Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety
Fire Protection District Contracts
Resolution 2026-896 sets up the 2027 fire protection districts, which fund the town's volunteer fire companies through the tax levy. Firefighter appointments for Getzville and Swormville companies are also on the agenda.
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.
Town E-Bike and E-Scooter Regulations
Town officials discussed ongoing public input for new regulations regarding electric bicycles and e-scooters. The board decided to keep public comments open and delay any final voting decision until November 30 to gather more feedback from local cyclists and residents.