@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialInflation in construction materials has skyrocketed project costs, with waterline replacements jumping from $162 to a staggering $411 per linear foot by 2026!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAmherst’s highway operations are facing a perfect storm of skyrocketing salt prices, aging plow trucks, and costly plowing events that could strain 2027 budgets.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAmherst's Police Chief reveals alarming recruitment challenges and skyrocketing tech costs that could impact community policing efforts for years to come.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAmherst's proposed 2027 budget reveals a staggering $188 million in appropriations with a tax levy increase of 6.9%, raising questions about its impact on local households.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialAmherst's wastewater treatment plant faces soaring costs from sludge disposal and new regulations, with energy demands soaring as well—what does this mean for the future?
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