Amherst Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Polls open Tuesday for state election

From Amherst News

• Governance panel splits on manager evaluation form Amherst's Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee debated removing language about goals missed due to external factors from the Town Manager evaluation form, with members divided over the change, and also reviewed revisions to the Bylaw Review Committee charge and a possible Resident Oversight Board.Amherst News
• Senior survey reveals engagement gap A Council on Aging survey of 595 Amherst residents found most older adults rarely use senior programs, even though 73 percent plan to spend their senior years in town. The town outlined five priorities to address engagement, cost and facility gaps.Amherst News
• October deed transfers total 12 in town Amherst recorded 12 deed transfers in October, but only a third of those sales carry a listed price so far, leaving the month's total property-sale value still unclear.Amherst News

Happening Mon, Nov 2

• 9:00 a.m.: Line dancing class offered Monday morning A 'Not Just Any Line Dancing' class runs from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, November 2, at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 10:00 a.m.: AutoHarp workshop held at Bangs center An Amherst AutoHarp Workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, November 2, at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 11:00 a.m.: Tai Chi class offered Monday A Tai Chi class runs from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, November 2, at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 2:00 p.m.: Pilates practice session set at Bangs center A Pilates practice session runs from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, November 2, at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 6:30 p.m.: Five town bodies hold rare joint meeting The Town Council, Budget Coordinating Group, Jones Library Trustees, School Committee and Finance Committee convene jointly at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 2.Town of Amherst
• 6:30 p.m.: Town Council meets Monday evening The Amherst Town Council holds its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 2.Town of Amherst
• 7:00 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets Monday night The Recreation Commission meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, November 2.Town of Amherst

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: Polls open Tuesday for state election Amherst polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, for the state election.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 a.m.: Open pickleball play offered at Mill River Open-play pickleball runs from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, November 3, at 95 Montague Rd.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 8:30 a.m.: Board of Assessors meets Tuesday morning The Board of Assessors meets from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, at 4 Boltwood Ave.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 9:00 a.m.: SHINE insurance counseling offered Tuesday SHINE health insurance counseling is available from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, November 3, at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 9:30 a.m.: Rainbow Coffee Hour meets Tuesday A Rainbow Coffee Hour gathering runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 a.m.: Town HR offers drop-in hours Tuesday The town's 'HR is Here for You' drop-in service runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at 108 N Pleasant St.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 10:30 a.m.: Dance with Parkinson's class held Tuesday A 'Dance with Parkinson's' class runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, at 70 Boltwood Walk.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, November 3.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, November 3.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m.: Sandlot volleyball set at Chestnut Street A Sandlot Volleyball session runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at 170 Chestnut St.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m.: Jones Library trustees meet Wednesday The Jones Library Inc. Board of Trustees meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 4.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, November 4.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 p.m.: Energy and Climate panel meets Wednesday The Energy and Climate Action Committee meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 4.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, November 4.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, November 5, around town, per the town calendar.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m.: CPA Committee meets Thursday evening The Community Preservation Act Committee meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5.Town of Amherst
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 a.m.: Veterans breakfast open to all Friday A Veterans Breakfast for All runs from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, November 6, at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 p.m.: Stranger Party planned Friday night A 'Stranger Party' event is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, November 6, per the town calendar.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 a.m.: Farmers Market returns Saturday on Boltwood Ave The Amherst Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7, on Boltwood Avenue.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 p.m.: Tennis program for kids with autism Saturday Community Tennis for Kids with Autism runs from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at 170 Chestnut St.Town of Amherst

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