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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Senior Center Operational Policies and Restrictions
The town addressed temporary inconveniences at the senior center caused by canopy painting and parking lot maintenance happening right during early voting. Staff and senior center members are actively helping guide voters around the construction.
Proposed Lodging Occupancy Tax Request to State Legislature
The town established a 2.5% bed tax on short-term lodging to generate revenue for capital improvements and general town services.
2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program
The town reviewed its multi-million dollar capital plan focused heavily on essential infrastructure like wastewater treatment and highway paving.
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.
Crown Road Community Center Historic Oversight
The commission stepped in to ensure that exterior masonry and stone replacement at the Crown Road Community Center matches the historic character of the building, even though the project is exempt from standard permits due to using federal grant funds.
Pending Town Landmark Nominations
Two local landmark nominations, including the Architect Building and One Poster Court, are moving forward for town board review on July 27.