Amherst Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Governance panel debates manager evaluation form

From Amherst News

• Governance panel debates manager evaluation form Amherst's Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee weighed a proposal to revise how the Town Manager's evaluation form treats goals left incomplete because of outside factors, alongside separate changes to the Bylaw Review Committee's structure.Amherst News
• DPW paving eight roads this week A contractor is paving eight Amherst roads the week of Oct. 26, with drivers warned to expect delays while the routes stay open to traffic.Amherst News
• Senior survey finds engagement gap in programs A Council on Aging survey of 595 Amherst residents found most older adults rarely use town senior programs, even though 73 percent plan to stay in town for their senior years. The town released five priorities to address the gap.Amherst News

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• 8:00 a.m.: Pickleball open play returns Sunday morning Mill River's open-play pickleball session runs from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 1.Town of Amherst
• 1:00 p.m.: SoulCollage workshop offered Sunday afternoon A SoulCollage introductory workshop with Sara Barroso runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at 91 Cowls Lane.Eventbrite
• 4:00 p.m.: Sandlot baseball continues Sunday on Chestnut Street Sandlot baseball play continues Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 170 Chestnut St.Town of Amherst

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 9:00 a.m.: Line dancing class offered Monday morning A "Not Just Any Line Dancing" class meets from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: AutoHarp workshop held Monday morning The Amherst AutoHarp Workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 11:00 a.m.: Tai chi class meets Monday late morning A tai chi class meets from 11 a.m. to noon Monday at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 2:00 p.m.: Pilates practice session offered Monday afternoon A pilates practice session meets from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Town boards hold joint budget session Monday The Town Council, Budget Coordinating Group, Jones Library Trustees, School Committee and Finance Committee hold a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Town Council meets Monday evening The Amherst Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets Monday night The Recreation Commission meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: State election polls open Tuesday Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday across Amherst for the state election.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 p.m.: Finance Committee meets Tuesday afternoon The Finance Committee of the Town Council meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets Tuesday evening The Amherst School Committee meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m.: Library trustees meet Wednesday evening The Jones Library Inc. Board of Trustees meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m.: Board of Health meets Wednesday evening The Board of Health meets from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday night The Planning Board meets from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m.: Arts Night Plus returns Thursday evening Arts Night Plus runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at galleries and venues across downtown Amherst.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m.: Community Preservation panel meets Thursday evening The Community Preservation Act Committee meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.Town of Amherst
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 a.m.: Veterans breakfast offered Friday morning A free Veterans Breakfast for All runs from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 p.m.: Stranger Party social event set Friday night A Stranger Party social event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 a.m.: Farmers market returns Saturday on Boltwood Avenue The Amherst Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday on Boltwood Avenue.Town of Amherst

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