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- 5/1/25
- 05/02/2025
- 106 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee meeting on May 1, 2025, held discussions surrounding the authority and responsibilities of the Transportation and Parking Commission (TPC) and the role of the council in traffic and parking decisions. Committee members deliberated on various proposals which could lead to changes in how decisions about public ways and traffic measures are made.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/24/24
- 10/25/2024
- 110 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee, significant deliberation occurred over the current inefficiencies in transportation governance and a proposal to dissolve the existing Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) in favor of establishing a new Transportation and Parking Commission (TPC). This change aims to address longstanding issues of transparency, authority, and efficient use of resources in transportation decision-making.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: During the October 10, 2024, meeting of the Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee, a portion of the discussion focused on proposed transportation changes near Fort River School, with residents expressing concerns about pedestrian safety and the planning process. Public comments highlighted apprehensions about the proposed installation of roundabouts on Southeast Street, emphasizing the potential risks to pedestrians and cyclists, especially schoolchildren. Residents urged the committee to reconsider the traffic plans.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 9/12/24
- 09/12/2024
- 110 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee’s recent meeting saw discussions on the appointment of a new Board of Health member, amendments to the waste hauler program bylaw, and the proposal for a new transportation and parking commission.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 8/29/24
- 08/30/2024
- 131 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee held a comprehensive meeting to discuss the implementation of a universal curbside composting program and the future of the town’s waste management system, resulting in significant support for moving towards mandatory composting while addressing related logistical concerns.
