Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Amherst public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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3 issues in taxes budget with high priority
HighTaxes Budget
2026 Community Development Action Plan
The town's annual plan for federal community development funding — typically supporting housing, infrastructure, and services for lower-income residents.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
Grant Funding for Historic Design Guidelines
The board weighed whether to require developers of larger projects to go through an informal preliminary review before their official planning board submission. While early reviews help catch design flaws, members want to ensure smaller projects aren't bogged down by extra hurdles.
1 mentionLast discussed Jan 23, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
Settlement of Lopez Litigation
The town approved a $2,350,000 bond resolution to fund the settlement of a lawsuit involving the town.
1 mentionLast discussed Jan 21, 2026