Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Amherst
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 5
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large | Patricia C. De Angelis | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Michael A. Burkart | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large | Dakota Costa | Elected | January 5th, 2026 — January 3rd, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| Resident or Participant Commissioner | Marc Barrette | Appointed | Not Verified | Not Verified | Tenant Member |
| Commonwealth Appointee | James Linfield | Commonwealth Appointee | Not Verified | Not Verified | State Appointee |
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Town of Amherst Home Rule Charter — Municipal Charter (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst — Running for Elected Office — Official Election Guidance (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst certified official biennial election results, November 4, 2025 — Election Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst Housing Authority — Current Official Roster (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Town of Amherst Housing Authority appointments memorandum, May 2, 2023 — Official Appointment Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 121B, section 5 — housing authority membership — General Law (Checked August 22, 2026)
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