Amherst Charter Commission - Upcoming Workshops

Amherst residents will have an opportunity to respond to the specific proposals for changing Amherst government that the Amherst Charter Commission has developed in response to input from many residents, Amherst town staff, elected officials and committees, as well as perspectives and beliefs of the individual commissioners.

The first round of “listening workshops” sought broad input on any and all topics of concern and passion to participants.  Few feedback sessions have been scheduled for the spring. During these sessions, we will describe the elements of the draft charter, and seek your input on the potential organization of the legislative and executive branches, along with the citizen participation mechanisms we have added into the draft charter.All sessions will be in the Jones Library's Woodbury Room.

All workshops will be held in the Jones Library Woodbury Room (basement of the Jones library).  They are scheduled for different times of day in hopes there will be a time that is convenient for most people.  Modest refreshments will be served.
·           March 30, Thursday, 7:00 – 9:00
·           April 5, 10:00 – 12:00
·           April 11, Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00

You can also provide feedback in other ways:

• Send an email to the entire Charter Commission by emailing charter@amherstma.gov.
• Complete the Feedback Session Comment Form (print out and email back to us, or drop off at the Town Manager's Office; there will be an online form of similar content available soon)
• Complete the Public Input Form, by clicking here.