Overview: During a recent meeting of the Amherst Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee, members engaged in discussions on setting clear and actionable goals for the town manager, Paul Bockelman, while also addressing the broader community’s needs. The deliberations included a comprehensive evaluation of the town manager’s objectives, focusing on climate action, community well-being, and housing and economic vitality. The committee aimed to streamline these goals into three primary objectives to ensure they were both manageable and impactful.