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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Adoption of the HELPS Civil Service Program
Residents raised concerns that adopting the state's HELPS program for emergency civil service hires might bypass traditional testing and merit-based hiring.
Childcare Facility Development on Transit Road
A developer wants to demolish an older home on Transit Road to build a new 10,000-square-foot childcare facility, which will bring more early childhood services to the area.
Starbucks Mill Street Driveway Operations
Property representatives for the Starbucks site presented proposed signage upgrades to address sidewalk blockages and illegal left turns at the Mill Street driveway.
Commercial Driveway Traffic and Pedestrian Conflicts on Sheridan Drive
Crossing guards and board members noted severe sight distance and pedestrian conflict issues at a commercial driveway serving a Starbucks and Mighty Taco on Sheridan Drive. The board agreed to contact the developer to discuss potential site fixes and a crossing guard.
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Summer Air Show
Representatives from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station promoted the upcoming June air show, featuring the Thunderbirds and Snowbirds, and encouraged local community support and volunteering.