Running for Town Meeting?
The deadline for getting your name on the ballot as a candidate for Town Meeting was February 6, 2018 in the Town Clerk's office. You must be a registered voter in the Town of Amherst. All it takes is one signature. If you have any questions, contact the Town Clerk at 259-3035, TownClerk@amherstma.gov or email the Town Meeting Coordinating Committee (TMCC) at townmeeting@amherstma.gov.
On Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Middle School, the Town Meeting Coordinating Committee and its Subcommittee on Policies and Procedures will hold a "Meet Your Town Meeting Candidates" forum for all candidates seeking seat in Town Meeting. This is a good opportunity for the public to hear from the candidates in their precinct before they vote.
Where: Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street
When: Precincts 1-5 begin at 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Precincts 6-10 begin at 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Within a few weeks after the Feb.6 deadline, the Amherst League of Women Voters will contact candidates who have signed up to be on the ballot to write a few sentences about themselves that will be published in the Amherst Bulletin Election Guide the week before the election. Participating in the Election Guide is a good way to increase votes for a candidate.
On Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Middle School, the Town Meeting Coordinating Committee and its Subcommittee on Policies and Procedures will hold a "Meet Your Town Meeting Candidates" forum for all candidates seeking seat in Town Meeting. This is a good opportunity for the public to hear from the candidates in their precinct before they vote.
Where: Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut Street
When: Precincts 1-5 begin at 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Precincts 6-10 begin at 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Within a few weeks after the Feb.6 deadline, the Amherst League of Women Voters will contact candidates who have signed up to be on the ballot to write a few sentences about themselves that will be published in the Amherst Bulletin Election Guide the week before the election. Participating in the Election Guide is a good way to increase votes for a candidate.
If you miss the deadline to be on the Ballot…
If you miss the deadline, you can run a “write-in” campaign by asking friends and neighbors in your precinct to vote for you. Write-in candidates are also advised to contact the Amherst League of Women Voters (http://www.lwvamherst.org/) to participate in the LWV Election Guide that is published in the Amherst Bulletin the week before the Annual Election.
Do you need Dependent Care so you can attend Town Meeting Sessions? The Town offers some financial support for Town Meeting members who need to pay for care for children or other household members so they can attend Town Meeting. For reimbursement (at least partial - up to $30 per session), receipts must be turned in to the Select Board Office within 2 weeks of the adjournment of Town Meeting.
Page last updated February 14, 2018
If you miss the deadline, you can run a “write-in” campaign by asking friends and neighbors in your precinct to vote for you. Write-in candidates are also advised to contact the Amherst League of Women Voters (http://www.lwvamherst.org/) to participate in the LWV Election Guide that is published in the Amherst Bulletin the week before the Annual Election.
- The Annual Town Election takes place on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
- The Annual Town Meeting begins on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Middle School Auditorium.
Do you need Dependent Care so you can attend Town Meeting Sessions? The Town offers some financial support for Town Meeting members who need to pay for care for children or other household members so they can attend Town Meeting. For reimbursement (at least partial - up to $30 per session), receipts must be turned in to the Select Board Office within 2 weeks of the adjournment of Town Meeting.
Page last updated February 14, 2018