Want to be a Selectman?

The Amherst Board of Selectmen needs another member to fill in until the elections in March, 2012.

This opening comes after the resignation of James O'Mara from his position as chairman of the board in order to take on the job as town administrator.

The board consists of five elected members who serve for a three-year term. Current members include George Infanti, Thomas Grella, Dwight Brew and Chairman Bruce Bowler.

Members meet on Monday evenings with the start time varying from meeting to meeting.

According to the Amherst town website, board members oversee the general operations of the town as approved by Town Meeting. The annual budget is prepared by the selectmen and presented to a Deliberative Session before a final ballot vote at the polls the second week in March. The selectmen also act as the Board of Assessors, granting or denying abatements and as the Board of Health, approving or denying health regulations.

The town will vote on a new member to take the position in March, 2012. Residents interested in this opening should submit a letter expressing your interest no later than September 14, 2011, to:

Board of Selectmen Search, Town Administrator’s Office, Town of Amherst, PO Box 690, Amherst, NH 03031 or by e-mail to BBowler@amherstnh.gov.