Cherry Hill Working Group (Session #6) Apr 6, 2026

The Town of Amherst's Cherry Hill Working Group held a remote meeting on April 6, 2026, focusing on the management and operational challenges of the Cherry Hill golf course and surrounding recreational areas. Key procurement-related discussions included the staffing needs for golf course operations, with acknowledgment of current understaffing and the financial implications of hiring additional full-time and part-time staff. The group reviewed financial projections and capital improvement needs, emphasizing the importance of transparent financial reporting through a departmental revolving fund. They also discussed the potential for issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to explore private management options for the golf course, noting the need for further investigation before making formal recommendations. Additionally, the group planned community engagement efforts, including forming a "Friends of Cherry Hill" group to support fundraising and volunteer activities. The meeting concluded with scheduling future discussions on recreational uses and community benefits of the property, as well as plans to finalize and submit an interim report to the town manager with detailed financial and operational insights.