Every Monday, we spotlight the town government meetings, and cultural, recreational, and athletics events that caught our eye. Read on and mark your calendars!

New! Community Calendars

Our Week Ahead is a curated selection presenting a small slice of all that’s happening in Amherst. Want a more comprehensive view? We’ve gathered the event and program calendars from the many organizations and committees in Amherst onto a new page – Community Calendars. Check it out!

Town Council – Monday

The Town Council rescheduled and moved its meeting from last Monday to tonight, in the auditorium at the Middle School. The Council will consider a proposed resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza and, given the very high interest and anticipated public comment on this topic, the meeting was moved to a space that can accommodate a large crowd. Read the text of the proposed resolution here. 6:30-10:30 pm at ARMS. MORE

Amherst (elementary) School Committee – Monday

Also on Monday, the Amherst School Committee will consider a proposal to allocate some of the additional funds the elementary district is receiving from the town to the Regional secondary schools. The meeting will be online.  MORE

Presidential Primary Election – Tuesday

Don’t forget to VOTE in the presidential primary on Tuesday! Polls are open 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. Find your polling location, HERE

Regional (secondary) School Committee – Wednesday

The Regional School Committee will meet on Wednesday to continue its discussion about the budget for next year. Despite an increase in funds from Amherst, the secondary school district is still facing around $1.6 million in cuts to programs and services. The meeting will be held online. 5:00 pm online.  MORE

Orchestra Gold at the Drake – Thursday

Head to the Drake on Thursday for an evening with African psychedelic rock ensemble, Orchestra Gold. The swinging six-piece soaks up vast Malian influences, from Afro Funk to traditional Bambara ritual song, and delivers them with A-grade aplomb and a clear devotion to fuzz, reverb and musical healing. The brass horn lines and hypnotic guitar riffs trace their sound back to the great African Orchestres of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. $. MORE

Opening Reception: Christine Mirabal Art Show  – Friday

The Amherst Public Art Commission presents “Water, Nature, and the City” an exhibition of paintings by local artist Christine Mirabal at the Amherst Town Hall Gallery. Christine Mirabal’s paintings are inspired by nature as she depicts beauty and tranquility. Water is a favorite element, recurring in figurative and abstract forms. Cityscapes appear, too, suggesting excitement and contrasting experiences.The show opens on March 4, 2024 and runs through April 30, 2024.  Meet the artist at a reception in the Town Hall Gallery on Friday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Free. MORE

Family Science at the Hitchcock Center – Saturday

Join the Hitchcock Center for this seasonal nature and science program – The Great Thaw – designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents. As our winter world enters the month of March, a great thaw begins to happen all around us. As springtime approaches we will learn about the changes happening below and above ground as temperatures start to warm up. 10:00-11:00 am at the Hitchcock Center. $ MORE

Commemoration of the Tibetan Uprising – Sunday

On Sunday morning, join the Regional Tibetan Community of Western Massachusetts and the Amherst Town Council on the steps of Town Hall for a flag-raising and proclamation to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan national uprising against the occupation of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China. The event includes songs of protest and remembrance and a march, beginning at 9:45 am, to Northampton. 9:00 am on the steps of Town Hall. MORE

Get Involved

You don’t have to run for an elected office to contribute to the future of our community and government. There are multiple Town boards and committees looking for new members, including the Finance Committee and the new 2024 Charter Review Committee. See the complete list of committee vacancies and apply, HERE.

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