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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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Palmdale Drive and Neighborhood Speeding & Cut-Through Traffic

Residents across Halston Parkway, Royal Parkway, and Lafayette Boulevard are worried about speeding cars cutting through their residential streets to avoid main thoroughfares. They want the town to install speed humps, radar signs, or road closures to protect children and pets walking in areas without sidewalks.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 8, 2026

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Lafayette Boulevard Speeding and Traffic Calming

People living on Lafayette Boulevard are frustrated by drivers speeding to beat the traffic light at Main Street. The board suggested that neighbors could look into organizing a pilot program for speed bumps if they want to slow drivers down.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 8, 2026