The Hamlet and Cricket Lane Lighting District Extension
Town of Amherst
Summary
Residents along Cricket Lane spoke on a lighting district extension that ultimately passed 4-1 despite opposition.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs are assessed to property owners within the extended lighting district.
Residents of The Hamlet and Cricket Lane receive enhanced street lighting and neighborhood safety.
Property owners opposed to additional district assessments.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Board - Work Session — June 22, 2026
Residents of Cricket Lane and the Hamlet clashed with the board over a petition to install streetlights, with homeowners arguing it ruins the neighborhood's rural charm and increases taxes against the majority's wishes.
Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — June 22, 2026
Residents along Cricket Lane spoke on a lighting district extension that ultimately passed 4-1 despite opposition.
Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — May 11, 2026
Residents debated a petition to extend the Consolidated Lighting District to include 13 streetlights across 25 homes on The Hamlet and Cricket Lane.
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