Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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50 topics

Roads

Authorize Supervisor to Submit EPF Grant Application - Funding Peanut Line Multi-Use Trail

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026

Public Safety

Local Crime and Safety

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Jul 27, 2026

Roads

Sidewalk Curb Ramps

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Jul 27, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Town of Amherst from local and regional media.

Buffalo Newsterm limits referendum

Amherst voters handily approve updated term limits law for town offices

Amherst voters handily approve updated term limits law for town offices Buffalo News

Nov 4, 2026

WIVB News 4term limits referendum

Term limit propositions pass in Cheektowaga, Amherst

Term limit propositions pass in Cheektowaga, Amherst WIVB News 4

Nov 4, 2026

WGRZterm limit referendum

Amherst voters face decision over term limit proposition sparking debate over wording of proposed law

Amherst voters face decision over term limit proposition sparking debate over wording of proposed law WGRZ

Nov 3, 2026

WIVB News 4term limits referendum

Term limits for some Amherst officials on ballot

Term limits for some Amherst officials on ballot WIVB News 4

Oct 31, 2026

Audacyterm limit proposition

Confusion over Amherst term limit proposition

Confusion over Amherst term limit proposition Audacy

Oct 29, 2026

WGRZCostco store opening

Costco is now open in Amherst

Costco is now open in Amherst WGRZ

Oct 28, 2026

Buffalo Newsterm limits

Ballot questions could change how long Amherst, Cheektowaga officials may serve

Ballot questions could change how long Amherst, Cheektowaga officials may serve Buffalo News

Oct 12, 2026

Bee Group Newspaperseconomic development

716 Sports Complex breaks ground in Amherst

716 Sports Complex breaks ground in Amherst Bee Group Newspapers

Sep 3, 2026

Buffalo Newssports facility construction

Construction kicks off on new Amherst sports facility, with 2027 opening planned

Construction kicks off on new Amherst sports facility, with 2027 opening planned Buffalo News

Aug 31, 2026

WGRZeconomic development

Construction begins on $50M 716 Sports Complex in Amherst

Construction begins on $50M 716 Sports Complex in Amherst WGRZ

Aug 31, 2026

Amherst Indypersonnel appointment

Alexis Wheeler Named Assistant Planning Director

Alexis Wheeler Named Assistant Planning Director Amherst Indy

Jul 28, 2026

Buffalo Newsterm limits referendum

New term limits law giving some Amherst officials more time on the job will go to voters

New term limits law giving some Amherst officials more time on the job will go to voters Buffalo News

Jul 28, 2026

Community Pulse

Naples Circle/Aegean Avenue all-way stop and traffic calming

120 Shawls Road

3140 Sheridan Drive

514 Burren Lane

102 Fairwood Drive

146 Bridal Path

2190-2200 Wehrle Drive

Capital Improvement Program for 2027-2032

Amherst Budget for 2027

Royal Parkway West

Halston Parkway

Lafayette Boulevard

Worley Avenue Multi-Family Housing Development

Accessory Dwelling Unit - 265 Bernard Drive

Utility Accessory Building - 2815 Hopkins Road

MacArthur Drive Home Business Special Use Permit

Veterans tax exemption

Retention pond erosion and drainage repairs

Ellicott Creek telemetry and watershed management

Neglect of historic property at 22 Chateau Terrace

North Forest Road playground grant and park ownership

HELPS program and civil service hiring

Auxaire Drive at Chaumont Drive – Speeding and stop sign compliance concerns

Wyeth Drive – Speeding and request for traffic calming

Dodge and French Road intersection – Request for a turn arrow

Audubon Golf Course Improvements and Bond Allocation

Kingsgate Playground Replacement

Senior Center Card Gambling Ban Controversy

Town Financial Management and Debt Levels

Sheridan Drive Multifamily Dwellings

REQUEST TO REZONE 1.86± ACRES OF LAND FROM DC-3 AND R-3 TO MFR-5, Z-2026-03

505 N. Ellicott Creek Road - Area Varinace

4 Mac Arthur Drive - Special Use Permit (Type 2 Home Occupation)

25 Chateau Terrace - Area Variance

Resolution 2026-629

Kingsgate playground

Gambling at the Senior Center

Playground Equipment for Willowdale

NYS Audit reports

330 Maple Road purchase

Resolution 2026-610 & Kingsgate playground

second public expression

Bridal Path and Dogwood Road Stop Sign

Maynard Drive and Gresham Drive Intersection

Exeter Road Speed Control and Traffic Calming

Lennox Avenue Parking Restriction

Historic Designation - 1 Cloister Court