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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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LowEnvironment
New York State Wetland Regulations Update
The Town Attorney briefed the board on recent legal developments regarding state wetland regulations, noting that recent court rulings have reverted jurisdiction back to traditional 12.4-acre thresholds.
1 mentionLast discussed May 21, 2026
HighEnvironment
Repeal of Chapter 104 SEQRA Local Law
The town repealed its local environmental quality review law because state SEQRA rules already cover everything, making the local rules redundant.
6 mentionsLast discussed Apr 27, 2026