It’s Monday and we’re back with our roundup of the week’s events. Here are this week’s town government meetings, and cultural, recreational, and athletics events that caught our eye.

ARHS Varsity Athletics at Home – Monday-Friday

Catch ARHS varsity athletes in action at home this week! Boys and Girls Swimming vs. Easthampton, Tuesday at 4:30 pm and vs. Springfield Central, Friday at 4:30 pm; Boys Basketball vs. Springfield International, Tuesday at 7:00 pm and vs. Holyoke, Friday at 7:00 pm; Girls Basketball vs. Taconic, Wednesday at 7:00 pm, vs. Hampshire, Thursday at 7:00 pm, and vs. New Britain, Saturday at 1:30 pm. MORE

Town Council – Monday

At its first meeting of the new year on Monday, the Town Council will elect its President and Vice President for one-year terms. They’ll also review and potentially decide on a financing model for a new fire station and a new DPW building. An updated model of different funding options for the major capital projects was presented to the Town Council in November and reviewed by the Finance Committee in December. Monday, 6:30-10:30 pm in Town Hall and on Zoom. MORE

Town Council & Finance Committee Public Forum – Monday

The Finance Committee will meet jointly with the Town Council on Monday to host a public forum about supplemental budget appropriations. Monday, 7:00-7:30 pm in Town Hall and on Zoom. MORE

Disability Access Advisory Committee – Tuesday

The Disability Access Advisory Committee (DAAC) will discuss the size and membership of the new DAAC at its meeting on Tuesday. They’ll also review the condition of the Town’s sidewalks and the DAAC website. Tuesday, 11:30 am-1:00 pm on Zoom. MORE

Community Resources Committee Public Hearing & Meeting  – Tuesday

The Community Resources Committee of the Town Council holds a public hearing on Tuesday about the proposed zoning overlay district to encourage significant new housing, including affordable housing, and economic development on University Drive. After the hearing, they’ll discuss the proposal and will review the proposed solar bylaw. Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm on Zoom. MORE

Veterans Breakfast for All – Friday

Make new friends, get to know Amherst Veterans and hear their stories. At each breakfast, a veteran or veteran ally, will tell their personal story regarding military service. Generation after generation reveals that those going to war to defend our country come back spiritually and morally wounded, regardless of the bodily consequences of combat. We want to bring veterans together for food and friendship to help coalesce a spirit of camaraderie to enable authentic, veteran-oriented communities to flourish. Open to all; bagels, donuts, and coffee provided for free. Friday, 8:00-9:00 am in the Bangs Center. MORE

Newsies! – Thursday through Sunday

Join Amherst Community Theater for an electrifying production of Disney’s Newsies, the Tony Award®-winning musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the 1899 newsboys’ strike, this rousing tale of resilience, justice, and community is more relevant than ever in today’s fight for workers’ rights and equality. Our spirited, inclusive production features a dynamic cast of all-gendered newsies, reimagining the story’s heart with dynamic choreography and show-stopping music. Nine performances at Bowker Auditorium, UMass running January 16–19 and January 24–26, 2025. MORE

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Want more? We’ve gathered the event and program calendars from the many organizations and committees in Amherst onto Community Calendars. Check it out to find even more upcoming events.

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