From a series of emails garnered under Public Document Law that resulted in the District Attorney’s office citing the Amherst Select Board for violation of the Open Meeting Law

From: Anne Awad Select Board Chair Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 2:47 PM To: Barry Del Castilho, Amherst Town Manager Subject: RE: 7/4 Parade

Anne Awad: I think a SB fall town meeting article to give $2000 to LSSE to organize a community parade is in order for next year. {sorry}

Barry L. Del Castilho: Even if that were enough money, the timing couldn't be worse: staff getting ready for pools, summer camps, outdoor sports and what they already do for the 4th. And their part-time staff has to be cut to make room for the camp scholarships and special needs funds that were not funded but not cut from the needs list. Perhaps $2000 for "co-sponsorship" i.e. the Town provides funds for expenses in return for a seat at the decision table.

Anne Awad: LSSE IS THE LOGICAL ENTITY TO TAKE IT ON...IF NOT THEM, SOME OTHER TOWN STAFF.