Fair Woods Drive Center Island and Parking Restrictions
Town of Amherst
Summary
Overflow parking from a nearby mosque on Fridays is narrowing the street to a single lane and raising safety concerns. The board voted to ask Councilmember Szukala for an update on previous community summits and long-term solutions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
None immediate.
Local residents seeking unobstructed street access and emergency vehicle clearance.
Congregation members who may face parking limitations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Traffic-Safety Board - Regular Meeting — June 10, 2026
Overflow parking from a nearby mosque on Fridays is narrowing the street to a single lane and raising safety concerns. The board voted to ask Councilmember Szukala for an update on previous community summits and long-term solutions.
Traffic-Safety Board - Regular Meeting — May 6, 2026
Residents on Fair Woods Drive asked to remove a raised median island because cars keep driving around it the wrong way and snowplows make backups difficult. The board decided instead to restore original parking restrictions to clear up traffic choke points.
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