Town Meeting
The legislative body of the Town of Amherst is a Representative Town Meeting, consisting of 240 elected Town Meeting members, 24 from each of 10 precincts plus 14 ex officio members: the five members of the Select Board, the five members of the School Committee, the President of the Library Trustees, the Chair of the Finance Committee, the Moderator, and the Town Manager. The Annual Town Meeting usually begins in late April or early May. Amherst Town Government ACT (PD
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Upcoming Events
- The 2012 Annual Town Meeting resumes Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the Middle School Auditorium when Articles 17 - 23 and 26 - 30 will be decided. Additional sessions are reserved for May 21, 23, & 30 and June 11, 13, 18, and 20, 2012.Town Meeting members are reminded to bring their tally vote cards with them to the next session and to check in at the attendance table every evening.
Recent Events - See TMCC Events page.
5/14/2012 Special Town Meeting (1 article)
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2012 Annual Town Meeting (continues May 16 at 7:30PM - bring your tally vote cards!)
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Maps, Photos, and Diagrams: (All in PDF format)
Planning Board Reports to Town Meeting and Supplementary Materials: (All in PDF format)
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 (All in PDF Format):
Village Center districts comparison
What's different since last fall?
Innovative zoning in Amherst
Articles 24 and 25 Master Plan Key Directions
Articles 23 and 25 Form Based Zoning flyer
Article 25 Village Center Rezoning Housing Issues in North Amherst
Presentations to Town Meeting: (all in PDF format unless otherwise indicated)
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11/09/2011 Special Town Meeting (1 article)
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| 11/07/2011 SpecialTown Meeting
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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)
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05/02/2011 Annual Town Meeting - concluded 05/25/2011
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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)
- Article 14 Jackson Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting on Conservation and Development May 4, 2011
- Article 14 Greeney Chart on Number of Planners
- Article 14 Theilman Elementary Schools May 9, 2011
- Article 14 Theilman Regional Schools May 16, 2011
- Article 20A 8 Holland NACF presentation May 11, 2011
- Article 20 A 15 Streeter CPA Communities and Fund Distribution May 11, 2011
- Article 22 and 23 Change in Free Cash and Stabilization Fund May 23, 2011
- Article 24 5 Key Solar Questions May 16, 2011
- Article 24 Krasnik Solar - DEP May 16, 2011
- Article 24 Hathaway Solar May 16, 2011
- Article 27 Riddle Letter Stretch Code May 23, 2011
- Article 33 Crowner Presentation May 25, 2011
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For more information on Town Meeting Warrants, contact the Select Board Office by email or by phone at 413-259-3002.
Page updated May 16, 2012
25/02/2011 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)
- Article 14 Jackson Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting on Conservation and Development May 4, 2011
- Article 14 Greeney Chart on Number of Planners
- Article 14 Theilman Elementary Schools May 9, 2011
- Article 14 Theilman Regional Schools May 16, 2011
- Article 20A 8 Holland NACF presentation May 11, 2011
- Article 20 A 15 Streeter CPA Communities and Fund Distribution May 11, 2011
- Article 22 and 23 Change in Free Cash and Stabilization Fund May 23, 2011
- Article 24 5 Key Solar Questions May 16, 2011
- Article 24 Krasnik Solar - DEP May 16, 2011
- Article 24 Hathaway Solar May 16, 2011
- Article 27 Riddle Letter Stretch Code May 23, 2011
- Article 33 Crowner Presentation May 25, 2011
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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)
- Article 14 Jackson Finance Committee Report to Town Meeting on Conservation and Development May 4, 2011
- Article 14 Greeney Chart on Number of Planners
- Article 14 Theilman Elementary Schools May 9, 2011
- Article 14 Theilman Regional Schools May 16, 2011
- Article 20A 8 Holland NACF presentation May 11, 2011
- Article 20 A 15 Streeter CPA Communities and Fund Distribution May 11, 2011
- Article 22 and 23 Change in Free Cash and Stabilization Fund May 23, 2011
- Article 24 5 Key Solar Questions May 16, 2011
- Article 24 Krasnik Solar - DEP May 16, 2011
- Article 24 Hathaway Solar May 16, 2011
- Article 27 Riddle Letter Stretch Code May 23, 2011
- Article 33 Crowner Presentation May 25, 2011
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11/07/2011 SpecialTown Meeting
- Warrant (PDF)
- Results (Unofficial) (PDF)
- Attendance (PDF)
- Tally Votes (PDF)
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)
Article 16. Official Zoning Map Conversion
Presentations to Town Meeting: (all in PDF format)
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11/07/2011 SpecialTown Meeting
- Warrant (PDF)
- Results (Unofficial) (PDF)
- Attendance (PDF)
- Tally Votes (PDF)
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)
Article 16. Official Zoning Map Conversion
Presentations to Town Meeting: (all in PDF format)
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