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  1. Jason Dorney's avatar
    Jason Dorney on The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association March 20, 2026

    Sid, I doubt that any visitors and tourists are flocking to East Amherst either. There are very few tourists flocking…

  2. Sid S.'s avatar
    Sid Siff on The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association March 20, 2026

    I suggest readers have a look at the survey materials that were sent out to households in the proposed LHD…

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

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

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