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Spring 2018 Annual Town Meeting - April 30, 2018
Town Meeting concluded on May 21, 2018. 
Warrant | Updated! Results |  Attendance 
Electronic Voting Results:
April 30, 2018 Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 PDF |  Excel 
May 2, 2018 Article 8  PDF | Excel  
May 7, 2018 Article 8 PDF | Excel  
May 9, 2018 Articles 8, 14 PDF | Excel
May 14, 2018 Articles 22, 29 PDF | Excel 
May 16, 2018 Article 37, 8, 31, 33 PDF | Excel 
New! May 21, 2018 Articles 25, 34, 35 PDF | Excel  

April 30, 2018 Special Town Meeting has concluded.
(All in PDF Format unless noted - Results, Attendance, and Votes are updated the day after each session of Town Meeting)  
 Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance
Electronic Voting Results:
April 30, 2018 Article 1 PDF | Excel 

Other Related Information:
Town Clerk Notice of Special Town Meeting
Finance Committee Report to Special Town Meeting
Town Attorney Memorandum on Transition Provisions of the New Charter  - This document discusses the transition to the Town Council form of Government. It details implications for some articles on the current Warrant. - Bard
Article 1 Files:
   Town Manager Cover Memo on Article 1 STM - Bockelman
   KP Law AMHR Memo to TMgr re 4 30 18 STM Main Motion Under Article 1 - Bockelman
   AMHR Memo to TMgr re Special Election Date and Questions - Bockelman
   AMHR Main Motion Strike Through Draft - Bockelman
   AMHR Special Act Main Motion Clean Draft  - Bockelman
  Statement of John Bonifaz to the Amherst Select Board 4/18/18 
  Letter to the Select Board - McKee et al 
  Watch closely as government changes - Oldham 
  Vote No on Article 1 - McGowan and McKee 

Fall Special Town Meeting - November 6, 2017 
Warrant |  Results | Attendance 
(All in PDF Format unless noted - Results, Attendance, and Votes are updated the day after each session of Town Meeting) 

Electronic Voting Results 
Nov. 6 , 2017 Article 3, 4, 5, and 6  PDF | Excel 
Nov. 8, 2017 Articles 10, 13, and 15  PDF | Excel 
Nov. 13, 2017 Articles 9 and 14  PDF | Excel  

Other Related Documents:
TMCC Preparing for Town Meeting
Motion Sheet

Town Meeting Packet Materials
Town Clerk Notice Fall 2017 STM
Final Town Meeting Warrant
Finance Committee Report
Article 3-7 Marijuana FAQ Sheet 
Article 6 - Planning Board Report Zoning Recreational Marijuana Retailer
Article 7 - PB Report Zoning Temp Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments
Article 8 - PB Report Zoning Table 3 Footnotes Miscellaneous
Article 9 - PB Report Zoning Parking Facilities 
Article 10 - SC Regional District Planning Committee
Article 11 - SC Resolution Re Charter School Funding and Expansion
Article 12 - PSTC General Bylaw Public Shade Trees
Article 13 - TMCC General Bylaw Town Meeting Advisory Committee 
Article 14 - Petition Design for Significant Improvements to North Amherst Library
Article 15 - Petition General Bylaw Net Zero Energy Town Buildings
Article 16 - Petition Resolution in Support of 100 Percent Renewable Energy 
Article 17 - Petition Resolution in Support of the End of Life Options Act
TMCC Warrant Review
TMCC Warrant Discussions (previously called Precinct Meetings)

New! Documents from back table at Town Meeting: (If you put a document on the back table at Town Meeting, please send it to townmeeting@amherstma.gov so we can post it on this page.)
Article 14 Vote Yes - Nilsen, Keller, & Platt

New! Presentations at Town Meeting:
Article 6 - Potential Recreational Marijuana Locations Mapped
Article 6 - Recreational Marijuana Southern Meadow Street Property
Article 8 - Map B-L District Dickinson Street 

Petitions Certified to Date:

   1) Non Binding Resolution End of Life Solutions
   2) Non Binding Resolution in Support of Renewable Energy
    3) Zero Energy Town Building Bylaw
    4) North Amherst Library Capital Upgrades

April 26, 2017 Annual Town Meeting is now concluded. 


Warrant | Results | Attendance 
(All in PDF Format unless noted - Results, Attendance, and Votes are updated the day after each session of Town Meeting)

Electronic Voting Results
May 1, 2017 Article 25 PDF | Excel
May 8, 2017 Articles 26 - 29 PDF | Excel
May 10, 2017 Articles 23, 31, 34, and 42 PDF | Excel 
May 15, 2017 Articles 30, 35, 36, 37  PDF | Excel


Other Related Information:
Motions Sheet (PDF) Distributed 4-24-2017
Finance Committee FY18 Report to Town Meeting (PDF) April 2017
Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee (PDF) April 2017
TM Clerk Notice 2017 ATM
FINAL Warrant ATM 2017
Moderator Consent Calendar Spring 2017
Select Board Positions Annual Town Meeting 2017
Article 9 Amherst Pelham Regional School Budget FY 18
Article 12 CPAC Report to Annual Town Meeting FY2018
Article 12A CPAC Support Statement - Amherst League of Women Voters
Articles 13, 14, 15, & 16 JCPC FY18 Report 2017-4
Articles 8, 12, 15, 18, & 19, 2017 Spring Town Meeting School Information
Article 20 PEG Cable Access Contract Term
Article 23 Jones Library Narrative and Plans
Article 23 Letter - Andrews
Article 23 MHC Letter - Mass Historical Commission 2017-12-23
Article 23 MHC Narrative –McKee
Articles 24, 26, and 27 Support Statements - Amherst League of Women Voters
Article 25 Lincoln Sunset LHD Summary Report 2017-3-27
Article 25 Historical Commission Letter of Support 2017-4-5
Article 29 Amherst Sanctuary Fact Sheet v4
Article 29 Sanctuary Support Statement - Amherst League of Women Voters 
Article 28 Why Public Art in Amherst
Article 39 Resolution to Implement a Carbon Fee and Dividend Program - Swift
Article 39 Carbon Pollution Information Sheet - D .Riddle
Article 39 Carbon Fee Support Statement - Amherst League of Women Voters 
Article 40 BOH Statement on Article 40 Universal Background Checks and Assault Weapon Ban
Article 41 Political Donation Support Statement - Amherst League of Women Voters
Article 42 Impeach Trump Resolution Information Sheet - J. Bonifaz
Why Important to Urge SB to Drop Thursday Meetings – Burkart & Wentworth
  
Town Meeting Coordinating Committee (TMCC)
Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Nomination Form
Preparing for Town Meeting 2017-4-26
Warrant Review, Bus Tour, Orientation Flyer 2017 ATM
Warrant Discussions 2017 ATM
TMCC Electronic Communications for Town Meeting Members

TMCC Election Candidate Statements

TMCC Election Results 2017-5-8


Planning Board Reports:
Article 25 PB Report Local Historic District Bylaw Amendment
Article 25 PB Minority Report Local Historic District
Article 25 Revised Response to PB Minority Report 2017-4-12
Article 31 Limited Release of Restriction Narrative and Maps
Article 32 PB Report Table 3 Setbacks
Article 33 PB Report Table 3 Miscellaneous
Article 34 PB Report Non-substantive Corrections
Article 35 PB Report Apartment Bedroom Mix
Article 36 PB Report Map Properties Proposed for Rezoning
Article 36 PB Report Petition Amend Official Zoning Map

Presentations to Town Meeting:
Article 1 Reports to Town Meeting
   DPW Fire Station Advisory Committee Presentation - P Gray-Mullin / L.Griesemer 5-01-17
   Transportation Town Flow Chart – Roznoy 4-26-17
   Town Meeting Coordinating Committee - Subcommittee on Policies & Procedures - C. Riddle 4-26-17
   Charter Commission Update – A. Churchill 4-27-17
Article 8 Amherst Assessment Comparison – Mangano 4-26-17
Article 9 Finance Committee Presentation – Theilman 4-26-17

Article 25 Local Historic District Presentation and Narrative - Bloom 5-1-17


Zoning Petitions: 
Article 36  Zoning Petition to Amend Official Zoning Map by Changing Designation of Cowls Road Parcels


General Petitions:

Article 29 - Town of Amherst Sanctuary Community Bylaw (Murray et al)
Article 37 - Special Act for Establish Low Income Property Tax Credit (O'Connor et al)
Article 38 - 
Increased Fire and EMS Staffing and Capital Expenditure (O'Connor et al)
Article 39 -
  Resolution to Implement Carbon Fee and Dividend Program (Sloan Riddle et al)
Article 40 - 
Universal Background Checks for Weapon Ownership & Assault Weapon Ban (Wirth et al) 
Article 41 - Greater Transparency in Political Donations & Limit Influence in Politics (Davies et al)
Article 42 -
 Resolution Calling for Investigation of Grounds for Impeachment of Donald Trump (Bonifaz et al)
 




January 30, 2017 Special Town Meeting is now concluded.

Warrant  | Unofficial Results | Attendance 


(All in PDF Format unless noted - Results, Attendance, and Votes are updated the day after each session of Town Meeting) 
 

Electronic Voting Results

January 30, 2017 Article 1 PDF | Excel

Other Related Documents:
Certified Petitions
Town Clerk Notice of Meeting
Statement from Petitioner 
School Committee Statement
Select Board Statement
Select Board Press Release 11-10-16
Select Board Press Release 10-05-16
Finance Committee Statement 
Weather Related Emergency Notice
TMCC Early Info ATM 2017
Finance Committee Recommendation to STM
   
Presentations at Town Meeting: 
Petitioner Presentation - Becky Demling
JCPC Slides 12 and 3 - Doug Slaughter
Select Board Presentation - Andy Steinberg
Statement - Article 1 Taxpayer Impact - Tim Neale
Presentation - Irene Dujovne 
Statement - Bonnie MacCracken

Back Table Handouts
Small Schools, Close to Children... M. Silverstone
Summary of Elementary Schools Survey - E.Vogel 
Ten Reasons Why this Plan Doesn't Meet the Needs of 2nd Graders - Mangala Jagadeesh
Teachers have Varying Perspectives Mangala Jagadeesh
Fast Facts About Residential Property Taxes 
Save our Schools:
    Transportation Impacts
     What is the New Information
     Maps
     Ten Reasons to Vote NO 


Fall Special Town Meeting November 14, 2016 (and Nov. 16, 17, and 21) has concluded.


Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance 
(All in PDF Format unless noted - Results, Attendance, and Votes are updated the day after each session of Town Meeting) 

Electronic Voting Results
Nov 14, 2016 Article 2  PDF | Excel 
Nov 17, 2016 Articles 14 & 15  PDF | Excel 
Nov 21, 2016 Articles 18, 19, 20, 22  PDF | Excel 

Other Related Documents: 
Warrant for Nov. 14 Special Town Meeting
Motion Sheet 
Town Meeting Notice from Town Clerk  
Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting - Full Document
Finance Background for 2016 FTM
Article 1 Sheet for Submitting Ideas to Strengthen Town Meeting PDF Word - TMCC-SPP
Article 2 Press Release - Select Board 2016-11-10
Article 2 Educational Program - Morris
Article 2 Early Childhood Report - Morris
Article 2 - 9 Building Project Facts
Article 2 Proposed School Site Plan - SASS
Article 2 10 Reasons to Vote No on Article 2 - SASS
Article 2 Doing the Math on the Proposed School Plan - Gray
Article 2 Letter to the Editor - Gray-Lee
Article 2 10 Reasons to Vote Yes - BOLD Ordonez
Article 3 Aerial View N Amherst Intersection

Article 3 Basemap North Amherst Intersection
Article 3 North Amherst Intersection - Concept D
Article 4 Capital Program Bldg and Facilities Fire Station 
Article 4 Fire Station Study - O’Connor
Article 5 Capital Program Bldg and Facilities Public Works  
Article 5 Facilities Public Works revised
Article 6 Triennial Valuation
Article 7 Property Acquisition Watershed Land Overlook Map  
Article 8 Groff 9 Park Basemap of Project Area
Article 9 Temporary Easements Mill St Bridge
TMCC/LWV Warrant Review Flyer Fall 2016  

TMCC Precinct Meetings Fall 2016   
TMCC Preparing for Town Meeting Fall 2016  
TMCC Zoning Forum Flyer 2016-11-1   

Planning Board Reports:
Article 14 PB Report Business Uses of Homes
Article 15 PB Report Site Plan Review Applicability
Article 16 PB Report ED District Project Review  
Article 17 PB Report Table 3 Footnotes with Appendix 
Article 18 PB Report Inclusionary Zoning
Article 18 Planning Board Rules & Regulations adopted Nov. 2, 2016 
Article 19 PB Report South Prospect St Rezoning
Article 20 PB Report Hallock Area Rezoning w att
Article 21 PB Report Triangle Street Area Rezoning
Articles 19 20 21 PB B-L to B-G Use Chart amendments
Articles 19, 20, 21 Planning Board Comparative Dimensions
 
Complete Mailing for Town Meeting Members Nov. 2, 2016 (large file)

Presentations at Town Meeting:
Article 1 TMCC-SPP Presentation - Greenebaum (Coming soon) 11/14/16
Article 1 Charter Commission Update - A. Churchill 11/14/16
Article 2 Elementary School Building Project - Morris (PowerPoint pptx) 11/14/16
Article 2 School Committee Current Enrollment Map - Appy 11/14/16
Article 2 TM Remarks - Ordonez
Article 3 Aerial View N Amherst Intersection
 - Slaughter 11/16/16
Article 3 - Gage
Article 3 - NAVIS Presentation - M. Perot
Article 3 - Holland
Article 3 Alternative Intersection Sketch - V. O'Connor
Article 4 Fire Station Presentation - Griesmer 11/16/16
Article 5 DPW Presentation 
Article 5 Presentation - J. Fox
Article 13 Presentation - Riddle
Article 18 Presentation - J. Fox
Article 19 Presentation - J. Kuhn

Petitions Certified to Date:
Article 19 Zoning Petition Guidera et al South Prospect Rezoning 
Article 20 
Zoning Petition Guidera et al Hallock Area Rezoning
Article 21 Zoning Petition Guidera et al Triangle Rezoning
Article 22 General Petition O'Connor V. et al East Pleasant/Triangle St Intersection Improvement
Article 23 General Petition O'Connor V. et al Public Works Building and Road Improvements

2016 Annual Town Meeting May 2, 2016

concluded on Monday, June 6.
Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance
(All in PDF Format - Results, Attendance, and Votes are updated the day after each session of Town Meeting)

Electronic Voting Results
May 4, 2016 Articles 10 (ES) and 45  PDF | Excel
May 9, 2016 Articles 14 Capital Budget  PDF | Excel
May 11, 2016 Article 23 Triangle St Easement  PDF | Excel
May 16, 2016 Article 28, 31  PDF | Excel
May 18, 2016 Article 19 CPA  PDF | Excel
May 23, 2016 Articles 29, 35, 41  PDF | Excel 
May 25, 2016 Articles 26, 33 B, 36, 38  PDF | Excel 
June 6, 2016 Articles 40 and 44  PDF | Excel

Other Related Documents: 
Motions Master Sheet for May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting
Finance Committee Report
Finance Committee Report Part 2 - Articles 31 - 33
Town Clerk Notice of Annual Town Meeting
Electronic Voting Letter - Town Clerk
Electronic Voting Instructions
TMCC Election 2016 Nomination Form – Town Clerk

2016 TMCC Election Candidate Statements – Town Clerk
2016 Election Results – Town Clerk
Moderator Consent Calendar
Article 9 – Regional School District Assessment Methodology - Mangano
Articles 13-18 Cover Memo for JCPC Report
Articles 13-18 FY17 JCPC Final Report
Article 15 Bond Auth Sewer Extension Project
Article 17b Water Dept. Repurpose for Water Line Replacements
Article 19 FY17 CPA Committee Report to Town Meeting
Article 19 – League Of Women Voters Support Statement – Campbell & Sclove
Article 19A - CPA - Housing First Initiative – ACC – H. Greeney
Article 19A - Historical Commission Request for FY17 CPA Funding
Article 20 Memo North Common 2016-5-2 - Ziomek
Article 21 Memo Hawthorne Farm_2016-5-2 - Ziomek
Article 22 Acquisition of Pine St Easements - Mooring
Article 23 Acquisition of Easement Triangle East Pleasant - Mooring
Article 26 One Percent for Art Flyer-Art Commission - Public Art Commission
Article 26 – 10 Great Reasons to Support Public Art - Broudy
Article 26 Percent for Art Bylaw Proposed Changes 2016-5-4 - Broudy
Article 26 Proposed Changes Corrected 2016-5-18 - Broudy
Article 35 Summary of Process - 2016-5-23 - Churchill
Article 36 – Thin Film Plastic Shopping Bags: Do we really need them? - Hollerbach
Article 36 Hitchcock Center Support Statement - Johnson
Article 36 Sierra Club Support Statement – Norton
Article 36 – Green Sanctuary Committee  Support Statement – Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst
Article 36 Humane Society of US Support Letter - Harris
Article 36 Support Letter - Cicarello
Article 36 Support Letter - UMass-SGA
Articles 36 & 37 - League Of Women Voters Support Statement – Campbell & Sclove
Article 37 Petition West Bay Road Pedestrian Improvements - Claflin
Article 38 Information Sheet - Kopicki
Article 38 Background - Save Amherst’s Small Schools
Article 38 Estimates
Article 38 Capital Cost Estimates for Schools
Article 38 Amherst Elem School Building Plan - Save Amherst's Small Schools
Article 38 Points Forgotten or Addressed Too Narrowly - Save Amherst's Small Schools
Article 38 Letter 2016-5-16 - Appy 
Article 38 Please Vote Yes on 38 - McGowan
Article 41 Kinsey Garden Letter - Pope
Article 41 Amendment - Collins
Article 41 Remembering David Kinsey, Peter Kitchell - Greenebaum
Article 43 – Open Government for Town Meeting, Spring 2016 – Collins
Article 45 - Petition Amherst College Divest of Fossil Fuel - Kugel
Article 45 Important Documents - Divest Amherst
Twelve General Petitions and One Zoning Petition Articles

Planning Board Reports:
Article 27 PB Report Separate B-L and COM Districts in Table 3
Article 28 PB Report University Drive Rezoning
Article 29 PB Report Cluster Subdivision Issues
Article 30 PB Report Mixed Use Building Standards
Article 31 - 67 Amity Street Zoning Map & Report
Article 33 - Affordable Housing

School Department Document:
ARHS School Profile 2015-2016
Exit Survey Data Summary Report 2014-2015
FAQ Town Meeting Update Building Project 5-4-16
Region Budget
Amherst Budget
Legal Services Cost Analysis for School Committee 

Human Resources Annual Staff Report
Private Charter Voc Home School Data Report
PK-12 Regionalization Financial Study 4-28-15
OPEB Report FY14
Organization Chart 2015-2016 with 16-17 Changes
ELL Elementary Students
ARPS Family Center Highlights
School District Brochure

Presentations at Town Meeting:
Finance Committee - Expenditures, Revenues, State Aid - Moran 5/2/16
Finance Committee - Select Board Stipends - Kubiak 5/2/16 
Finance Committee FY17 School Presentation Charts 5/9/16 - Theilman 5/9/16
Finance 
Committee -  - Theilman 5/4/16 
Article 10 Operating Budget Elem Sch - Surrounding Town Sending Figures – Mangano 5/4/16
Article 10 Operating Budget Elem Sch - Charter Tuition and Reimbursement – Mangano 5/4/16
Finance Committee - Cherry Sheet Estimates and Assessments FY17 - Moran  5/4/16
Article 10 Operating Budget Public Works Paving – Mooring 5/4/16
Article 10 Operating Budget Library Services – Ratner 5/4/16
Article 15 Capital Sewer Debt - Mooring
Article 17b Water Debt Repurpose - Mooring
Article 19 Presentation of CPA Recommendations - Streeter 5/18/16
Article 19A-3 ACC Housing Presentation - Stein 5/18/16
Article 19A-6 First Cong. Church Presentation - Stein 5/18/16
Article 19A-9 Evergreens Presentation - Stein 5/18/16
Article 19A-9 Emily Dickinson Museum Presentation - Wald 5/18/16
Article 22 Pine Street Sidewalk Map - Mooring
Article 23 Triangle-East Pleasant Map - Mooring
Article 26 Finance Com. Presentation - Ratner 5/25/16
Article 26 Half Percent for Art – Broudy 5/25/16
Article 28 Univ. Drive Rezoning – Carson 5/16/16
Article 28 Abuttor Presentation - Marley
Article 29 Cluster Subdivision – Crowner 5/23/16
Article 31 Rezone 67 Amity – Architect Presentation – Kuhn 5-16-2016
Article 31 Jones Library Zoning Article - Gray 5/16/16
Article 31 Presentation Emerson Will - McKee 5/18/16
Article 33 Presentation - Adams 5/25/16
Article 34 Indigenous People Day – MS Students 5/18/16
Article 37 West Bay Rd Pedestrian Improvements – Lillya 5/23/16
Article 40 Chapter 70 Trends, FY93 to FY16 - Steinberg 6/6/16
Article 41 Presentation - Pope 5/23/16
Article 41 Presentation - Adams 5/23/16
Article 44 Resolution re: House Bill 2584 - Lee
Article 44 House Bill No. 2584 - O'Connor 6/6/616

Fall Special Town Meeting November 2, 2015 

(All in PDF Format) Town Meeting concluded on Wednesday,November 4, 2015. 
Warrant | Results | Attendance

Other Related Documents:
 
  Motions Master Sheet 11/2/15
  Town Clerk's Notice to Town Meeting Members Fall 2015 STM 10/9/15
  Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting 11-02-15 STM 10/22/15
  Select Board Positions for Fall 2015 STM 10/22/15
  Finance Committee Preliminary FY 17 Budget Guidelines and Projections 10-31-2015
  Article 1 Why Public Art in Amherst? Report Revised 10-31-2015
  Articles 1, 2, and 3 Consent Calendar 10/22/15 
  Articles 5 & 6 Town Meeting Electronic Voting Study Com Final Report to Fall 2015 STM 10/9/15  
  Articles 5 and 6 JCPC Report to Fall 2015 Special Town Meeting 10/22/15
  Articles 5 & 12 League of Women Voters Positions 10-31-2015
  Article 10 Community Presentation Act Committee Report to Town Meeting 10/9/15
  Articles 11-13 Roux Associates Memo on Old Landfill - Krasnik 11/2/15
  Article 15 Pelham Land Acquisition
  ARPS Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Update - Mangano 11/2/15

Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (See also Presentations below)


Presentations to Town Meeting:
  Article 4 Free Cash to Stabilization Fund - Moran 11/2/15
  Article 7 Amity Street Lot - Kruger 11/2/15
  Article 10 Community Preservation Projects - Streeter 11/4/15
  Article 10B CPA Crocker Farm Playground - Kruger 11/4/15
  Articles 11-13 Solar Presentation and Text of Remarks - Krasnik 11/4/15

March 19, 2014 Special Town Meeting

Warrant | Results | Attendance (All in PDF Format) 

Other Related Information:
Motion Sheet
Finance Committee Report on Article 1
Select Board Position Statement
Town Manager memo re Questions re $15 Minimum Wage Petition Article

Presentations to Town Meeting: 
Amherst Employers and Number of Employees - Steinberg

2013 Fall Special Town Meeting

 (concluded on November 6, 2013) (All in PDF Format)
Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance

All Tally Votes are listed in 1 document: Tally Vote Totals 2013 Fall Special Town Meeting

Other Related Information:
Motion Sheet 
Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting 
FY13 Municipal Budget/Actual Reports for Quarter and FY Ending June 30, 2013
Town Clerk's Notice of Annual Town Meeting 
Town Clerk's Notice about Check-in Procedures 
Select Board Recommendations - Fall 2013 STM
Article 10 Watershed Land Acquisition Amherst 
Article 10 Watershed Additional Information 
Article 11 Community Preservation Act Report on Saul Property
Article 11 Grow Food Amherst Supports Article 11 
Article 12 Acquisition of Easements – Pomeroy Lane and West Street Intersection 
Article 19 Vote Yes - M. Perot
Article 20 Divestment from Fossil Fuels - Swift

Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
Article 10 Atkins Reservoir Watershed Map - Stein & Mooring
Article 11 Saul Property Map - Ziomek
Article 11 Saul Property Potential Layout - Ziomek
Article 12 Pomeroy West St Intersection Map - Mooring
Article 14 Map of Areas Where Non-Owner Occupied Duplexes Would Be Allowed - J. Keller (Coming soon)

Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (See also Presentations below)
Article 13 Medical Marijuana Uses 
Article 14 Affordable Duplexes 
Article 15 R-F Dimensions 
Article 16 Permit Granting Bodies and Signs 
Article 17 Dimensional Interpretation 
Article 18 Mixed Use Buildings 
Article 19 Mixed-Use Buildings Petition 

Presentations to Town Meeting: (See also Maps, Photos, Diagrams above)
Article 1 Finance Committee Additional Information - A. Steinberg
Article 5B Reserves as a Percentage of General Fund Budget - K. Moran
Article 6 Town Hall Exterior Repairs Costs - K. Moran
Article 6 CPA Funding for Town Hall Restoration - Pooler
Article 13 Medical Marijuana Uses - Carson 
Article 20 Divestment of Funds from Fossil Fuel Companies - Swift

2013 Annual Town Meeting 

Warrant | Results | Attendance (all files in PDF format unless otherwise indicated)

All Tally Votes are now listed in 1 document: Tally Vote Totals 2013 Annual Town Meeting

Other Related Information

:
Motion Sheet
Corrected Motion Article 16 Sewer Fund
Town Clerk's Notice of Annual Town Meeting
Message from the Town Clerk on Tally Vote Cards
A Message from the Moderator on Tally Vote Cards
Consent Calendar Letter from Town Moderator
CPAC Report to 2013 Annual Town Meeting for FY2014
JCPC Report FY 14
Finance Committee Report to Annual Town Meeting Spring 2013
Finance Committee Supplemental Report 2013 ATM
Town Manager Status Update on Amherst Housing Study for Town Meeting (large file)
Article 1 Kanegasaki Sister City Report and Host Request
Articles 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 DPW Overview
Article 16 School Budget - Amherst
Article 16 School Budget - Region
Article 16 Town Library FY 14 Budget
Article 24 #4 CPA Unitarian Meetinghouse Restoration of Tiffany Window 4/23/13 
Article 24 #4 CPA Tiffany Window Information and Photos 5/10/13 - Cave
Article 24C Vote Yes Protect the Rail Trail on South East St. - Kestrel Trust
Article 24C Some Great Reasons to Vote Yes - McGowan
Article 24C MassBike/Pioneer Valley Letter - Lowenthal
Article 24C Department of Conservation and Recreation Letter of Commitment - Howard
Article 24C Statement – Guidera
Article 24D CPA Request and Current Projects - Amherst Housing Authority
Article 25 and 45 CDBG Advisory Committee Recommendations 
Article 29 Rental Property Bylaw Information from Town Manager
Article 29 Mailing to Town Meeting Members - Walczak, Amherst Landlords Association
Article 29 6 Elements of the Proposed Bylaw & Benefits & Protections for All Stakeholders - S. O'Keeffe
Article 29 Residential Rental Property Bylaw Handout 2013.05.20 - Town Manager Musante 
Article 29 Lexington KY Slum Editorial - Karlstrom
Articles 29 & 38 Open Letter To Town Meeting, 5/20/13 - Adams & Bloom
Article 29 Amendment - Adams
Article 29 Residential Rental Property Bylaw - Jackson
Article 29 Editorial: Finish the Job on Rental Oversight
Article 29 Editorial: Register Rentals in Amherst
Article 29 Outside Expert Views Student Rentals - Lopata
Article 29 Rental Permit Bylaw Right Solution - White
Articles 31, 32, and 35 - M. Perot
Articles 31 32 35 Stop By Right Zoning - North Amherst Village Improvement Society
Article 36 Save the Dickinson Historic District!- L. Greenbaum
Article 36 400 Main St Hills House Amherst Media Headquarters - Guidera
Article 37 Petitioner Handout
Article 37 Survival Center Letter
Article 38 Overview of a Residential Rental Permit – Bloom et al
Article 42 Information for Town Meeting - Boutillier
Article 42 Housing and Sheltering Com Memo to Select Board
Article 43 Purchase Conservation Restriction – Burke et al
Article 43 Stop “The Retreat” Start a Town-wide Solution - Burke, et al
Article 43 Vote for Article 43 - Myths to Be Debunked - Save Historic Cushman
Article 43 Brochure Save Historic Cushman
Article 43 Letters - Save Historic Cushman 
Article 43 Landmark Properties Handout - Doornbos, Jones
Article 43 Cowles Land Conservation Purchase & Map - Hirsch 
Article 43 Letter to Larry Kelley - Pill
Article 43 Why Approval of Warrant Article 43 Would Represent a Win Win for All
Article 43 Town Meeting Takings Input Letter – Jones
Article 43 Landmark in the News - Hollingworth
Article 43 Historical Precedent for Eminent Domain Language - Hirsch
Article 45 Equitable Distribution of Social Service Funding – Housing for All 

Maps, Photos, and Diagrams

:
Article 7 Map Eastman Lane - DPW Rusiecki
Article 8 Map S E Street - DPW Rusiecki
Article 9 Map WMECO Easement - DPW Rusiecki
Article 43 Mapping Options - Jones
Map Distributed on Bus Tour - J. Keller (PDF- 7/18/2013)
Map Referenced at 6-10-13 ATM - R. Crowner (PDF - 7/18/2013)

Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting

:
Article 30 Converted Dwellings
Mixed-Use Center Zoning History
Article 31 Mixed-Use Buildings - Standards & Conditions
Article 32 Mixed-Use Center Dimensions
Article 33 Non-Conforming Uses & Structures
Article 34 Fraternity Residence (R-F) Dimensions
Article 35 Locational Requirements for Non-Conforming Structures
Article 36 Change Zoning on 2 Main St. Parcels from (R-G) to (B-N)

Presentations to Town Meeting

: (See Maps, Photos, Diagrams above)
Article 16 Library Services Budget Pie Chart - Ratner
Article 26 Town Gown Study Motion to refer - J. Fox
Article 24 CPA TM Presentation, parts 1-8 5/22/13 - Streeter (PowerPoint)
Article 24 CPA UUSA Tiffany Window Presentation, part 4 5/22/13 - Cave
Article 24 B, C, D 5/29/13 - Boice, Streeter, Jessop (PowerPoint)
Article 24C SE Street Rail Trail Project – DeBoer, Kestrel Trust (PowerPoint)
Article 25 Equitable Distribution of Social Service Funding – Greeney, Carabello, Housing For All (PowerPoint)
Article 29 Safe and Healthy Presentation- Jackson (PowerPoint)
Article 30 Zoning Definitions - Tucker
Article 31 Generalized Zoning Map with Detailed Centers - Kruger
Articles 31, 32, 35 Zoning Presentation - J. Keller
Article 36 400 Main Presentation - Guidera
Article 42 Preserving Affordable Housing – Boutillier (PowerPoint)
Article 43 Historic Cushman Presentation - Holland
Article 43 Save Historic Cushman Presentation - Hirsch

Town Meeting Coordinating Committee 2013 Election

:
Candidate Statements
Results 

2012 Fall Special Town Meeting

 (November 19 - 28, 2012) 
Warrant | Results | Attendance (all files in PDF format unless otherwise indicated)

Tally Votes:
Vote #1 Article 12 Zoning Bylaw - Single Family Dwellings
Vote #2 Article 16 Zoning Bylaw - 2 Family Detached Dwelling 

Other Related Information:
Master Motion Sheet 11-19-2012
Town Clerk's Notice STM Fall 2012
Finance Committee Report to Special Town Meeting Fall 2012
Town Meeting Earlier Start Time
TMCC Survey on Start Time and Dependent Care Nov 2012
TMCC Update Nov. 2012
Dependent Care Subsidy - updated
Article 1 Regional School District Planning Board Information 
Articles 3 and 4 memo to TM members
Article 8 CPAC Report to Fall 2012 Special Town Meeting
Article 9 Opposition Letter - Ray Ehrlich, Dart Container Corporation
Article 9 Ten Reasons to Avoid Foam Products
Article 9 Support Letter - ARHS Environmental Action Club
Article 9 Support Letter - Ahlfeld, Amherst Board of Health
Article 9 Support Letter- Ciccarello, Amherst Sustainability Coordinator
Article 9 Article Clean Water Action
Article 10 Public Water Supply Protection
Articles 16 and 17 Table Material Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods Nov 19
Articles 16-19 Overview for Citizen Petitions - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods
Articles 16 and 17 Motion Texts - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods
Article 19 Motion Language Changes Proposed - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods

Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
Article 7 Olympia and Authority Way Easement Map - Ziomek
Article 7 Olympia Oaks Area Map - Ziomek
Article 8A Ricci Property on Bay Road Map
Article 8B Brunelle Property on Potwine Lane Map
Article 8C North Common Map

Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting:
Articles 11-15 Zoning Amendments Report Summary
Article 11 Lodging or Boarding House Definition
Article 12 Single Family Dwellings
Articles 12-14 – chart
Article 13 2 Family Dwellings
Article 14 Converted Dwellings
Article 15 Residential Zoning Definitions
Articles 12-14 16-17 - chart
Article 16 2 Family Detached Dwelling – petition
Article 17 Converted Dwelling – petition
Article 18 Replacement of Structures

Presentations to Town Meeting: (See also Maps section above.)
Article 1 Regional School District Planning Board - Steinberg
Article 1 Micawber quote - Moran
Article 4 Reserve History - Steinberg
Article 6 Key Points and Net Metering Credits - Pooler
Family Neighborhoods in Amherst: An Endangered Species? - Karlstrom
Video of Family Neighborhoods in Amherst: An Endangered Species? (10 minutes - external link)
Article 16 Introductory Comments - Adams
Article 17 Zoning Bylaw – Converted Dwelling Standard and Conditions- Rubinstein
Article 19 Nuisance House Bylaw Change - Perot
Moderator Harrison Gregg’s Farewell Remarks - Gregg
Video of Moderator Harrison Gregg’s Farewell Remarks (5½ minutes - external link)

2012 Annual Town Meeting

 (April 30 - May 21, 2012) (all in PDF format)
Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance 

Tally Votes:
Article 12 Community Services Eddings Motion to Increase Human Services by $66,000
Article 12 Community Services Weiss Motion to Increase Human Services by $26,000
Article 24 Form Based Zoning Atkins Corner Rezoning
Article 25 Form Based Zoning NAVC Rezoning as amended by Anaya
Article 17 Vote on whether or not to change the bottom line to eliminate studies

Other Related Information: 
Motions Master All Articles
Motion for Article 27 – revised – Local Historic District Bylaw
Motion for Article 29 to be made by petitioners - Memo – Musante
Motion for Article 30 – Bylaw Relative to Banking of Town Funds – O’Connor
Finance Committee Supplemental Report for Articles 24-26, 29 and 30
Finance Committee FY13 Report to Town Meeting
2012 Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election Candidate Statements
Article 1 Reports – Regional School District Planning Committee (RSDPC)
Articles 5, 6, and 7 – Mooring
Article 12 Amherst Schools FY13 Budget Info Request Follow-Up
Article 13 To Restore Human Services $66,000 Funding in FY 2013 Budget
Articles 15-20 Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee – April 2012
Article 17 JCPC Minority Report April 2012
Article 17 Gateway-–Town Center Rezoning Study
Status Report of Studies Funded since 2005 – Tucker
Article 18A Debt Authorization Tree Planting Program – Snow
Article 21 CPAC Annual Report to Town Meeting FY2013
Article 24 Applewood Resident Petition 05-13-2012
Articles 24 and 25 Comments – McGowan
Article 25 Comments on Amendment – Cooley
Article 25 Simple and Sustainable – M. Perot
Article 25 Economic History in NAVC – Jones
Town Manager Statement in Support of Articles 24-25 Village Center Rezoning at ATM 2012 05 09 – Musante
Article 27 Historical Commission Report to Town Meeting – Local Historic District
Article 27 Local Historic District SubCommittee LHDSC Final Bylaw May 2, 2012
Article 28 Reversing Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission – Swift et al
Article 29 Bylaw Regarding Sharing of Information with Federal Agencies – Napolitano
Article 30 Bank Accounts Town of Amherst – McGinnis
2012 ATM Notice to TM Members

Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
Article 5 Street Acceptance Sunrise Avenue
Article 6 Street Acceptance Altered Layout of University Drive
Article 21C Nickerson / NACF Parcels Map
Article 24 Atkins Corners – West Street Traffic Calming Map
Article 24 Atkins Corners Open Space Map
Article 24 Atkins Corner – New Road Layout Map
Articles 24 and 25 – Chevan and Anaya Amendments Maps
Article 27 Local Historic District Area Map

Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting and Supplementary Materials:
Articles 24 and 25 Report on Village Center Rezoning

To view each individual section, click on the links below:
Cover page | Table of Contents 
Section 16.0 and 16.1, Form-Based Districts 
Section 16.2, Street types 
Section 16.3, Building and Site Types (large file)
Section 16.4, Development Standards (large file)
Section 16.5, Open Space Types
Section 16.6, Non-conforming Structures
Section 16.7, Parking and Access Types
Section 16.8, Landscaping and Lighting Standards
Section 16.9, Administration

Note: the following are the proposed amendments to the existing Zoning Bylaw:
Section 2.04, Purpose of District
Section 3.01, Prohibited Uses
Section 3.21, Educational District
Section 3.3, Table of Uses
Section 5.0, Accessory Uses
Section 6, Table 3, Dimensional Regulations
Section 7, Parking Regulations
Section 8.0, Sign Regulations
Section 12.0, Definitions

Note: the following are the proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map:
Atkins Corners
Existing Zoning Map
Proposed Zoning Map Changes, Figure 1A
Proposed - New Zoning Map
North Amherst
Existing Zoning Map
Proposed Zoning Map Changes, Figure 1B
Proposed - New Zoning Map

Supplementary Information regarding the Village Center Rezoning:
Village Center districts comparison
What's different since last fall?
Innovative zoning in Amherst
Articles 24 and 25 Master Plan Key Directions
Articles 24 and 25 Form Based Zoning flyer
Article 25 Village Center Rezoning Housing Issues in North Amherst
Article 25 NAVC Housing Issues
Article 26 Report on Residential Parking Design Regulations 

Presentations to Town Meeting: See also Maps section above.
Article 12 Town Manager's Remarks to Town Meeting – Musante
Article 12 Library FY13 Budget Graph - Ratner
Article 12 Elementary Schools FY13 Budget Chart – Theilman
Article 12 Regional Schools FY13 Budget Charts – Theilman
Article 12 FY13 Revenues and Expenditures Chart – Theilman
Article 12 Restore Human Services Funding – Eddings
Article 12 CDBG Human Services Funding History – Steinberg
Article 15 Paving Summary 2012 Preliminary 3-2012 – Mooring
Article 17 – Edwards
Article 21A2 CPA Olympia Oaks – Perkins
Article 25 – Adams 
Article 25 North Amherst Village Center – Keller (Power Point)
Article 25 Alternatives to Sprawl – Jacobson (Power Point)
Article 25 – Fox C
Article 25 North Amherst photos – Churchill (Power Point)
Article 25 Amendment and Map – Anaya
Article 25 Cowls Property in North Amherst Maps and Drawings – Kuhn (PowerPoint)
Article 25 – Fitch (Power Point) 
Article 27 Local Historic District – Ehrgood 

5/14/2012 Special Town Meeting (1 article)

Other Related Information: (All in PDF format) 

11/09/2011 Special Town Meeting (1 article)

Other Related Information (All in PDF format)

11/07/2011 Special Town Meeting

Other Related Information: (All in PDF format)

Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (All in PDF format)


Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)

Presentations to Town Meeting: (all in PDF format)

05/02/2011 Annual Town Meeting 

concluded 05/25/2011

Other Related Information: 

Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (All in PDF format) 

Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 

Presentations to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 

11/08/2010 Fall Special Town Meeting

 
Warrant (PDF) 
  • Results (Unofficial)  (PDF)
  • Attorney General Approvals for Articles 10, 11, 13 (PDF)
  • Attendance  (PDF)
  • Tally Votes:
  • Other Related Information: (All in PDF format) 

    Maps: (All in PDF format)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)

    05/03/2010 Annual Town Meeting 

        Other Related Information: (All in PDF format) 

        Maps: (All in PDF format) 

        Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 

    07/27/2009 Special Town Meeting concluded Monday, July 27, 2009

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance (PDF) 
    Tally Votes
    Article 6 Increase Library Funding by $34,704 (PDF)


    Other Related Information: 

    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting (PDF) July, 2009
    Atkins TIF Materials (PDF) July, 2009
    Library Trustees Flier related to Artilcles 6 and 7 (PDF) 
    Articles 1 & 2 Select Board Recommendations on Local Options Taxes (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 1 - 7/27/09 (PDF) July, 2009

    05/04/2009 Annual Town Meeting concluded Wednesday, June 24, 2009

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance (PDF)
    Tally Votes: 
    Article 7 Zoning Bylaw - Municipal Parking District Expansion (PDF)
    Article 9 Mullin Rule (PDF)
    Article 18 J $65,000 for Civil War Tablets (PDF)
    Article 18 K Historic Signs (PDF)
    Article 22, Weiss Motion to Hear Community Services First (PDF)
    Article 22, Gray Motion to Restore $24,000 to Community Services (PDF)
    Article 22, Main Motion Elementary Schools (PDF)
    Article 22, Library Motion to increase by $34,704 (PDF)
    Article 27, Buildings and Facilities (PDF)

    Other Related Information:

    Motion Sheet Session 8 - 6/24/09 (PDF)
    Motion Sheet Session 7 - 6/23/09 (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 6 - 6/22/09 (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 5 - 6/17/09 (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 4 - 6/15/09 (PDF) 
    Article 22 Library Services (PDF) 
    Text of Article 13 - Gas Tax (PDF) 
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting Part 2 (PDF) June 2009 
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting, Part 1 (PDF) (revised 04/24/2009)
    Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee - April 2009 (PDF) 
    2009 Community Preservation Act Committee Report to Town Meeting for FY2010 (PDF) 
    CPAC Minority Report to Town Meeting Spring 2009 (PDF)
    Article 5 Atkins Corner Right of Way Issues (PDF)
    Article 8 Fire Department Letter 4/16/09 (PDF)


    Draft articles from the

     Select Board packets
    Article 9 Mullin Rule (PDF)
    Article 10 Rescind General Bylaws, Article IV, Housing Review Board
    (commonly known as the “Rent Control Bylaw”) (PDF)
    Article 11 General Bylaws of the Town - Human Rights Bylaw (PDF)
    Article 18 Amherst Historical Commission FY10 CPA Historic Preservation Projects (PDF)
    DPW Report to Town Meeting (PDF)


    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)

    Article 6 Zoning Bylaw - Taxi Services
    Article 7 Zoning Bylaw - Municipal Parking District Expansion
    Municipal Parking Distriction Expansion Summary
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 1
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 2
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 3
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 4
    Article 7 & 8 Minority Report
    Article 8 Zoning Bylaw - B-G & B-VC Lot Frontage
    B-G and B-VC Frontage Map Key
    B-G Frontage-North Map
    B-G Frontage-South Map
    East Village B-VC North Map
    East Village B-VC South Map
    Gatehouse Village B-VC Map
    North Amherst B-VC Map
    Pomeroy Village B-VC Map 

    11/17/2008 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance (PDF) 

    04/28/2008 Annual Town Meeting (concluded 6/11/2008)

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    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    Notice of Attorney General approval of amendments to the Town General and Zoning Bylaws,
    in accordance with G.L. c. 40, s. 32. Please follow link to view Final Versions of bylaws as
    adopted or amended. 


     Tally Votes


    Article 12 - Library - BenEzra Motion to Increase by $11,000 (PDF)
    Article 12 - Procedural Motion to Postpone School Budget to 05/21/08 (PDF)
    Article 12 - Motion 1 - Planning/Conservaton/Inspections Main Motion (PDF)
    Article 12 - Motion 2 - Community Services O'Connor Amendment (PDF)
    Article 12 - Previous Question on Motion to Postpone (PDF)
    Article 24 - Community Preservation Act Ballot Question (PDF)
    Article 26 - Zoning Amendment Main Motion (PDF)
    Article 40 - Nuisance House Bylaw (PDF)


    Other Related Information

    :
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting (PDF) 
    FY 09 Finance Committee Supplemental Report to Town Meeting (May 2008) (PDF)
    Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee (PDF - 2.1MB) 
    2008 Community Preservation Act Committee Report to Town Meeting for FY2009 (PDF)
    Letter to Town Meeting in support of School Budgets (PDF)
    Article 33 Info - Weyl (PDF)

    Letter Opposing Article 33 - Cinda Jones (PDF)


    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting

    :
    Article 25, Density Calculations (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 26, 500-502 Sunderland Road Rezoning (April 2008) (PDF)
    Minority Report on Article 26 (May 2008) (PDF)
    Letter in Support of Article 26 (May 2008) (PDF)
    Article 27, Municipal Parking District (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 28, Design Review Districts (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 29, Steep Slopes (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 30 & 31, Inclusionary Zoning (April 2008) (PDF)

    Article 32, Main/Dickinson/High Street Rezoning (April 2008) (PDF)

    11/28/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 11/28/2007)

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)


     Tally Votes

    :
    Article 1 - Office Uses, Part C, Main Motion (PDF)


     Planning Board reports to Town Meeting

    :
    Article 1, Office Uses (Nov 2007) (PDF) 

    11/05/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 11/28/2007)

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)


     Tally Votes

    :
    Article 16 - Zoning Map - College/South East Street (PDF)
    Article 15 - Spring Street Rezoning and Uses - Motion B (PDF)
    Article 12 - Accessory Light Manufacturing (PDF)


     Other Related Information

    :
    2007 Fall Finance Committee Report (Oct, 2007) 
    Get on the Bus for On-Site Inspections for Zoning (PDF)
    Community Preservation Act Committee Recommendation (Oct 2007) (PDF)
    Map of Cushman Brook Wildlife Corridor for Article 7 (Oct 2007) (PDF - 2,537KB)
    Local Growth Control - Zoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    SP - SPR Comparison (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Zoning Board of Appeals Positions on Zoning Articles (PDF)


     Planning Board reports to Town Meeting


    Article 10, R&D Overlay District (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 17, College, S.E. Street, Belchertown Road Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 11, Research & Industrial Uses (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 12, Accessory Light Manufacturing (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 15, Spring Street Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 16, College/So. East Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 18, 500-502 Sunderland Road Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Note: These reports are text-only. Accompanying maps can be
    obtained in hard copy at the Amherst Planning Department in Town Hall.

    06/06/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 06/06/2007)

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    05/16/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 05/16/2007)

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    05/07/2007 Annual Town Meeting (concluded 06/20/2007)

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    Attendance and Tally Single Text File (TXT)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Tally Vote Totals from June 20, 2007 (PDF)
    Tally Vote #1 - Article 33 - Night Sky - Select Board Motion
    Tally Vote #2 - Article 33 - Night Sky - Main Motion
    Tally Vote Totals from June 13, 2007 (PDF)
    Tally Vote #1 - Article 17 - Library Services - Oldham Motion
    to appropriate $1,480,162 (increase $19,000)
    Tally Vote Totals from June 11, 2007 (PDF)
    Tally Vote #1 - Article 17 - Pools - Motion to Reconsider Pools
    Tally Vote #2 - Article 17 - Pools - Select Board Motion to Increase by $70,812
    Tally Vote #3 - Article 17 - Pools - Oldham Motion to Increase by $58,812

    Article 17 - Community Services - Pools - Select Board Motion
    to increase by $70,792 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Pools - Oldham Motion
    to increase by $58,792 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Regional School - Regional School Committee Amendment
    to increase by $119,040 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Elementary School - O'Connor Motion to increase by $125,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Human Services - Select Board Amendment
    to increase by $41,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Human Services - CDC Amendment
    to increase by $88,973 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Human Services - Ben Ezra Motion
    to increase by $117,387 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Planning/Conservation/Inspection - Select Board Motion
    to increase by 12,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Public Safety - Schiffer Motion to increase by $100,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Main Motion - Finance Committee (PDF)
    Article 34 - Special Act - Resident Alien Voting (PDF)
    Article 35 - Petition - Resolution - Public Accountability for WFCR (To Dismiss) (PDF)
    Article 35 - Petition - Resolution - Public Accountability for WFCR
    (Main Motion As Amended) (PDF)
    Article 39 - Main Motion - Commemorative Flags (PDF)

    Other Related Information

    :
    FY 2008 Budget Process
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting (April 2007) (PDF - 459KB) 
    Finance Comm. Budget Amendment Summary (May 2007) (PDF)
    Select Board Budget Recommendations (Revised May 2007) PDF)
    A Message from the Moderator (Revised May 2007) (PDF)
    Article 8 Farm Stands (PDF)
    Article 9 Accessory Farm Stands (PDF)
    Article 10 Flood Prone Conservancy Amendments (PDF)
    Article 16 Regional Assessment (Finance Committee) (PDF)
    Article 16 Regional Assessment (Assessment Task Force) (PDF)
    Article 35 Statement from WFCR (PDF)
    Article 35 The Petitioner's Statement (PDF)
    Article 35 Statement from Martin Miller (PDF)
    Community Preservation Act Committee Report (May 2007) (PDF)

    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election

    :

    Candidate Statements
    Results (PDF)

    10/30/2006 Special Town Meeting (concluded 11/13/2006)

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 13 - Zoning Bylaw - Wetlands District (WD) Removal (PDF)

    Other Related Information

    :
    2006 Fall Finance Committee Report ( PDF)
    Article 8 Finance Recommendation (PDF)
    Fire Station Site & Building Assessment Work (PDF - 1.4MB)
    Presentation by the Fire Station Study Committee:
    PowerPoint Format (PPT - 2,733 KB) or Acrobat Reader PDF Format (PDF - 2,765KB) 

    06/07/2006 Special Town Meeting (concluded 06/07/2006)

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Other Related Information

    :
    Memo to Town Meeting from John Musante, Interim Town Manager (PDF)
    Map of Bray Land (PDF)

    05/24/2006 Special Town Meeting (concluded 06/19/2006)

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    05/01/2006 (Annual) Town Meeting (concluded 06/19/2006)

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 12 - Special Municipal Employee Status (PDF)
    Article 21 - Zoning Map College/South East St, motion to refer to Planning Board (PDF)
    Article 21 - Zoning Map College/South East St (PDF)
    Article 22 - Zoning Map South East Street PURD (PDF)
    Article 23 - Professional/Technical Offices (PDF)
    Article 26 - Public Safety, amendment, reduce by $28,330 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Public Safety $8,029,047 (PDF)
    Article 26 - General Government $5,324,392 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Community Services, preliminary $1,831,363 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Library Services, amendment, increase to $2,043,196
    and appropriation of $1,456,695 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Transportation Funding, Select Board amendment increase to
    appropriate $920,199 (PDF)
    Article 31 - Motion B - vote for higher amount of $135,000 (PDF)
    Article 23 - Motion for Reconsideration (PDF)
    Article 23 - Refer Back to the Planning Board (PDF)
    Article 23 - Main Motion (PDF)
    Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Ballot Question for November Election (PDF)

    Other Related Information

    :
    Select Board Budget Recommendation to Town Meeting - Revised May 17, 2006 (PDF)
    Minority Report on Select Board Budget Recommendations Per Request
    of Hwei-Ling Greeney (PDF)
    Finance Committee Report Part 1 (PDF)
    Finance Committee Report Part 2 (PDF)
    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election:
    Candidate Statements (PDF)

    Results (PDF)

    01/11/2006 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    11/16/2005 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    11/02/2005 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 7 - Wentworth Farm (PDF)
    Article 10 - Amherst Area Transportation Plan (PDF)
    Article 23 - Flood Prone Conservancy (FPC) District Bylaw (PDF)
    Article 25 – Zoning Bylaw & Map – Agricultural District (PDF)

    Other Related Information

    :
    Zoning Primer (PDF)
    Flood Zone (FPC) Proposed Changes Related Maps
    AG Zones Proposed Addition Related Maps
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting 

    06/22/2005 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    06/15/2005 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 1 (PDF)
    Article 2 (PDF)
    Article 1 Reconsideration (PDF)

    04/27/2005 Annual Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 19 (PDF)
    Article 30 Elementary School Budget (PDF)
    Article 36 (PDF)
    Bylaw Approval by State Attorney General (PDF 2,134KB)

    Other Related Information

    :
    2005 Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting Part 1 (PDF)
    2005 Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting Part 2 (PDF)
    FY 06 Budget As Approved
    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election:
    Candidate Statements (PDF)

    Results (PDF)

    11/08/2004 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 19 Tally Vote (PDF)
    Article 16 Tally Vote (PDF)

    06/10/2004 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 1 Tally Vote (PDF)

    04/28/2004 Annual Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes

    :
    Article 23 Tally Vote (PDF)
    Article 38 Tally Vote (PDF)

    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election

    :

    Candidate Statements (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Meeting Date
    Meeting Type
    Warrant
    Results
    Attendance
    Resources
    10/27/2003
    Special Town Meeting
    6/11/2003
    Special Town Meeting

     

    4/28/2003
    Annual Town Meeting
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    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    12/09/2002 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    10/28/2002 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    7/17/2002 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    5/20/2002 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)


    4/24/2002 Annual Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    10/29/2001 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    04/25/2001 Annual Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    __/__/2000 Special Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    04/26/2000 Annual Town Meeting

    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    __/__/1999 Special Town Meeting

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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    04/28/1999 Annual Town Meeting

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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    10/26/1998 Special Town Meeting

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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    04/29/1998 Annual Town Meeting

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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 

    10/27/1997 Special Town Meeting

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    04/30/1997 Annual Town Meeting

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    10/21/1996 Special Town Meeting

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    04/29/1996 Annual Town Meeting

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    10/23/1995 Special Town Meeting

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    06/19/1995 Special Town Meeting

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    04/24/1995 Annual Town Meeting

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    01/30/1995 Special Town Meeting

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    11/02/1994 Special Town Meeting

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    10/12/1994 Special Town Meeting

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    09/12/1994 Special Town Meeting

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    06/20/1994 Special Town Meeting

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    04/25/1994 Annual Town Meeting

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    03/14/1994 Special Town Meeting

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    11/08/1993 Special Town Meeting

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    09/13/1993 Special Town Meeting

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    05/10/1993 Special Town Meeting

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    04/26/1993 Annual Town Meeting

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    11/05/1992 Special Town Meeting

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    06/24/1992 Special Town Meeting

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    05/18/1992 Special Town Meeting

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    __/__/1992 Annual Town Meeting

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    11/25/1991 Special Town Meeting

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    10/28/1991 Special Town Meeting

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    07/24/1991 Special Town Meeting

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    For more information on Town Meeting Warrants, contact the Town Manager's Office by email or by phone at 413-259-3002.

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    Annual Town Meeting April 27, 2015
    2015 Annual Town Meeting concluded on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.
    Warrant | Results | Attendance |Tally Votes Annual Town Meeting April 27, 2015
    (All in PDF Format - Results, Attendance, and Tally Votes are updated after each session of Town Meeting)  

    Other Related Documents: 
    Town Clerk's Notice ATM 2015 4/4/15
    Motion Sheet Master for All Articles 4/27/15
    FY16 Finance Committee Report 4/18/15
    Nomination Form for TMCC 2015 4/18/15
    TMCC Candidate Statements 5/11/15
    TMCC Election Results 5/13/15
    Summary Preliminary Report Spring 2015 - Town Meeting Electronic Voting Committee 4/23/15
    Craig's Doors Message to Town Meeting Members - Weiss 5/13/15
    Notice of Committee Board Commission Vacancies r - Select Board 5/13/15
    Articles 2-4, 6-9, 12 Consent Calendar 2015 - Moderator 4/18/15
    Article 11 Amherst and Regional School FY2016 Budget Follow-Up Information - Geryk
    Articles 13-16 FY16 JCPC Report 4-9-15
    Article 17 CPAC Annual Report to 2015 Annual Town Meeting for FY2016 4/4/15
    Article 17 Amherst Historical Society 5/4/15
    Article 20 PTBC Fact Sheet 4/4/15
    Article 21 Memo Affordable Housing Property Tax Incentives - Musante 4/4/15
    Article 21 Town Manager Memo re Motion for Affordable Housing Property Tax Incentives 5/7/15
    Article 21 HSC Committee Memo 4/18/15
    Article 23 Handout - Adams 5/13/15
    Articles 21 and 22 BID Comments on 2015 IZ Articles – S. laCour 4/18/15
    Articles 21 and 22 Statement on Exclusionary Zoning - Boutilier 5/11/15
    Article 22 Statement by Housing Sheltering Committee 4/27/2015
    Article 22 Statement by the Amherst League of Women Voters 4/22/15
    Article 22 A Better Way for Amherst to Build Affordable Housing - Keller 5/11/15
    Article 23 Vote No on Butterfield Terrace - Brown and Markland 4/21/15

    Article 23 Vote No on Butterfield Terrace Rezoning Visual - Brown et al 4/21/15
    Article 23 Statement - Fox 5/4/15
    Article 23 Handout - Adams 5/13/15
    Article 23 Town Counsel Opinion - Bard 5/15/15
    Article 25 Statement - B. Roberts & C. Shumway 5/18/15
    Article 26 Petition Earned Sick Leave – M. Spiegelman, et al 4/18/15
    Article 26 Personnel Board Handout 4-15-15
    Article 29 Petition Race Amity Day Proclamation – Elliott, et al 4/18/15
    Article 29 Statement by the Amherst League of Women Voters 4/22/15
    Article 30 Facts about the Proposed TGP pipeline – Perkins, et al 4/18/15
    Article 30 Statement by the Amherst League of Women Voters 4/22/15
    Article 30 flyer - Selkirk 5/18/15

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (See also Presentations below)
    Article 23 Zoning Petition Article Butterfield Terrace - Alpert 4/4/15
    Article 17B CPA Open Space Hall Property 4/18/15

    Planning Board Reports
    Article 22 Inclusionary Zoning FAQ 4/4/15
    Article 22 Inclusionary Zoning 4/4/15
    Article 22 Revised Motion Report 5/1/15 
    Article 23 Butterfield Terrace Rezoning 4/4/15
    Article 24 MP District petition 4/4/15
    Article 24 Other Parking Regulatory Options 4/4/15
    Article 24 MPD Map Before and After - Corrected - Tucker 4/22/15
    Article 25 Mixed-Use Buildings petition 4/4/15

    Presentations to Town Meeting:
    Article 11 FY16 Finance Committee Introduction - Theilman 5/ /15
    Article 11 FY16 School Budgets Presentation Charts 5-4-2015 - Theilman 5/6/15
    Article 17 CPA Presentation 5-6-2015 - Streeter 5/6/15
    Article 19 Town of Amherst Reserves - Theilman 5/13/15
    Article 21 Tax Incentive for Affordable Housing - Pooler 5/11/15
    Article 23 Presentation re Referral - Adams 5/13/15
    Article 25 Presentation - Wentworth 5/13/15
    Article 26 Who's Who of Part-time Workers - Radway 5/18/15
    Article 27 Mill Street Bridge - Kruger 5/18/15 
    Article 28 Human Rights Presentation - Wronka 5/20/15
    Article 29 Race Amity Day Proclamation - Eliott 5/20/15
    New! Article 30 Presentation - Selkirk 5/20/15

    March 19, 2014 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant | Results | Attendance (All in PDF Format) 

    Other Related Information:
    Motion Sheet
    Finance Committee Report on Article 1
    Select Board Position Statement
    Town Manager memo re Questions re $15 Minimum Wage Petition Article

    Presentations to Town Meeting: 
    Amherst Employers and Number of Employees - Steinberg
    2013 Fall Special Town Meeting (concluded on November 6, 2013) (All in PDF Format)
    Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance

    All Tally Votes are listed in 1 document: Tally Vote Totals 2013 Fall Special Town Meeting

    Other Related Information:
    Motion Sheet 
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting 
    FY13 Municipal Budget/Actual Reports for Quarter and FY Ending June 30, 2013
    Town Clerk's Notice of Annual Town Meeting 
    Town Clerk's Notice about Check-in Procedures 
    Select Board Recommendations - Fall 2013 STM
    Article 10 Watershed Land Acquisition Amherst 
    Article 10 Watershed Additional Information 
    Article 11 Community Preservation Act Report on Saul Property
    Article 11 Grow Food Amherst Supports Article 11 
    Article 12 Acquisition of Easements – Pomeroy Lane and West Street Intersection 
    Article 19 Vote Yes - M. Perot
    Article 20 Divestment from Fossil Fuels - Swift

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 10 Atkins Reservoir Watershed Map - Stein & Mooring
    Article 11 Saul Property Map - Ziomek
    Article 11 Saul Property Potential Layout - Ziomek
    Article 12 Pomeroy West St Intersection Map - Mooring
    Article 14 Map of Areas Where Non-Owner Occupied Duplexes Would Be Allowed - J. Keller (Coming soon)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (See also Presentations below)
    Article 13 Medical Marijuana Uses 
    Article 14 Affordable Duplexes 
    Article 15 R-F Dimensions 
    Article 16 Permit Granting Bodies and Signs 
    Article 17 Dimensional Interpretation 
    Article 18 Mixed Use Buildings 
    Article 19 Mixed-Use Buildings Petition 

    Presentations to Town Meeting: (See also Maps, Photos, Diagrams above)
    Article 1 Finance Committee Additional Information - A. Steinberg
    Article 5B Reserves as a Percentage of General Fund Budget - K. Moran
    Article 6 Town Hall Exterior Repairs Costs - K. Moran
    Article 6 CPA Funding for Town Hall Restoration - Pooler
    Article 13 Medical Marijuana Uses - Carson 
    Article 20 Divestment of Funds from Fossil Fuel Companies - Swift
    2013 Annual Town Meeting 
    Warrant | Results | Attendance (all files in PDF format unless otherwise indicated)

    All Tally Votes are now listed in 1 document: Tally Vote Totals 2013 Annual Town Meeting

    Other Related Information:
    Motion Sheet
    Corrected Motion Article 16 Sewer Fund
    Town Clerk's Notice of Annual Town Meeting
    Message from the Town Clerk on Tally Vote Cards
    A Message from the Moderator on Tally Vote Cards
    Consent Calendar Letter from Town Moderator
    CPAC Report to 2013 Annual Town Meeting for FY2014
    JCPC Report FY 14
    Finance Committee Report to Annual Town Meeting Spring 2013
    Finance Committee Supplemental Report 2013 ATM
    Town Manager Status Update on Amherst Housing Study for Town Meeting (large file)
    Article 1 Kanegasaki Sister City Report and Host Request
    Articles 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 DPW Overview
    Article 16 School Budget - Amherst
    Article 16 School Budget - Region
    Article 16 Town Library FY 14 Budget
    Article 24 #4 CPA Unitarian Meetinghouse Restoration of Tiffany Window 4/23/13 
    Article 24 #4 CPA Tiffany Window Information and Photos 5/10/13 - Cave
    Article 24C Vote Yes Protect the Rail Trail on South East St. - Kestrel Trust
    Article 24C Some Great Reasons to Vote Yes - McGowan
    Article 24C MassBike/Pioneer Valley Letter - Lowenthal
    Article 24C Department of Conservation and Recreation Letter of Commitment - Howard
    Article 24C Statement – Guidera
    Article 24D CPA Request and Current Projects - Amherst Housing Authority
    Article 25 and 45 CDBG Advisory Committee Recommendations 
    Article 29 Rental Property Bylaw Information from Town Manager
    Article 29 Mailing to Town Meeting Members - Walczak, Amherst Landlords Association
    Article 29 6 Elements of the Proposed Bylaw & Benefits & Protections for All Stakeholders - S. O'Keeffe
    Article 29 Residential Rental Property Bylaw Handout 2013.05.20 - Town Manager Musante 
    Article 29 Lexington KY Slum Editorial - Karlstrom
    Articles 29 & 38 Open Letter To Town Meeting, 5/20/13 - Adams & Bloom
    Article 29 Amendment - Adams
    Article 29 Residential Rental Property Bylaw - Jackson
    Article 29 Editorial: Finish the Job on Rental Oversight
    Article 29 Editorial: Register Rentals in Amherst
    Article 29 Outside Expert Views Student Rentals - Lopata
    Article 29 Rental Permit Bylaw Right Solution - White
    Articles 31, 32, and 35 - M. Perot
    Articles 31 32 35 Stop By Right Zoning - North Amherst Village Improvement Society
    Article 36 Save the Dickinson Historic District!- L. Greenbaum
    Article 36 400 Main St Hills House Amherst Media Headquarters - Guidera
    Article 37 Petitioner Handout
    Article 37 Survival Center Letter
    Article 38 Overview of a Residential Rental Permit – Bloom et al
    Article 42 Information for Town Meeting - Boutillier
    Article 42 Housing and Sheltering Com Memo to Select Board
    Article 43 Purchase Conservation Restriction – Burke et al
    Article 43 Stop “The Retreat” Start a Town-wide Solution - Burke, et al
    Article 43 Vote for Article 43 - Myths to Be Debunked - Save Historic Cushman
    Article 43 Brochure Save Historic Cushman
    Article 43 Letters - Save Historic Cushman 
    Article 43 Landmark Properties Handout - Doornbos, Jones
    Article 43 Cowles Land Conservation Purchase & Map - Hirsch 
    Article 43 Letter to Larry Kelley - Pill
    Article 43 Why Approval of Warrant Article 43 Would Represent a Win Win for All
    Article 43 Town Meeting Takings Input Letter – Jones
    Article 43 Landmark in the News - Hollingworth
    Article 43 Historical Precedent for Eminent Domain Language - Hirsch
    Article 45 Equitable Distribution of Social Service Funding – Housing for All 

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 7 Map Eastman Lane - DPW Rusiecki
    Article 8 Map S E Street - DPW Rusiecki
    Article 9 Map WMECO Easement - DPW Rusiecki
    Article 43 Mapping Options - Jones
    Map Distributed on Bus Tour - J. Keller (PDF- 7/18/2013)
    Map Referenced at 6-10-13 ATM - R. Crowner (PDF - 7/18/2013)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting:
    Article 30 Converted Dwellings
    Mixed-Use Center Zoning History
    Article 31 Mixed-Use Buildings - Standards & Conditions
    Article 32 Mixed-Use Center Dimensions
    Article 33 Non-Conforming Uses & Structures
    Article 34 Fraternity Residence (R-F) Dimensions
    Article 35 Locational Requirements for Non-Conforming Structures
    Article 36 Change Zoning on 2 Main St. Parcels from (R-G) to (B-N)

    Presentations to Town Meeting: (See Maps, Photos, Diagrams above)
    Article 16 Library Services Budget Pie Chart - Ratner
    Article 26 Town Gown Study Motion to refer - J. Fox
    Article 24 CPA TM Presentation, parts 1-8 5/22/13 - Streeter (PowerPoint)
    Article 24 CPA UUSA Tiffany Window Presentation, part 4 5/22/13 - Cave
    Article 24 B, C, D 5/29/13 - Boice, Streeter, Jessop (PowerPoint)
    Article 24C SE Street Rail Trail Project – DeBoer, Kestrel Trust (PowerPoint)
    Article 25 Equitable Distribution of Social Service Funding – Greeney, Carabello, Housing For All (PowerPoint)
    Article 29 Safe and Healthy Presentation- Jackson (PowerPoint)
    Article 30 Zoning Definitions - Tucker
    Article 31 Generalized Zoning Map with Detailed Centers - Kruger
    Articles 31, 32, 35 Zoning Presentation - J. Keller
    Article 36 400 Main Presentation - Guidera
    Article 42 Preserving Affordable Housing – Boutillier (PowerPoint)
    Article 43 Historic Cushman Presentation - Holland
    Article 43 Save Historic Cushman Presentation - Hirsch

    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee 2013 Election:
    Candidate Statements
    Results 

    2012 Fall Special Town Meeting (November 19 - 28, 2012) 
    Warrant | Results | Attendance (all files in PDF format unless otherwise indicated)

    Tally Votes:
    Vote #1 Article 12 Zoning Bylaw - Single Family Dwellings
    Vote #2 Article 16 Zoning Bylaw - 2 Family Detached Dwelling 

    Other Related Information:
    Master Motion Sheet 11-19-2012
    Town Clerk's Notice STM Fall 2012
    Finance Committee Report to Special Town Meeting Fall 2012
    Town Meeting Earlier Start Time
    TMCC Survey on Start Time and Dependent Care Nov 2012
    TMCC Update Nov. 2012
    Dependent Care Subsidy - updated
    Article 1 Regional School District Planning Board Information 
    Articles 3 and 4 memo to TM members
    Article 8 CPAC Report to Fall 2012 Special Town Meeting
    Article 9 Opposition Letter - Ray Ehrlich, Dart Container Corporation
    Article 9 Ten Reasons to Avoid Foam Products
    Article 9 Support Letter - ARHS Environmental Action Club
    Article 9 Support Letter - Ahlfeld, Amherst Board of Health
    Article 9 Support Letter- Ciccarello, Amherst Sustainability Coordinator
    Article 9 Article Clean Water Action
    Article 10 Public Water Supply Protection
    Articles 16 and 17 Table Material Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods Nov 19
    Articles 16-19 Overview for Citizen Petitions - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods
    Articles 16 and 17 Motion Texts - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods
    Article 19 Motion Language Changes Proposed - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 7 Olympia and Authority Way Easement Map - Ziomek
    Article 7 Olympia Oaks Area Map - Ziomek
    Article 8A Ricci Property on Bay Road Map
    Article 8B Brunelle Property on Potwine Lane Map
    Article 8C North Common Map

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting:
    Articles 11-15 Zoning Amendments Report Summary
    Article 11 Lodging or Boarding House Definition
    Article 12 Single Family Dwellings
    Articles 12-14 – chart
    Article 13 2 Family Dwellings
    Article 14 Converted Dwellings
    Article 15 Residential Zoning Definitions
    Articles 12-14 16-17 - chart
    Article 16 2 Family Detached Dwelling – petition
    Article 17 Converted Dwelling – petition
    Article 18 Replacement of Structures

    Presentations to Town Meeting: (See also Maps section above.)
    Article 1 Regional School District Planning Board - Steinberg
    Article 1 Micawber quote - Moran
    Article 4 Reserve History - Steinberg
    Article 6 Key Points and Net Metering Credits - Pooler
    Family Neighborhoods in Amherst: An Endangered Species? - Karlstrom
    Video of Family Neighborhoods in Amherst: An Endangered Species? (10 minutes - external link)
    Article 16 Introductory Comments - Adams
    Article 17 Zoning Bylaw – Converted Dwelling Standard and Conditions- Rubinstein
    Article 19 Nuisance House Bylaw Change - Perot
    Moderator Harrison Gregg’s Farewell Remarks - Gregg
    Video of Moderator Harrison Gregg’s Farewell Remarks (5½ minutes - external link)
    2012 Annual Town Meeting (April 30 - May 21, 2012) (all in PDF format)
    Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance 

    Tally Votes:
    Article 12 Community Services Eddings Motion to Increase Human Services by $66,000
    Article 12 Community Services Weiss Motion to Increase Human Services by $26,000
    Article 24 Form Based Zoning Atkins Corner Rezoning
    Article 25 Form Based Zoning NAVC Rezoning as amended by Anaya
    Article 17 Vote on whether or not to change the bottom line to eliminate studies

    Other Related Information: 
    Motions Master All Articles
    Motion for Article 27 – revised – Local Historic District Bylaw
    Motion for Article 29 to be made by petitioners - Memo – Musante
    Motion for Article 30 – Bylaw Relative to Banking of Town Funds – O’Connor
    Finance Committee Supplemental Report for Articles 24-26, 29 and 30
    Finance Committee FY13 Report to Town Meeting
    2012 Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election Candidate Statements
    Article 1 Reports – Regional School District Planning Committee (RSDPC)
    Articles 5, 6, and 7 – Mooring
    Article 12 Amherst Schools FY13 Budget Info Request Follow-Up
    Article 13 To Restore Human Services $66,000 Funding in FY 2013 Budget
    Articles 15-20 Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee – April 2012
    Article 17 JCPC Minority Report April 2012
    Article 17 Gateway-–Town Center Rezoning Study
    Status Report of Studies Funded since 2005 – Tucker
    Article 18A Debt Authorization Tree Planting Program – Snow
    Article 21 CPAC Annual Report to Town Meeting FY2013
    Article 24 Applewood Resident Petition 05-13-2012
    Articles 24 and 25 Comments – McGowan
    Article 25 Comments on Amendment – Cooley
    Article 25 Simple and Sustainable – M. Perot
    Article 25 Economic History in NAVC – Jones
    Town Manager Statement in Support of Articles 24-25 Village Center Rezoning at ATM 2012 05 09 – Musante
    Article 27 Historical Commission Report to Town Meeting – Local Historic District
    Article 27 Local Historic District SubCommittee LHDSC Final Bylaw May 2, 2012
    Article 28 Reversing Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission – Swift et al
    Article 29 Bylaw Regarding Sharing of Information with Federal Agencies – Napolitano
    Article 30 Bank Accounts Town of Amherst – McGinnis
    2012 ATM Notice to TM Members

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 5 Street Acceptance Sunrise Avenue
    Article 6 Street Acceptance Altered Layout of University Drive
    Article 21C Nickerson / NACF Parcels Map
    Article 24 Atkins Corners – West Street Traffic Calming Map
    Article 24 Atkins Corners Open Space Map
    Article 24 Atkins Corner – New Road Layout Map
    Articles 24 and 25 – Chevan and Anaya Amendments Maps
    Article 27 Local Historic District Area Map

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting and Supplementary Materials:
    Articles 24 and 25 Report on Village Center Rezoning

    To view each individual section, click on the links below:
    Cover page | Table of Contents 
    Section 16.0 and 16.1, Form-Based Districts 
    Section 16.2, Street types 
    Section 16.3, Building and Site Types (large file)
    Section 16.4, Development Standards (large file)
    Section 16.5, Open Space Types
    Section 16.6, Non-conforming Structures
    Section 16.7, Parking and Access Types
    Section 16.8, Landscaping and Lighting Standards
    Section 16.9, Administration

    Note: the following are the proposed amendments to the existing Zoning Bylaw:
    Section 2.04, Purpose of District
    Section 3.01, Prohibited Uses
    Section 3.21, Educational District
    Section 3.3, Table of Uses
    Section 5.0, Accessory Uses
    Section 6, Table 3, Dimensional Regulations
    Section 7, Parking Regulations
    Section 8.0, Sign Regulations
    Section 12.0, Definitions

    Note: the following are the proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map:
    Atkins Corners
    Existing Zoning Map
    Proposed Zoning Map Changes, Figure 1A
    Proposed - New Zoning Map
    North Amherst
    Existing Zoning Map
    Proposed Zoning Map Changes, Figure 1B
    Proposed - New Zoning Map

    Supplementary Information regarding the Village Center Rezoning:
    Village Center districts comparison
    What's different since last fall?
    Innovative zoning in Amherst
    Articles 24 and 25 Master Plan Key Directions
    Articles 24 and 25 Form Based Zoning flyer
    Article 25 Village Center Rezoning Housing Issues in North Amherst
    Article 25 NAVC Housing Issues
    Article 26 Report on Residential Parking Design Regulations 

    Presentations to Town Meeting: See also Maps section above.
    Article 12 Town Manager's Remarks to Town Meeting – Musante
    Article 12 Library FY13 Budget Graph - Ratner
    Article 12 Elementary Schools FY13 Budget Chart – Theilman
    Article 12 Regional Schools FY13 Budget Charts – Theilman
    Article 12 FY13 Revenues and Expenditures Chart – Theilman
    Article 12 Restore Human Services Funding – Eddings
    Article 12 CDBG Human Services Funding History – Steinberg
    Article 15 Paving Summary 2012 Preliminary 3-2012 – Mooring
    Article 17 – Edwards
    Article 21A2 CPA Olympia Oaks – Perkins
    Article 25 – Adams 
    Article 25 North Amherst Village Center – Keller (Power Point)
    Article 25 Alternatives to Sprawl – Jacobson (Power Point)
    Article 25 – Fox C
    Article 25 North Amherst photos – Churchill (Power Point)
    Article 25 Amendment and Map – Anaya
    Article 25 Cowls Property in North Amherst Maps and Drawings – Kuhn (PowerPoint)
    Article 25 – Fitch (Power Point) 
    Article 27 Local Historic District – Ehrgood 
    5/14/2012 Special Town Meeting (1 article)
    Other Related Information: (All in PDF format) 
    11/09/2011 Special Town Meeting (1 article)
    Other Related Information (All in PDF format)
    11/07/2011 Special Town Meeting
    Other Related Information: (All in PDF format)
    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (All in PDF format)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)
    Presentations to Town Meeting: (all in PDF format)
    05/02/2011 Annual Town Meeting concluded 05/25/2011
    Other Related Information: 
    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (All in PDF format) 
    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 
    Presentations to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 
    11/08/2010 Fall Special Town Meeting 
    Warrant (PDF) 
  • Results (Unofficial)  (PDF)
  • Attorney General Approvals for Articles 10, 11, 13 (PDF)
  • Attendance  (PDF)
  • Tally Votes:
  • Other Related Information: (All in PDF format)  Maps: (All in PDF format) Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)
    05/03/2010 Annual Town Meeting 
        Other Related Information: (All in PDF format) 
        Maps: (All in PDF format) 
        Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 
    07/27/2009 Special Town Meeting concluded Monday, July 27, 2009
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance (PDF) 
    Tally Votes
    Article 6 Increase Library Funding by $34,704 (PDF)

    Other Related Information: 

    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting (PDF) July, 2009
    Atkins TIF Materials (PDF) July, 2009
    Library Trustees Flier related to Artilcles 6 and 7 (PDF) 
    Articles 1 & 2 Select Board Recommendations on Local Options Taxes (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 1 - 7/27/09 (PDF) July, 2009
    05/04/2009 Annual Town Meeting concluded Wednesday, June 24, 2009
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance (PDF)
    Tally Votes: 
    Article 7 Zoning Bylaw - Municipal Parking District Expansion (PDF)
    Article 9 Mullin Rule (PDF)
    Article 18 J $65,000 for Civil War Tablets (PDF)
    Article 18 K Historic Signs (PDF)
    Article 22, Weiss Motion to Hear Community Services First (PDF)
    Article 22, Gray Motion to Restore $24,000 to Community Services (PDF)
    Article 22, Main Motion Elementary Schools (PDF)
    Article 22, Library Motion to increase by $34,704 (PDF)
    Article 27, Buildings and Facilities (PDF)

    Other Related Information:
    Motion Sheet Session 8 - 6/24/09 (PDF)
    Motion Sheet Session 7 - 6/23/09 (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 6 - 6/22/09 (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 5 - 6/17/09 (PDF) 
    Motion Sheet Session 4 - 6/15/09 (PDF) 
    Article 22 Library Services (PDF) 
    Text of Article 13 - Gas Tax (PDF) 
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting Part 2 (PDF) June 2009 
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting, Part 1 (PDF) (revised 04/24/2009)
    Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee - April 2009 (PDF) 
    2009 Community Preservation Act Committee Report to Town Meeting for FY2010 (PDF) 
    CPAC Minority Report to Town Meeting Spring 2009 (PDF)
    Article 5 Atkins Corner Right of Way Issues (PDF)
    Article 8 Fire Department Letter 4/16/09 (PDF)

    Draft articles from the
     Select Board packets
    Article 9 Mullin Rule (PDF)
    Article 10 Rescind General Bylaws, Article IV, Housing Review Board
    (commonly known as the “Rent Control Bylaw”) (PDF)
    Article 11 General Bylaws of the Town - Human Rights Bylaw (PDF)
    Article 18 Amherst Historical Commission FY10 CPA Historic Preservation Projects (PDF)
    DPW Report to Town Meeting (PDF)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)

    Article 6 Zoning Bylaw - Taxi Services
    Article 7 Zoning Bylaw - Municipal Parking District Expansion
    Municipal Parking Distriction Expansion Summary
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 1
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 2
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 3
    Municipal Parking District Expansion Map 4
    Article 7 & 8 Minority Report
    Article 8 Zoning Bylaw - B-G & B-VC Lot Frontage
    B-G and B-VC Frontage Map Key
    B-G Frontage-North Map
    B-G Frontage-South Map
    East Village B-VC North Map
    East Village B-VC South Map
    Gatehouse Village B-VC Map
    North Amherst B-VC Map
    Pomeroy Village B-VC Map 
    11/17/2008 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance (PDF) 
    04/28/2008 Annual Town Meeting (concluded 6/11/2008)<
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    Notice of Attorney General approval of amendments to the Town General and Zoning Bylaws,
    in accordance with G.L. c. 40, s. 32. Please follow link to view Final Versions of bylaws as
    adopted or amended. 

     Tally Votes

    Article 12 - Library - BenEzra Motion to Increase by $11,000 (PDF)
    Article 12 - Procedural Motion to Postpone School Budget to 05/21/08 (PDF)
    Article 12 - Motion 1 - Planning/Conservaton/Inspections Main Motion (PDF)
    Article 12 - Motion 2 - Community Services O'Connor Amendment (PDF)
    Article 12 - Previous Question on Motion to Postpone (PDF)
    Article 24 - Community Preservation Act Ballot Question (PDF)
    Article 26 - Zoning Amendment Main Motion (PDF)
    Article 40 - Nuisance House Bylaw (PDF)

    Other Related Information
    :
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting (PDF) 
    FY 09 Finance Committee Supplemental Report to Town Meeting (May 2008) (PDF)
    Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee (PDF - 2.1MB) 
    2008 Community Preservation Act Committee Report to Town Meeting for FY2009 (PDF)
    Letter to Town Meeting in support of School Budgets (PDF)
    Article 33 Info - Weyl (PDF)

    Letter Opposing Article 33 - Cinda Jones (PDF)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting
    :
    Article 25, Density Calculations (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 26, 500-502 Sunderland Road Rezoning (April 2008) (PDF)
    Minority Report on Article 26 (May 2008) (PDF)
    Letter in Support of Article 26 (May 2008) (PDF)
    Article 27, Municipal Parking District (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 28, Design Review Districts (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 29, Steep Slopes (April 2008) (PDF)
    Article 30 & 31, Inclusionary Zoning (April 2008) (PDF)

    Article 32, Main/Dickinson/High Street Rezoning (April 2008) (PDF)
    11/28/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 11/28/2007)
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

     Tally Votes
    :
    Article 1 - Office Uses, Part C, Main Motion (PDF)

     Planning Board reports to Town Meeting
    :
    Article 1, Office Uses (Nov 2007) (PDF) 
    11/05/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 11/28/2007)
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

     Tally Votes
    :
    Article 16 - Zoning Map - College/South East Street (PDF)
    Article 15 - Spring Street Rezoning and Uses - Motion B (PDF)
    Article 12 - Accessory Light Manufacturing (PDF)

     Other Related Information
    :
    2007 Fall Finance Committee Report (Oct, 2007) 
    Get on the Bus for On-Site Inspections for Zoning (PDF)
    Community Preservation Act Committee Recommendation (Oct 2007) (PDF)
    Map of Cushman Brook Wildlife Corridor for Article 7 (Oct 2007) (PDF - 2,537KB)
    Local Growth Control - Zoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    SP - SPR Comparison (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Zoning Board of Appeals Positions on Zoning Articles (PDF)

     Planning Board reports to Town Meeting

    Article 10, R&D Overlay District (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 17, College, S.E. Street, Belchertown Road Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 11, Research & Industrial Uses (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 12, Accessory Light Manufacturing (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 15, Spring Street Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 16, College/So. East Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Article 18, 500-502 Sunderland Road Rezoning (Nov 2007) (PDF)
    Note: These reports are text-only. Accompanying maps can be
    obtained in hard copy at the Amherst Planning Department in Town Hall.
    06/06/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 06/06/2007)
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    05/16/2007 Special Town Meeting (concluded 05/16/2007)
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    05/07/2007 Annual Town Meeting (concluded 06/20/2007)
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    Attendance and Tally Single Text File (TXT)

    Tally Votes:
    Tally Vote Totals from June 20, 2007 (PDF)
    Tally Vote #1 - Article 33 - Night Sky - Select Board Motion
    Tally Vote #2 - Article 33 - Night Sky - Main Motion
    Tally Vote Totals from June 13, 2007 (PDF)
    Tally Vote #1 - Article 17 - Library Services - Oldham Motion
    to appropriate $1,480,162 (increase $19,000)
    Tally Vote Totals from June 11, 2007 (PDF)
    Tally Vote #1 - Article 17 - Pools - Motion to Reconsider Pools
    Tally Vote #2 - Article 17 - Pools - Select Board Motion to Increase by $70,812
    Tally Vote #3 - Article 17 - Pools - Oldham Motion to Increase by $58,812

    Article 17 - Community Services - Pools - Select Board Motion
    to increase by $70,792 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Pools - Oldham Motion
    to increase by $58,792 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Regional School - Regional School Committee Amendment
    to increase by $119,040 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Elementary School - O'Connor Motion to increase by $125,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Human Services - Select Board Amendment
    to increase by $41,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Human Services - CDC Amendment
    to increase by $88,973 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Community Services - Human Services - Ben Ezra Motion
    to increase by $117,387 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Planning/Conservation/Inspection - Select Board Motion
    to increase by 12,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Public Safety - Schiffer Motion to increase by $100,000 (PDF)
    Article 17 - Main Motion - Finance Committee (PDF)
    Article 34 - Special Act - Resident Alien Voting (PDF)
    Article 35 - Petition - Resolution - Public Accountability for WFCR (To Dismiss) (PDF)
    Article 35 - Petition - Resolution - Public Accountability for WFCR
    (Main Motion As Amended) (PDF)
    Article 39 - Main Motion - Commemorative Flags (PDF)

    Other Related Information:
    FY 2008 Budget Process
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting (April 2007) (PDF - 459KB) 
    Finance Comm. Budget Amendment Summary (May 2007) (PDF)
    Select Board Budget Recommendations (Revised May 2007) PDF)
    A Message from the Moderator (Revised May 2007) (PDF)
    Article 8 Farm Stands (PDF)
    Article 9 Accessory Farm Stands (PDF)
    Article 10 Flood Prone Conservancy Amendments (PDF)
    Article 16 Regional Assessment (Finance Committee) (PDF)
    Article 16 Regional Assessment (Assessment Task Force) (PDF)
    Article 35 Statement from WFCR (PDF)
    Article 35 The Petitioner's Statement (PDF)
    Article 35 Statement from Martin Miller (PDF)
    Community Preservation Act Committee Report (May 2007) (PDF)

    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election:

    Candidate Statements
    Results (PDF)
    10/30/2006 Special Town Meeting (concluded 11/13/2006)
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 13 - Zoning Bylaw - Wetlands District (WD) Removal (PDF)

    Other Related Information:
    2006 Fall Finance Committee Report ( PDF)
    Article 8 Finance Recommendation (PDF)
    Fire Station Site & Building Assessment Work (PDF - 1.4MB)
    Presentation by the Fire Station Study Committee:
    PowerPoint Format (PPT - 2,733 KB) or Acrobat Reader PDF Format (PDF - 2,765KB) 
    06/07/2006 Special Town Meeting (concluded 06/07/2006)
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Other Related Information:
    Memo to Town Meeting from John Musante, Interim Town Manager (PDF)
    Map of Bray Land (PDF)
    05/24/2006 Special Town Meeting (concluded 06/19/2006)
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    05/01/2006 (Annual) Town Meeting (concluded 06/19/2006)
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 12 - Special Municipal Employee Status (PDF)
    Article 21 - Zoning Map College/South East St, motion to refer to Planning Board (PDF)
    Article 21 - Zoning Map College/South East St (PDF)
    Article 22 - Zoning Map South East Street PURD (PDF)
    Article 23 - Professional/Technical Offices (PDF)
    Article 26 - Public Safety, amendment, reduce by $28,330 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Public Safety $8,029,047 (PDF)
    Article 26 - General Government $5,324,392 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Community Services, preliminary $1,831,363 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Library Services, amendment, increase to $2,043,196
    and appropriation of $1,456,695 (PDF)
    Article 26 - Transportation Funding, Select Board amendment increase to
    appropriate $920,199 (PDF)
    Article 31 - Motion B - vote for higher amount of $135,000 (PDF)
    Article 23 - Motion for Reconsideration (PDF)
    Article 23 - Refer Back to the Planning Board (PDF)
    Article 23 - Main Motion (PDF)
    Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Ballot Question for November Election (PDF)

    Other Related Information:
    Select Board Budget Recommendation to Town Meeting - Revised May 17, 2006 (PDF)
    Minority Report on Select Board Budget Recommendations Per Request
    of Hwei-Ling Greeney (PDF)
    Finance Committee Report Part 1 (PDF)
    Finance Committee Report Part 2 (PDF)
    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election:
    Candidate Statements (PDF)

    Results (PDF)
    01/11/2006 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    11/16/2005 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    11/02/2005 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 7 - Wentworth Farm (PDF)
    Article 10 - Amherst Area Transportation Plan (PDF)
    Article 23 - Flood Prone Conservancy (FPC) District Bylaw (PDF)
    Article 25 – Zoning Bylaw & Map – Agricultural District (PDF)

    Other Related Information:
    Zoning Primer (PDF)
    Flood Zone (FPC) Proposed Changes Related Maps
    AG Zones Proposed Addition Related Maps
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting 
    06/22/2005 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    06/15/2005 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF) 
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 1 (PDF)
    Article 2 (PDF)
    Article 1 Reconsideration (PDF)
    04/27/2005 Annual Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 19 (PDF)
    Article 30 Elementary School Budget (PDF)
    Article 36 (PDF)
    Bylaw Approval by State Attorney General (PDF 2,134KB)

    Other Related Information:
    2005 Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting Part 1 (PDF)
    2005 Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting Part 2 (PDF)
    FY 06 Budget As Approved
    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election:
    Candidate Statements (PDF)

    Results (PDF)
    11/08/2004 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 19 Tally Vote (PDF)
    Article 16 Tally Vote (PDF)
    06/10/2004 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF) 
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 1 Tally Vote (PDF)
    04/28/2004 Annual Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    Tally Votes:
    Article 23 Tally Vote (PDF)
    Article 38 Tally Vote (PDF)

    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election:

    Candidate Statements (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)


    4/24/2002 Annual Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)

    10/29/2001 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    04/25/2001 Annual Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    __/__/2000 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    04/26/2000 Annual Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    __/__/1999 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    04/28/1999 Annual Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    10/26/1998 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    04/29/1998 Annual Town Meeting
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    10/27/1997 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    04/30/1997 Annual Town Meeting
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    10/21/1996 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    04/29/1996 Annual Town Meeting
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    10/23/1995 Special Town Meeting
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    06/19/1995 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    04/24/1995 Annual Town Meeting
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    01/30/1995 Special Town Meeting
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    11/02/1994 Special Town Meeting
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    10/12/1994 Special Town Meeting
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    09/12/1994 Special Town Meeting
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    06/20/1994 Special Town Meeting
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    04/25/1994 Annual Town Meeting
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    03/14/1994 Special Town Meeting
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    11/08/1993 Special Town Meeting
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    09/13/1993 Special Town Meeting
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    05/10/1993 Special Town Meeting
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    04/26/1993 Annual Town Meeting
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    11/05/1992 Special Town Meeting
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    06/24/1992 Special Town Meeting
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    Warrant (PDF)
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    04/27/1992 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    __/__/1992 Annual Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
    Results (PDF)
    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    11/25/1991 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    11/06/1991 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    10/28/1991 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF) 
    07/24/1991 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
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    Attendance by Precinct (PDF)
    For more information on Town Meeting Warrants, contact the Town Manager's Office by email or by phone at 413-259-3002.

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    2014 Annual Town Meeting (All in PDF Format)
    Warrant Unofficial Results Attendance 
    Tally Votes Annual Town Meeting April 2014 

    Other Related Documents:

    Motion Sheet - All Articles
    Revised Motion for Article 34 (MAHTF) - Housing & Sheltering Committee
    Revised Motion for Article 36 (Drones)
    Finance Committee Supplemental Report to 2014 Annual Town Meeting
    Finance Committee Report to 2014 Annual Town Meeting
    Revised Select Board Report to Town Meeting April 28, 2014
    Select Board Report to Town Meeting April 2014
    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Survey
    TMCC Election Candidate Statements
    TMCC Election Results
    Articles 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 13 - Consent Calendar Letter and Calendar April 2014 - Pistrang
    Article 5 Public Library Construction Grant Information 4-28-14 - Sharry
    Article 11 - Superintendent Letter to Communities - Geryk
    Article 12 - Schools Follow Up Information - Geryk
    Articles 14-17 FY15 Joint Capital Planning Committee Report
    Article 17 - WW Feasibility Study Handout - School_Dept.
    Article 17 - Letter Regarding Wildwood Renovation Project - Bohonowicz, Morris, & Mazur
    Article 20 - Community Preservation Act Committee Report to 2014 Annual Town Meeting for FY2015
    Article 20B - Letters Belchertown Road Acquisition
    Article 20B Fort RIver Sharing Garden Handout - Gerber
    Article 20B - Letter from Becky Reed
    Articles 24-28 HSC Memo to SB and TM re 2014 Zoning Articles - Housing & Sheltering Committee
    Article 24 and June 2 STM - O'Connor
    Twelve Myths of Growth - Burkart and Wentworth
    BID IZ Memo to Town Meeting 5-28-14 - S. la Cour
    Article 31 Multi-Year Cell Phone Tower Agreement Handout - Mooring
    Article 32 Acquisition Of Easements – Triangle And East Pleasant St Intersection Handout - Mooring 
    Article 33 Easements Meetinghouse Rd Handout - Mooring
    Article 34 - HSC Housing Trust Brochure - Housing & Sheltering Committee
    Article 34 - Map Handout – Housing & Sheltering Committee
    Article 34 LWV Support Statement - Amherst League of Women Voters
    Article 35 - HRC Right to Organize Town Meeting statement 2014 - Human Rights Commission
    Article 36 - Motion Language - Gatti
    Article 36 Revised Motion - Gatti
    Article 36 Drones Resolution Motion split version - Gatti
    Articles 37, 39, 40, 41 HSC Memo to SB and TM re 2014 Petitions - Housing & Sheltering Committee
    Amherst Senior Center Letter to Town Meeting Members - COA

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (See also Presentations below)
    Article 20B Map
    Article 32 Map

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: 

    Article 24 - Inclusionary Zoning
    Article 24 Inclusionary Zoning - Referral (May 2014)
    Article 25 - Atkins Corner Rezoning
    Article 26 Small House Development
    Article 27 - Accessory Home Business Uses
    Article 28 Supplemental Dwelling_Units
    Article 29 - 284 North Pleasant Covenant - PB
    Article 30 - 284 North Pleasant Covenant - Ewert

    Presentations to Town Meeting:
    Financial Charts - Moran
    Article 5 Library Study - Sharry
    Article 12 Conservation & Development Budget - Graph of FTE Planners - Pooler
    Article 12 Library Services Budget Pie Chart - Ratner 
    Article 12 Elementary School Budget - Appy (Coming soon)
    Article 12 Elementary & Regional School Budgets - Theilman
    Article 16A East Street School Stats - Bohonowicz
    Article 16B Mower - Mooring
    Article 17 Wildwood School Feasibility Study - Bohonowicz & Morris
    Article 20B Map & Text, Photos West Street Barn - Wald
    Article 20B Presentation - Healey
    Article 20B Fort River Sharing Garden Poster for Town Meeting - Gerber
    New! Article 24 Zoning Bylaw Article 15 - Adams (Coming soon)
    Article 25 Atkins Presentation - Carson
    Article 26 Presentation - Stutsman 
    Article 28 Presentation - Stutsman 
    Article 28 HSC Support Text and Images - Hornik 
    Article 32 Easements Triangle & East Pleasant Intersection - Mooring
    Article 32 Kendrick Place Photo - Wilder
    Article 33 Pelham Easements Map – Mooring
    Article 34 Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Presentation - Stutsman
    Article 36A Drones Presentation - Voss
    Article 36B Drones Presentation - Gatti
    March 19, 2014 Special Town Meeting
    Warrant | Results | Attendance (All in PDF Format) 

    Other Related Information:
    Motion Sheet
    Finance Committee Report on Article 1
    Select Board Position Statement
    Town Manager memo re Questions re $15 Minimum Wage Petition Article

    Presentations to Town Meeting: 
    Amherst Employers and Number of Employees - Steinberg
    2013 Fall Special Town Meeting (concluded on November 6, 2013) (All in PDF Format)
    Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance

    All Tally Votes are listed in 1 document: Tally Vote Totals 2013 Fall Special Town Meeting

    Other Related Information:
    Motion Sheet 
    Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting 
    FY13 Municipal Budget/Actual Reports for Quarter and FY Ending June 30, 2013
    Town Clerk's Notice of Annual Town Meeting 
    Town Clerk's Notice about Check-in Procedures 
    Select Board Recommendations - Fall 2013 STM
    Article 10 Watershed Land Acquisition Amherst 
    Article 10 Watershed Additional Information 
    Article 11 Community Preservation Act Report on Saul Property
    Article 11 Grow Food Amherst Supports Article 11 
    Article 12 Acquisition of Easements – Pomeroy Lane and West Street Intersection 
    Article 19 Vote Yes - M. Perot
    Article 20 Divestment from Fossil Fuels - Swift

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 10 Atkins Reservoir Watershed Map - Stein & Mooring
    Article 11 Saul Property Map - Ziomek
    Article 11 Saul Property Potential Layout - Ziomek
    Article 12 Pomeroy West St Intersection Map - Mooring
    Article 14 Map of Areas Where Non-Owner Occupied Duplexes Would Be Allowed - J. Keller (Coming soon)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (See also Presentations below)
    Article 13 Medical Marijuana Uses 
    Article 14 Affordable Duplexes 
    Article 15 R-F Dimensions 
    Article 16 Permit Granting Bodies and Signs 
    Article 17 Dimensional Interpretation 
    Article 18 Mixed Use Buildings 
    Article 19 Mixed-Use Buildings Petition 

    Presentations to Town Meeting: (See also Maps, Photos, Diagrams above)
    Article 1 Finance Committee Additional Information - A. Steinberg
    Article 5B Reserves as a Percentage of General Fund Budget - K. Moran
    Article 6 Town Hall Exterior Repairs Costs - K. Moran
    Article 6 CPA Funding for Town Hall Restoration - Pooler
    Article 13 Medical Marijuana Uses - Carson 
    Article 20 Divestment of Funds from Fossil Fuel Companies - Swift
    2013 Annual Town Meeting 
    Warrant | Results | Attendance (all files in PDF format unless otherwise indicated)

    All Tally Votes are now listed in 1 document: Tally Vote Totals 2013 Annual Town Meeting

    Other Related Information:
    Motion Sheet
    Corrected Motion Article 16 Sewer Fund
    Town Clerk's Notice of Annual Town Meeting
    Message from the Town Clerk on Tally Vote Cards
    A Message from the Moderator on Tally Vote Cards
    Consent Calendar Letter from Town Moderator
    CPAC Report to 2013 Annual Town Meeting for FY2014
    JCPC Report FY 14
    Finance Committee Report to Annual Town Meeting Spring 2013
    Finance Committee Supplemental Report 2013 ATM
    Town Manager Status Update on Amherst Housing Study for Town Meeting (large file)
    Article 1 Kanegasaki Sister City Report and Host Request
    Articles 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 DPW Overview
    Article 16 School Budget - Amherst
    Article 16 School Budget - Region
    Article 16 Town Library FY 14 Budget
    Article 24 #4 CPA Unitarian Meetinghouse Restoration of Tiffany Window 4/23/13 
    Article 24 #4 CPA Tiffany Window Information and Photos 5/10/13 - Cave
    Article 24C Vote Yes Protect the Rail Trail on South East St. - Kestrel Trust
    Article 24C Some Great Reasons to Vote Yes - McGowan
    Article 24C MassBike/Pioneer Valley Letter - Lowenthal
    Article 24C Department of Conservation and Recreation Letter of Commitment - Howard
    Article 24C Statement – Guidera
    Article 24D CPA Request and Current Projects - Amherst Housing Authority
    Article 25 and 45 CDBG Advisory Committee Recommendations 
    Article 29 Rental Property Bylaw Information from Town Manager
    Article 29 Mailing to Town Meeting Members - Walczak, Amherst Landlords Association
    Article 29 6 Elements of the Proposed Bylaw & Benefits & Protections for All Stakeholders - S. O'Keeffe
    Article 29 Residential Rental Property Bylaw Handout 2013.05.20 - Town Manager Musante 
    Article 29 Lexington KY Slum Editorial - Karlstrom
    Articles 29 & 38 Open Letter To Town Meeting, 5/20/13 - Adams & Bloom
    Article 29 Amendment - Adams
    Article 29 Residential Rental Property Bylaw - Jackson
    Article 29 Editorial: Finish the Job on Rental Oversight
    Article 29 Editorial: Register Rentals in Amherst
    Article 29 Outside Expert Views Student Rentals - Lopata
    Article 29 Rental Permit Bylaw Right Solution - White
    Articles 31, 32, and 35 - M. Perot
    Articles 31 32 35 Stop By Right Zoning - North Amherst Village Improvement Society
    Article 36 Save the Dickinson Historic District!- L. Greenbaum
    Article 36 400 Main St Hills House Amherst Media Headquarters - Guidera
    Article 37 Petitioner Handout
    Article 37 Survival Center Letter
    Article 38 Overview of a Residential Rental Permit – Bloom et al
    Article 42 Information for Town Meeting - Boutillier
    Article 42 Housing and Sheltering Com Memo to Select Board
    Article 43 Purchase Conservation Restriction – Burke et al
    Article 43 Stop “The Retreat” Start a Town-wide Solution - Burke, et al
    Article 43 Vote for Article 43 - Myths to Be Debunked - Save Historic Cushman
    Article 43 Brochure Save Historic Cushman
    Article 43 Letters - Save Historic Cushman 
    Article 43 Landmark Properties Handout - Doornbos, Jones
    Article 43 Cowles Land Conservation Purchase & Map - Hirsch 
    Article 43 Letter to Larry Kelley - Pill
    Article 43 Why Approval of Warrant Article 43 Would Represent a Win Win for All
    Article 43 Town Meeting Takings Input Letter – Jones
    Article 43 Landmark in the News - Hollingworth
    Article 43 Historical Precedent for Eminent Domain Language - Hirsch
    Article 45 Equitable Distribution of Social Service Funding – Housing for All 

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 7 Map Eastman Lane - DPW Rusiecki
    Article 8 Map S E Street - DPW Rusiecki
    Article 9 Map WMECO Easement - DPW Rusiecki
    Article 43 Mapping Options - Jones
    Map Distributed on Bus Tour - J. Keller (PDF- 7/18/2013)
    Map Referenced at 6-10-13 ATM - R. Crowner (PDF - 7/18/2013)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting:
    Article 30 Converted Dwellings
    Mixed-Use Center Zoning History
    Article 31 Mixed-Use Buildings - Standards & Conditions
    Article 32 Mixed-Use Center Dimensions
    Article 33 Non-Conforming Uses & Structures
    Article 34 Fraternity Residence (R-F) Dimensions
    Article 35 Locational Requirements for Non-Conforming Structures
    Article 36 Change Zoning on 2 Main St. Parcels from (R-G) to (B-N)

    Presentations to Town Meeting: (See Maps, Photos, Diagrams above)
    Article 16 Library Services Budget Pie Chart - Ratner
    Article 26 Town Gown Study Motion to refer - J. Fox
    Article 24 CPA TM Presentation, parts 1-8 5/22/13 - Streeter (PowerPoint)
    Article 24 CPA UUSA Tiffany Window Presentation, part 4 5/22/13 - Cave
    Article 24 B, C, D 5/29/13 - Boice, Streeter, Jessop (PowerPoint)
    Article 24C SE Street Rail Trail Project – DeBoer, Kestrel Trust (PowerPoint)
    Article 25 Equitable Distribution of Social Service Funding – Greeney, Carabello, Housing For All (PowerPoint)
    Article 29 Safe and Healthy Presentation- Jackson (PowerPoint)
    Article 30 Zoning Definitions - Tucker
    Article 31 Generalized Zoning Map with Detailed Centers - Kruger
    Articles 31, 32, 35 Zoning Presentation - J. Keller
    Article 36 400 Main Presentation - Guidera
    Article 42 Preserving Affordable Housing – Boutillier (PowerPoint)
    Article 43 Historic Cushman Presentation - Holland
    Article 43 Save Historic Cushman Presentation - Hirsch

    Town Meeting Coordinating Committee 2013 Election:
    Candidate Statements
    Results 

    2012 Fall Special Town Meeting (November 19 - 28, 2012) 
    Warrant | Results | Attendance (all files in PDF format unless otherwise indicated)

    Tally Votes:
    Vote #1 Article 12 Zoning Bylaw - Single Family Dwellings
    Vote #2 Article 16 Zoning Bylaw - 2 Family Detached Dwelling 

    Other Related Information:
    Master Motion Sheet 11-19-2012
    Town Clerk's Notice STM Fall 2012
    Finance Committee Report to Special Town Meeting Fall 2012
    Town Meeting Earlier Start Time
    TMCC Survey on Start Time and Dependent Care Nov 2012
    TMCC Update Nov. 2012
    Dependent Care Subsidy - updated
    Article 1 Regional School District Planning Board Information 
    Articles 3 and 4 memo to TM members
    Article 8 CPAC Report to Fall 2012 Special Town Meeting
    Article 9 Opposition Letter - Ray Ehrlich, Dart Container Corporation
    Article 9 Ten Reasons to Avoid Foam Products
    Article 9 Support Letter - ARHS Environmental Action Club
    Article 9 Support Letter - Ahlfeld, Amherst Board of Health
    Article 9 Support Letter- Ciccarello, Amherst Sustainability Coordinator
    Article 9 Article Clean Water Action
    Article 10 Public Water Supply Protection
    Articles 16 and 17 Table Material Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods Nov 19
    Articles 16-19 Overview for Citizen Petitions - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods
    Articles 16 and 17 Motion Texts - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods
    Article 19 Motion Language Changes Proposed - Coalition of Amherst Neighborhoods

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 7 Olympia and Authority Way Easement Map - Ziomek
    Article 7 Olympia Oaks Area Map - Ziomek
    Article 8A Ricci Property on Bay Road Map
    Article 8B Brunelle Property on Potwine Lane Map
    Article 8C North Common Map

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting:
    Articles 11-15 Zoning Amendments Report Summary
    Article 11 Lodging or Boarding House Definition
    Article 12 Single Family Dwellings
    Articles 12-14 – chart
    Article 13 2 Family Dwellings
    Article 14 Converted Dwellings
    Article 15 Residential Zoning Definitions
    Articles 12-14 16-17 - chart
    Article 16 2 Family Detached Dwelling – petition
    Article 17 Converted Dwelling – petition
    Article 18 Replacement of Structures

    Presentations to Town Meeting: (See also Maps section above.)
    Article 1 Regional School District Planning Board - Steinberg
    Article 1 Micawber quote - Moran
    Article 4 Reserve History - Steinberg
    Article 6 Key Points and Net Metering Credits - Pooler
    Family Neighborhoods in Amherst: An Endangered Species? - Karlstrom
    Video of Family Neighborhoods in Amherst: An Endangered Species? (10 minutes - external link)
    Article 16 Introductory Comments - Adams
    Article 17 Zoning Bylaw – Converted Dwelling Standard and Conditions- Rubinstein
    Article 19 Nuisance House Bylaw Change - Perot
    Moderator Harrison Gregg’s Farewell Remarks - Gregg
    Video of Moderator Harrison Gregg’s Farewell Remarks (5½ minutes - external link)
    2012 Annual Town Meeting (April 30 - May 21, 2012) (all in PDF format)
    Warrant | Unofficial Results | Attendance 

    Tally Votes:
    Article 12 Community Services Eddings Motion to Increase Human Services by $66,000
    Article 12 Community Services Weiss Motion to Increase Human Services by $26,000
    Article 24 Form Based Zoning Atkins Corner Rezoning
    Article 25 Form Based Zoning NAVC Rezoning as amended by Anaya
    Article 17 Vote on whether or not to change the bottom line to eliminate studies

    Other Related Information: 
    Motions Master All Articles
    Motion for Article 27 – revised – Local Historic District Bylaw
    Motion for Article 29 to be made by petitioners - Memo – Musante
    Motion for Article 30 – Bylaw Relative to Banking of Town Funds – O’Connor
    Finance Committee Supplemental Report for Articles 24-26, 29 and 30
    Finance Committee FY13 Report to Town Meeting
    2012 Town Meeting Coordinating Committee Election Candidate Statements
    Article 1 Reports – Regional School District Planning Committee (RSDPC)
    Articles 5, 6, and 7 – Mooring
    Article 12 Amherst Schools FY13 Budget Info Request Follow-Up
    Article 13 To Restore Human Services $66,000 Funding in FY 2013 Budget
    Articles 15-20 Report of the Joint Capital Planning Committee – April 2012
    Article 17 JCPC Minority Report April 2012
    Article 17 Gateway-–Town Center Rezoning Study
    Status Report of Studies Funded since 2005 – Tucker
    Article 18A Debt Authorization Tree Planting Program – Snow
    Article 21 CPAC Annual Report to Town Meeting FY2013
    Article 24 Applewood Resident Petition 05-13-2012
    Articles 24 and 25 Comments – McGowan
    Article 25 Comments on Amendment – Cooley
    Article 25 Simple and Sustainable – M. Perot
    Article 25 Economic History in NAVC – Jones
    Town Manager Statement in Support of Articles 24-25 Village Center Rezoning at ATM 2012 05 09 – Musante
    Article 27 Historical Commission Report to Town Meeting – Local Historic District
    Article 27 Local Historic District SubCommittee LHDSC Final Bylaw May 2, 2012
    Article 28 Reversing Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission – Swift et al
    Article 29 Bylaw Regarding Sharing of Information with Federal Agencies – Napolitano
    Article 30 Bank Accounts Town of Amherst – McGinnis
    2012 ATM Notice to TM Members

    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams:
    Article 5 Street Acceptance Sunrise Avenue
    Article 6 Street Acceptance Altered Layout of University Drive
    Article 21C Nickerson / NACF Parcels Map
    Article 24 Atkins Corners – West Street Traffic Calming Map
    Article 24 Atkins Corners Open Space Map
    Article 24 Atkins Corner – New Road Layout Map
    Articles 24 and 25 – Chevan and Anaya Amendments Maps
    Article 27 Local Historic District Area Map

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting and Supplementary Materials:
    Articles 24 and 25 Report on Village Center Rezoning

    To view each individual section, click on the links below:
    Cover page | Table of Contents 
    Section 16.0 and 16.1, Form-Based Districts 
    Section 16.2, Street types 
    Section 16.3, Building and Site Types (large file)
    Section 16.4, Development Standards (large file)
    Section 16.5, Open Space Types
    Section 16.6, Non-conforming Structures
    Section 16.7, Parking and Access Types
    Section 16.8, Landscaping and Lighting Standards
    Section 16.9, Administration

    Note: the following are the proposed amendments to the existing Zoning Bylaw:
    Section 2.04, Purpose of District
    Section 3.01, Prohibited Uses
    Section 3.21, Educational District
    Section 3.3, Table of Uses
    Section 5.0, Accessory Uses
    Section 6, Table 3, Dimensional Regulations
    Section 7, Parking Regulations
    Section 8.0, Sign Regulations
    Section 12.0, Definitions

    Note: the following are the proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map:
    Atkins Corners
    Existing Zoning Map
    Proposed Zoning Map Changes, Figure 1A
    Proposed - New Zoning Map
    North Amherst
    Existing Zoning Map
    Proposed Zoning Map Changes, Figure 1B
    Proposed - New Zoning Map

    Supplementary Information regarding the Village Center Rezoning:
    Village Center districts comparison
    What's different since last fall?
    Innovative zoning in Amherst
    Articles 24 and 25 Master Plan Key Directions
    Articles 24 and 25 Form Based Zoning flyer
    Article 25 Village Center Rezoning Housing Issues in North Amherst
    Article 25 NAVC Housing Issues
    Article 26 Report on Residential Parking Design Regulations 

    Presentations to Town Meeting: See also Maps section above.
    Article 12 Town Manager's Remarks to Town Meeting – Musante
    Article 12 Library FY13 Budget Graph - Ratner
    Article 12 Elementary Schools FY13 Budget Chart – Theilman
    Article 12 Regional Schools FY13 Budget Charts – Theilman
    Article 12 FY13 Revenues and Expenditures Chart – Theilman
    Article 12 Restore Human Services Funding – Eddings
    Article 12 CDBG Human Services Funding History – Steinberg
    Article 15 Paving Summary 2012 Preliminary 3-2012 – Mooring
    Article 17 – Edwards
    Article 21A2 CPA Olympia Oaks – Perkins
    Article 25 – Adams 
    Article 25 North Amherst Village Center – Keller (Power Point)
    Article 25 Alternatives to Sprawl – Jacobson (Power Point)
    Article 25 – Fox C
    Article 25 North Amherst photos – Churchill (Power Point)
    Article 25 Amendment and Map – Anaya
    Article 25 Cowls Property in North Amherst Maps and Drawings – Kuhn (PowerPoint)
    Article 25 – Fitch (Power Point) 
    Article 27 Local Historic District – Ehrgood 
    5/14/2012 Special Town Meeting (1 article)
    Other Related Information: (All in PDF format) 
    11/09/2011 Special Town Meeting (1 article)
    Other Related Information (All in PDF format)
    11/07/2011 Special Town Meeting
    Other Related Information: (All in PDF format)
    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (All in PDF format)

    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)
    Presentations to Town Meeting: (all in PDF format)
    05/02/2011 Annual Town Meeting concluded 05/25/2011
    Other Related Information: 
    Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (All in PDF format) 
    Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 
    Presentations to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format) 
    11/08/2010 Fall Special Town Meeting
    Warrant (PDF)
  • Results (Unofficial)  (PDF)
  • Attorney General Approvals for Articles 10, 11, 13 (PDF)
  • Attendance  (PDF)
  • Tally Votes:
  • Other Related Information: (All in PDF format) Maps: (All in PDF format) Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting: (All in PDF format)