{
 "city": "Amherst Town",
 "state": "Massachusetts",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/amherstma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Transportation and Parking Commission",
   "headline": "Subcommittee to refine process for handling transportation requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-24",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Cable committee to discuss license agreement and survey",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06262026-23",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss draft cable license agreement and survey",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-21",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Transportation and Parking Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss Mt Holyoke crosswalk, school traffic, and process improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-22",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Comcast cable license compliance and future needs",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-19",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Transportation and Parking Commission",
   "headline": "Discuss changes to TPC Portal intake form and request handling procedures",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-20",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss ascertainment process, set public hearing date",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-18",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss cable TV ascertainment process and public hearings",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152026-17",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Comcast license compliance and future needs",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-15",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Transportation and Parking Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss mobile market recommendation and sidewalk projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-16",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Transportation and Parking Commission",
   "headline": "TPC subcommittee to finalize process for handling transportation requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-13",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss ascertainment process and public access",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-14",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04302026-14",
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Transportation and Parking Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews its charge and sets process for transportation requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-12",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-10",
   "body": "Cable Television Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss cable license ascertainment process",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04102026-11",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04102026-11",
   "source": "https://www.amherstma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}