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Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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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.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026

HighBusiness Jobs

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.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 5, 2026

HighBusiness Jobs

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.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 10, 2026