Amherst Town, Massachusetts
Recent meetings
Transportation and Parking Commission
The Process and Planning Subcommittee of the Amherst Transportation and Parking Commission will discuss internal procedures for managing public requests, including a new online portal, categorization, and prioritization. The meeting focuses on establishing a workflow for logging, reviewing, and following up on requests. No specific projects or financial decisions are on the agenda.
- TPC Portal update: changes set to go live
- Proposal to maintain a sequential public request list with periodic updates
- Discussion of request categories: permanent changes, bike/pedestrian safety, parking, long-term closures
- Process for immediate vs. information-needed actions under review
- Public comment period for matters within the committee's jurisdiction
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss the ascertainment process, including an update on a community survey, a business plan status from Amherst Media, and a draft license agreement. They will also confirm upcoming meeting dates and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Discuss draft license agreement for cable services
- Community survey update on cable needs
- Business plan status from Amherst Media/town equipment needs
- Approval of minutes from 5-15-26, 6-12-26, and public hearings on 5/14 and 6/10
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss steps in the ascertainment process, including a public hearing from June 10, a draft community survey, a draft license agreement, and a business plan update from Amherst Media. The committee will also confirm future meeting dates and consider approval of minutes from May 15.
- Discuss draft license agreement with cable provider
- Review next draft of community survey
- Amherst Media business plan status update
- Public hearing feedback from June 10
- Approval of minutes from regular meeting on 5/15/26
Transportation and Parking Commission
The Amherst Transportation and Parking Commission will hear public comment, receive a report from the Process and Planning Subcommittee on a request portal and prioritization process, and discuss next steps for commission procedures. Specific agenda items include a crosswalk on Mt Holyoke Drive and traffic impacts when Amethyst Brook School opens. Future meeting logistics (frequency, dates, locations) will also be planned.
- Public comment on matters within the commission’s jurisdiction
- Subcommittee report on a portal for TPC action requests and prioritization process
- Discussion of Mt Holyoke Drive crosswalk
- Traffic considerations for Amethyst Brook School opening
- Planning future meeting frequency, dates/times, and locations
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing to assess whether Comcast is in full compliance with its current cable license and to gather input on the town's future community cable-related needs. The committee will use the results to prepare an Ascertainment Report and advise the Town Manager during the 10-year license renewal process.
- Public hearing on Comcast's compliance with current cable license
- Discussion of town's future community cable-related needs
- Preparation of an Ascertainment Report to support license renewal
- Sole cable provider Comcast holds the franchise agreement with Amherst
Transportation and Parking Commission
This meeting of the Transportation and Parking Commission's Process and Planning Subcommittee is focused on internal procedural discussions. Items include proposed changes to the TPC Portal intake form, alternative methods for public requests, and how to handle and prioritize requests for action. No votes or final decisions are anticipated; the meeting is primarily for planning and discussion.
- Discuss changes to the TPC Portal intake form requested by the TPC
- Discuss alternative methods for public requests
- General handling concepts for requests for action
- Discussion on how to prioritize requests for action
- General public comment period
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss steps in the ascertainment process, including finalizing details for a public hearing on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM, reviewing the next draft of a community survey, and receiving a status update on the Amherst Media business plan. The committee will also confirm upcoming meeting dates.
- Discuss next public hearing details for June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Review next draft of community survey for ascertainment
- Receive Amherst Media business plan status update
- Confirm next meeting on June 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
- Approve minutes from May 14 and May 15 meetings
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss next steps in the ascertainment process, including a public hearing held May 14 and plans for a June 10 hearing. Members will review a draft community survey and receive a status update on Amherst Media's business plan. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling future meetings.
- Discuss results of May 14 public hearing on cable TV needs
- Set details for next public hearing on June 10 at 6:30 PM
- Review next draft of community survey on cable services
- Amherst Media business plan status update
- Confirm meeting schedule: May 29 TBD, June 12 confirmed
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing to determine whether Comcast is in full compliance with its current cable license and to assess the town's future community cable-related needs. This hearing is part of the 10-year comprehensive review and renewal process for the cable license. The committee will advise the Town Manager and gather public input to prepare an Ascertainment Report.
- Public hearing on whether Comcast is in full compliance with its current cable license
- Discussion of the town's future community cable-related needs
- Comcast is the sole cable provider under a franchise agreement with Amherst
- This is part of the 10-year comprehensive review and renewal process for the cable license
- The committee will prepare an Ascertainment Report based on public input and stakeholder meetings
Transportation and Parking Commission
The Transportation and Parking Commission will discuss a recommendation to the Town Council to approve the Amherst Mobile Market's use of public way at East Hadley Road, 990 North Pleasant Street, and 81 Belchertown Road from June 4 to October 24, 2026. The commission will also consider recommendations for sidewalk improvements at West Street & Mill Lane and North Pleasant Street sidewalk and parking improvements. Additionally, the commission will review a proposed online portal for submitting transportation issues and its own meeting logistics.
- Recommendation to approve mobile market at three locations: East Hadley Road (Saturdays 9am-2pm), 990 North Pleasant Street (Wednesdays 2pm-7pm), 81 Belchertown Road (Thursdays 2pm-7pm) for 2026 season.
- Proposed sidewalk at West Street and Mill Lane, and North Pleasant Street sidewalk and parking improvements.
- Discussion of a portal for the public to submit requests for Transportation and Parking Commission action.
- Review of future meeting frequency, dates/times, and in-person vs. Zoom options.
Transportation and Parking Commission
The Process and Planning Subcommittee of the Amherst Transportation and Parking Commission will discuss and refine the internal and external procedures for receiving, prioritizing, and acting on requests for changes to roads, sidewalks, parking, and traffic safety. Key elements include finalizing an online intake portal, updating the TPC webpage, and establishing criteria for prioritizing requests such as safety urgency and impact. No specific projects or dollar amounts are on the agenda.
- Review and finalize the TPC Portal intake form and required information
- Discuss redesign of the TPC webpage for public-facing request submission
- Outline internal process for categorizing and prioritizing Requests for Action (RFAs)
- Establish external process for acknowledging requests and notifying residents of decisions
- Review public hearing and reporting requirements per Town Council policy
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss procedures for public contact outside of meetings and review steps in the ascertainment process, including a public hearing, community survey draft, and an update on Amherst Media's business plan. No votes on binding actions are scheduled; the agenda is largely discussion and planning.
- Discuss process for public inquiries to CTAC outside of public comment period
- Review ascertainment process timeline and public hearing details
- Draft review of community survey for cable needs
- Update on Amherst Media business plan from Amherst Media
Transportation and Parking Commission
The Transportation and Parking Commission will review its governing charge and the Town Council policy on public ways. It will discuss how to receive and process transportation and parking requests, including online options. The commission will also plan future meeting frequency, dates, times, and locations. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.
- Review of the Transportation and Parking Commission charge
- Review of the Town Council Policy Regarding the Control and Regulation of the Public Ways
- Discussion of the process for accepting transportation and parking requests (existing processes and online options)
- Planning future meeting frequency, dates/times, and locations (in‑person, Zoom, etc.)
- Public comment period
Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss the timeline and next steps for the ascertainment process, review sample business plans, notification documents, and surveys for cable license proceedings, and decide on the upcoming meeting schedule. The committee will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings.
- Discuss ascertainment process timeline and next steps
- Review sample business plans for cable license proceedings
- Review sample notification of cable license proceedings
- Review sample surveys for cable license proceedings
- Decide on upcoming meeting schedule and modality