Town Council Accepting Applications For Planning Board

Source: amherstma.gov

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 serving on the Planning Board. Applicants should have experience with aspects of planning, development, design, architecture, construction, zoning, and/or real estate. The Town Council is especially seeking individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those who have no prior municipal government experience.

For more information on the Planning Board here 

Those interested in applying should fill out a Community Activity Form (CAF)

Those who have submitted a CAF expressing interest in serving within the past three years do not need to submit another. You will be contacted regarding your prior submission to confirm your continued interest.

Questions can be directed to Mandi Jo Hanneke, Chair of the Community Resources Committee of the Town Council, at hannekem@amherstma.gov or Town Community Participation Officers at getinvolved@amherstma.gov.

Town Council appointment of Planning Board members is in accordance with Charter Section 2.9(c). This notice fulfills the Town bulletin board requirement Charter Section 9.12(e).