Amherst council approves roundabout for Pomeroy village center Amherst Town Hall Published: 5/27/2021 8:16:43 PM AMHERST — A roundabout will replace a signalized intersection in the Pomeroy village center in South Amherst as part of a $1.5 million construction project. After extensive discussion and input from residents and business owners, the Town Council this week, in a 10-0 vote with three abstentions, advised the Department of Public Works to proceed with a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of West Street/ Route 116, Pomeroy Lane and West Pomeroy Lane. “The research is pretty conclusive on this that roundabouts are better for traffic calming, they’re better for pedestrian safety, they’re better for bicycle safety,” said District 4 Councilor Evan Ross in outlining why he is supporting the project.