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March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association 

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  1. casuallya27de04e40's avatar
    Steve Bloom on The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association March 19, 2026

    I’ve served on the Commission for almost five years and we’ve yet to impose a fine on anyone. And I’m…

  2. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association March 19, 2026

    Steve, How is this LHD not a taxpayer-funded HOA? Similarities: Both HOAs and LHDs impose aesthetic standards through a permitting…

  3. casuallya27de04e40's avatar
    Steve Bloom on The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association March 19, 2026

    I wasn’t going to comment again but unfortunately I feel the need to. First off, saying an LHD is a…

  4. Jason Dorney's avatar
    Jason Dorney on The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association March 18, 2026

    Steve, You mention the inclusion of the picture by Evan "To serve your own purposes" of a structure that is…

  5. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association March 18, 2026

    Steve, I think you make many strong points, and I agree that Amherst's history offers both aesthetic and economic benefits.…

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