Pending Town Landmark Nominations
Summary
Three resolutions would designate local properties as landmarks, adding protections for the town's historic buildings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staff and board time required for preparation and presentation.
Property owners and residents who value Amherst's historic character.
The preservation of Amherst's historic architectural heritage.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — November 9, 2026
Three resolutions would designate local properties as landmarks, adding protections for the town's historic buildings.
Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026
Commissioners discussed ongoing friction with the town board regarding local landmark nominations, expressing concern that outside political influence and closed public hearings are undermining established preservation criteria.
Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting — July 14, 2026
Two local properties, 1 Cloister Court and 4467 Main Street, are advancing toward official landmark status with the Town Board.
Amherst Committee on Disabilities - Regular Meeting — July 13, 2026
Two local landmark nominations, including the Architect Building and One Poster Court, are moving forward for town board review on July 27.
Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026
The commission is evaluating whether to grant local landmark protection to 305 Brompton Road, moving forward with a scheduled public hearing to gather community input.
Related development
1 Cloister Court Landmark Nomination
Paves the way for potential local landmark protection for a historically significant early 20th-century property.
305 Brompton Road Landmark Designation
Initiates the formal public hearing process for designating the property as a local historic landmark.
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