listen to concerns, compliments, and, yes, complaints,” said Bockelman. “But I also would love it if people just stopped by to say hi and let us know how we - and you - are doing!”

For more information: Paul Bockelman, Town Manager 413-259-3002

New School Safety Signs!

Have you seen the new School Zone signs along East Street near Fort River?

The PGO would like to thank to all parents who voiced concern over this important issue. This was a team effort and many thanks go to Principal Chamberlain for her leadership, Town Manager Paul Bockelman for his efficient plan of action, the Select Board for their approval, and the staff at the DPW for their hard work. 

As a reminder to all who travel through this busy area of town, the speed limit is 20 mph during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Thank you for keeping our community safe!

Joint Statement from the Town Manager, Amherst Police Chief, and ARPS Interim Superintendent

Dear ARPS Community:
Please read the joint statement (available here) from Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman, Amherst Police Chief Scott Livingstone and me regarding our commitment to immigrant members of our community.
Michael Morris
Interim Superintendent of Schools

Estimada Comunidad de ARPS:
Por favor, lea la declaración conjunta (disponible aquí) de Paul Bockelman, Gerente Municipal de Amherst, Scott Livingstone, Jefe de Policía de Amherst, y de este servidor, sobre nuestro compromiso con los miembros inmigrantes de nuestra comunidad.
Michael Morris
Superintendente Interino de Escuelas

Town Manager Search: Finalist Interview Schedules and Call for Community Input

from Select Board Member and Chair, Alisa Brewer:

Join us in selecting the sixth Town Manager of Amherst!

Each Town Manager finalist will spend an entire day in Amherst, beginning Monday 04-25-16:

Maria E. Capriola, Mansfield CT Assistant Town Manager, interview day Monday 04-25-16

 

William J. Fraser, Montpelier VT City Manager, interview day Tuesday 04-26-16

 

Paul Bockelman, Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) Director of Administration and Finance, interview day Wednesday 04-27-16

10:30 am: Attend a very brief Q & A focused on senior citizens in the Bangs Center at 10:30 am

3:00 pm:  Participate in a Community Q & A in the Town Room at 3:00 pm

6:00 pm: Watch Amherst Media's live coverage of the formal interview by the Select Board

The Select Board encourages our entire community to consider what characteristics, skills, and experiences they hope for in our new Town Manager, and to continue to provide that input via email to selectboard@amherstma.gov.  Written comments will be accepted through the end of business on Friday April 29, 2016.  

Please see attached Press Release and Interview Schedule.  All materials, including finalist resumes, are available online at the Town Manager Search 2015-2016 section of the Select Board page of the Town website www.amherstma.gov/selectboard or http://amherstma.gov/2201/Town-Manager-Search-2015-2016

Thank you for spreading the word!

Take care,

Alisa

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~Alisa V. Brewer

member, Amherst Select Board 2007-, chair 2015-

member, Amherst & Amherst-Regional School Committees, 2002-2007

member, Amherst Representative Town Meeting, 1999-

avbrewer can be found gmail.com or try BrewerA  amherstma.gov