Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with high priority
Pedestrian crossing for Casey Middle School students
Kids walking from Laurel Lane and Emerald Trail to Casey Middle School have no controlled crossing of Casey Road and must detour 375 feet east to Young's Road, which lacks crosswalk striping and ADA ramps. The board's unanimous support sends the request to Erie County, which owns the road.
Unbuilt Auden Apartments trailway crossing on North Forest Road
The approved site plan promised a pedestrian connection to the Alec Creek Trailway, but only the sidewalk and a landing were built — no crosswalk or RRFB — leaving people crossing a 35-mph county road with marginal stopping sight distance. The board ordered speed counts before referring it to the county.
Proposed Changes to Town Board Rules of Order
The Town Board reviewed its upcoming schedule of over 80 resolutions, transitioning to a new software system called Civic Plus that temporarily altered standard numbering formats.
Student Resource Officer Agreements with School Districts
The town approved annual agreements to keep police officers stationed as Student Resource Officers in the Sweet Home, Amherst Central, and Williamsville school districts through mid-2027.
ADA Accessibility and Compliance in Town Services
The Amherst Committee on Disabilities presented its 2025 annual report, highlighting ADA compliance, web accessibility upgrades required by April 2026, and challenges regarding service animal interference and town communication.