7-9 p.m., Amherst Regional Middle School
4-6 p.m., Applewood
Meet your legislators and hear their perspectives on upcoming election and next legislative session.
School Vote Information Forum September 28
The school project will require a Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion question on the November 8, 2016 State Election ballot for Amherst Voters. A forum on Wednesday, September 28, 7-9 p.m. in the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium, will give the community an opportunity to hear different views. The forum is being organized by the Amherst League of Women Voters
LWVA Opening Meeting Jump Starts LWV Charter School Study
William Diehl, the Executive Director of the Collaborative for Educational Service, presented a talk on "The Disproportionate Impact of Charter Schools on Rural and Small Districts" at the LWVA Opening Meeting on September 14.
Charter Commission Public Meetings Scheduled
The Amherst Charter Commission will hold a number of listening sessions this fall and beyond. They want to hear from all residents of Amherst about how to make local government work for them. For times and places, see the attached flyer.
Candidates Speak Out on Issues Followed By LWV
Candidates for the Third Hampshire District Representative have participated in a number live forums this summer and have also responded in writing to questions dealing with issues of interest to the League of Women Voters.
LWVA Book Sale Preparations in Full Swing
LWVA regrets that it can NO LONGER ACCEPT BOOKS for its upcoming book sale. Young Readers Day Monday, July 25, 12-4. Sale opens to the public starting Thursday, July 28, at 10 a.m.