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What residents are talking about in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

20 topics (filtered)12 news items
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Zoning

3140 Sheridan Drive

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 14, 2026
Zoning

MacArthur Drive Home Business Special Use Permit

2 supportive4 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Zoning

Sheridan Drive Multifamily Dwellings

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 21, 2026
Zoning

REQUEST TO REZONE 1.86± ACRES OF LAND FROM DC-3 AND R-3 TO MFR-5, Z-2026-03

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 20, 2026
Zoning

505 N. Ellicott Creek Road - Area Varinace

1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Zoning

4 Mac Arthur Drive - Special Use Permit (Type 2 Home Occupation)

4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Zoning

second public expression

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Zoning

Proposed Text Amendment - Local Law to Amend Chapter 203 - New Section to Regulate Battery Energy Storage Systems

4 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 27, 2026
Zoning

Amendment of Chapter 55 of the Code of the Town of Amherst, Term Limits

6 supportive2 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Jul 27, 2026
Zoning

Resolution 2026-527

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Zoning

Agenda information & Senior Center

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Zoning

Resolution 2026-468

1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Zoning

Request for Public Hearing - Term Limits Local Law

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Zoning

North Forest Road Multi-Family Development Rezone

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Zoning

Town code review process

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Zoning

Term limits

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Zoning

Muir Woods Site B SEQR Amendment

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 19, 2026
Zoning

Muir Woods Site B Townhome Development & SEQR Review

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 18, 2026
Zoning

Town code concerning invisible dog fences

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 26, 2026
Zoning

757 Hopkins Road - Area Variance

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Town of Amherst from local and regional media.

WIVB News 4term limits referendum

Term limits for some Amherst officials on ballot

Term limits for some Amherst officials on ballot WIVB News 4

Oct 31, 2026
Audacyterm limit proposition

Confusion over Amherst term limit proposition

Confusion over Amherst term limit proposition Audacy

Oct 29, 2026
WGRZCostco store opening

Costco is now open in Amherst

Costco is now open in Amherst WGRZ

Oct 28, 2026
Buffalo Newsterm limits

Ballot questions could change how long Amherst, Cheektowaga officials may serve

Ballot questions could change how long Amherst, Cheektowaga officials may serve Buffalo News

Oct 12, 2026
Bee Group Newspaperseconomic development

716 Sports Complex breaks ground in Amherst

716 Sports Complex breaks ground in Amherst Bee Group Newspapers

Sep 3, 2026
Buffalo Newssports facility construction

Construction kicks off on new Amherst sports facility, with 2027 opening planned

Construction kicks off on new Amherst sports facility, with 2027 opening planned Buffalo News

Aug 31, 2026
WGRZeconomic development

Construction begins on $50M 716 Sports Complex in Amherst

Construction begins on $50M 716 Sports Complex in Amherst WGRZ

Aug 31, 2026
Amherst Indypersonnel appointment

Alexis Wheeler Named Assistant Planning Director

Alexis Wheeler Named Assistant Planning Director Amherst Indy

Jul 28, 2026
Buffalo Newsterm limits referendum

New term limits law giving some Amherst officials more time on the job will go to voters

New term limits law giving some Amherst officials more time on the job will go to voters Buffalo News

Jul 28, 2026
WKBWsenior center policy

Seniors express frustration with new no-gambling policy at Amherst Senior Center

Seniors express frustration with new no-gambling policy at Amherst Senior Center WKBW

Jun 22, 2026
Spectrum Newsstate funding

New state funding heading to town of Amherst

New state funding heading to town of Amherst Spectrum News

Jun 21, 2026
The Business Journalscommercial development

Amherst Costco facing another possible delay - Buffalo Business First

Amherst Costco facing another possible delay - Buffalo Business First The Business Journals

May 12, 2026