Town Services and Outreach Committee Apr 2, 2026

The Town Services and Outreach Committee of Amherst, MA, held a meeting on April 2, 2026, focusing primarily on the town's pavement management and infrastructure maintenance plans. Town Engineer Jason Skills presented detailed data on road conditions, deterioration assessments, and a five-year paving plan based on a $5 million annual budget. The committee discussed upcoming road paving projects to be bid soon, including overlays, full-depth reclamations, and chip seals, as well as sidewalk repairs funded partly by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Funding sources such as Chapter 90 state allocations and town contributions were reviewed, highlighting recent increases but also ongoing challenges in meeting infrastructure needs. The committee also addressed coordination between water/sewer infrastructure repairs and road paving, noting that water and sewer projects are funded separately through enterprise funds. Additionally, the committee approved two town manager appointments to local committees. Future agenda items include outreach efforts and waste hauler discussions. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting emphasized budget allocations and project planning for capital improvements in roads and sidewalks.