Envision Amherst

Envision Amherst Amherst, New Hampshire is currently updating the town Master Plan. This is a process that takes plac

A master plan is a “land use” document that lays out a vision and measurable goals for how land should be developed going forward. This plan covers both undeveloped land and redevelopment of existing land in the Town of Amherst. A “comprehensive master plan for the development of the region” is required of each regional planning commission under RSA 36:47. Finally, under RSA 674:1, a municipal pla

nning board has the duty “to prepare and amend from time to time a master plan to guide the development of the municipality.”

A Master Plan is not a legal document but, will likely foster changes to the town’s zoning ordinances which are legal requirements. A successful implementation of the Amherst Master Plan will require action by Town boards and committees and by the Amherst voters.

Amherst, New Hampshire Master Plan SurveyAmherst has started the process of updating the town Master Plan. This is a pro...
12/01/2020

Amherst, New Hampshire Master Plan Survey

Amherst has started the process of updating the town Master Plan. This is a process that is undertaken every ten years and will help guide local goals, objectives, and policies for community growth, including development and redevelopment, over the next 20- 30 years.

The Master Plan Update process will be taking place over the next year, and we will be using the term Envision Amherst (https://EnvisionAmherst.com) as a slogan for activities associated with this update.

It is very important that we find out from the Amherst Community where you feel we as a Town should be heading regarding land use and development over the next 20 to 30 years.

If you are an Amherst NH resident or business, please complete the survey (link below) so that we can make sure that we have an accurate sense of the priorities and goals of as large a percentage of Amherst community members as possible.

All Amherst Residents and Business Representatives over 18 years of age are strongly encouraged to complete the following survey:

https://survey.EnvisionAmherst.com

If you would like to fill in a paper version, printed copies may be picked up and dropped off at the Amherst Town Hall and Amherst Town Library. Please return the hardcopy no later than December 22, 2020.

“Envision Amherst” (https://EnvisionAmherst.com) is the slogan and URL chosen to identify activities associated with this Amherst Master Plan Update. https://EnvisionAmherst.com can be used to access current data, including meetings, minutes, surveys and other documents associated with the Amherst, New Hampshire 2021 Master Plan Update. You may also go here to sign up for email updates regarding the 2021 Master Plan Update.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:Seeking Amherst community members to participate on the Amherst Master Plan Steering Committee

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