Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mark S. Berke’s organization
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Amherst Traffic Safety Board Meeting
The meeting addressed resident concerns regarding traffic safety, specifically focusing on speed, cut-through traffic, and pedestrian safety on Holston Parkway. The Board discussed existing traffic calming measures, such as traffic islands, and addressed community requests for additional speed control devices like radar feedback signs and speed humps. The Board also reviewed general policies regarding speed limits, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the process for implementing future traffic calming pilot programs in the town.
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The Planning Board held a public hearing regarding a proposed 270-unit multifamily development at 2190-2220 Worley Avenue, which was intended to replace a previously approved office space project. Key discussions included the site plan, development phasing, inclusion of community amenities, and proposed landscaping. Members of the public voiced concerns regarding existing local water pressure, traffic safety, and the project's impact on quality of life, prompting requests for additional review of the developer's engineering reports. The developer responded by detailing lighting standards, ongoing traffic studies, and the water system design. The public hearing was left open for further deliberation.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The board approved a special use permit for an assisted living facility addition to a home on Bernard Drive to support a family member with a disability. Additionally, a variance for a new accessory outbuilding at 2815 Hopkins Road was granted to store gardening equipment and a vintage vehicle. Finally, the board heard testimony regarding an application for a home-based hair salon business at 4 MacArthur Drive, where residents expressed concerns about setting precedents for home-based businesses in a residential area.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Amherst Town Board Regular Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed demolition of an abandoned property located at 790 Dodge Road, discussing the structure's unsafe conditions, tax status, and the town's procurement process for demolition. Additionally, the session featured a memorial tribute to a local citizen and announcements regarding upcoming community events and National Fire Prevention Week.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
