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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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Grant Funding for Historic Design Guidelines

The board weighed whether to require developers of larger projects to go through an informal preliminary review before their official planning board submission. While early reviews help catch design flaws, members want to ensure smaller projects aren't bogged down by extra hurdles.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 23, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Settlement of Lopez Litigation

The town approved a $2,350,000 bond resolution to fund the settlement of a lawsuit involving the town.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 21, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

2026 Community Development Action Plan

The town is moving forward with its draft 2026 action plan, expecting about $625,000 in CDBG funds and $830,000 in HOME funds to support housing rehabilitation, public services, and infrastructure in qualifying areas.

3 mentionsLast discussed Jan 20, 2026