Members of the Town of Amherst finance team shared their projections for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) at the Monday joint meeting of the Town Council, Finance Committee, School Committee, Regional School Committee, and Jones Library Trustees. 

During the question period of the presentation, members of the Amherst School Committee, Regional School Committee, and Town Council questioned the seemingly consistent surplus that the Town is generating.

Alex Cox summarizes the presentation and heated discussion in this recap of the joint meeting.