Government

Amherst-Pelham regional schools discuss FY26 budget deficit at four-town meeting. The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, with representatives from Amherst, Pelham, Leverett, and Shutesbury, held a budget discussion December 14 at Amherst Regional Middle School Library, chaired by Sarahbess

Amherst School Committee defers calendar and budget decisions in lengthy session. The committee, led by Chair Sarah Marshall, unanimously accepted gifts to Crocker Farm and approved prior minutes at its December 17 meeting. Superintendent Xiomara Herman presented preliminary FY26 budget figures

Amherst School Committee unanimously approves charter opposition, eyes special-education needs for FY26. Chair Sarah Marshall presided as the committee approved on November 19 a letter opposing Pelham Charter Valley International Charter School's enrollment expansion. Superintendent Dr. Xiomara

Pelham School Committee identifies $124,000 budget gap for FY26. The committee voted 3-0-0 to approve prior meeting minutes of September 11. Superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman said the district, which is heavily dependent on school choice revenue, is now seeking alternative cost savings to balance

School Committee prioritizes redistricting and school consolidation planning. The Amherst School Committee agreed to begin redistricting planning early after learning that Fort River School may not accommodate projected enrollment, with Superintendent Xiomara Herman noting the urgency of addressing