Amenia seeking volunteers for open positions

AMENIA — The Town of Amenia has recently announced several boards and committees needing volunteers to step up and apply. The principal requirement is that the applicant be a resident of Amenia.

Openings exist on the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, where alternates are needed. There are also anticipated openings on the Boards of Assessment, Ethics, the Recreation Commission, the Community Advisory Committee, Enhancement Committee, Wastewater Committee, Housing Board and Water Committee.

“Every year, as terms expire, it creates a vacancy,” explained Town Clerk Dawn Klingner, commenting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. She added that on occasion, a seated volunteer will step down, making a vacancy.

As a quorum is required to vote on agenda items, the absence of members impacts the work of that board or committee.

Seeing town service as a way to learn more about town governance, Klingner urged residents to become involved in what makes the town a community.

If interested, send resume and cover letter expressing interest to the Town Clerk at dmklingner@ameniany.gov. or mail to Town Clerk, Dawn Marie Klingner, 4988 Route 22 Amenia NY 12501. Application deadline is Nov. 13, 2025, at noon.