The purpose of this page is to provide useful links and information to current and future Town Meeting members and other residents interested in Town government.  

Email the Town Meeting Coordinating Committee: townmeeting@amherstma.gov

  Town Meeting Business

  Warrants and results

  How to file a petition article (coming soon)

  How to call a Special Town Meeting (coming soon)

  Town Board and Committee Information

  If you are interested in serving the Town of Amherst in any capacity, please complete and

  submit a online-only Citizen Activity Form. This information will be made available to the

  various appointing authorities for consideration: Select Board, Town Manager, and Moderator.

  Boards and Committees

  Appointed Committee Handbook (PDF - 111KB)

  Massachusetts' Open Meeting Law

  Special Municipal Employee Process (PDF - 16KB)

  Special Municipal Employee Memo from the Select Board (PDF - 12KB)

 

Local and State Laws: Amherst Town Government Act  (PDF - 40KB) (HTML Version) Amherst Town Bylaws  (PDF - 205KB) Massachusetts General Laws   League of Women Voters Town Meeting Resources: Town Meeting Handbook (PDF - external) "They Represent You" "Your Amherst Government"   Other Links and Information Zoning Primer (PDF - 72KB) Zoning Map (PDF - 300KB) Master Plan Map Gallery Public Web-Based GIS Town Organizational Chart  (PDF - 102KB) Annual Town Reports Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Process Data Book and About Amherst

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