CRESS and DEI Reception 5/22/2022

The Amherst League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Community Reception on Sunday afternoon, May 22, 3 - 5 PM, to welcome the leaders of our two new Town departments, Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS) and the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The initiation of CRESS and DEI departments marks a new era of equity and inclusion for all our residents and this is truly a cause for celebration! CRESS Director, Earl Miller, began his tenure in March, and has been energetically getting acquainted with the community. The appointment of Pamela Miller, new DEI Director, was just announced this week. She will attend our reception and this will be the first opportunity for Amherst residents to meet her. We'll have great music, good food, and (hopefully) a fun crowd, There is a children's playground next to the Pavilion at Groff Park and plenty of green space to toss a frisbee, so we hope that families with young children will come. It's an opportunity for all members of our community to come, learn about the new programs, and voice their ideas and concerns directly to the individuals who will make it happen! We invite you to join us!