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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Town Term Limits and Public Referendum
The town board considered a commission recommendation to update the 2006 term limits law and place a revised version on the November ballot, sparking a heated debate over incumbent term resets and taxpayer trust.
Wireless Infrastructure Expansion on Sweet Home Road
Verizon is installing a small cell antenna near 2034 Sweet Home Road to fill local coverage gaps and relieve an overloaded tower on the I-990.
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Surveillance Expansion
Residents strongly objected to proposed expansions of ALPR camera systems like Axon, raising privacy concerns, lack of oversight, and potential data sharing with immigration authorities.
Urban Renewal
Amherst wants to turn a dead mall into a brand-new downtown hangout spot. It's a massive makeover that's going to totally change where you shop and spend your free time locally.