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Town Council Accepting Applications for Planning Board

The Town Council will be filling two impending vacancies for three-year terms on the Planning Board and is seeking residents interested in serving on the Board.

The Town Council is currently accepting applications from Amherst residents interested in servi...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Council will be filling one impending vacancy for a three-year term, one vacancy to complete an unexpired term with one year remaining, and four impending vacancies for associate members each for a one-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals and...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Non-Voting Resident Members of the Finance Committee

The Town Council has an impending vacancy for a non-voting resident member of the Finance Committee and is currently seeking applications.

The Finance Committee is a standing committee of the Town Council which advises the Council on all financial matters....

Town Council Public Hearing - Proposed Parking Regulation Changes adjacent to the North Town Common

In accordance with General Bylaws Sec. 3.14, and the Town Council Policy Regarding the Control and Regulation of the Public Ways, the Town Council will hold a VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, May 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. 

To parti...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Districting Advisory Board

In accordance with Section 7.4 of the Amherst Home Rule Charter Town Council is now accepting applications for residents who wish to serve on the Districting Advisory Board.  

The Districting Advisory Board (DAB) is a multiple-member body appointe...

Town Manager Presents FY 22 Budget to Town Council

Amherst Town Manager, Paul Bockelman presents his proposed FY21 Municipal Budget to the Amherst Town Council on Monday, May 3rd.

This FY22 Proposed Budget covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 (FY22). 

Important Documents:

• FY 22 M...

Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees

Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees.

The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of Town government and each has multiple residents who are members. Terms of service are typically three y...

Proposed Bylaw - Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE) Bylaw

The Town Council will hold a first reading of a proposed bylaw, Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Bylaw, at the regular Town Council meeting on Monday April 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., a second reading and potential vote is scheduled for the Town C...

Proposed Bylaw - Stormwater Management Bylaw

The Town Council will hold a first reading of a proposed bylaw, Stormwater Management Bylaw, at the regular Town Council meeting on Monday April 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., a second reading and potential vote is scheduled for the Town Council meeting on Monday...

View Currently Posted Positions

All currently posted positions for employment with the Town are on the Town’s Online Career Portal.

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