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Decision-making based on evidence vs. anecdotal claims
At the 6/22 Board of Selectmen meeting, a member challenged a new proposal to restrict heavy trucks on Christian Hill Road, noting the recommendation lacked data-driven evidence and warned that previous road closures simply... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Fiscal impact of long-term capital planning
The Amherst Board of Selectmen approved a $6,950 study for the DPW facility. While intended for 'due diligence,' this study is the first step toward potentially multi-million dollar renovations or a new building. Taxpayers... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Long-term fiscal responsibility and debt service
Amherst taxpayers: The Board of Selectmen approved the release of $210,500 in impact fees to cover FY26 debt service for a 2008 school bond. This is a significant recurring cost tied to long-term school debt. #AmherstMA #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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Is Amherst making traffic decisions based on data or just guesswork? During the 6/22 Selectmen meeting, a heated debate broke out over a proposal to restrict heavy trucks on Christian Hill Road. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH
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The Traffic Safety Committee wants to close a 'loophole' to stop trucks from bypassing Boston Post Road. However, a board member pushed back, stating the recommendation lacks empirical data and is essentially 'hand-waving.'
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The board didn't approve the change yet, opting instead for public hearings. This highlights a critical tension: residents want relief from heavy trucks, but officials are warning that closing roads without data can just shift traffic problems to other neighborhoods.
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Stay tuned for the scheduled public hearings. We will be watching to see if the town provides actual traffic and accident data before moving forward with ordinance changes that affect our roads. #AmherstMA #CivicAccountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/
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During the June 22 Board of Selectmen meeting, a significant debate emerged regarding traffic safety and the use of data in local governance. The Traffic Safety Committee presented a recommendation to change ordinances on Christian Hill Road to prevent heavy through-trucks from using the road as a shortcut to bypass Boston Post Road restrictions. While this addresses a common resident complaint, the recommendation met pushback from within the Board. One member criticized the proposal for lacking data-driven evidence, arguing that making changes based on anecdotal observations rather than hard traffic data could simply shift congestion and safety issues to other residential streets. As a result, the Board has opted to hold public hearings before making any decisions. This is a critical moment for residents to demand that any proposed road closures or restrictions are backed by empirical evidence rather than just well-intentioned guesswork. Additionally, the Board authorized $6,950 for a professional study of the DPW facility. While this is a small initial amount, this study is the precursor to a potentially multi-million dollar decision regarding the renovation or replacement of the facility. Taxpayers should prepare for these costs to appear in future warrant articles. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/amherst/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/ #MeetingWatch #AmherstNH