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Amherst Town, Massachusetts

Amherst Town   Massachusetts average (US Census ACS)
Population35,472
Per-capita income$29,347
Median home value$454,000

Próximas reuniones

Fri Jul 24, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Committee reviews Comcast Form 100 filing and updates on media plans

The Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee will discuss steps in the ascertainment process, including a community survey update and a business plan status update from Amherst Media. They will review the Form 100 filing submitted by Comcast. The committee will also confirm the date for the next meeting in August. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 828 1478 6423 In-person Location: Town Room, Amherst Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) View Meeting Materials List of Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Steps: a. Community Survey Update b. Business Plan Status Update from Amherst Media – Amherst Media Director c. Town Equipment/Capital Needs Review – IT Director d. Draft License Agreement Updates 4. Form 100 Filing Document from Comcast – Review 5. Discuss and Confirm Upcoming Meeting Occurrences a. August 14 at 11:30 AM via Zoom 6. Approval of Minutes (if available) 7. New Business 8. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 9. Adjourn

Reuniones recientes

Wed Jul 15, 2026

Transportation and Parking Commission

TPC to discuss Mt Holyoke Drive crosswalk, parking at Kendrick Park

The Transportation and Parking Commission will discuss several operational and policy items, including a report from the Process and Planning Subcommittee on handling requests for action. Specific agenda items include a crosswalk on Mt Holyoke Drive, parking rules at Kendrick Park, and a broader discussion about traffic calming options. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

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Transportation and Parking Commission Wednesday, July 15, 2026 4:00PM-6:00PM Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/81571518224 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda review 3. Public Comment -- Public comments on matters within the jurisdiction of the commission. Residents are welcome to express their views for 1 to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the commission Chair, based upon the number of people who want to speak. The commission will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Public Comment 4. Report from Process and Planning Subcommittee a. Portal for requests for TPC actions b. Process for prioritizing and handling requests for action 5. Next steps to develop Commission process 6. Mt Holyoke Drive crosswalk 7. Parking rules at Kendrick Park 8. Discussion about traffic calming options 9. Future Meetings 10. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 11. Adjourn
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Transportation and Parking Commission

Subcomité para refinar el proceso de gestión de solicitudes de transporte

El Subcomité de Procesos y Planificación de la Comisión de Transporte y Estacionamiento de Amherst discutirá procedimientos internos para gestionar las solicitudes del público, incluyendo un nuevo portal en línea, categorización y priorización. La reunión se centra en establecer un flujo de trabajo para registrar, revisar y dar seguimiento a las solicitudes. No hay proyectos específicos ni decisiones financieras en la agenda.

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Transportation and Parking Commission Meeting of Process and Planning Subcommittee July 2, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Zoom: https://amherstma.zoom.us/s/87963863547 Agenda 1. TPC Portal: Changes updated and is set to go live 2. Process: Handling Requests for Action - Items not resolved in last meeting, highlighted on packet item 3. Process: Prioritization of requests 4. General Public Comment - Public comments on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee. Residents are welcome to express their views for 1 to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the committee Chair, based upon the number of people who want to speak. The committee will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Public Comment. 5. Future agenda items 6. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance 7. Adjourn Handling Requests: Working consensus draft (plain text), Points unresolved (Highlighted). 1. What happens to requests when they come in? A) Propose we maintain a sequential list. (ex: Northampton Noho Traffic Calming list or https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GtA5Cdr0OV73AHj6fytS25u0DCv0NWPGqZlj _WFr7VU/edit?gid=0#gid=0 B) A confirmation of receipt is issued to the user (Automatic?). Once, reviewed and appropriateness (is it within the TPC preview) confirmed, it should be placed on the list. Send a reply such as “Submitted to staff for review and someone will be in touch with you in 4 weeks.” • Who reviews for appropriateness? • Who sends a follow-up? C) Th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jun 26, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

El comité de cable discutirá el acuerdo de licencia y la encuesta

El Comité Asesor de Televisión por Cable discutirá el proceso de determinación, incluyendo una actualización sobre una encuesta comunitaria, el estado de un plan de negocios de Amherst Media y un borrador del acuerdo de licencia. También confirmarán las próximas fechas de reuniones y aprobarán las actas de reuniones anteriores.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 , this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 865 5135 5993 In-person Location: First Floor Conference Room, Amherst Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) View Meeting Materials List of Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Steps: a. Community Survey Update b. Business Plan Status Update from Amherst Media/Town Equipment Needs c. Discuss Draft License Agreement 4. Discuss and Confirm Upcoming Meeting Occurrences 5. Approval of Minutes (if available) a. 5-15-26 b. 6-12-26 c. Public hearings on 5/14 and 6/10 6. New Business 7. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 8. Adjourn
Fri Jun 12, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Comité discutirá proyecto de acuerdo de licencia de cable y encuesta

El Comité Asesor de Televisión por Cable discutirá los pasos del proceso de ascertainment, incluida una audiencia pública el 10 de junio, un borrador de encuesta comunitaria, un proyecto de acuerdo de licencia y una actualización del plan empresarial de Amherst Media. El comité también confirmará las fechas futuras de reunión y considerará la aprobación de las actas del 15 de mayo.

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✓ Decidido: Committee voted 4-0 to authorize publishing the revised cable TV survey

The Cable Television Advisory Committee approved, by a 4‑0 vote, the Chair's authority to publish the community survey after adding an accessibility question and shortening its overview. The Committee also asked the Town to provide a detailed briefing on license‑agreement issues at the next meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 26, with a tentative follow‑up on July 24.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) View Meeting Materials List of Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Steps: a. Public Hearing from June 10th b. Community Survey Next Draft Review c. Discuss Draft License Agreement d. Amherst Media Business Plan Status Update from Amherst Media e. Other Updates on Ascertainment Steps 4. Discuss and Confirm Upcoming Meeting Occurrences 5. Approval of Minutes (if available) a. Regular Meeting on 5/15/26 6. New Business 7. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 8. Adjourn
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Cable Television Advisory Committee June 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM Hybrid Meeting Minutes View Meeting Materials Members Present: Peter Berek, Fred Civian, Rachel Figurasmith, Sean Hannon, Brianna Sunryd Members Absent: John Milas Staff Present: N/A List of Topics: 1. Call to Order Chair Sunryd declared the presence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m. 2. Public Comment None. 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Steps a. Public Hearing From June 10th - The Public Hearing comments regarding Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities spurred the Committee to agree to add a question about Accessibility to its upcoming Cable TV survey. b. Draft Community Survey - After discussing adding an Accessibility-related question, the need to shorten the survey’s descriptive overview and the Committee’s desire to launch the survey soon, the Committee voted 4-0 to authorize Chair Sunryd to publish the survey after making changes discussed at this meeting. c. Draft License Agreement - After a wide-ranging discussion led by Member Hannon describing active topics from the previous (2016) contract negotiations, including installing physical fiber connections between Town buildings, the provision of Town subscriber accounts, automated camera/microphone broadcasting equipment, and funding for infrastructure needs for the Town, Schools and for Amherst Media, the Committee discussed in general the anticipated changes for the upcoming licens [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Transportation and Parking Commission

La Comisión discutirá el paso de peatones de Mt Holyoke, el tráfico escolar y mejoras de procesos

La Comisión de Transporte y Estacionamiento de Amherst escuchará comentarios del público, recibirá un informe de la Subcomisión de Procesos y Planificación sobre un portal de solicitudes y un proceso de priorización, y discutirá los próximos pasos para los procedimientos de la comisión. Los puntos específicos de la agenda incluyen un paso de peatones en Mt Holyoke Drive y los impactos de tráfico cuando abra Amethyst Brook School. También se planificará la logística de las reuniones futuras (frecuencia, fechas, ubicaciones).

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Transportation and Parking Commission Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Zoom Agenda Virtual Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923, Webinar ID: 854 8596 2784 Meeting Packet List of Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda review 3. Public Comment - Public comments on matters within the jurisdiction of the commission. Residents are welcome to express their views for 1 to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the commission Chair, based upon the number of people who want to speak. The commission will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Public Comment. 4. Report from Process and Planning Subcommittee a. Portal for requests for TPC actions b. Process for prioritizing and handling requests for action 5. Next steps to develop Commission process 6. Mt Holyoke Drive crosswalk 7. Traffic when Amethyst Brook School opens 8. Future Meetings: a. Frequency b. Dates/Times c. Locations (in-person, Zoom, other) 9. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 10. Adjourn
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Audiencia pública sobre el cumplimiento de la licencia de cable de Comcast y necesidades futuras

El Comité Asesor de Televisión por Cable llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para evaluar si Comcast cumple plenamente con su licencia de cable actual y para recopilar información sobre las futuras necesidades de la comunidad relacionadas con el cable en la ciudad. El comité utilizará los resultados para preparar un Informe de Determinación (Ascertainment Report) y asesorar al Administrador Municipal durante el proceso de renovación de la licencia de 10 años.

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✓ Decidido: Public hearing on cable TV held; meeting adjourned without decisions

The Cable Television Advisory Committee held a public hearing on June 10, 2026. Residents Myra Ross and David Ross gave comments about news channel access and pricing. The committee adjourned the meeting by a 4-0 vote. No substantive actions or approvals were made.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Public Hearing Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 , this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Public Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) Meeting Materials Link Agenda Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Updates on Cable Television Advisory Committee Work 3. Public Hearing 4. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 5. Adjourn Public Hearing Details Members of the public are invited to attend and be heard on the topic: (a) whether the current cable operator is in full compliance with its currently-existing cable license; and (b) what are the Town’s future community cable-related needs. The Cable Television Advisory Committee (CTAC) is charged with the responsibility to provide advice and assistance in the negotiations for and compliance with the cable television license agreement for cable television service under the framework set forth by federal and state law. Every 10 years, the Town conducts a comprehensive review and renewal of its cable license to ensure community needs are met and service standards maintained. Currently, Comcast is the sole provider holding a franchise agreement to provide cable ser [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Cable Television Advisory Committee June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM Hybrid Meeting Public Hearing Minutes View Meeting Materials Members Present: Peter Berek, Fred Civian, Rachel Figurasmith, Sean Hannon, Brianna Sunryd Members Absent: John Milas Staff Present: Town Manager Paul Bockelman List of Topics: 1. Call to Order Chair Sunryd declared the presence of a quorum and by Unanimous Consent called the meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m. 2. Public Hearing a. Chair Sunryd presented background information and a slide presentation (View Slide Presentation) on the Cable TV Advisory Committee’s charge: to assist the Town Manager implement the federally-required Ascertainment Process and negotiate with Comcast for Cable Television services in Amherst. The Chair described the ground rules for this official Public Hearing and asked for any comments or presentations. b. Myra Ross, Amherst resident and Chair of Amherst’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities, provided public comments. She stated that the voice access capability of Comcast’s worked well and would like that service to continue. She noted that news channels are a valuable way for persons with disabilities to maintain ties to their various communities, and noted that news access is expensive, since they are bundled with many other unrelated channels. She urged that Comcast provide a basic, less expensive service that excluded unrelated channels so that people cou [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Transportation and Parking Commission

Discusión sobre cambios al formulario de entrada del TPC Portal y los procedimientos de manejo de solicitudes

Esta reunión del Subcomité de Procesos y Planificación de la Comisión de Transporte y Estacionamiento se centra en discusiones de procedimientos internos. Los puntos incluyen cambios propuestos al formulario de entrada del TPC Portal, métodos alternativos para las solicitudes públicas y cómo manejar y priorizar las solicitudes de acción. No se anticipan votaciones ni decisiones finales; la reunión es principalmente para planificación y discusión.

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Transportation and Parking Commission Meeting of Process and Planning Subcommittee June 4, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting will be conducted via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. No in person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. Virtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/89057645115 Webinar ID: 890 5764 5115 Telephone Access: +1646 876 9923 LIST OF TOPICS: 1. TPC Portal: Intake form. -Discuss changes requested by TPC -Discuss possibility of alternative methods for public requests. 2. Process: Handling Requests for Action - General handling concepts and discussion 3. Process: How to Prioritize Requests for Action. 4. General Public Comment - Public comments on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee. Residents are welcome to express their views for 1 to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the committee Chair, based upon the number of people who want to speak. The committee will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Public Comment. 5. Future agenda items 6. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance 7. Adjourn
Tue May 26, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

El Comité discutirá el proceso de determinación y fijará la fecha de la audiencia pública

El Cable Television Advisory Committee discutirá los pasos del proceso de determinación, incluyendo la finalización de los detalles para una audiencia pública el miércoles 10 de junio a las 6:30 PM, la revisión del siguiente borrador de una encuesta comunitaria y la recepción de una actualización del estado del plan de negocios de Amherst Media. El comité también confirmará las próximas fechas de reuniones.

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✓ Decidido: Committee approved two sets of minutes and scheduled upcoming hearings

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14 public hearing and the May 15 regular meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. It set the next public hearing for June 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Room and asked town staff to market it. The next regular CATV meeting was scheduled for June 12 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) View Meeting Materials List of Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Steps: a. Next Public Hearing Details and Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM b. Community Survey Next Draft Review c. Amherst Media Business Plan Status Update from Amherst Media d. Other Updates on Ascertainment Steps 4. Confirm Next and Upcoming Meeting Occurrences a. June 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM – Confirmed b. Discuss next occurrence 5. Approval of Minutes (if available) a. Public Hearing on 5/14/26 b. Regular Meeting on 5/15/26 6. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 7. Adjourn
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Cable Television Advisory Committee May 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM Hybrid Meeting Minutes View Meeting Materials Members Present: Peter Berek, Fred Civian, Rachel Figurasmith, Sean Hannon Members Absent: John Milas, Brianna Sunryd Staff Present: N/A List of Topics: 1. Call to Order Acting Chair Figurasmith declared the presence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. 2. Public Comment None 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Steps a. The Committee noted that the next Public Hearing is set for June 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Room at Town Hall and asked Town staff to market the hearing. b. The Committee discussed the next steps for its survey, including providing members with a test version of the survey for its review. c. Amherst Media’s Business Plan is being developed and will be provided to the Committee for its review in the near future. d. No other updates to the Ascertainment Process were provided. 4. Confirm Next and Upcoming Meeting Occurrences The next regular CATV meeting will be held June 12 at 11:30 a.m., with subsequent meetings to be arranged later. 5. Approval of Minutes (if available) The minutes for the Public Hearing of May 14 were approved 3-0. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 15 were approved 3-0 with typo corrections. Minutes approved by Cable Television Advisory Committee on 6/26/2026 6. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting None. 7. Adjourn By [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri May 15, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Comité para discutir el proceso de determinación de la televisión por cable y las audiencias públicas

El Comité Asesor de Televisión por Cable discutirá los siguientes pasos en el proceso de determinación, incluyendo una audiencia pública celebrada el 14 de mayo y planes para una audiencia el 10 de junio. Los miembros revisarán un borrador de encuesta comunitaria y recibirán una actualización sobre el plan de negocios de Amherst Media. La reunión también incluye comentarios del público y la programación de futuras reuniones.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 , this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) View Meeting Materials List of Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Steps: a. Public Hearing on Thursday, May 14th b. Next Public Hearing Details and Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM c. Community Survey Next Draft Review d. Amherst Media Business Plan Status Update from Amherst Media e. Other Updates on Ascertainment Steps 4. Confirm Next and Upcoming Meeting Occurrences a. May 29, 2026 – TBD b. June 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM – Confirmed 5. Approval of Minutes (if available) a. April 30, 2026 6. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 7. Adjourn
Thu May 14, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Audiencia pública sobre el cumplimiento de la licencia de Comcast y necesidades futuras

El Comité Asesor de Televisión por Cable llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para determinar si Comcast cumple plenamente con su licencia de cable actual y para evaluar las futuras necesidades de la comunidad relacionadas con el cable en el municipio. Esta audiencia es parte del proceso de revisión integral y renovación de 10 años para la licencia de cable. El comité asesorará al Administrador Municipal y recopilará aportes del público para preparar un Informe de Determinación (Ascertainment Report).

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Public Hearing Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 , this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Public Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) Meeting Materials Link Agenda Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Updates on Cable Television Advisory Committee Work 3. Public Hearing 4. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 5. Adjourn Public Hearing Details Members of the public are invited to attend and be heard on the topic: (a) whether the current cable operator is in full compliance with its currently-existing cable license; and (b) what are the Town’s future community cable-related needs. The Cable Television Advisory Committee (CTAC) is charged with the responsibility to provide advice and assistance in the negotiations for and compliance with the cable television license agreement for cable television service under the framework set forth by federal and state law. Every 10 years, the Town conducts a comprehensive review and renewal of its cable license to ensure community needs are met and service standards maintained. Currently, Comcast is the sole provider holding a franchise agreement to provide cable servi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

Transportation and Parking Commission

La Comisión discutirá la recomendación del mercado móvil y proyectos de aceras

La Comisión de Transporte y Estacionamiento discutirá una recomendación al Concejo Municipal para aprobar el uso de la vía pública por parte del Amherst Mobile Market en East Hadley Road, 990 North Pleasant Street y 81 Belchertown Road del 4 de junio al 24 de octubre de 2026. La comisión también considerará recomendaciones para mejoras de aceras en West Street & Mill Lane y mejoras de aceras y estacionamiento en North Pleasant Street. Además, la comisión revisará un portal propuesto en línea para enviar problemas de transporte y la logística de sus propias reuniones.

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Transportation and Parking Commission Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:00PM-7:00PM Town Room, Town Hall 4 Boltwood Ave. Amherst, MA 01002 Second Floor Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda review 3. Public Comment -- Public comments on matters within the jurisdiction of the commission. Residents are welcome to express their views for 1 to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the commission Chair, based upon the number of people who want to speak. The commission will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Public Comment 4. Report from Process and Planning Subcommittee a. Portal for requests for TPC actions b. Process for prioritizing and handling requests for action 5. Next steps to develop Commission process 6. Recommendations for Council a. Sidewalk at West Street and Mill Lane b. North Pleasant Street Sidewalk and Parking Improvements 7. Use of Public Way: Mobile Market on East Hadley Road and Other Locations 8. Future Meetings: a. Frequency b. Dates/Times c. Locations (in-person, Zoom, other) 9. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 10. Adjourn Memo to Town Council – Use of Public Way: Mobile Markets – May 7, 2026 - Page 1 of 2 Dt: May 4, 2026 Office of the Town Manager Phone: (413) 259-3002 [email protected] To: Town Council Fr: Paul Bockelman Town Manager Dt: May 7, 2026 Re: Use of Public Way: Mobile Market on East Hadley Road and Other Locations Recomm [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Comité para discutir el proceso de determinación y el acceso público

El Cable Television Advisory Committee discutirá los procedimientos para el contacto con el público fuera de las reuniones y revisará los pasos en el proceso de determinación, incluyendo una audiencia pública, un borrador de encuesta comunitaria y una actualización sobre el plan de negocios de Amherst Media. No se programaron votaciones sobre acciones vinculantes; la agenda consiste principalmente en discusión y planificación.

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✓ Decidido: CTAC sets two public hearings and new communication process

The committee decided to route all public inquiries to member Hannon and Chair Sunryd, who will respond and copy all members. It scheduled a hybrid public hearing for May 14 at 6:30 PM and a tentative second hearing for June 10 at 6:30 PM. The committee also tasked member Civian with drafting the next community survey and approved the April 30 minutes by a 3‑0 vote.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 , this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Public Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 301 715 8592 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) Meeting Materials Link Agenda Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Discuss Process for Members of the Public to Contact/Send Inquiry to CTAC Outside of the Public Comment Period at Meetings and/or Public Hearings 4. Discuss Ascertainment Process Timeline and Next Steps a. Public Hearing Details and Date/Time b. Community Survey Draft Review c. Amherst Media Business Plan Status Update from Amherst Media d. Other Updates on Ascertainment Steps 5. Confirm Next and Upcoming Meeting Occurrences 6. Approval of Minutes a. April 10, 2026 7. Assign Next Notetaker 8. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 9. Adjourn
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Transportation and Parking Commission

Subcomité de la TPC finalizará el proceso para gestionar las solicitudes de transporte

El Subcomité de Procesos y Planificación de la Comisión de Transporte y Estacionamiento (TPC) de Amherst discutirá y refinará los procedimientos internos y externos para recibir, priorizar y actuar sobre las solicitudes de cambios en calles, aceras, estacionamiento y seguridad vial. Los elementos clave incluyen la finalización de un portal de recepción en línea, la actualización de la página web de la TPC y el establecimiento de criterios para priorizar las solicitudes, tales como la urgencia de seguridad y el impacto. No hay proyectos específicos ni montos de dinero en la agenda.

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Transportation and Parking Commission Meeting of Process and Planning Subcommittee April 30, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Amherst Police Department Community Room 111 Main St. Amherst, MA 01002 First Floor Agenda 1. TPC Portal: Intake form and required information 2. TPC Webpage 3. Process: Handling Requests for Action 4. Process: How to Prioritize Requests for Action 5. General Public Comment - Public comments on matters within the jurisdiction of the committee. Residents are welcome to express their views for 1 to 3 minutes, at the discretion of the committee Chair, based upon the number of people who want to speak. The committee will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Public Comment. 6. Future agenda items 7. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance 8. Adjourn What TPC is responsible for: I. Permanent Changes to Roads or Sidewalks 1. Bus Stop Additions or Deletions 2. Crosswalk Placement 3. Traffic Calming Requests (RRFBs, driver feedback signs, speed bumps, raised crosswalks) 4. Street Amenities (bus shelters, benches, vehicle charging stations, bikeshare stations, trash cans, bike racks) II. Major Roadway and Sidewalk Redesigns 5. Roundabouts, Mini-roundabouts 6. Splitter Islands 7. Traffic Lights 8. Street Lights 9. Other III. Speeding and Traffic Safety IV. Parking V. Pedestrian and Bike Safety VI. Other What TPC is NOT responsible for: 1. Pavement Management Plan (→ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 15, 2026

Transportation and Parking Commission

La Comisión revisa su mandato y establece el proceso para las solicitudes de transporte

La Comisión de Transporte y Estacionamiento revisará su mandato rector y la política del Concejo Municipal sobre las vías públicas. Discutirá cómo recibir y procesar las solicitudes de transporte y estacionamiento, incluyendo opciones en línea. La comisión también planificará la frecuencia, fechas, horas y ubicaciones de las reuniones futuras. Se recibirá comentarios del público antes del cierre de la sesión.

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Transportation and Parking Commission Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 06:00 PM Town Room, Town Hall Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of Commission Members 3. Review of Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, Conflict of Interest Law 4. Election of Officers: a. Chair b. Vice Chair 5. Background and Review of Documents: a. Commission Charge b. Town Council Policy Regarding the Control and Regulation of the Public Ways c. Town Services and Outreach Committee Review of Criteria for Evaluating Residential Parking Requests d. Other Documents 6. Process for Accepting Requests: Initial Discussion: a. Existing Processes b. Online Options 7. Future Meetings: a. Frequency b. Dates/Times c. Locations (in-person, Zoom, other) 8. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 9. Public Comment 10. Adjourn _____________________________________________________________________________________ Transportation and Parking Commission Charge - Adopted: 12-08-2025 – Revised: [N/A] - Page 1 of 3 TOWN OF AMHERST Committee Charge Name: Transportation and Parking Commission (TPC) Type: Town Legal Reference: Amherst Home Rule Charter Section 2.5 Appointing Authority: Town Manager in accordance with Home Rule Charter Section 3.3(c) Number of Voting Members: Nine (9) Number of Non-Voting Members: Zero (0) Number of Liaisons: Zero (0) Term of Appointment: Three (3) years Special Municipal Employees: Yes Staff Support: Town M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Apr 10, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Comité discutirá el proceso de determinación de licencias de cable

El Comité Asesor de Televisión por Cable discutirá el cronograma y los próximos pasos para el proceso de determinación, revisará ejemplos de planes de negocios, documentos de notificación y encuestas para los procedimientos de licencias de cable, y decidirá sobre la programación de las próximas reuniones. El comité también considerará la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores.

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✓ Decidido: Committee votes 3‑0 to schedule a public hearing on cable renewal

The Cable Television Advisory Committee voted 3‑0 to authorize Chair Brianna Sunryd to take the actions needed to schedule a public hearing, with a target date no later than mid‑May. The committee also voted 3‑0 to empower member Fred Civian to draft survey questions for public participation in the ascertainment process. Minutes from the March 6 and March 27 meetings were each approved by a 3‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 , this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Public Access: Zoom Link Telephone Access: +1 646 931 3860 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) Meeting Materials Link Agenda Topics: 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Discuss Ascertainment Process Timeline and Next Steps 4. Review and Discussion of Documents: a. Sample Business Plans; b. Sample Notification of Cable License Proceedings; c. Sample Surveys 5. Discuss and Decide on Upcoming Meeting Schedule and Modality 6. Review and Approval of Minutes a. March 6, 2026 b. March 27, 2026 7. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 8. Adjourn
Fri Mar 27, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Committee will decide future meeting dates and virtual/in‑person format

The Cable Television Advisory Committee will review the status of its cable contract and related documents, including a report on the 2019 FCC decision, sample business plans, and surveys. The committee will also discuss and decide on the schedule and format for future meetings. Additional agenda items include introductions, approval of minutes, and public comment.

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✓ Decidido: Committee sets next meeting for April 10 to continue cable contract discussions

The Cable Television Advisory Committee reviewed the status of the town's Comcast license renewal and discussed possible survey methods and a future business plan. Attorney Nicole Costanzo outlined negotiation topics and the ascertainment process. Members agreed to hold the next meeting on April 10, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

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Cable Television Advisory Committee Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 , this meeting will be conducted both in-person and via remote means. Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by telephone. Virtual Public Access: https://amherstma.zoom.us/s/86826397557 In-person Location: Town Room, Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave, Amherst, MA 01002) Meeting Materials Link LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of Town Attorney and Committee Members 3. Review status of contract; major areas to discuss; role of ascertainment; etc. 4. Review and discussion of documents: a. Cable Report about the effects of the 2019 FCC Decision and Order; b. Sample Business Plans; c. Sample Notification of Cable License Proceedings; d. Sample Surveys 5. Review Upcoming Committee Meeting Calendar: a. Friday, April 10th @ 11:30 AM in Town Hall b. Discuss and decide on subsequent meeting occurrences and modality 6. Approval of Minutes 7. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of th is Meeting 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn
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Cable Television Advisory Committee March 27, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. First Floor Meeting Room - Town Hall Minutes Members present: Peter Berek, Fred Civian, Rachel Figurasmith, Sean Hannon, John Milas, Brianna Sunryd Members absent: None Staff present: Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Town Attorney 1. Call to Order Chair Sunryd declared the presence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. 2. Agenda item a. Introductions of Town Attorney and Committee Members: i. Town Attorney Nicole Costanzo of K-P Law and members of the Committee introduced themselves. Attorney Costanzo joined the meeting via video conference. b. Review of status of contract; major areas to discuss; role of ascertainment; etc.: i. Attorney Costanzo said the Town was on schedule to negotiate a renewal of the license with Comcast, noting that some communities were significantly behind in renewing their licenses. ii. She summarized the major elements of the current contract between Comcast and the Town and the fees that can be included in the contract. She noted that there were 6,000 subscribers when the contract was last renegotiated in 2016 and that there were about 2,600 subscribers currently. She noted that some areas for negotiation were: 1. Fees; 2. Building out to serve areas not currently being served; 3. Liquidated damages; 4. Customer service and [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Mar 6, 2026

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Cable Television Advisory Committee meets to organize and review contracts

The committee is meeting to elect a chair and establish a meeting schedule. Members will review the current cable contract, the committee's charge, and background materials.

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✓ Decidido: Brianna Sunryd elected chair of Amherst Cable TV Advisory Committee

The committee elected Brianna Sunryd as chair by unanimous vote. Members set the regular meeting time to Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and agreed to meet roughly every two weeks, especially at the start of the term. The group confirmed that its work will focus on cable television services and reviewed the existing contracts with Comcast and Amherst Media.

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Posted to website: Cable Television Advisory Committee March 6, 2026 First Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall 11:30 a.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Review of Current Contract, Committee Charge, and Background Material 4. Meeting Schedule and Format 5. Schedule and Plan Site Visits 6. Election of a Chair 7. Items not Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting 8. Public Comment 9. Adjourn
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Cable Television Advisory Committee March 6, 2026 - 11:30 a.m. First Floor Meeting Room - Town Hall Minutes Members present: Peter Berek, Fred Civian, Rachel Figurasmith, Sean Hannon, John Milas, Brianna Sunryd Members absent: None Staff present: Town Manager Paul Bockelman 1. Call to Order Town Manager Bockelman declared the presence of a quorum and called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. 2. Agenda item a. Introductions: i. Members introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds. Mr. Bockelman reviewed he major elements of the Open Meeting Law, Conflict of Interest Law, and Public Records Law b. Review of Current Contract, Committee Charge, and Background Material: i. Members reviewed the Committee charge and noted that the Committee’s discussions were to be focused on cable television, not Internet service. Members were familiarized with the current contract between the Town and Comcast. Mr. Bockelman summarized the relationship between the contract with Comcast and the companion contract between the Town and Amherst Media. c. Meeting Schedule and Format i. Members discussed the best times for the Committee to meet and settled on Fridays between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. as being the preferred time. The group agreed that meeting about every two weeks, especially at the beginning, would [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]