Amherst public meetings in 2025

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Recycling and Waste Committee is meeting to approve November minutes, discuss membership, review waste and recycling reports, and update on its Facebook page, which will need a new admin. The meeting is largely routine and administrative, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve minutes from November meeting
• Discuss membership status and new members
• Review waste and recycling reports
• Facebook page stats and need for new admin
• Next meeting set for January 21, 2026

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts & Culture in Public Places Board approved October minutes and received reports on 2026 plans, including 12 traffic box paintings with a March 8 submission deadline and patriotic-themed Let's Do Lunch events. The board received $3,000 from the town's celebrations budget line for 2026, and the Town Board approved moving forward with the Book Benches project. No formal votes were taken on new initiatives; most items were discussed or reported.

• Approved October minutes (motion by Cilano, second by Doucette)
• Received $3,000 for 2026 from town celebrations budget line (A7550)
• Set March 8 submission deadline for 2026 traffic box designs
• Town Board approved Book Benches project; further investigation needed
• Adjourned at 8:53 PM (motion by Kahley-Wolf, second by Testa-Cinquino)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a public hearing and considering adoption of a local law to create an Urban Renewal Area Overlay District (URAOD), which would amend the zoning ordinance. The board will also consider several bond resolutions, including $250,000 for a comprehensive planning project and $100,000 for police dispatch interior renovations, along with numerous other resolutions covering contracts, appointments, and budget items.

• Public hearing and adoption of local law to create Urban Renewal Area Overlay District (URAOD) (Resolutions 2025-1036, 2025-1037)
• Bond resolution for Comprehensive Planning Project - $250,000 (Resolution 2025-1039)
• Bond resolution for Police Dispatch Interior Renovation Expansion - $100,000 (Resolution 2025-1040)
• 2026 Fire Protection District Contracts - set public hearing (Resolution 2025-1041)
• Award bids for garbage & recycling totes and manhole frames & covers (Resolutions 2025-1053, 2025-1054)

The Amherst Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law 2025-1037, creating an Urban Renewal Area Overlay District (URAOD) covering approximately 68.7 acres and 10 parcels around the former Boulevard Mall. The board also approved bond resolutions for a comprehensive planning project ($250,000) and police dispatch renovations ($100,000), and authorized a contract for a financial assessment of an affordable housing PILOT request. Several police department contracts were withdrawn from the agenda.

• Adopted Local Law creating Urban Renewal Area Overlay District No. 1 (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 bond for Comprehensive Planning Project (4-0)
• Approved $100,000 bond for Police Dispatch Interior Renovation Expansion (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Windsor Turner, LLC for Prairie Ponds Apartments PILOT assessment (4-0)
• Approved $426,000 general construction contract for Harlem Road Community Center (4-0)
• Approved $53,800 electrical contract for Harlem Road Community Center (4-0)
• Abolished the Resource Coordinator position effective 12/31/2025 (3-0, Kulpa recused)
• Withdrew three police contracts: GP Flooring Solutions (x2) and Axon Enterprise camera systems

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss items for an upcoming meeting, including an executive session and a contract negotiation matter. No formal decisions are expected at this work session.

• Executive session
• Contract negotiation matter

The Amherst Town Board met for a work session on December 15, 2025, with no substantive decisions recorded. The board discussed agenda items and entered an executive session for a contract negotiation matter, which lasted from 4:18 PM to 4:26 PM. The meeting adjourned at 4:26 PM.

• Held work session for Town Board meeting agenda items
• Entered executive session for contract negotiation matter (Kulpa, Berger)

Design Advisory Board

The Amherst Design Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to review a design application for the Legacy Village Senior Housing project at 3900-3904 Maple Road, submitted by Southern Tier Environments of Living, Inc. The board will also discuss its 2026 meeting calendar, preliminary design review procedures, design guidelines, and rules of order. No unfinished business is listed.

• Design review application SP-2025-09 for Legacy Village Senior Housing at 3900-3904 Maple Road
• Proposed 2026 Design Advisory Board meeting calendar
• Discussion of preliminary design review procedures
• Review of design guidelines
• Review of Design Advisory Board rules of order

The Design Advisory Board voted 4-0 (O'Rourke absent) that the proposed site and building design for an 81-unit, four-story senior housing project at 3900 Maple Road adequately addresses the Town's Design Guidelines for Mixed-Use Development, forwarding eight recommendations to the Planning Board. The Board also approved its August 28, 2025 minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar, both 4-0. The project remains subject to Planning Board site plan approval.

• Found proposed design for 81-unit senior housing at 3900 Maple Road adequate under Design Guidelines (4-0, O'Rourke absent)
• Forwarded 8 recommendations to Planning Board, including revised site/landscape plans for pedestrian access, amenity space, fence removal and public art
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (4-0, O'Rourke absent)
• Approved 2026 Design Advisory Board meeting calendar, times confirmed at 6:00 PM (4-0, O'Rourke absent)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission discussed two pending landmark designations and reviewed 2026 meeting dates. Members requested additional research on 1 Cloister Court before voting, while 305 Brompton Road was also under consideration. The group also discussed adjusting the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Landmark designation review for 305 Brompton Road
• Landmark designation review for 1 Cloister Court (additional research requested)
• Discussion of 2026 Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule adjustments

The Commission approved a list of 11 meeting dates for 2026 to be submitted to the Town Board. Landmark designation requests for 305 Brompton Road and 1 Cloister Court were both adjourned for further information and research.

• Approved 2026 meeting dates for submission to Town Board (Unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned landmark designation for 305 Brompton Road (5-0)
• Adjourned landmark designation for 1 Cloister Court (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Amherst Recreation Commission is meeting via Zoom. The main item is a presentation by Councilmember Jacqui Berger and Sean Hopkins, Esq. regarding the 716 Sports Complex and Hotel at 330 Maple Road. No old or new business is listed, and the rest of the agenda consists of routine liaison and facility reports.

• Presentation on 716 Sports Complex and Hotel at 330 Maple Road
• Liaison reports for youth sports, golf, skatepark, and other facilities
• Facilities report by Eric W. Guzdek
• Youth and recreation program report by Mary-Diana Pouli

The Recreation Commission met on December 9, 2025, with the sole order of business a presentation on the newly approved 716 Sports Complex at 330 Maple Road, Williamsville. Councilmember Berger and attorney Sean Hopkins presented details and answered questions. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded; all other reports were listed as no report and the meeting adjourned at 6:22pm.

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board will hear a presentation on draft findings for the Klein Road corridor, consider a recommendation on e-bikes and e-scooters, and review a request for a driveway sign and left turn lane at 680 Youngs Road. The board will also revisit two held items and review several site plans for traffic impacts.

• 680 Youngs Road, Dorchester Square – driveway sign and left turn lane request
• E-Bike & E-Scooters – recommendation request
• Klein Road corridor – draft findings on intersections including W. Klein/Birchwood/Ranch Trail and Klein/Youngs
• Site plan reviews: 4357-4367 Harlem Road office addition, 6000-6020 N. Bailey Avenue development park, 2345 North French Road place of worship, 330 Maple Road sports complex, 3230-3278 Millersport Highway apartment addition
• Bike path crossing North Forest near Auden Apts. and Maple Road/Old Lyme/Maple West Elementary – held pending studies

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board voted 6-0 to comply with current NYS laws prohibiting E-bikes and E-scooters on public lands and trails, and approved updating bike path signage to explicitly exclude these vehicles. It also voted 5-1 to refer a draft local law to the Town Attorney that would permit E-bikes and E-scooters on roads with speed limits over 30 mph but not exceeding 45 mph, with helmet and reflective clothing requirements. The board held the 680 Youngs Road driveway sign and left-turn lane request for further research, and reviewed draft recommendations from Colliers Engineering for the Klein Road corridor, including stop signs at Dash's Market and signal optimization at Klein/Hopkins. Three site plans were approved: a gurdwara redevelopment at 2345 North French Road, an office building addition at 4357-4367 Harlem Road, and an apartment addition at 3230-3278 Millersport Highway, all with conditions or as submitted.

• Approved minutes as corrected (6-0)
• Approved motion to comply with NYS law prohibiting E-bikes/E-scooters on public lands (6-0)
• Approved request to Highway Dept to update bike path signs to exclude E-bikes/E-scooters (6-0)
• Approved referral to Town Attorney to draft local law allowing E-bikes/E-scooters on roads up to 45 mph (5-1, Selden opposed)
• Approved 2026 ATSB meeting dates as proposed (6-0)
• Approved major site plan for gurdwara at 2345 North French Road with conditions (sidewalk)
• Approved major site plan for office addition at 4357-4367 Harlem Road as submitted
• Approved major site plan for Emily's Garden Apartments at 3230-3278 Millersport Highway with conditions

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold a public hearing on renaming the Amherst Main Library at Audubon to the Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library. The board will also discuss and vote on multiple contracts, appointments, and resolutions, including sewer equipment, tire services, and sidewalk waivers.

• Renaming Amherst Main Library at Audubon to Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library (Resolution 2025-983)
• Award Bid #2025038 Sewer Equipment and Supplies ($CRS #5912, 5913 & 5914)
• Award Bid #2025044 Tire Road Service ($CRS #5926)
• Sidewalk Waiver Request – SWW-2025-04; 681 Frankhauser Road (Resolution 2025-1020)
• Sidewalk Waiver Request – SWW-2025-05; 699 Casey Road (Resolution 2025-1021)

The Amherst Town Board adopted a local law rezoning 2577 Millersport Highway, moving the decision up from the December 15th meeting. The adoption was amended to include a condition requiring an acoustical analysis of any drive-through operations. The board also renamed the Amherst Main Library at Audubon to the Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library and denied a sidewalk waiver for 681 Frankhauser Road.

• Adopted rezoning of 2577 Millersport Highway as amended (4-1)
• Renamed Amherst Main Library at Audubon to Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library (5-0)
• Denied sidewalk waiver for 681 Frankhauser Road (4-1)
• Approved sidewalk waiver for 699 Casey Road (5-0)
• Approved $38,000 change order for parking lot paving
• Approved $13,248 and $18,700 change orders for Veterans Memorial Phase 1
• Approved $1,320.60 change order for Global LED Solutions
• Approved pre-payment of $30,912 to RDT Mail Corp for 2026 tax bills and receipts

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on several site plans, including a proposed Gurdwara redevelopment, a sports complex, and a zoning text amendment creating an Urban Renewal Area Overlay District for the Boulevard Mall area. The board will also consider a rezoning request and review final plats for two subdivisions. Two items have been postponed at the petitioner's request.

• Public hearing: Gurdwara redevelopment at 2345 North French Road (SP-2025-08)
• Public hearing: 716 Sports Complex at 330 Maple Road (SP-2025-11)
• Public hearing: Zoning text amendment to create Urban Renewal Area Overlay District (ZTA-2023-05)
• Rezoning request: 1.0 acre at 95 Snowberry Lane from SA to R3 (Z-2025-03)
• Final plat review: 23-lot 'Park Gardens' subdivision at 4774-4780 Sheridan Drive

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from September and October (the latter canceled), and continue old business on a state audit presentation and Town Board responses to two board correspondences about corrective actions for departmental policies and grant management. New business and communications items are listed as blank, and an executive session on a personnel matter is scheduled.

• Review of NYS OSC audit presentation (carried over from 9/18/2025)
• Town Board response to Correspondence 2025-01: analysis of late submissions and list of departments failing to provide financial packets by the 15th (Jan–Jun 2025)
• Town Board response to Correspondence 2025-02: grant management policies and report of grants with open receivables
• Executive session on personnel matter

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board met on November 20, 2025, with a quorum present. The board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting (4-0) and tabled a presentation from the NYS OSC on audits. The board also voted to draft correspondence requesting department heads attend the next meeting to respond to two prior board correspondences regarding financial reporting and grant management. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled NYS OSC audit presentation (4-0)
• Drafted correspondence to department heads re: financial reporting (4-0)
• Drafted correspondence to department heads re: grant management (4-0)

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Recycling and Waste Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving October minutes, reviewing membership and expiring terms, and hearing waste/recycling reports. They will also get updates on food scrap collection sites, a final report on the farmers market, and numbers from pumpkin collections.

• Approve minutes from October meeting
• Review membership status and terms expiring 12/31 for John S, John H, and Megan
• Waste and recycling reports
• Update on food scrap collection sites
• Final report on farmers market and pumpkin collection numbers

The Waste & Recycling Advisory Board discussed the temporary suspension of the 100-home compostable pickup project due to staffing issues and rodent concerns. They also reviewed the successful 2025 Farmers Market compost program, which distributed 151 bins and collected 60 totes of organic material. The board discussed the upcoming expiration of three members' terms and plans for advocacy and new membership.

• Temporarily suspended 100-home compostable pickup project
• Noted terms of John Szalasny, Megan Reddish, and John Hannon expire Dec 31, 2025
• Discussed using HazMan voucher for battery recycling as backup
• Planned advocacy for compost program over winter via articles, posters, presentations
• Jean Neff to attend 12/6 Holiday Market for composting program
• Eileen to ask Jen & Brian about joining advisory board

Recreation Commission

The Amherst Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss old business including the proposed 716 Sports Complex and Hotel at 330 Maple Road and the Willowdale Park Inclusive Playground, and new business on proposed 2026 golf fees. The agenda also includes liaison and program reports.

• Proposed 716 Sports Complex and Hotel at 330 Maple Road
• Willowdale Park Inclusive Playground
• 2026 Proposed Golf Fees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 16 area variance and special use permit requests. These include residential setbacks, lot coverage, accessory dwelling units, and multiple commercial signage variances, some involving large pole signs and off-premise tenant signage. The board will also consider a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit under the Town's Pilot ADU program.

• Area variance for apartment buildings at 0,46,54,60,68,74 & 84 South Linden St. (building separation 21.85 ft vs. 41.1 ft required; fence 6 ft vs. 3 ft max)
• Area variance for 4-unit townhome at 450 N. Ivyhurst Road (lot area 9,240 sq ft vs. 23,400 sq ft required; multiple setbacks less than required)
• Area variance for pole sign at 4224-4256 Ridge Lea Road (sign face 2,956.8 sq ft vs. 192 sq ft limit; height 65 ft vs. 25 ft limit)
• Area variance for pole sign at 1565-1703 Niagara Falls Boulevard (sign area 1,968.18 sq ft vs. 994.68 sq ft permitted; total site sign area 11,774.21 sq ft vs. 10,976.76 sq ft permitted)
• Special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 20 Berryman Drive under Town's Pilot ADU program

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances and one special use permit for 14 properties on November 18, 2025, including several Benderson Development sign variances decided 4-0 with member Ronald Shubert recused. Two items — 450 N. Ivyhurst Road and 21 Forest Stream Dr. — were adjourned to January 13, 2026. The board also accepted the October 15, 2025 minutes unanimously.

• Accepted October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for apartment buildings and fence at 0,46,54,60,68,74 & 84 South Linden St. (unanimous)
• Approved with conditions area variance for lot frontage at 105 Twilight Lane (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for lot coverage at 32 Glen Meadow Drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned area variance for 450 N. Ivyhurst Road to 1/13/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for signage at 4080-4110 Maple Road (4-0, Shubert recused)
• Approved area variance for signage at 4224-4256 Ridge Lea Road (4-0, Shubert recused)
• Approved with conditions area variance for signage at 1565-1703 Niagara Falls Boulevard (4-0, Shubert recused)

Amherst Community Diversity Commission

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission unanimously approved the October meeting minutes and a revision of its bylaws. Members discussed expiring terms, planned a December 'Holidays Around the World' display, and outlined a February 2026 children's program. The town liaison reported on a resolution to rename the Amherst Library to Shirley Chisholm Library, with a public hearing scheduled.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revision of bylaws (unanimous)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to receive presentations from NYSDOT on two road projects: traffic signal rehabilitation at the I-990 off-ramp and Millersport Highway, and pavement rehabilitation from Flint Road to Campbell Boulevard. The board will also discuss agenda items for an upcoming meeting and may enter executive session for a personnel matter.

• Traffic signal rehabilitation at I-990 off-ramp and Millersport Highway
• Pavement rehabilitation from Flint Road to Campbell Boulevard
• Executive session for personnel matter

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning amendments: one to modify restrictions on a portion of 330 Maple Road and another to rezone properties on South Linden Street. The board will also consider a development agreement for urban renewal parcels, a zoning map change for 2577 Millersport Highway, and numerous resolutions including budget amendments, contracts, and appointments.

• Public hearing and adoption of local law to amend zoning conditions at 330 Maple Road (Resolution 2025-944)
• Public hearing and adoption of local law to amend zoning map for 46-84 South Linden Street (Resolution 2025-945)
• Funding, disposition, and redevelopment transfer agreement for BCD Urban Renewal Parcels (Resolution 2025-947)
• Adoption of local law to amend zoning map for 2577 Millersport Highway (Resolution 2025-702)
• Renaming Amherst Main Library at Audubon to the Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library (Resolution 2025-951)

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board will consider six new traffic-related requests, including adding Addison Avenue to a pilot study for 'No Through Traffic' signage, a roundabout at Casey and Youngs Roads, pedestrian accommodations at North French/Hopkins, a parking restriction on Ruby Lane, speeding on Eggert Road, and pedestrian safety on Casey Road. The board will also revisit four old business items, including a bike path crossing, a left-turn arrow request, sight distance at Heim Road, and a turnaround expansion on Caesar Blvd. No site plans or rezoning submissions were available at the time the agenda was prepared.

• Addison Avenue – request to join Arcade Ave pilot study for 'No Through Traffic' signage
• Casey Rd. and Youngs Rd. Intersection – roundabout request
• North French / Hopkins Intersection – pedestrian accommodations request
• Ruby Lane – parking restriction at end turnaround
• Eggert Road – speeding concerns; Casey Road – pedestrian safety between Dodge Rd and Pinelake Dr

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board approved a motion to recommend piloting 'No Through Traffic' signs on both Addison and Arcade avenues, and to ask the town to create a local law allowing their installation. The board also received and filed requests for a roundabout at Casey/Youngs, pedestrian accommodations at North French/Hopkins, and a crosswalk on Casey Road, referring sidewalk matters to the Sidewalk Technical Review Committee. A stop sign was approved for a new subdivision, and a 'No Parking' restriction was approved on Heim Road.

• Approved recommendation to pilot 'No Through Traffic' signs on Addison and Arcade avenues and create local law (6-0)
• Received and filed roundabout request for Casey/Youngs intersection (6-0)
• Received and filed pedestrian accommodation request at North French/Hopkins (6-0)
• Approved sending letter to Erie County to investigate fog lines on Eggert Road (6-0)
• Received and filed crosswalk request on Casey Road; referred sidewalk to Sidewalk Technical Review Committee (6-0)
• Approved stop sign at Autumn Meadows Lane and Streamsong Court in Miller's Crossing (6-0)
• Approved 'No Parking' for 100 feet on Heim Road at Southwedge Drive (6-0)
• Received and filed Caesar Boulevard turnaround expansion request (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a landmark designation for 1 Cloister Court, along with items on its calendar, membership, and training/website updates. The agenda is mostly routine, with the landmark designation as the only substantive action item.

• Landmark designation for 1 Cloister Court
• Commission calendar discussion
• Commission membership discussion
• Training and website update

The Commission approved increasing its NAPC membership fee from $150 to $200. No action was taken on the proposed landmark designation for 1 Cloister Court or the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved increasing NAPC membership from $150 to $200 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold a work session meeting with no public votes scheduled. The only concrete item is the approval of two contracts during an executive session.

• Approval of two contracts (exact details not listed in agenda)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board held a budget meeting on October 27, 2025, featuring public hearings on the 2026 Town Budget, the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and the 2026 Community Development Program Annual Action Plan. The board also considered a zoning map amendment for 2577 Millersport Highway, a comprehensive plan amendment for 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive, numerous board appointments, and a large consent agenda of contracts and personnel actions.

• Public hearing on the Town of Amherst 2026 Budget (Resolution 2025-851)
• Public hearing on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2026-2031 (Resolution 2025-850)
• Zoning map amendment for 2577 Millersport Highway (Resolution 2025-702)
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive (Resolution 2025-892)
• Collective bargaining agreements with Amherst Employees' Association and Amherst Highway Employees Association (Resolutions 2025-919, 2025-920)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold public hearings on two resolutions: one adopting the Capital Improvement Program for 2026–2031 and another approving the 2026 annual budget. The meeting is procedural and includes a roll call of board members.

• Resolution 2025-850: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2026-2031
• Resolution 2025-851: Town of Amherst 2026 Budget

The Amherst Town Board held public hearings on the proposed 2026 Town Budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Both hearings were closed unanimously (5-0) and are scheduled to continue at the next meeting on October 27, 2025. No final decisions were made on the budget or CIP at this meeting.

• Closed public hearing on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Town of Amherst 2026 Budget (5-0)

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board will review the Town Board's responses to two of its prior correspondences regarding management letter findings. The first response addresses departmental policies and procedures, including late submissions and missing financial packets. The second covers grant management policies and a report of grants with open receivables. The board will also approve minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting.

• Review of Town Board response to AFGAB Correspondence 2025-01 on departmental policies and procedures
• Analysis of late submissions and departments failing to provide financial packets by the 15th of each month (Jan-Jun 2025)
• Review of Town Board response to AFGAB Correspondence 2025-02 on grant management
• Report of grants with open receivables, including department, grant name, grantor, period, CRM number, amounts collected and due, and final reimbursement date
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting

Design Advisory Board

The Amherst Design Advisory Board is holding a regular public meeting with no design review applications on the agenda. The board will discuss its mandate for preliminary reviews, review design guidelines and draft rules of order, and consider the proposed 2026 meeting calendar. The meeting is procedural and discussion-focused, with no decisions on specific projects listed.

• Discussion regarding mandate of preliminary reviews
• Review of design guidelines
• Review of draft rules of order
• Proposed 2026 Design Advisory Board meeting calendar
• Minutes approval for August 28, 2025

Amherst Community Diversity Commission

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving September minutes, reviewing rules of order, discussing membership recruitment and removal, and reviewing recent programs. They will also plan activities for 2025 and hear reports from school and town board liaisons. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of membership recruitment and removal
• Review of recent programs
• Planning activities for 2025
• Reports from School Liaison and Town Board Liaison

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission unanimously approved revisions to its bylaws, which include a new annual review requirement and updated attendance policies. The commission also discussed upcoming 2026 activities and membership renewal procedures for terms expiring in December 2025.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to commission bylaws (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan and rezoning matters, then continue unfinished business including a 23-lot townhome subdivision and a site plan relief request. The board will also set its 2026 meeting calendar. No public hearings will be held for unfinished business items.

• Public hearing: amendment to multi-family development at 468-496 Dodge Road (SP-2023-05_A)
• Public hearing: relief of rezoning conditions at 330 Maple Road (Z-2007-03_A)
• Unfinished: relief of site plan conditions at 4548 & 4564 Main Street and 17 Fruehauf Avenue (SP-2025-03_A)
• Final plat review for 23-lot 'Park Gardens' subdivision at 4774-4780 Sheridan Drive (SUB-2025-01_FP)
• 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar

The Amherst Planning Board approved an amendment to the multi-family development at 468-496 Dodge Road, increasing it from 92 to 108 units, and approved a request to amend conditions of a 2008 rezoning at 330 Maple Road to allow for a future sports complex and hotel. The board also approved rescinding a condition on a Main Street site plan and tabled a final plat review for a Sheridan Drive subdivision.

• Approved 108-unit multi-family development amendment at 468-496 Dodge Road (5-0)
• Approved relief of rezoning conditions at 330 Maple Road for sports complex/hotel (5-0)
• Approved rescinding condition #11 of site plan approval at 4548 & 4564 Main Street (5-0)
• Tabled final plat review for 23-lot 'Park Gardens' subdivision at 4774-4780 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals meets to hear 15 area-variance requests and two special-use permit applications for new wireless telecommunications towers. The board will also consider a SEQR lead-agency designation for a site at 330 Maple Road. No decisions are scheduled; all items are hearings or discussions.

• 4845 Millersport Highway — special use permit for 180 ft wireless tower
• 1042 North Forest Road — special use permit for 180 ft wireless tower
• 1001 N French Rd — special use permit for attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
• 6 Telfair Dr — area variance for shed/playhouse 13 ft closer to property line than allowed
• 32, 38 & 44 Glen Meadow Drive — area variance for 48% lot coverage vs 40% max and 9 ft rear setback vs 20 ft required

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals approved special use permits for two 180-foot wireless telecommunications facilities on town-owned land at 4845 Millersport Highway and 1042 North Forest Road, both unanimously. The board also denied an area variance for Essex Homes at 32, 38 & 44 Glen Meadow Drive (4-1) for exceeding lot coverage and setback limits, and approved several other variances, including two Linwood Avenue parcel splits with conditions (3-2). Two items were adjourned to the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved special use permit for 180-ft cell tower at 4845 Millersport Highway (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for 180-ft cell tower at 1042 North Forest Road (5-0)
• Denied area variance for lot coverage/setback at 32, 38 & 44 Glen Meadow Drive (4-1)
• Approved with conditions parcel split variance at 3001 Hopkins Rd (4-1)
• Approved with conditions parcel split variance at 43 Linwood Ave (3-2)
• Approved with conditions parcel split variance at 37 Linwood Ave (3-2)
• Adjourned garage height variance at 21 Forest Stream Dr to 11/18/2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned lot frontage variance at 105 Twilight Lane to 11/18/2025 (5-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for an upcoming meeting, including an executive session. The executive session will cover the proposed sale and acquisition of real properties, specifically the Boulevard Mall and Gun Club properties, as well as litigation and personnel matters involving three individuals. No formal decisions are expected during this work session.

• Proposed sale and acquisition of Boulevard Mall property
• Proposed sale and acquisition of Gun Club property
• Executive session on litigation
• Personnel items (3 individuals)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is meeting to hold public hearings on the 2026 town budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and to consider adopting a zoning map amendment for 2577 Millersport Highway. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions for contracts, purchases, appointments, and other routine administrative actions. This is a budget meeting, so the primary focus is on fiscal matters.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-850, Capital Improvement Program 2026-2031
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-851, Town of Amherst 2026 Budget
• Resolution 2025-702: Adoption of local law to amend zoning map (2577 Millersport Highway, Z-2025-02)
• Resolution 2025-852: OSCR camera for Amherst Fire Safety Division
• Resolution 2025-868: Award OGS Mini Bid for drone for Water Pollution Control Facility

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board reviews past activities, discusses 2025 accomplishments, and sets plans for 2026 projects including painted traffic boxes and a final luncheon season. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Traffic box painting project: 2026 locations and paint purchase
• Final 'Let’s Do Lunch' season event on October 22, 2025
• Kite Day 2025 review and decision on continuation in 2026
• Brainstorming for Amherst Awards for the Arts project
• 2025 budget plan presented by treasurer

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board will review six new traffic items, including a request for a signalized intersection at Tech Drive/Stonham Way/Main Street, stop sign compliance on Oxford Drive, a raised median removal on Fair Woods Drive, an all-way stop at Draden Lane/Denrose Drive, parking restrictions on Heim Road near Southwedge Drive, and speeding concerns on Aspenwood Drive. Old business includes a bike path crossing on North Forest pending pedestrian counts, a left-turn arrow request on Maple Road pending an engineering study, and resident survey results on a Callodine Avenue parking restriction. The board will also review seven site plans or rezoning proposals, including a medium residential project at 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive and a multi-family development on South Linden Street.

• Signalized intersection request at Tech Drive / Stonham Way / Main Street
• All-way stop request at Draden Ln. / Denrose Dr.
• Parking restriction request on Heim Road near Southwedge Drive
• Raised median removal request on Fair Woods Drive
• Site plan review: 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive (Medium Residential)

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board voted 7-0 to send a letter to NYSDOT requesting review and analysis of the Tech Drive/Main Street/Stonham Way intersection, plus the Youngs Road and Spindrift Drive intersections, for potential signalization. The Board also approved 7-0 a recommendation to the Town Board for a 'No Parking' restriction on the east side of Callodine Avenue, and 7-0 to install 'Cross Traffic Does Not Stop' sub-plaques on Draden Lane. Several site plan reviews were approved with conditions, and one minor site plan at 2420-2430 North Forest Road was found not reviewable.

• Approved 7-0 sending a letter to NYSDOT requesting review/analysis of Tech Drive/Main Street/Stonham Way and Youngs/Spindrift intersections for potential signalization
• Approved 7-0 recommending to Town Board 'No Parking' on east side of Callodine Avenue between Longmeadow and Oxford
• Approved 7-0 installing 'Cross Traffic Does Not Stop' sub-plaques on Draden Lane stop signs
• Approved 7-0 'No Parking' sign on Heim Road at Heim/Southwedge intersection
• Approved 7-0 referring Fair Woods Drive median matter back to Town Board to expand 'No Parking' zone to original Traffic Safety Board recommendation
• Approved 7-0 receiving and filing Aspenwood Drive speeding concern (no action needed)
• Approved 7-0 suspending agenda to allow a resident to speak on Caesar Boulevard turnaround; item held for November meeting
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting 6-0

Youth Board

The Amherst Youth Board will convene on October 8, 2025, to receive committee and liaison reports, hear an executive director’s update on programs and budget, and discuss old and new business. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving the September minutes, discussing its calendar, membership, and training/website updates. No specific project, rezoning, or public hearing is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of HPC calendar
• Discussion of HPC membership
• Discussion of training and website

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities will meet to discuss old and new business, including updates on the Amherst Bike Path Emergency Phone Sign, website accessibility, a complaint about service animal interference law enforcement, and the accessible door button height at the Senior Center. They will also consider procedures for future resident requests, meeting formats, and an agenda for Emergency Management and Safety.

• Amherst Bike Path Emergency Phone Sign update
• Complaint: Failure to enforce service animal interference law
• Senior Center accessible door button height status
• Procedure for future requests from residents
• Discussion of in-person, hybrid, or virtual meeting formats

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings, development review actions, and numerous resolutions. Key items include a zoning map amendment for 2577 Millersport Highway, demolition of an unsafe building, and approval of various contracts and appointments. The agenda is largely routine, with many consent agenda items and board appointments.

• Public hearing and SEQR determination for zoning change at 2577 Millersport Highway (Z-2025-02)
• Demolition of unsafe building at 667 Emerson Drive
• Resolution to set elected officials' salaries for 2026 fiscal year
• Host community agreement with NED-New Energy Solar 8 LLC at 1050 New Road
• Change order increase of $3,746 for WPCF HVAC improvements (Project 2017.002D)

The Amherst Town Board unanimously approved the demolition of the unsafe dwelling at 667 Emerson Drive after a public hearing. The board also adopted a negative declaration for a rezoning at 2577 Millersport Highway, but adjourned the related zoning map amendment to the October 14th meeting. A resolution to amend the zoning map for properties on South Linden Street was withdrawn.

• Approved demolition of 667 Emerson Drive (4-0)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for 2577 Millersport Highway rezoning (4-0)
• Adjourned zoning map amendment for 2577 Millersport Highway to Oct 14 (4-0)
• Withdrew amendment to South Linden Street zoning resolution
• Approved 2026 elected officials' salaries (4-0)
• Approved $45,500 bid to Willett Builders for radiant heater replacement (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 host community agreement with NED-New Energy Solar 8 LLC (4-0)
• Approved back wages agreement with US Dept of Labor for $5,078.40 (4-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is scheduled to hold a work session with no formal votes or decisions. The meeting is procedural, focusing on agenda preparation and preliminary discussions for future meetings. No ordinances, contracts, or land-use decisions are listed for adoption.

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plans: a proposed retail building at 4548 & 4564 Main St. and 17 Fruehauf Ave., and a restroom/concession building and parking expansion at the North French Soccer Complex. Under unfinished business, the board will review a final plat for a 23-lot subdivision and previously discussed a surgery center proposal.

• Public hearing: Retail building at 4548 & 4564 Main St. & 17 Fruehauf Ave. (Benderson Development)
• Public hearing: Soccer complex restroom/concession building and parking expansion at 1681 North French Road
• Final plat review: 23-lot subdivision 'Park Gardens' at 4774-4780 Sheridan Drive
• Unfinished business: 9,000 sq. ft. surgery center at 1692 Maple Road (negative declaration adjourned)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a special meeting to consider a single development review action: Resolution 2025-743, a purchase and sale agreement (PSA) for properties at 772 North Forest Road and 385 and 391 Maple Road (CRS #5772). The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond this resolution, the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment.

• Resolution 2025-743: PSA for 772 North Forest Road and 385 and 391 Maple Road (CRS #5772)

The Amherst Town Board approved Resolution 2025-743, authorizing the Supervisor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) transferring the former Westwood Country Club property (772 North Forest Road and 385 and 391 Maple Road) to Erie County. The approval is subject to a 30-day permissive referendum. The vote was 3-0, with Councilmembers Lavin and Szukala recused.

• Approved PSA for 772 North Forest Road and 385 and 391 Maple Road (3-0, Lavin & Szukala recused)
• Authorization for Supervisor to execute PSA subject to 30-day permissive referendum
• Public hearing on the property transfer opened and closed (3-0)

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from August 28, 2025, and discuss new business items, including management responses to audit findings on departmental policies and grant management. A presentation from the New York State Office of the State Comptroller on what to expect from an OSC audit is also scheduled.

• Review of management response to Correspondence 2025-01 on departmental policies and procedures
• Review of management response to Correspondence 2025-02 on grant management
• Presentation from NYS OSC: What to Expect from an OSC Audit (50:03 run-time)

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board approved minutes from the August 28 meeting. The board adopted recommendations regarding departmental policies and accepted a response regarding grant management, both from a Management Letter. A presentation on New York State Office of the State Comptroller audits was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Correspondence 2025-01 regarding departmental policies (4-0)
• Accepted Correspondence 2025-02 regarding grant management (4-0)
• Postponed NYS OSC audit presentation to next meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Recycling and Waste Committee will review updates on food scrap collection sites, graphics, battery collections, and a request for a Styrofoam shed. The committee will also discuss potential holiday market coordination and pumpkin collection plans.

• Update on Food Scrap Collection Sites and Graphics
• Update on Battery Collections
• Update on Styrofoam Shed Request
• Discussion on Town and Village Holiday Market (December 6)
• Plans for Pumpkin Collection on November 8

The Recycling and Waste Committee approved minutes from August and September, reviewed the solid waste report showing costs under budget, and discussed several programs. No new members were added. The committee decided not to participate in the December 6 Holiday Market and deferred green metal compost bin deployment to spring 2026. Plans for a November 8 pumpkin collection were discussed, with yard signs and handouts to be created pending budget approval.

• Approved minutes from August and September meetings
• Deferred green metal compost bin deployment to spring 2026
• Decided not to participate in December 6 Holiday Market
• Discussed pumpkin collection on November 8 with two sites (Highway Department, Village of Williamsville)
• Discussed creating yard signs for pumpkin collection (estimated $120-150, pending Highway Department budget approval)
• Discussed seeking business partner for styrofoam collection event
• Discussed distribution of 30-40+ composters via raffles or to schools/community facilities

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on 16 items, including area variances, special use permits, and an open development area request. Several items were previously adjourned from the August 19 meeting and will be revisited. The board will also approve minutes from the August 19 meeting.

• Two 180-foot wireless telecommunications facilities on Town-owned land at 4845 Millersport Highway and 1042 North Forest Road
• Small cell antenna co-location on National Grid Pole No. 4665 on Harlem Road
• Area variance for accessory garage at 40 Ayer Road (2,112 sq ft vs 491 sq ft limit; 23.5 ft roof height vs 20 ft limit)
• Area variance for medical building at 1692 Maple Rd (5 ft setback vs 35 ft required along Youngs Road)
• Area variance for parcel splits at 43 and 37 Linwood Ave reducing lot areas below minimums

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on September 16, 2025, to review various area variances and special use permits. The Board approved several requests, including EV charger parking depth, a small cell antenna, and accessory structure variances. Other items, including wireless telecommunications facility applications and parcel splits, were adjourned to the October 15, 2025, meeting.

• Approved area variance for 2395 North Forest Road (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for small cell antenna on Harlem Road (4-0)
• Approved area variance for 40 Ayer Road (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for ADU at 35 Troy Del Way (5-0)
• Approved area variance for 97 Halston Parkway (5-0)
• Approved area variance for 2016 Dodge Rd (5-0)
• Denied area variance for 280 Getzville Road (5-0)
• Denied area variance for 438 Callodine Avenue (5-0)

Town Board

This is a work session of the Amherst Town Board, where members will discuss items for a future Town Board meeting. The agenda contains no specific items, only the pledge of allegiance and a placeholder for agenda items.

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and votes on a zoning map amendment and SEQR determination for 2577 Millersport Highway. The board will also consider numerous resolutions including contracts, bid awards, budget transfers, and board appointments. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Public hearing and adoption of Local Law amending Chapter 4 (Administration of Government)
• SEQR determination and zoning map amendment for 2577 Millersport Highway (Z-2025-02)
• Award of bid for Amherst Veterans Memorial capital improvements to CamCo General Contracting Inc.
• Award of bids for Ford F-550 and F-350 trucks with plows and salter
• Authorization for one fire hydrant installation at 669 Youngs Road

The Amherst Town Board adopted a local law amending Chapter 4 of the Town Code to formally establish a Facilities Department, giving it responsibility for managing town-owned and leased buildings, capital projects, and maintenance. The board also tabled two related items concerning a rezoning request at 2577 Millersport Highway, including the SEQR determination and the zoning map amendment. A large consent agenda was adopted, approving numerous contracts, purchases, and appointments.

• Adopted Local Law amending Chapter 4 to create a Facilities Department (4-0)
• Tabled SEQR determination for rezoning at 2577 Millersport Highway (4-0)
• Tabled local law to amend zoning map at 2577 Millersport Highway (4-0)
• Approved Getzville Fire Company $3.5M tax-exempt borrowing (4-0)
• Awarded $70,100 contract to CamCo General Contracting for Veterans Memorial improvements (4-0)
• Awarded $92,526.40 bid to Delacy Ford for one F-550 with plow & salter (4-0)
• Awarded $106,273.18 bid to Van Bortel Ford for two F-350s with plows (4-0)
• Directed payment of $45,211.25 in outstanding invoices to SHI International Corp. (4-0)

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Amherst Senior Services Advisory Board approved two by-law amendments updating membership criteria and the Representatives Council position title. The board also discussed the center's role as a reunification site for an I-90 bus accident, HVAC installation, a hiring freeze, and a new quarterly Member Forum format.

• Approved by-law amendment #1 updating membership criteria (unanimous)
• Approved by-law amendment #2 changing 'President of the Representatives Council Meeting' to 'Amherst Senior Center Member-at-Large' (unanimous)
• Accepted June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Youth Board

The Amherst Youth Board will hold its September 10, 2025 meeting to approve minutes from May and June 2025, introduce a new staff member, and receive reports from committees and liaisons. The board will also hear updates from the Executive Director covering programs, personnel, and budget.

• Approval of May 2025 and June 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new staff member Terri Lavin
• Resignation of member Anagha Menon noted

The board approved the meeting minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2025. Members received updates on youth consortium activities, department programming, and a current hiring freeze.

• Approved meeting minutes of May 14, 2025 and June 11, 2025

Amherst Community Diversity Commission

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a Secretary, reviewing recent programs, and planning activities for 2025. The agenda also includes reports from school and town board liaisons. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of officers: Secretary
• 2025 Community Diversity Calendar
• Membership recruitment and removal
• Recent programs review
• Activities planning for the year 2025

The Commission unanimously elected Solomon Joseph as Secretary and approved the March minutes. Members agreed to enforce attendance requirements starting January 1, 2026, and scheduled a working meeting with the Audubon library for October 21.

• Elected Solomon Joseph as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved enforcement of attendance requirements starting January 1, 2026
• Scheduled working meeting with Audubon library for October 21 at 4:15 PM

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss updates on grants, ArtStart, and the Let's Do Lunch program. They will also plan for the upcoming Kite Day on September 27, 2025, and continue brainstorming the Amherst Awards for the Arts.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Update on completed traffic boxes and artist selection for Sheridan/Bailey box
• Kite Day planning: insurance, parking, signage, publicity
• Discussion of missing Amherst A & C Awards Plaque and Painted Boxes Poster
• Recruiting future board members

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a demolition referral for a building and garage at 6350 Main Street, part of the Gateway Longview campus. They plan to form a working group to research before deciding. The agenda also includes old business items on tax exemption law and training/website, but no other specific actions are listed.

• Demolition referral for 6350 Main Street (Gateway Longview campus)
• Formation of a working group to research the demolition proposal
• Old business: tax exemption law discussion
• Old business: training and website update

The Historic Preservation Commission decided not to pursue a local landmark nomination for a house and garage at 6350 Main Street. The board also approved several small budget expenditures for educational materials, a membership fee, and event costs.

• Declined local landmark nomination for house and garage at 6350 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved up to $250 for tax exemption law educational materials (5-0)
• Approved up to $200 for food and drink for November 13 roundtable (5-0)
• Approved $150 for 2026 NAPC organizational membership (5-0)
• Approved up to $250 for an HPC events banner (5-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities is meeting to discuss accessibility-related old and new business, including bike path emergency phones, website updates, a service animal complaint, and door button height at the Senior Center. They will also review committee history, attendance compliance, and a member resignation. The agenda is a mix of updates, complaints, and procedural items.

• Amherst Bike Path Emergency Phones update
• Complaint: Failure to enforce service animal interference law
• Senior Center: Accessible door button height
• IT Department website updates
• Committee Attendance Compliance per Rules of Order, Section S

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities met September 8, 2025 and approved its June and August minutes. It voted to request accessible signage for the one working emergency phone on the bike path, and voted to table advocacy for replacing the bike path phones. The committee also agreed to create a policy for handling resident concerns, to re-invite the Police Chief for October, and to transfer Dave Whalen to a resource person role; a committee history document will be reviewed again before posting.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Requested accessible signage for the one working bike path emergency phone (unanimous)
• Tabled advocacy for replacement of bike path phones (unanimous)
• Re-invited Police Chief for October meeting (unanimous)
• Created policy and procedure for fielding resident concerns (unanimous)
• Transferred Dave Whalen to resource person role (unanimous)
• Deferred committee history document to next meeting before adding to website

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board is meeting to discuss new requests to lower the speed limit or add traffic calming on Fawn Meadows Ct. and to install a pedestrian crossing beacon at Cottonwood Dr. crossing W. Klein Road. They will also review old business, including a bike path crossing, a left-turn arrow request, and a parking restriction, plus site plans for a commercial building and a soccer complex.

• Fawn Meadows Ct. – request to lower speed limit and/or install traffic calming devices
• Cottonwood Dr. crossing W. Klein Road – request for pedestrian crossing beacon (RRFB)
• Bike Path crossing North Forest, near Auden Apts. – held pending pedestrian counts
• Maple Road / Old Lyme / Maple West Elementary – request for left turn arrow(s); held pending engineering study
• 4548 & 4564 Main Street & 17 Fruehauf Avenue – proposed 2-story commercial building

The Board approved site plans for three development projects with specific conditions regarding traffic and infrastructure. Members also voted to recommend that the Highway Department install enhanced crosswalk markings and updated signage at the intersection of Cottonwood Drive and West Klein Road. A request for traffic calming on Fawn Meadows Court was received and filed after data showed low traffic volumes and speeds.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 (9-0)
• Received and filed Fawn Meadows Ct. traffic calming request (9-0)
• Recommended enhanced crosswalk markings/signage at Cottonwood & West Klein (9-0)
• Approved site plan SP-2023-05_A for 468-496 Dodge Road with conditions
• Approved site plan SP-2025-03 for 4548 & 4564 Main St & 17 Fruehauf with conditions
• Approved site plan SP-1989-19_C for 1681 North French Road with conditions

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is scheduled to hold a work session meeting with no formal decisions listed. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance and a work session, but no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are outlined for action.

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Senior Center Month, and conduct public hearings on two land-use resolutions. The board will also vote on multiple contracts, including fire and EMS dispatch services for Clarence, Newstead, and Akron, as well as budget amendments and police grants.

• Resolution 2025-742: Negative Declaration and Contract of Sale for 218 and 330 Maple Road
• Resolution 2025-743: PSA for 772 North Forest Road and 385 and 391 Maple Road
• Contracts for Fire & EMS Dispatch Services with Clarence, Newstead, and Akron (Resolutions 2025-751, 752, 753)
• Resolution 2025-754: Budget Transfers and Amendments
• Resolution 2025-763: 2025-2026 Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Grant Agreement

The Amherst Town Board unanimously approved a resolution to sell approximately 21.8 acres of surplus land at 218 and 330 Maple Road to the Town of Amherst Development Corporation (ADC), which will then sell it to 716 Sports Complex LLC for an indoor sports facility at no less than $225,000 per acre. The board also held a public hearing on the proposed transfer of the former Westwood Country Club property to Erie County for a park, closing the hearing without a vote. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution supporting the proposed Legacy Village affordable senior housing project at 3900 Maple Road.

• Approved sale of surplus land at 218 & 330 Maple Road to ADC for indoor sports complex (3-0)
• Closed public hearing on PSA for 772 North Forest Road and 385/391 Maple Road (3-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Legacy Village affordable senior housing project (3-0)
• Denied sidewalk waiver request for 1101 Niagara Falls Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved amendment to police vehicle bid, increasing from $336,096 to $433,188 (3-0)
• Approved $12M WIIA grant application for WPFC oxygen separation plant (3-0)
• Approved contracts for fire & EMS dispatch services with Clarence, Newstead, and Akron (3-0)
• Approved reimbursement of up to $539 for town-wide fire department training (3-0)

Design Advisory Board

The Amherst Design Advisory Board will meet on August 28, 2025, to review two design applications for commercial projects. The board will also approve minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting and adjourn to the next meeting on September 25, 2025.

• Design review for SP-2025-03: proposed 2-story commercial building at 4548 & 4564 Main Street & 17 Fruehauf Avenue (Benderson Development Co.)
• Design Advisory Board review for SP-2025-07: proposed 2-story building addition at 4357 & 4367 Harlem Road (Zubin Builders)

The Amherst Design Advisory Board met August 28, 2025 and approved minutes from May 28, 2025. The Board reviewed two design applications and voted that each project's site and building design recommendations adequately address the Town's Design Guidelines for Mixed-use Development. For the Benderson project at 4548 & 4564 Main Street and 17 Fruehauf Avenue, the Board recommended brick on the rear and side walls of the parking deck, matching renderings to site plans, screened upper windows, and acceptance of Azek PVC trim. For the Zubin Builders project at 4357 & 4367 Harlem Road, the Board recommended public art details, stone at the connector base, attic window treatment, Azek PVC trim, building lighting on plans, and a vinyl fence with complementary colors. Both votes were advisory recommendations to the Planning Board; the Board does not hold public hearings.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted recommendation that SP-2025-03 (4548 & 4564 Main St. & 17 Fruehauf Ave., Benderson) site and building design adequately addresses Design Guidelines for Mixed-use Development (4-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended brick on rear and side walls of the parking deck for residential transition (SP-2025-03)
• Recommended renderings match features on Site Plan and Landscape Plan (SP-2025-03)
• Recommended upper windows be screened to appear illuminated (SP-2025-03)
• Recommended Azek PVC Trim be considered acceptable exterior trim material (SP-2025-03)
• Adopted recommendation that SP-2025-07 (4357 & 4367 Harlem Rd., Zubin Builders) site and building design adequately addresses Design Guidelines for Mixed-use Development (3-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Recommended vinyl fence with colors complementing the building facade and public art details on site plan sheets (SP-2025-07)

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting, discussing old and new business, and an executive session on a board personnel issue. No specific financial decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Communication 2025-01
• Executive session on board personnel issue

The board approved splitting correspondence into departmental policies and grant management. Members also voted to reschedule four meeting dates for the remainder of 2025. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss a personnel issue.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved splitting correspondence into Departmental Policies and Procedures and Grant Management (5-0)
• Approved revised meeting schedule for September, October, November, and December 2025 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on three site plans, including a warehouse office building, a surgery center, and a youth center addition. Under unfinished business, the board will reconsider a preliminary plat for a 14-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road after rescinding prior votes due to confusion. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no rezonings or miscellaneous items.

• Public hearing: warehouse office building at 5500 Millersport Highway (SP-2024-10)
• Public hearing: surgery center office building at 1692 Maple Road (SP-2025-05)
• Public hearing: youth center addition at 1350 Eggert Road (SP-2014-10_C)
• Extension request for warehouse addition at 80 Creekside Drive (SP-1987-64_B)
• Preliminary plat for 14 single-family lots, 2 open space, 1 stormwater lot at 1789 Dodge Road (SUB-2024-02_PP)

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Town of Amherst Recycling and Waste Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates and several waste-related topics. Items include food scrap collection sites, battery collections, a Styrofoam collection in September, a request letter for a Styrofoam shed, and pumpkin collection. The committee will also approve minutes from the June meeting and review membership status.

• Discussion on food scrap collection sites and graphics
• Update on battery collections and reminder of Styrofoam collection in September
• Discussion on Styrofoam shed request letter
• Discussion on pumpkin collection
• Report on farmers market

The Recycling and Waste Committee discussed plans to request a $5,000 allocation in the next town budget for printing and supplies, with funding from general town funds. They also reviewed ongoing programs, including styrofoam collection, community composting, battery collections, and a pumpkin collection event. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussions or planning actions.

• Mike S. will request $5,000 allocation in next fiscal year budget
• Mike will work with Steve Floss on styrofoam shed enclosure at Highway Department
• Eileen will draft promotional signage for Nov. 8 pumpkin collection event
• Committee to review mission statement before September meeting
• Kim L. to follow up with new volunteer and neighborhood compost interest

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 22 requests for area variances and special use permits, including several for small cell antennas on utility poles and a proposed accessory dwelling unit. The board will also approve minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Area variance for 54 Bennington Road (egress window wells 2.19 ft from property line vs. 2.5 ft required)
• Area variance for 2280 Wehrle Drive (town home 22.6 ft from east property line vs. 40 ft required)
• Special use permits for small cell antennas at 7 National Grid pole locations
• Area variance for 1692 Maple Rd (medical building setbacks 5 ft vs. 35 ft required along Youngs Road)
• Area variance for 60 Smith Road (second lot without public street frontage)

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals approved multiple area variances for residential and commercial properties, along with several special use permits for small cell antennas on utility poles. Several other hearings regarding property splits, setbacks, and accessory structures were adjourned to the September 16, 2025 meeting.

• Accepted June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for egress window wells at 54 Bennington Road (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for a fence at 141 Hamilton Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for townhome building setbacks at 2280 Wehrle Drive (Unanimous)
• Adjourned area variance hearing for 280 Getzville Road to 9/16/2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for a shed at 1725 Campbell Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit and SEQR determination for small cell antenna at National Grid Pole No. 503 / 515 Park Club Lane (4-0, Goergen recused)
• Approved special use permit and SEQR determination for small cell antenna at National Grid Pole No. 459 / 85 Woodlee Road (4-0, Goergen recused)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss agenda items, including a Purple Heart proclamation presentation and a Willowdale Park presentation by the Commissioner of Parks. The board may also enter executive session for real property and personnel matters.

• Purple Heart Proclamation presentation (R. Ward, Purple Heart Society)
• Willowdale Park presentation (T. Schinzel, Commissioner of Parks)
• Proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real properties (executive session)
• Personnel items related to individuals (executive session)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a $250,000 bond for water pollution control facility equipment and vehicles, and a rezoning at 2577 Millersport Highway. The board will also consider several resolutions, including bond issues for lighting and safety projects, various contracts and bids, and appointments to town boards. The agenda includes many routine items such as budget transfers, personnel actions, and contract awards.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2025-701, $250,000 bond for WPCF equipment and vehicles
• Public hearing: Resolution 2025-702, rezoning at 2577 Millersport Highway
• Resolution 2025-706: $180,000 bond for Senior Center LED lighting
• Resolution 2025-707: $150,000 bond for pool splash park safety resurfacing
• Resolution 2025-732: Grant application to NYS Affordable Housing Corp up to $300,000

The Amherst Town Board adopted a local law to rezone 2.4 acres at 46, 54, 60, 68, 74 & 84 South Linden Street from R-3 and CF to MFR-5, allowing a proposed 28-unit townhome development. The board also issued a negative declaration under SEQR for the project. Additionally, the board approved several bond resolutions for capital projects, including $250,000 for WPCF equipment, $180,000 for Senior Center LED lighting, and $150,000 for pool and splash park safety resurfacing.

• Adopted local law to rezone South Linden Street properties to MFR-5 for a 28-unit townhome development (5-0)
• Issued SEQR Negative Declaration for the South Linden Street rezoning (5-0)
• Adopted $250,000 bond for WPCF equipment and vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted $180,000 bond for Senior Center LED lighting project (5-0)
• Adopted $150,000 bond for pool and splash park safety resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved PSA and IMA for transfer of former Westwood Country Club property to Erie County (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept 2 on sale of 330 Maple Road to Town of Amherst Development Corporation (5-0)
• Awarded $475,961 waterline replacement contract to E&R General Construction (5-0)

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board will approve June and July 2025 meeting minutes, receive treasurer and chair reports, and hear updates on grants, ArtStart, and public art projects like traffic boxes and kite day.

• Approval of June and July 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 budget plan review by treasurer
• Brainstorming project continued: Amherst Awards for the Arts
• Come Fly with Us - Kite Day: outcome of insurance conversation

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board approved meeting minutes from June and July, and discussed ongoing updates regarding traffic box art and upcoming events. The board also addressed grant applications and voted to spend up to $500 for a kite flying event.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved spending up to $500 for the Great Lakes Kite Flyers Society event

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 12, 2025, to review a demolition referral for 6350 Main Street. The meeting will also include approval of June 10, 2025 minutes, updates on Preservation Day 2025, the Tax Exemption Law, and training/website initiatives.

• Demolition referral review for 6350 Main Street
• Approval of June 10, 2025 minutes
• Preservation Day 2025 updates
• Tax Exemption Law discussion
• Training and website initiatives

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed a proposed demolition at 6350 Main Street and decided to form a working group to research before making a decision. They also discussed but took no action on Preservation Day 2025, a tax exemption law, training, and budget. The June 10, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Formed working group to research demolition referral at 6350 Main Street
• No action on Preservation Day 2025 changes
• No action on tax exemption law discussion
• No action on training and website
• No action on budget use

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities will review old business including the Senior Health Fair, bike path emergency phones, and website updates, and will address new business such as a complaint about service animal interference law enforcement, potholes near accessible parking on Bentham East, and accessible door button height at the Senior Center. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Complaint: Failure to enforce service animal interference law
• FOIL request accessibility
• Potholes near accessible parking spaces on Bentham East
• Senior Center: Accessible door button height
• September in-person meeting moved to Zoom

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities met on August 11, 2025, but no motions were passed due to lack of quorum. Members discussed several accessibility concerns, including a service dog incident, potholes near accessible parking, and a door button height at the Senior Center. The committee also reviewed updates on the Senior Health Fair, website improvements, and postponed items like bike path emergency phones. The September meeting format remains undecided, with a poll to be sent to members.

• No motions passed due to lack of quorum
• Erica to send email polling members on September meeting format
• Bob McCarthy to follow up on Senior Center door button height with Mark Burke
• Bob McCarthy to continue review of service dog incident
• Pothole complaint near accessible parking resolved

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board is meeting to discuss and decide on nine new traffic-related requests, including a left-turn signal at Maple Road, speeding concerns on Tonawanda Creek Road, and a parking restriction on Callodine Avenue. The board will also review seven site plans and rezoning requests, including a comprehensive plan amendment for 24.9 acres on Wehrle Drive and a proposed surgery center at 1692 Maple Road. Old business includes pedestrian counts at a bike path crossing on North Forest near Auden Apartments.

• Maple Road / Old Lyme / Maple West Elementary: request for left turn signal (westbound)
• Dodge Road south of North French: request for flashing school beacons with radar feedback speed signs
• 199 Park Club Lane: request to remove right turn restriction onto Park Club Lane
• 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive: request to amend Comprehensive Plan from Commercial Office to Medium Residential (24.9± acres)
• 1692 Maple Road: proposed office building (Surgery Center)

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board approved MUTCD-compliant signage changes and a high-visibility crosswalk at the Heim/Deer Ridge intersection, and referred a speed-sign change to Engineering/Highway for town-wide consistency. The board denied a major site plan for a building addition at 757 Hopkins Road due to insufficient parking and traffic safety concerns. Other items were received and filed, including requests for a left-turn arrow on Maple Road, traffic calming on Washington Highway, and a speed limit reduction on Tonawanda Creek Road.

• Approved signage changes at Heim/Deer Ridge per MUTCD (6-0)
• Approved yield line and high-visibility crosswalk at Heim/Deer Ridge (6-0)
• Referred speed sign change from 'Slow Down' to actual speed to Engineering/Highway (4-2)
• Approved school signage upgrade at Dodge Road (6-0)
• Denied major site plan at 757 Hopkins Road
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for 24.9 acres at 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive with conditions
• Approved minor site plan at 4340-4350 Maple Road as submitted
• Received and filed Washington Highway, Tonawanda Creek Road, Imperial/Huntleigh, and Charlotte/Delta items (6-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with resolutions including bond authorizations for senior center capital improvements ($595,000) and youth and recreation vehicles/equipment ($370,000). The board will also consider various contracts, appointments, and permits. Public hearings are listed but no specific items are detailed.

• Bond resolution for Senior Center Capital Improvements (amended) - $595,000
• Bond resolution for Youth and Recreation Vehicles and Equipment - $370,000
• Settlement of litigation matter - Hughes v. TOA, et al.
• Award bid for Black Cat II+ Traffic Counting Equipment
• Public improvement permits for Regency Commons subdivision at 166 Klein Road

The Amherst Town Board unanimously approved two bond resolutions: $595,000 for Senior Center capital improvements and $370,000 for Youth and Recreation vehicles and equipment. The board also approved a $45,000 litigation settlement, awarded a $980,330 stormwater improvement contract, and made several personnel appointments.

• Approved $595,000 bond for Senior Center capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved $370,000 bond for Youth & Recreation vehicles and equipment (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 settlement in Hughes v. Town of Amherst litigation (5-0)
• Awarded $980,330 Carmen Road stormwater improvements contract to Legend Excavating LLC (5-0)
• Approved $50,930.34 contract to Anastasi Trucking for 30 S. Cayuga site improvements (5-0)
• Approved $30,020 change order for WPCF HVAC improvements (5-0)
• Approved $20,208 emergency payment for bulk chemical tank inspections (5-0)
• Approved 2025 building permit fee schedule changes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board is meeting on July 24, 2025, with no public hearings scheduled. The only substantive item is an unfinished business review of a preliminary plat for a proposed 14-building-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road, submitted by Joseph Rubino. No public comment will be taken on this item.

• Preliminary plat review for 14-lot subdivision, SUB-2024-02_PP, at 1789 Dodge Road (Joseph Rubino, petitioner)

The Amherst Planning Board rescinded its June 26, 2025 votes on the waiver to §204 of the Town Code and the Preliminary Plat determination for the proposed 14-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn both the waiver and the Preliminary Plat determination to the August 21, 2025 meeting. The June votes had created confusion about their outcome and effect, drawing objections from the applicant and the public.

• Rescinded June 26, 2025 vote on waiver to §204 of Town Code (6-0)
• Rescinded June 26, 2025 vote on Preliminary Plat determination (6-0)
• Adjourned waiver to §204 of Town Code to August 21, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned Preliminary Plat determination to August 21, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Design Advisory Board

The Amherst Design Advisory Board is holding a public meeting to review one design application: a proposed two-story building addition at 4357-4367 Harlem Road, submitted by Zubin Builders. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is being video recorded.

• Design review application SP-2025-07 for a 2-story building addition at 4357-4367 Harlem Road
• Petitioner: Zubin Builders
• Minutes approval for May 28, 2025 meeting

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for an upcoming meeting. The board will also enter executive session to consider a potential settlement of litigation. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda.

• Work session to review Town Board meeting agenda items
• Executive session scheduled
• Potential settlement of litigation to be discussed

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is meeting to consider two public hearings: a comprehensive plan amendment for 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive and a rezoning for 46-84 South Linden Street. The board will also vote on numerous resolutions, including contracts, budget transfers, and appointments to various boards and committees.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2025-564, Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive
• Public hearing: Resolution 2025-629, Rezoning of 46-84 South Linden Street
• Resolution 2025-631: Blazestack Fire Investigation Software Contract
• Resolution 2025-637: Award Bid #2025024 Vehicle Service and Parts (CRS #5693 & 5694)
• Resolution 2025-641: Install one fire hydrant on Cimarand Drive waterline replacement project

The Amherst Town Board held public hearings on two rezoning requests: a comprehensive plan amendment for 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive (from Commercial-Office to Medium Residential) and a rezoning of 46-84 South Linden Street (from R-3 to MFR-5). Both hearings were closed, and decisions were scheduled for the August 18th Town Board meeting. The board also adopted a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including a capital improvement program amendment, a new comprehensive plan grant application, and an emergency purchase for the Northtown Center.

• Closed public hearing for 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive comprehensive plan amendment; decision set for 8/18/2025 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 46-84 South Linden Street rezoning; decision set for 8/18/2025 (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, reducing bonding by $110,000 (5-0)
• Authorized submission of Smart Growth Planning Grant application for a new Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of R-22 refrigerant for Northtown Center at $29,858.80 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Prachee Samant to Board of Ethics (5-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for Park Country Club on August 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting BCD mitigation funding for Niagara Falls Boulevard smart signals (5-0)

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Amherst Arts and Culture in Public Places Board will approve June 2025 meeting minutes and receive reports on publicity, grants, budget, and ongoing programs like ArtStart and Let’s Do Lunch. Updates include traffic box art, informational tables, and discussions on aluminum sculptures, benches, and a kite day event.

• Approval of June 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 budget plan review by Treasurer Maureen Cilano
• Update on grants by committee including Maureen Cilano, Debbie Doucette, Sharon Seamans, and Burt Merriam
• Brainstorming project continued for Amherst Awards for the Arts
• Outcome of insurance conversation for Come Fly with Us - Kite Day

The Arts & Culture in Public Places Board approved grant recommendations totaling $10,000 for three organizations, with one request denied and another deferred. The board also tabled approval of June minutes until August and discussed several ongoing projects, including traffic boxes and book benches.

• Approved $3,000 grant for Friends of Harmony
• Approved $2,000 grant for Amherst Chamber Ensembles (requested $2,200)
• Approved $5,000 grant for Arts & Culture Board
• Denied $26,000 grant request from Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
• Deferred decision on $10,000 grant for ARS Nova Chamber Orchestra
• Tabled June minutes approval until August

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board convened a regular meeting to approve resolutions including equipment purchases, contracts, and appointments to various boards and committees. The board also discussed potential litigation and land-use contracts in an executive session after the meeting.

• Authorize $250,000 for engineering equipment and vehicles (OCPH)
• Award $50,000 bid for restroom improvements at Williamsville Youth & Family Center
• Approve $100,000 increase for WPCF Building No. 1 micro-screen and valve improvements
• Extend bid for vehicle lift inspections, service & replacement ($2021027)
• Appointments to 30 boards and committees, including Conservation Advisory Council and Zoning Board of Appeals

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss old business including the 2024 external audit management letter, and set the remainder of the 2025 meeting calendar. No new business items are listed.

• Approve minutes from April 17, 2025 and May 29, 2025 meetings
• Discuss management letter from 2024 external audit
• Set next meeting date and remainder of 2025 calendar

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board met on June 26, 2025, with a quorum present. The board approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting (4-0) and set the next meeting date for August 28, 2025, with meetings continuing on the last Thursday of each month. No other substantive decisions were made; the May 29, 2025 minutes were not approved due to lack of quorum, and the management letter from the 2024 external audit was carried over without action.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Set next meeting for August 28, 2025, and remainder of 2025 calendar (4-0)
• Carried over management letter from 2024 external audit without action

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on a rezoning, two subdivision plats, and a fire district building project, and will consider unfinished business including a site plan extension, a final plat, and a request to rename Bowmart Parkway to Costco Way. No public comment will be taken on unfinished business items.

• Rezone 1.41 acres from NB to GB at 2577 Millersport Highway (Bevilacqua Development)
• Preliminary plat for 14-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road (Joseph Rubino)
• Preliminary plat for 23-lot subdivision of 22 townhomes at 4774-4780 Sheridan Drive (4780 Sheridan Drive LLC)
• Final plat for 26-lot 'Ashley Green' subdivision at 10060 Transit Road (Ashley Green LLC)
• Rename Bowmart Parkway to Costco Way and amend official town map (Benderson Development)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a comprehensive plan amendment for 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive, and will consider a zoning map amendment and SEQR determination for 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway. The board will also act on several resolutions, including setting electric vehicle charging station rates, a $100,000 bond for road striping, and various contracts and appointments.

• Public hearing: Resolution 2025-564, Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive
• SEQR determination and zoning map amendment for 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway (Z-2024-03)
• Resolution 2025-566: Set Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rates
• Resolution 2025-567: Bond resolution for town-wide road striping ($100,000)
• Consent to formation of water/sewer works corporations for Sawyer's Landing (42-50 Dodge Road) and 4780 Sheridan Drive

The Amherst Town Board adopted a local law to rezone 0.861 acres at 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway from Residential District Three (R-3) to Multifamily Residential District Four-A (MFR-4A), allowing for a proposed 3-story, 9-unit apartment building. The board also issued a negative declaration under SEQR for the project. A separate public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment for a larger project at 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive was adjourned to the July 21st meeting.

• Adopted Local Law to rezone 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway from R-3 to MFR-4A (5-0)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for the Millersport Highway rezoning (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing for 2190-2200 Wehrle Drive comprehensive plan amendment to July 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 bond for town-wide road striping (5-0)
• Set EV charging station rates at $0.25/kWh AC and $0.35/kWh DC (5-0)
• Approved consent for formation of four water/sewage works corporations (5-0)
• Approved bid award to Aramsco, Inc. for line striping system (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for St. John Maron Maronite Church festival (5-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss items for a future meeting agenda. The agenda also includes an executive session for a litigation matter and a negotiation regarding land use acquisition. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the public agenda.

• Executive session on litigation matter
• Executive session on negotiation for land use acquisition

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Recycling and Waste Committee will review waste and recycling reports, discuss the rollout of new food scrap collection sites, and evaluate recent collection events. The committee will also consider new members and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Food Scrap Collection Sites and Graphics
• Report on Earth Day – Expanded Polystyrene and battery collection results
• Status on new Food Scrap collection sites and NYS Food Scraps Collection Map listing
• Report on Farmers Market
• Membership Status – new members

The committee reviewed battery collection totals and discussed staffing and equipment needs for curbside compost. Members planned a request for designated polystyrene foam collection space.

• Planned letter to Highway Department requesting space for polystyrene foam collection
• Noted Amherst Senior Center is no longer a food scrap drop off site

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 10 appeals, including a temporary use permit for a construction staging area, a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, and eight area variance requests. The board will also approve minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting.

• 1790 N. French Road: temporary construction staging area for NYSDOT project in SA district
• 40 Hampton Court: special use permit for attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU Pilot Program)
• 438 Callodine Avenue: fence height variance (4 ft vs 3 ft allowed in front yard)
• 6460 Main Street: sign area variance (163.6 sq ft vs 82 sq ft limit) and setback/visibility issues
• 620 Schoelles Rd: garage size variance (total accessory building area 1,720 sq ft vs 1,019 sq ft limit)

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals approved nine applications at its June 17, 2025 meeting, including a temporary construction staging yard at 1790 N. French Road, a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 40 Hampton Court, and seven area variances for fences, sheds, additions, a garage, a bank sign, and a lot width. All approvals were unanimous except 77 Country Parkway, which passed 4-1 with Kelly J. Philips voting no. A fence variance at 438 Callodine Avenue was adjourned to August 19, 2025 after prior adjournments in September and October 2024.

• Approved temporary use permit for construction staging yard at 1790 N. French Road, limited to 24 months (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for attached ADU at 40 Hampton Court under Town's ADU Pilot Program (5-0)
• Adjourned area variance for 4-foot front-yard fence at 438 Callodine Avenue to August 19, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved area variance for 6-foot fence 0 feet from property line at 154 San Fernando Ln (5-0)
• Approved area variance for shed 3 feet from pool house at 27 Arcadian Drive (5-0)
• Approved area variance for addition 21 feet 10 inches from property line at 4 Shadow Wood Dr (5-0)
• Approved area variance for porch 2 feet 11 inches from property line at 78 Brandywine Dr (5-0)
• Approved area variance for 1,024 sq ft garage at 620 Schoelles Rd (5-0)

Youth Board

The Amherst Youth Board is holding a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, committee and liaison reports, and updates from the chairperson and executive director. The executive director's report will cover playgrounds and program updates. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Public comment period (2 minutes)
• Approval of May 2025 minutes
• Committee reports: Finance, Youth Consortium, Family Room, Amherst Youth & Community Coalition
• Liaison reports from Councilmember Angela Marinucci and Amherst Youth Foundation's Mary-Diana Pouli
• Executive Director's report on playgrounds and program updates

The board received reports on the Amherst Youth Consortium, local playground completions, and the results of 'Serve Day' volunteer activities. The May 14 meeting minutes were tabled, and no new business was introduced.

• Tabled meeting minutes of May 14, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (Motion by Anagha Menon/Rose Mary Buscaglia)

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board will discuss new traffic concerns including speeding on Wehrle Drive, an all-way stop request at Meadowview/Chaumont, and a crossing guard at Main Street/Berryman/Getzville. They will also revisit old business on parking restrictions, a mosque meeting, stop sign analysis, and pedestrian counts. Site plans for apartment and commercial developments are on the agenda.

• Wehrle Drive between Garrison and Rubino Court – speeding and pedestrian concerns
• Meadowview/Chaumont – all-way stop request
• Main Street/Berryman/Getzville – crossing guard and signalization confusion
• 3315-3327 & 3329-3333 Millersport Highway – proposed apartment development
• 5150 Main Street – proposed commercial building parking and landscaping modification

The Board approved three minor site plan reviews with conditions and established a new parking restriction on Spruce. It also referred requests for traffic calming and signage to the Village of Williamsville and NYSDOT.

• Approved 'No Parking Anytime' 30 feet from stop sign on Spruce at Buckeye (7-0)
• Referred Wehrle Drive safety requests to Village of Williamsville (7-0)
• Referred recommendation for 'Stop Here On Red' signs at Main St/Getzville to NYSDOT (4-3)
• Referred Cottonwood Drive speed bump petition to Highway Department (6-1)
• Denied all-way stop request at Meadowview/Chaumont (7-0)
• Denied crossing guard request at Main St/Getzville (7-0)
• Approved site plan for 5150 Main Street with sidewalk and parking conditions
• Approved site plans for 2447-2471 Niagara Falls Blvd and 3315-3333 Millersport Hwy with conditions

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Amherst Senior Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss proposed by-law amendments and membership, hear reports from department directors, and review updates on the Senior Outreach contract with Erie County, the 4110 Bailey location, and fall hours. The agenda includes routine approvals and reports, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of by-law amendment and membership
• Senior Outreach contract with Erie County
• Update on 4110 Bailey
• Fall hours for Senior Services
• Representatives Council Meeting change

The Senior Services Advisory Board met on June 11, 2025, and approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed potential by-law amendments and membership, and heard reports on upcoming programs and operational changes, including new fall hours and a planned additional location. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to decide on the proposed local landmark designation for 4511-4521 Main Street, which was the subject of a public hearing that was continued from March and May. The commission will also discuss a budget expenditure for Preservation Day advertising, a landmark nomination for the Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46-58 Getzville Road, a tax exemption law, and Preservation Day 2025. The agenda includes several items carried over from previous meetings.

• Proposed local landmark designation for 4511-4521 Main Street (owner: Thomas Lewin, 4519 Main Street LLC)
• Local landmark nomination for 46-58 Getzville Road (Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate)
• Budget expenditure for Preservation Day advertising
• Discussion of tax exemption law
• Preservation Day 2025 planning

The Historic Preservation Commission recommended 4511-4521 Main Street and 46-58 Getzville Road (Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate) for local landmark designation. The Commission also approved a $1,450 expenditure for Preservation Day advertising with Buffalo Rising. The May 6, 2025 minutes were approved, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 5178 Main Street was approved.

• Recommended 4511-4521 Main Street for local landmark designation (6-1)
• Recommended 46-58 Getzville Road (Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate) for local landmark designation (7-0)
• Approved $1,450 expenditure for Preservation Day advertising with Buffalo Rising (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 5178 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Took no effect on demolition referral for detached garage at 243 Capen Boulevard (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Amherst Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing and new recreation projects, including the chiller plant/Feature Rink, Royal Park, golf course architect update, Williamsville Junior Football, Audubon Library playground, North Forest Park & Pool, and restroom projects. The agenda includes liaison reports and program updates, but no votes or public hearings are listed.

• Chiller plant/Feature Rink progress
• Royal Park update
• Golf Course Architect update
• North Forest Park & Pool
• Restroom projects

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities will convene on June 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM via Zoom to conduct routine business including approving prior minutes, hear a guest speaker, and review updates on accessibility initiatives such as bike path emergency phones and disability awareness training.

• Amherst Bike Path Emergency Phones
• Town Disability Awareness Training
• Service animal registration at Town Hall update
• Senior Health Fair Table

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities passed two unanimous motions: requesting the Town install accessible signage on remaining operational bike path phones, and asking IT to set up a separate contact form on the Committee's website. The committee also heard a presentation on adaptive programs and discussed updates on parks, accessibility, and guest speakers.

• Requested accessible signage on remaining operational bike path phones (unanimous)
• Requested separate contact form on Committee website (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with resolutions including a $50,000 bond for town-wide security improvements, several fee waivers, and various contracts and permits. The agenda also includes appointments to multiple boards and committees, and public comment periods.

• Resolution 2025-535: Bond resolution for $50,000 for town-wide centralized security improvements
• Resolution 2025-534: Fee waiver for APD vs. AHD fundraising event
• Resolution 2025-549: Award bid for two Chevrolet Silverados with plows
• Resolution 2025-554: SEQR lead agency concurrence for Willowdale Park/Amherst Central Park (772 North Forest Road, 385 & 391 Maple Road)
• Communications include requests for public hearings and notices of claims against the town

The Amherst Town Board held a regular meeting on June 9, 2025, and approved a $50,000 bond resolution for town-wide centralized security improvements, including security cameras and access control. The board also approved a SEQR determination for the Willowdale Park/Amherst Central Park project, concurring with Erie County as lead agency. Numerous other routine items were approved, including fee waivers, fireworks permits, contract extensions, and budget transfers. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $50,000 bond resolution for town-wide centralized security improvements (5-0)
• Adopted SEQR determination for security improvements (5-0)
• Approved SEQR lead agency concurrence for Willowdale Park/Amherst Central Park, concurring with Erie County (5-0, as amended)
• Approved fee waiver for APD vs. AHD fundraising event at Northtown Center (5-0)
• Approved fireworks permits for Country Club of Buffalo, Transit Valley Country Club, and Park Country Club (multiple, all 5-0)
• Approved budget transfers and amendments for community development program income (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 financial audit report (5-0)
• Approved two-year contract extensions for bottled water and pump parts (5-0)

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board will meet to review the 2024 external audit and management letter provided by Drescher and Malecki. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the April 17, 2025, meeting and establish the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approval of April 17, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of 2024 external audit status
• Review of 2024 external audit management letter
• Setting the 2025 meeting calendar

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board met on May 29, 2025, but took no substantive actions. Members present watched a recorded presentation by D&M from the Town Board work session of May 12, 2025, which was a non-voting item. No motions, actions, or votes were taken.

• No motions, actions, or votes were taken

Design Advisory Board

The Amherst Design Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on May 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Amherst Municipal Building to review two commercial building proposals. The board will also consider minutes approval and adjournment.

• Design Advisory Board review for 2-story commercial building at 4548 & 4564 Main Street & 17 Fruehauf Avenue (Benderson Development Company)
• Preliminary Design Advisory Board review for 2-story building addition at 4357 & 4367 Harlem Road (Zubin Builders)

The Design Advisory Board approved six specific design recommendations for a proposed 12,285-square-foot commercial building at 4548 & 4564 Main Street. The board also conducted a preliminary review of a building addition at 4357 & 4367 Harlem Road, noting that revisions addressed previous concerns and providing two additional suggestions for public space and transparency. No final approval was granted for the Harlem Road project, which requires further formal review.

• Approved design recommendations for SP-2025-03 commercial building (5-0)
• Recommended revised site plan show bike rack location for Main St project
• Recommended public art feature details for Main St project
• Recommended reduced reflectiveness for upper windows on Main St project
• Recommended shingled roof material instead of metal for Main St project
• Conducted preliminary review for SP-2025-XX Harlem Road addition
• Noted revisions addressed prior concerns for Harlem Road addition
• Recommended enhanced public space and transparent hallway glass for Harlem Rd

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board holds a work session at the Amherst Municipal Building to discuss upcoming agenda items, hold an executive session, and review land transfer and development parcels. No specific votes, dollar amounts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Town Board Meeting Agenda Items
• Executive Session
• Land Transfer and Development Parcels

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a parking restriction at Sierra Drive and a rezoning at 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway. The board will also consider bond resolutions for the North Bailey Senior Shelter ($335,000) and North Forest Park Renovations ($325,000), along with numerous other resolutions including contract awards, license agreements, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing: Parking restriction at dead-end of Sierra Drive (Resolution 2025-498)
• Public hearing: Rezoning at 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway (Resolution 2025-499)
• Bond resolution: North Bailey Senior Shelter - $335,000 (Resolution 2025-501)
• Bond resolution: North Forest Park Renovations - $325,000 (Resolution 2025-502)
• Award RFP #202501 Professional Planning & Grant Services (Resolution 2025-509)

The Amherst Town Board unanimously approved bond resolutions totaling $660,000 for the North Bailey Senior Shelter ($335,000) and North Forest Park renovations ($325,000). The board also adopted a parking restriction on Sierra Drive, set a decision date for a Millersport Highway rezoning, and approved numerous contracts and licenses via the consent agenda.

• Approved $335,000 bond for North Bailey Senior Shelter (4-0)
• Approved $325,000 bond for North Forest Park renovations (4-0)
• Adopted overnight parking restriction on Sierra Drive dead-end (4-0)
• Set June 23 decision date for 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway rezoning (4-0)
• Approved $35,036 busing contract with Erie Bus Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $336,096 police vehicle purchase from Delacy Ford (4-0)
• Approved $225 peddler/transient permit fee (4-0)
• Approved three school district Student Resource Officer agreements (4-0)

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Amherst Recycling and Waste Committee will meet to review waste and recycling reports and discuss the rollout of new food scrap collection sites. The committee will also coordinate outreach efforts for the upcoming Farmers Market opening and an Earth Day event scheduled for June 7th.

• Discussion of new food scrap collection sites and NYS map inclusion
• Planning for Farmers Market opening on May 24th
• Earth Day event planning for June 7th featuring polystyrene and battery collection

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on four items: a proposed 23-lot townhome development at 4780 Sheridan Drive, a SEQR hearing for a 14-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road, a request to rezone 2.4 acres on South Linden Street for a 28-unit townhome development, and a request to amend the comprehensive plan for 24.9 acres on Wehrle Drive. The agenda also notes that no public hearings will be held for unfinished business items, as none are listed.

• Public hearing for 23-lot townhome subdivision 'Park Gardens' at 4780 Sheridan Drive (SP-2024-05_A)
• SEQR hearing for 14-lot subdivision on 6.7 acres at 1789 Dodge Road (SUB-2024-02_PP)
• Rezoning request for 2.4 acres from R-3 to MFR-5 at 46-84 South Linden St for 28-unit townhome development (Z-2025-01)
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 24.9 acres at 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive from commercial office to medium residential (BCPA-2025-01)

The Amherst Planning Board approved four development-related requests on May 15, 2025. This included a Negative Declaration for a 22-townhome subdivision at 4780 Sheridan Drive, a preliminary plat for a 14-lot single-family subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road, a rezoning for a 28-unit townhome development on South Linden Street, and a comprehensive plan amendment for a 366-unit multifamily project on Wehrle Drive. All approvals were passed with votes of 5-1 or unanimous, with Board Member Penberthy casting the sole dissenting vote on three items.

• Approved SEQR Negative Declaration for 22-townhome 'Park Gardens' subdivision at 4780 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 14-lot single-family subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road (4-2)
• Approved rezoning of 2.4 acres on South Linden St from R-3 to MFR-5 for a 28-unit townhome development (5-1)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment for 24.9 acres on Wehrle Drive from Commercial Office to Medium Residential for a 366-unit multifamily project (5-1)

Youth Board

The Amherst Youth Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including a refund request, committee reports, and updates on programs like summer camp registration and a temporary office relocation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Refund request discussed in Finance Committee report
• Middle School Night event on May 17, 2025
• Summer Camp Registration update
• Temporary office re-location update
• Willowdale Park update

The Amherst Youth Board denied a parent's request for a refund of summer camp registration deposits for two children, citing the clearly stated deposit policy and the late timing of the request. The board also received updates on youth programs, including volunteer activities, the Warm Clothing Project, and upcoming facility changes.

• Denied refund request for summer camp deposits (motion by Buscaglia/Menon)
• Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Menon/Lindner)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider six appeal hearings regarding area variances, temporary use permits, and a special use permit. Residents can attend the meeting at the Amherst Municipal Building or watch via live stream. The board will review requests concerning property additions, detached garages, parking space utilization, and home occupations.

• Area variance request for a 1,500 s.f. detached garage at 745 Tonawanda Creek Road
• Area variance request for a 1,200 s.f. detached garage at 11010 Transit Road
• Area variance request for a residential addition at 80 Smith Road
• Temporary use permit request to use 25 off-street parking spaces at 4100 Sheridan Drive for a used automobile dealership at 4131 Sheridan Drive
• Temporary use permit request to display and sell accessory storage buildings at 1265 Niagara Falls Boulevard

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved all six items on the agenda, including three area variances, two temporary use permits, and one special use permit. All approvals were unanimous except for the temporary parking permit at 4100 Sheridan Drive, which passed 4-0 with one member recusing themselves. The board also accepted the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved area variance for 1,500 sq ft garage at 745 Tonawanda Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 1,200 sq ft garage at 11010 Transit Road (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for residential addition at 80 Smith Road (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for hotel parking at 4100 Sheridan Drive (4-0, Shubert recused)
• Approved temporary use permit for shed display at 1265 Niagara Falls Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for home occupation at 1099 North Forest Road with no signage condition (unanimous)

Amherst Community Diversity Commission

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing a Secretary, reviewing recent programs, and planning activities for 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Election of officers: Secretary
• Review of 2025 Community Diversity Calendar
• Recruitment of new members
• School Liaison report
• Town Board Liaison report

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission met on May 13, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. Members discussed topics including refugee resettlement, committee goals, a secretary nomination, outreach, and event communication.

• No official business conducted due to lack of quorum
• Discussed refugee resettlement and possible collaboration with Refugee Partnerships of Western New York
• Discussed nomination of Solomon Joseph as Secretary, to be reviewed and approved later
• Discussed recruiting new members and public outreach opportunities

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a lengthy agenda of resolutions, including amendments to the Capital Improvement Program, several property easements and agreements, and numerous contract awards for construction and services. The board will also make appointments to various boards and committees and hear public comments.

• Resolution 2025-462: Amend 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2025-471: Land Swap Agreement with Mississippi ADP, LLC and Blvdcon, LLC
• Resolution 2025-480: Award Bid for Town Wide Sprinkler Inspection & Service
• Resolution 2025-486-488: Award bids for Paradise Park Restroom Building (mechanical, plumbing, electric)
• Resolution 2025-492-494: Award bids for Westside Interceptor Forcemain and Relief Pump Station

The Amherst Town Board unanimously approved a consent agenda that included awarding three major construction contracts for the Westside Interceptor sewer project: $18,314,260 to Concrete Applied Technologies Corp. for the forcemain, $14,157,410 to Kandey Company, Inc. for the relief pump station general contract, and $2,872,000 to Ferguson Electric Inc. for the pump station electrical contract. The board also authorized the supervisor to sign a $31 million Grant Disbursement Agreement with Empire State Development for the Boulevard Mall Infrastructure Capital project, which will fund these sewer improvements. All resolutions were adopted unanimously (5-0).

• Awarded $18,314,260 forcemain contract to Concrete Applied Technologies Corp. (5-0)
• Awarded $14,157,410 pump station general contract to Kandey Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $2,872,000 pump station electrical contract to Ferguson Electric Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized signing $31M Grant Disbursement Agreement with Empire State Development (5-0)
• Approved $366,087.53 sewer fund balance use for Boulevard Mall project costs (5-0)
• Adopted amended 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Approved two-year vision coverage contract extension with VSP through Aug 2027 (5-0)
• Awarded Paradise Park restroom building contracts: $38,000 mechanical, $98,000 plumbing, $141,855 electrical (5-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session on May 12, 2025, at the Amherst Municipal Building. The agenda includes a Nurses Week Proclamation presentation, a financial statements presentation by Drescher & Malecki, a review of Town Board meeting agenda items, an executive session, and a personnel discussion.

• Nurses Week Proclamation presentation (15 mins)
• Financial Statements presentation by Drescher & Malecki (20 mins)
• Town Board Meeting Agenda Items discussion
• Executive Session
• Personnel Discussion

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board meets to review resident concerns about speeding, pedestrian crossings, and signage at seven locations. The board also discusses ongoing pedestrian counts and a study for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). Two site plans and a rezoning request are on the agenda.

• Cottonwood Drive – Speeding concerns
• Hopkins / Dodge Intersection – Request for morning crossing guards
• LeBrun Road at Mona and Hospital Driveway – Improve signage
• 2559 North Forest Road – Request for 'School Bus Stop Ahead' sign
• 468-496 Dodge Road – Proposed Multi-Family Development (site plan) and 2190-2220 Wehrle Drive – Rezoning request (Commercial Office to Medium Residential) for 24.9± acres

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board approved a motion to refer the request for a morning crossing guard at the Hopkins/Dodge intersection to the Town Board, despite morning pedestrian counts not meeting criteria. The board also approved increased police enforcement on Heim Road and nearby streets due to parking issues related to the mosque, and scheduled a community forum. Several other items were held for further counts or resident notification, and two site plan reviews were deemed not reviewable.

• Referred morning crossing guard request at Hopkins/Dodge to Town Board (5-1)
• Approved increased police enforcement on Heim Road, Montbleu, Southwedge, Fairwoods (6-0)
• Referred community forum with mosque, residents, police to Councilmember Szukala (6-0)
• Approved 'Cross Traffic Does Not Stop' sub-plaques at Carmen Road/Henel Ave (6-0)
• Held Lebrun Road signage decision pending traffic counts
• Held Spruce Road 'No Parking Here to Corner' signage until residents notified
• Received and filed Chestnut Ridge Road crosswalk request (6-0)
• Referred Chateau Terrace traffic concerns to Highway Department for deterrents (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a local landmark nomination for the Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46-58 Getzville Road, with six members voting to open and close the hearing. The commission also discussed a certificate of appropriateness for signage at 5178 Main Street and a demolition referral for a detached garage at 243 Capen Boulevard. Old business items include a tax exemption law, a new survey work plan, and planning for Preservation Day 2025.

• Public hearing on local landmark nomination for 46-58 Getzville Road (Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate)
• Certificate of appropriateness for signage at 5178 Main Street
• Demolition referral for detached garage at 243 Capen Boulevard
• Discussion of tax exemption law
• Planning for Preservation Day 2025

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement signage at 5178 Main Street (NBT Bank), with conditions on lighting. The commission also approved a demolition referral for a fire-damaged garage at 243 Capen Boulevard, allowing replacement with a gable-roof garage. The public hearing on the 46-58 Getzville Road landmark nomination was adjourned to June 10, 2025.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 5178 Main St (5-0)
• Approved demolition referral for garage at 243 Capen Blvd (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing on 46-58 Getzville Road landmark nomination to June 10 (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a proposed local landmark designation for 4511-4521 Main Street. The property owner requested an adjournment, and several residents spoke in favor of keeping the hearing open. The commission voted to adjourn the hearing to a later date, which was rescheduled to May 6, 2025.

• Public hearing on local landmark designation for 4511-4521 Main Street
• Property owner Thomas Lewin requested adjournment via letter
• Residents spoke in favor of keeping the hearing open
• Motion to adjourn hearing passed 7-0

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on May 6, 2025, to consider designating 4511-4521 Main Street as a local landmark. After hearing from the property owner, who opposed the designation, and several residents who supported it, the commission closed the hearing and took no action. The matter was not voted on or tabled.

• Opened public hearing for 4511-4521 Main Street landmark designation (5-0, 2 absent)
• Closed public hearing for 4511-4521 Main Street landmark designation (5-0, 2 absent)
• Took no action on 4511-4521 Main Street landmark designation

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities is holding a meeting on May 5, 2025, via Zoom. The agenda includes a presentation from Community Development Director Laurie Stillwell, along with discussions on old business items such as bike path emergency phones, disability awareness training, and a resident concern regarding the Town Hall sound system. New business includes a discussion on service animal registration at Town Hall.

• Guest Speaker: Laurie Stillwell, Community Development Director
• Discussion on Amherst Bike Path Emergency Phones
• Discussion on Town Disability Awareness Training
• Discussion on resident concern regarding the sound system in Town Hall
• Discussion on service animal registration at Town Hall

The committee approved requests for a direct email address and invitations to several town officials for future meetings. Members also voted to end ongoing discussions regarding the Town Hall audio system. Staff provided updates on affordable housing and ADU grant programs.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved outreach to Chief Chamberlain regarding bike path emergency phones (unanimous)
• Approved invitations to Chief Chamberlain, Brandon Peters, Anne Dafchik, and Mary-Diana Pouli (unanimous)
• Approved request for IT to create a direct committee email address (unanimous)
• Approved termination of ongoing Town Hall audio equipment discussions unless new ADA concerns arise (unanimous)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on parking restrictions, an all-way stop, an ADU tax exemption local law, and the alienation of land at 1265 Smith Road. They will also vote on a rezoning and SEQR determination for 1692 Maple Road, plus numerous resolutions covering contracts, appointments, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing on Local Law to amend Chapter 175 (Taxation) for ADU exemption
• Rezoning and SEQR determination for 1692 Maple Road (Z-2024-04)
• Parking restriction on Steinway Court at Maple Road
• All-way stop at Homecrest Drive and Hillcrest Drive
• Contract awards: tax bill processing, utility audit, building department vehicles

The Amherst Town Board approved the rezoning of 1692 Maple Road from Residential District Three (R-3) to Office Building District (OB), allowing for a potential future medical office building. The board also adopted a local law providing a property tax exemption for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Numerous other resolutions were approved, including contracts, budget transfers, and appointments.

• Adopted local law amending Chapter 175 (Taxation) to add ADU property tax exemption (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1692 Maple Road from R-3 to OB with conditions (5-0)
• Approved $650,000 design services contract for Maple Road/N. Bailey Avenue intersection (5-0)
• Awarded $632,000 general contract for Paradise Park Restroom Building to Peyton Barlow Co. (5-0)
• Awarded $85,400 parking lot paving contract to J&D's Seal Tech Corp. (5-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Adams as Interim Town Comptroller at $150,328.30 annual salary (5-0)
• Approved $74,729 change order for WPCF roof system improvements (5-0)
• Accepted Main Street Corridor Study as guiding document (5-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for an upcoming meeting. The session includes an executive session for potential litigation and a possible land acquisition. No formal decisions are expected at this work session.

• Executive session for potential litigation
• Discussion of possible land acquisition

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on four items: a site plan for an inclusive ball diamond and parking expansion at Dellwood/Satler Park, a SEQR hearing for a 14-lot subdivision, and two rezoning requests to allow multi-family housing. The board will also consider an extension for a multi-family residential development under unfinished business. No public comment will be taken on the unfinished business item.

• Site plan for inclusive ball diamond, restroom building, and parking expansion at 387 North Ivyhurst Road (SP-2011-06_B)
• SEQR hearing for 14-building lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road (SUB-2024-02_PP)
• Rezone 0.861 acres from R-3 to MFR-4A at 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway (Z-2024-03)
• Rezone 2.4 acres from R-3 to MFR-5 at 46-84 South Linden St (Z-2025-01)
• Extension of site plan approval for Crosspoint multi-family development at 50 Crosspoint Parkway (SP-2022-07_A)

The Amherst Planning Board approved a site plan for an inclusive ball diamond with a restroom building and parking expansion at Dellwood/Satler Park, approved a rezoning of 0.861 acres on Millersport Highway for a 9-unit apartment building, and approved a 2-year extension for the Crosspoint multi-family residential development. The board also adjourned public hearings for a proposed 14-lot subdivision on Dodge Road and a rezoning for a 28-unit townhome development on South Linden Street, both to be continued at the next meeting.

• Approved Dellwood/Satler Park inclusive ball diamond, restroom, and parking expansion (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.861 acres at 3230 & 3238 Millersport Highway from R-3 to MFR-4A (5-0)
• Approved 2-year extension of site plan approval for Crosspoint multi-family development (5-0)
• Adjourned SEQR hearing for 14-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road to 5/15/2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned rezoning request for 28-unit townhome development on South Linden Street to 5/15/2025 (5-0)

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from December 2024, accept a member resignation, elect officers, and establish 2025 meeting dates. The agenda also includes an executive session on a personnel issue. No financial decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024
• Acceptance of member resignation
• Election of officers
• Establishment of 2025 meeting dates
• Executive session on personnel issue

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board accepted a member resignation and elected its officers. The board also established its meeting schedule for 2025.

• Approved minutes from December 17, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Accepted resignation of member Jeff Marion (4-0-0)
• Approved election of officers (3-0-1)
• Established 2025 meeting dates (4-0-0)
• Approved executive session regarding personnel issue (4-0-0)

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Recycling and Waste Committee will meet to review reports, discuss food scrap collection sites, and finalize plans for the Farmers Market opening on May 24 and Earth Day on June 7, including expanded polystyrene and battery collection.

• Review food scrap collection sites and graphics
• Confirm Farmers Market opening date as May 24
• Plan Earth Day (June 7) with expanded polystyrene and battery collection

The committee approved the March meeting minutes. Members discussed upcoming events including the Williamsville Farmer’s Market and Village Earth Day, and noted that compost soil is ready at the Amherst Highway Department.

• Approved March meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on eight requests for variances and special use permits, including several along Sheridan Drive. The board will also vote on the minutes from its March 18, 2025 meeting. Items range from a generator setback to a proposed townhome development and a restaurant drive-through.

• 119 Burroughs Drive: area variance for generator 23 inches from property line (3 ft required)
• 387 North Ivyhurst Road: variance for missing landscaping at baseball field
• 4100 Sheridan Drive: temporary use permit for 25 parking spaces for used car dealership
• 4780 Sheridan Drive: area variance for townhomes with multiple setbacks and lot size deviations
• 4220 Sheridan Drive: area variance for convenience store/fueling station setbacks and landscaping

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals approved five area variances and one special use permit, adjourned two applications to May 13, 2025, and withdrew one application. All decisions were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.

• Approved area variance for generator setback at 119 Burroughs Drive (3-0)
• Approved area variance for baseball field landscaping at 387 North Ivyhurst Road (3-0)
• Adjourned temporary use permit for parking at 4100 Sheridan Drive to 5/13/2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned special use permit for home occupation at 1099 North Forest Road to 5/13/2025 (3-0)
• Approved special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 390 LeBrun Road (3-0)
• Approved area variances for townhomes at 4780 Sheridan Drive (3-0)
• Approved area variances for convenience store/fueling station at 4220 Sheridan Drive (3-0)
• Withdrawn area variance for drive-through at 2577 Millersport Hwy (3-0)

Recreation Commission

The Amherst Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss old business including Williamsville Junior Football and the Golf Course Driving Range, and new business including a Code of Conduct and office hours/personnel shortages. The agenda is largely routine, with liaison and facility reports, and no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of Williamsville Junior Football
• Discussion of Golf Course Driving Range
• New business: Code of Conduct
• New business: Office Hours/Personnel Shortages
• Liaison reports from various sports and facilities

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission discussed a proposed local landmark designation for 4467 Main Street. Public hearings were held on March 11 and April 8, 2025, with testimony from residents and representatives from KeyBank and Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. The commission adjourned the public hearing without a final decision.

• 4467 Main Street - Local landmark nomination (public hearings held March 11 and April 8, 2025)
• KeyBank and Whiteman Ostorman & Hanna LLP raised concerns about the proposed designation
• Public testimony included both support and opposition from residents

The Historic Preservation Commission voted 5-1 to recommend that the Town Board designate the KeyBank building at 4467 Main Street as a local landmark, finding it meets criteria #3 (embodies distinguishing characteristics of a design style) and #4 (represents an established and familiar visual feature of the community). The vote followed a public hearing that included testimony from the property owner, KeyBank, opposing the designation, and from residents and Preservation Buffalo Niagara supporting it. The Commission also approved spending up to $175 of its budget for supplies for the spring roundtable.

• Recommended local landmark designation for 4467 Main Street (5-1)
• Approved up to $175 for HPC spring roundtable supplies (6-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a local landmark nomination for the Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46-58 Getzville Road. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on local landmark nomination for 46-58 Getzville Road (Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate)

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission opened and closed a public hearing on a local landmark nomination for 46-58 Getzville Road (the Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate main house). Both motions carried 6-0, with one member absent. The minutes record the result as "NO ACTION," so no recommendation or designation was made at this meeting. One resident spoke in favor of the nomination.

• Opened public hearing on 46-58 Getzville Road landmark nomination (6-0, 1 absent)
• Closed public hearing on 46-58 Getzville Road landmark nomination (6-0, 1 absent)
• No action taken on the landmark nomination; minutes list result as NO ACTION

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session that includes a presentation from the National Weather Service on StormReady certification, followed by discussion of agenda items for the upcoming board meeting. The board will also enter executive session to discuss land acquisition/disposition and civil litigation settlement.

• National Weather Service presentation on StormReady certification
• Executive session on acquisition and disposition of land
• Executive session on civil litigation settlement

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold public hearings on four items, including a $10 million bond for the Water Pollution Control Facility oxygen separation system replacement and a $1.45 million bond for treatment system component replacement. The board will also consider a lighting district extension at 4300 Millersport Highway and a rezoning at 1692 Maple Road. Additionally, the agenda includes numerous resolutions for settlements of Article 7 tax certiorari matters, appointments to boards and committees, and various contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing: Bond resolution for WPCF oxygen separation system replacement ($10M)
• Public hearing: Bond resolution for WPCF treatment systems component replacement/rehabilitation ($1.45M)
• Public hearing: Lighting district extension at 4300 Millersport Highway
• Public hearing: Rezoning at 1692 Maple Road
• Resolution: Sale of 160 Campus Drive to 177 Darwin LLC

The Amherst Town Board approved a $10 million bond resolution to replace the Water Pollution Control Facility's oxygen separation system, along with a $1.45 million bond for treatment systems component replacement and rehabilitation. The board also adopted a $645,000 amended bond for Paradise Park restroom improvements and a $490,000 bond for Klein Road transportation improvements. A public hearing on rezoning 1692 Maple Road from R-3 to OB was closed with a decision date set for April 28, and the board approved a resolution of commitment for public improvements at a proposed 13-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road. Numerous Article 7 tax assessment settlements were approved, and the board authorized a sole-source agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio network improvements funded by a federal grant.

• Approved $10M bond resolution for WPCF Oxygen Separation System Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $1.45M bond resolution for WPCF Treatment Systems Component Replacement/Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved lighting district extension at 4300 Millersport Highway, subject to 30-day permissive referendum (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on 1692 Maple Road rezoning from R-3 to OB; set decision date for April 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved resolution of commitment for public improvements at 1789 Dodge Road subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $645,000 amended bond resolution for Paradise Park restroom improvements (5-0)
• Approved $490,000 bond resolution for Klein Road transportation improvements (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing alienation of a portion of 1265 Smith Road as parkland; set public hearing for April 28, 2025 (5-0)

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board will consider four new traffic-safety requests, including an all-way stop at Kaymar/Edgewater, a parking prohibition after dark on Sierra Drive, speeding and stop-sign concerns on Troy Del Way, and pedestrian crossing signage at a bike path crossing North Forest Road near Auden Apartments. The board will also revisit old business on pedestrian counts at Hopkins/Red Oak/Bassett and a mid-block crosswalk on Chestnut Ridge Road held for spring counts. No site plans or rezonings are on the agenda.

• All-way stop request at Kaymar/Edgewater
• Prohibit parking after dark on Sierra Drive parking area
• Speeding and stop sign compliance on Troy Del Way
• Pedestrian crossing signage at bike path crossing North Forest Road near Auden Apts.
• Pedestrian counts at Hopkins/Red Oak/Bassett and Chestnut Ridge Road crosswalk

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board approved adding 'Cross Traffic Does Not Stop' plaques at Kaymar/Edgewater, a 10 PM-6 AM parking restriction on Sierra Drive, and referred Troy Del Way traffic issues to NYSDOT and Highway. The Board also approved a minor site plan at 1101 Niagara Falls Boulevard, a preliminary plat at 1789 Dodge Road with conditions, and found a site plan at 4010 Maple Road not reviewable. No substantive decisions were made on old business items, which were held for future counts.

• Approved adding 'Cross Traffic Does Not Stop' plaques at Kaymar/Edgewater (8-0)
• Approved 10 PM-6 AM parking restriction on Sierra Drive with no littering signage (8-0)
• Referred Troy Del Way traffic study to NYSDOT (7-1, Rider opposed)
• Referred Troy Del Way striping package to Highway and enforcement to Police (8-0)
• Approved pedestrian study for RRFB at North Forest Road bike path crossing (8-0)
• Approved minor site plan at 1101 Niagara Falls Blvd as submitted
• Approved preliminary plat at 1789 Dodge Road with conditions
• Found site plan at 4010 Maple Road not reviewable

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from December 2024, accept a member resignation, elect officers, and establish 2025 meeting dates. The board will also request an entrance conference date with external auditors.

• Acceptance of member resignation
• Election of officers
• Establishment of 2025 meeting dates
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Request for entrance conference date with external auditors

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on bond resolutions for waterline improvements ($3,402,000) and sanitary sewer projects ($2,250,000). The board will also consider numerous resolutions, including contracts, appointments, and budget transfers. The agenda is largely routine, with many items involving approvals and authorizations.

• Public hearing on 2025 Fire Protection District Contract (Resolution 2025-290)
• Bond resolution for 2025 Waterline Improvements & Replacements ($3,402,000)
• Bond resolution for Sanitary Sewer Projects ($2,250,000)
• Set public hearing for parking restriction on Steinway Court at Maple Road
• Set public hearing for all-way stop at Homecrest Drive and Hillcrest Drive

The Amherst Town Board held public hearings and unanimously approved two bond resolutions: $3,402,000 for waterline improvements and replacements, and $2,250,000 for sanitary sewer projects. The board also adopted a consent agenda with numerous contracts, appointments, and purchases, and accepted an Agriculture and Open Space Inventory and Prioritization Study as amended.

• Adopted $3,402,000 bond for waterline improvements (5-0)
• Adopted $2,250,000 bond for sanitary sewer projects (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Swormville Fire Protection District contract (5-0)
• Accepted Agriculture and Open Space Inventory and Prioritization Study as amended (5-0)
• Awarded $234,297.50 Audubon Library Playground contract to Gardenville Landscape & Nursery (5-0)
• Awarded $86,088.92 bid for two Ford F-150s to Van Bortel Ford (5-0)
• Authorized Verizon Wireless land lease at 1265 Smith Road (5-0)
• Approved $179,240 DOE rebate for rink refrigeration equipment (5-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold a work session meeting with a presentation on the Open Space Inventory and Prioritization Plan. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Tree Board

The Amherst Tree Board is meeting to approve February minutes and continue work on community education and outreach, including finalizing a group presentation on tree-related topics. They will also discuss the CFMP resolution status, plan a seedling giveaway, and schedule a park cleanup at Walton Woods Park. Several items, including grant initiatives and a partnership with Buffalo State College, are tabled until May.

• Seedling giveaway: 120 seedlings (30 White Birch, 30 Quaking Aspen, 30 Pin Oak, 30 Tulip) ordered, pickup April 26, potting April 27
• Park cleanup at Walton Woods Park on May 3, 1-3pm
• Tree City USA status approved for 2024
• Brush-off station for invasive species to be installed
• Discussion on native pollinator garden on N. Forest (grant funding needed)

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will decide on a revised site plan for the Sawyers Landing mixed-use development at 42-50 Dodge Road, which includes replacing an apartment building with a self-storage facility and reducing residential units. The board will also consider an extension for the Ashley Green subdivision preliminary plat approval and review a Town Board referral on the Suburban Agriculture district. Public hearings for these items have been closed; no new public hearings are scheduled.

• Sawyers Landing revisions: replace 4-story apartment with 4-story self-storage, reduce units from 258 to 199, parking from 494 to 401, split parcel into 4 lots
• Proposed 87 two-story townhomes for sale, replacing previously approved duplexes and apartment buildings
• 0.98-acre permanent open space at Sweet Home/Dodge Road intersection; southern wetlands portion to be donated to Town
• Ashley Green subdivision: request for extension of preliminary plat approval for 26-lot subdivision at 10060 Transit Road
• Town Board referral on Suburban Agriculture (SA) District alternative report

The Amherst Planning Board unanimously approved a revised site plan for the Sawyers Landing mixed-use development at 50 Dodge Road, replacing a previously approved 4-story apartment building with a climate-controlled self-storage facility and reducing the total residential unit count from 258 to 199. The board also approved a one-year extension for the preliminary plat of the 26-lot Ashley Green subdivision and recommended approval to the Town Board of a report offering alternatives to the Suburban Agriculture (SA) zoning district.

• Approved Sawyers Landing site plan revisions (SP-2021-05A) (6-0)
• Approved 1-year extension for Ashley Green preliminary plat (SUB-2022-02PP-01) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Suburban Agriculture (SA) District Alternative Report to Town Board (6-0)

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Amherst Recycling and Waste Committee will discuss planning for the Farmers Market opening on May 17 and Earth Day on June 7, including expanded polystyrene and battery collection. The meeting will also review waste and recycling reports, approve previous minutes, and consider new member status.

• Planning Farmers Market opening May 17
• Planning Earth Day June 7 with expanded polystyrene and battery collection
• Review waste/recycling reports
• Approve February meeting minutes

The committee approved the February meeting minutes and discussed waste and recycling updates. No formal votes were taken on policy or contracts. The RFP for waste collection will begin in early 2026, and the automated compost bin rollout remains stalled.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Discussed RFP process for waste collection to begin early 2026
• Noted automated compost bin rollout stalled due to emptying issues
• Planned Earth Day flyer review for April meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on eight appeals, including temporary use permits and area variances for properties across town. Items include a temporary construction yard for New Road reconstruction, garage setbacks, signage sizes, parking and landscaping at 5150 Main Street, a drive-through at a restaurant, and a reconstructed convenience store. Several items have been continued from previous meetings.

• 655 New Rd - temporary use permit for public works construction yard in CF district
• 1500 N Forest Rd - garage 15'2" from property line vs required 30'
• 500 Crosspoint Pkwy - wayfinding sign 19.5 sq ft vs 16 sq ft limit
• 5150 Main Street - 18 parking spaces vs 37 required, signage 408 sq ft vs 270 sq ft
• 4220 Sheridan Drive - convenience store 86.25' from centerline vs 115' required

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals approved five area variances and a temporary use permit, and adjourned two other variance requests to April 15, 2025. Approved items included a temporary construction yard at 655 New Rd, a garage setback at 1500 N Forest Rd, signage variances at 500 Crosspoint Pkwy and 9860 Transit Rd, a multi-issue variance at 5150 Main Street, and a building setback at 4795 Sheridan Drive. The board also adopted an amended SEQR determination, findings of fact, and an LWRP consistency determination for the 4795 Sheridan Drive project.

• Approved temporary use permit for public works yard at 655 New Rd (3-0)
• Approved garage setback variance at 1500 N Forest Rd (unanimous)
• Approved signage area variance at 500 Crosspoint Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved coordinated sign plan waiver at 9860 Transit Rd (unanimous)
• Approved parking, signage, and landscaping variances at 5150 Main St (unanimous)
• Adjourned drive-through variance at 2577 Millersport Hwy to 4/15/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned convenience store/fueling station variances at 4220 Sheridan Dr to 4/15/25 (unanimous)
• Approved building setback variance at 4795 Sheridan Dr, rescinding prior variance (unanimous)

Amherst Community Diversity Commission

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission is meeting to elect officers, review past holiday programs, and plan activities for 2025. The agenda is largely routine business, including membership updates, liaison reports, and planning for the year ahead. Members are urged to attend to ensure a quorum.

• Election of officers
• Review of December 28, 2024, and other holiday programs
• Recap of planning get-together held March 3, 2025
• Activities planning for 2025
• School Liaison and Town Board Liaison reports

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission elected Zhen Liu as Chairperson and Dr. Mohan Devgun as Vice Chairperson, both unanimously. The Secretary seat remained vacant. The Commission also approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed upcoming events, including a community conversation series and the Juneteenth event.

• Elected Zhen Liu as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Mohan Devgun as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous; Dr. Khan recused)
• Secretary position left vacant (no nomination)

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board is meeting to approve minutes from December through February, review expenditures, and hear reports from the chair and treasurer. Members will discuss the 2025 budget, grant updates, and several community programs including ArtStart, Let's Do Lunch, and a literary event. The board will also cover traffic box poster distribution, informational tables, and ongoing projects like aluminum turtle sculptures and benches.

• Approve expenditures for envelopes and stickers for artist mailers
• Review 2024 finalized actuals and 2025 budget plan
• Update on grants and ArtStart program
• Finalize timing, location, and leads for literary event
• Discuss traffic box poster and social media distribution

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board approved a motion to have the town purchase up to $300 in supplies for the 2025 ArtStart tabling. The board also approved an expenditure of $112.38 for stickers and large envelopes for a mailer to past participants. Additionally, the board approved the minutes for December 2024, January 2025, and February 2025 (with edits).

• Approved $300 limit for town purchase of 2025 ArtStart supplies
• Approved $95 for stickers and $17.38 for large envelopes
• Approved December 2024 minutes
• Approved January 2025 minutes
• Approved February 2025 minutes with edits

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission will review and approve the minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. The body will also discuss a new survey work plan, an upcoming spring roundtable, Preservation Day 2025, and training and website updates. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the February 11, 2025 minutes and discussed scheduling for upcoming events. The most significant action was taken at the previous meeting (February 11), where the commission voted unanimously to send the Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46-58 Getzville Road to a public hearing on April 8, 2025, for local landmark designation. No new substantive decisions were made during the March 11 meeting itself.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved sending 46-58 Getzville Road to public hearing on April 8, 2025 (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to continue a public hearing on the local landmark nomination for 4467 Main Street, which was adjourned from January 30, 2025. The commission will also address a proposed landmark designation for 4511-4521 Main Street. No public comment will be allowed for items under Unfinished Business.

• Public hearing on local landmark nomination for 4467 Main Street
• Proposed local landmark designation for 4511-4521 Main Street
• KeyBank expressed concerns and requested a 30-day extension of the hearing
• Multiple residents spoke in favor and opposition of the 4467 Main Street designation

The Historic Preservation Commission held public hearings on two proposed local landmark designations but took no final action on either. The hearing for 4467 Main Street (KeyBank) was closed with no action taken, and the matter was continued to April 8, 2025. The hearing for 4511-4521 Main Street was adjourned to May 6, 2025, at the property owner's request.

• Closed public hearing for 4467 Main Street landmark nomination; no action taken (7-0)
• Continued 4467 Main Street landmark nomination to April 8, 2025
• Adjourned public hearing for 4511-4521 Main Street landmark designation to May 6, 2025 (7-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold a work session that includes a presentation of the 2024 Annual Report by the Amherst Committee on Disabilities. The meeting will also include preparation of agenda items for a future Town Board meeting and an executive session for personnel and acquisition discussions.

• Presentation of Amherst Committee on Disabilities 2024 Annual Report (15 minutes)
• Executive Session for personnel negotiation and appointment
• Executive Session for negotiated acquisition

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with a lengthy agenda of resolutions, including capital improvement bonds, contract awards, personnel actions, and settlements of tax certiorari cases. The most consequential items are bond resolutions for road, park, and building improvements, and a $10 million procurement for a wastewater treatment oxygen separation system.

• Bond resolution for $1,110,000 for town road pavement improvements
• Bond resolution for $500,000 for reconstruction of Burroughs Drive
• Bond resolution for $305,000 for Paradise Park restroom improvements
• Bond resolution for $435,000 for Senior Center capital improvements
• Resolution to adopt 2025-2029 HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan and 2025 CDBG/HOME Action Plan

The Amherst Town Board approved multiple bond resolutions totaling over $2.5 million for capital improvements, including road pavement, Burroughs Drive reconstruction, Paradise Park restrooms, senior center improvements, and parking lot sealing. The board also authorized public hearings for several water, sewer, and lighting projects, and approved numerous contracts, appointments, and settlements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $1,110,000 bond for Town Road Pavement Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 bond for Burroughs Drive Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $305,000 bond for Paradise Park Restroom Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $135,000 amended bond for Senior Center Capital Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $65,000 bond for Town Parking Lot Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $53,000 bond for N. French Soccer Complex Concession Restroom (5-0)
• Approved $689,300 contract for Senior Center HVAC Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $494,456 contract for Bauman Waterline Replacement (5-0)

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board meets to review resident requests for new crosswalks and roundabouts at several intersections and road segments, including Hopkins Road, North French Road, and I-990. The board will also discuss turnaround needs for school buses on Caesar Boulevard and the use of green hazard lights on town plows. Old business includes speed results for Arcade Avenue and a held request for a mid-block crosswalk on Chestnut Ridge Road.

• Hopkins/Red Oak/Bassett crosswalk request on Hopkins Road
• Roundabout request for Hopkins Road and North French Road intersection
• Roundabout request for North French Road and Campbell Boulevard
• Roundabout request for I-990 Interchange and North French Road
• 14-lot subdivision proposed at 1789 Dodge Road

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board approved five site plans with conditions, including a 14-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road, a retail drive-thru at 8520 Transit Road, a parking expansion at 6044 Main Street, a convenience store at 4220 Sheridan Drive, and a solar energy system at 800 New Road. The board denied a proposed auto dealership addition at 4130 Sheridan Drive due to a substandard drive aisle width. All other agenda items were received, filed, or referred to other agencies, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved 14-lot subdivision at 1789 Dodge Road with conditions (7-0)
• Approved retail drive-thru at 8520 Transit Road with conditions (7-0)
• Denied auto dealership addition at 4130 Sheridan Drive (7-0)
• Approved parking expansion at 6044 Main Street with conditions (7-0)
• Approved convenience store at 4220 Sheridan Drive with conditions (7-0)
• Approved solar energy system at 800 New Road as submitted (7-0)
• Approved Dellwood Sattler Park at 387 North Ivyhurst Road with conditions (7-0)
• Referred Hopkins Road crosswalk request for pedestrian count (7-0)

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities is meeting to discuss accessibility improvements, including a follow-up on an accessible parking spot at Smallwood, the Community Youth Center at 1350 Eggert Rd, and winter sidewalk clearance on the Amherst Bike Path. They will also review the annual report and plan guest speakers for 2025, with Laurie Stillwell scheduled for April 14th.

• Smallwood Accessible Parking spot follow up with Steve Floss
• Community Youth Center at 1350 Eggert Rd
• Winter sidewalk clearance Amherst Bike Path follow up
• Amherst Bike Path Emergency Phones
• Guest speaker Laurie Stillwell (Community Development Director) – April 14th

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities met on March 3, 2025, and approved the February minutes unanimously. They discussed website updates, accessibility parking signs, and other ongoing items, and voted to add FM system issues to the next month's agenda. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added FM system issues to April agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

This is a work session of the Amherst Town Board, primarily procedural. The board will discuss agenda items for a future meeting and may enter executive session for a negotiated acquisition. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Town Board meeting agenda items
• Possible executive session
• Negotiated acquisition item

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on three bond resolutions totaling about $9.6 million for fire protection, waterline improvements, and sanitary sewer projects. The board will also consider numerous resolutions including capital program amendments, settlements, contracts, and personnel actions, plus appointments to boards and committees.

• Public hearing: 2025 Waterline Improvements & Replacements bond resolution - $3,402,000
• Public hearing: Sanitary Sewer Projects bond resolution - $2,250,000
• Bond resolution: Town Road Pavement Improvements - $1,110,000
• Bond resolution: Reconstruction of Burroughs Drive - $500,000
• Settlements of multiple Article 7 tax certiorari matters

Tree Board

The Amherst Tree Board will review administrative items, discuss ongoing community education efforts, and consider 2025 initiatives like a seedling giveaway. The meeting includes updates on the Community Forestry Management Plan, Tree City USA status, and potential partnerships with Buffalo State College and Amherst State Park.

• 2025 seedling giveaway (30 White Birch, 30 Quaking Aspen, 30 Pin Oak, 30 Tulip)
• Tree City USA status update
• Discussion on invasive species and non-native Bradford Pear trees
• Potential partnership with Amherst State Park for fruit tree grant program
• Planning for Walton Woods Park cleanup day

The Tree Board approved a resolution acknowledging the Community Forestry Management Plan and voted to support a native tree seed reforestation project. The board also scheduled a park cleanup for May 3 and agreed to establish an informational social media page.

• Approved resolution acknowledging CFMP plan
• Approved support for native tree seed reforestation project
• Approved January meeting minutes
• Scheduled Walton Woods Park cleanup for May 3 at 12pm
• Tabled Amherst Tree Seekers until May 15, 2025
• Tabled 2025 Grant Initiatives until May 15, 2025
• Tabled Amherst State Park master plan and fruit tree grant program until May 15, 2025

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on three items: a building addition and parking expansion at the Amherst Development Park on N. Bailey Avenue, revisions to the Sawyers Landing mixed-use development on Dodge Road, and a rezoning request on Maple Road. The board will also review the director's report and approve minutes. No public hearings will be held for unfinished business items.

• 10,069 sq ft addition at 6000-6020 N. Bailey Avenue, adding 139 parking spaces (total 591), with sidewalk waiver request along Romney Road
• Sawyers Landing revisions: replace 4-story apartment with self-storage, add 87 townhomes, reduce units to 199 and parking to 401, split parcel into 4 lots
• Rezone 0.96 acres at 1692 Maple Road from R-3 to OB
• Public hearing time limits: 15 min petitioner, 15 min rebuttal, 3 min individual speakers

Recycling and Waste Committee

The Recycling and Waste Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing membership, and confirming the 2025 meeting schedule. They will also discuss waste and recycling reports, food scrap collection sites, and plan for upcoming community events, including the farmers market opening and an Earth Day collection event.

• Planning for Earth Day on June 7th, including expanded polystyrene and battery collection
• Planning for Farmers Market opening day on May 17th
• Discussion of food scrap collection sites and graphics
• Review of waste and recycling reports
• Verify 2025 meeting dates

The committee approved the January meeting minutes and established a monthly meeting schedule through December. Members discussed upcoming waste collection RFPs, compost site activation, and promotional plans for the Farmer's Market and Earth Day.

• Approved January meeting minutes
• Established 2025 meeting schedule for the third Wednesday of each month (excluding July)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals holds its regular meeting to hear nine area-variance requests and one open-development-area request. The board will decide whether to grant relief from setback, lot-width, and landscaping rules for residential and commercial properties.

• 136 Harbridge Manor – 3.32 ft generator setback vs 5 ft required
• 4220 Sheridan Drive – 86.25 ft building distance vs 115 ft required; 2.5 ft backflow device vs 10 ft required
• 42-50 Dodge Road – townhomes lack public road frontage, need open-development-area approval
• 2577 Millersport Hwy – proposed drive-through restaurant in NB district; 20 ft order board vs 100 ft setback required

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals approved five area variance requests and one open development area request, all unanimously (4-0), at its February 18, 2025 meeting. Three items were adjourned to the next meeting on March 18, 2025, including a convenience store/fueling station project and a restaurant drive-through request. The board also accepted the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved area variance for backup generator at 136 Harbridge Manor (4-0)
• Approved area variance for air conditioner unit at 129 Bernhardt Drive (4-0)
• Approved area variance for building addition at 4025 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved area variance for lot width at 4901 N. French Road (4-0)
• Approved area variance for setbacks at 3315-3333 Millersport Highway (4-0)
• Approved open development area for townhomes at 42-50 Dodge Road (4-0)
• Adjourned area variance for 4220 Sheridan Drive to March 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned area variance for 4795 Sheridan Drive to March 18, 2025 (4-0)

Youth Board

The Amherst Youth Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, committee reports, and updates. A notable item is a proposed price increase for the preschool program, presented by the Finance Committee. The board will also hear reports on various programs and initiatives.

• Proposed preschool program price increase
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 and January 8, 2025
• Middle School Night scheduled for March 15, 2025
• Update on asylum seekers
• Committee reports from Finance, Youth Consortium, Family Room, and Amherst Youth & Community Coalition

The Amherst Youth Board voted to recommend raising the preschool program fee from $140 to $150 for two days a week, September through May at the Clearfield Community Center, which currently has a wait list. The board also approved the minutes of its November 13, 2024 and January 8, 2025 meetings. Most of the meeting was reports: youth members described the Albany Youth Leadership Forum and a meeting with Assembly Member Karen McMahon, and staff gave program, personnel, facilities and asylum-seeker updates. No old or new business was taken up.

• Approved raising preschool fee from $140 to $150 (motion: Kristy Lindner/Rose Mary Buscaglia)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 and January 8, 2025 meetings (motion: Dawn Cwierley/Kristy Lindner)
• Voted to adjourn (motion: Kristy Lindner/Dawn Cwierley)

Recreation Commission

The Amherst Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss several projects, including a new subdivision at 10060 Transit Road, a golf course driving range, and North Forest Park and Pool. They will also address the death of a former commission member and receive reports from various liaisons.

• Review of new subdivision at 10060 Transit Road
• Golf Course Driving Range project
• North Forest Park and Pool
• Death of former Recreation Commission member

Amherst Community Diversity Commission

The Amherst Community Diversity Commission will convene on February 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM via Zoom to conduct routine business including electing officers, reviewing holiday programs, and planning 2025 celebrations. The meeting is primarily procedural with no major decisions scheduled.

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss updates on grants, ArtStart, Let's Do Lunch, traffic box art, and other projects. They will review 2024 grant usage reports and plan the 2025 budget, with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of December 2024 and January 2025 minutes
• 2024 finalized actuals and 2025 budget plan
• 2024 grant usage reports review and 2026 grant announcement
• Traffic box art: poster distribution, contest announcement, social media, postcard mailer
• Aluminum sculptures (Turtles) update

The Arts & Culture in Public Places Board met on February 11, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken. Members discussed plans for a book bench public art project, scheduled 2025 events, and noted the grant meeting was rescheduled to March 6. The board will review and approve December 2024 and January 2025 minutes at the next meeting on March 11, 2025.

• No quorum; minutes approval deferred to March 11, 2025
• Discussed book bench project; liaison to bring idea to town board and library board
• Scheduled 2025 Let's Do Lunch events at Randall Church and BNHV
• Rescheduled grant meeting to March 6, 2025 at 10:00 am
• Placed order for ArtStart supplies (tin boxes, washi tape, stickers)
• Distributed press release posters for 2025 Traffic Box contest
• Planned informational table at June 8, 2025 Bassett Park Farmers' Market

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission approved minutes, discussed a state grant for a property survey, and advanced the Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46-58 Getzville Road to a public hearing for local landmark designation. The commission also discussed a possible spring roundtable, Preservation Day 2025, and training opportunities.

• 46-58 Getzville Road (Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate) sent to public hearing on April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm for local landmark designation under criteria 2 and 3
• Discussed eligibility for a State grant for a new survey of properties
• Discussed hosting a spring roundtable, possibly in Council Chambers on Thursdays in May
• Discussed dates and programming for Preservation Day 2025
• Reviewed updated landmark designation application and discussed 2025 NY Statewide Preservation Conference in Poughkeepsie

The Commission voted unanimously to send the Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46-58 Getzville Road to a public hearing on April 8, 2025, for local landmark designation under criteria 2 and 3. The Commission also approved minutes from two January 30 meetings. Other items, including a new survey work plan, spring roundtable, Preservation Day, and training, were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved January 30, 2025 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved January 30, 2025 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved sending 46-58 Getzville Road (Hedstrom Estate) to public hearing for landmark designation (7-0)
• Discussed new survey work plan — no action
• Discussed HPC spring roundtable — no action
• Discussed Preservation Day 2025 — no action
• Discussed training and website updates — no action

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities is meeting to discuss several accessibility-related items, including police training, guest speakers for 2025, bike path emergency phones, and town-wide disability awareness training. They will also consider new business such as the Community Youth Center at 1350 Eggert Rd, winter sidewalk clearance, and possibly holding an in-person meeting later in 2025.

• Amherst Police Department training
• Guest speakers: Laurie Stillwell (April 14) and Dave Willer (March 3, pending)
• Amherst Bike Path Emergency Phones
• Smallwood Accessible Parking spot
• Community Youth Center at 1350 Eggert Rd

The committee filled vacant officer positions for Vice Chair and Secretary. Members agreed to hold the September 8th meeting in-person at Town Hall. The committee also committed to investigating accessibility concerns at a proposed youth center and an incident at the Amherst Family Center.

• Approved January 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jeffrey Zeplowitz as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Barbara Robertson as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved holding September 8th meeting in-person at Town Hall (unanimous)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for an upcoming meeting, and will also enter executive session to discuss a litigation settlement matter. No formal decisions are expected during this work session.

• Executive session on litigation settlement matter

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment for properties on North French Road and Campbell Boulevard, and on 2025 fire protection district contracts. The board will also consider numerous resolutions, including bond authorizations for capital improvements, contract awards, settlements of tax certiorari cases, and appointments to various boards and committees.

• Public hearing on Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1790, 1860 & 1920 North French Road and portion of 999 Campbell Boulevard
• Bond resolution for $1.1M for highway vehicles and equipment
• Bond resolution for $611,000 for Harlem Road Community Center auditorium restoration
• Bond resolution for $600,000 for highway building capital improvements
• Settlements of multiple Article 7 tax certiorari matters

The Amherst Town Board approved multiple bond resolutions totaling over $2.5 million for capital improvements, including highway vehicles and equipment ($1.1M), Harlem Road Community Center auditorium restoration ($611,000), highway building improvements ($600,000), traffic signal upgrades ($150,000), and a partial roof replacement at the Eggertsville Snyder Library ($110,000). The board also adopted the 2025 fire protection district contracts and approved numerous consent agenda items, including settlements of tax assessment challenges and various personnel appointments.

• Approved $1.1M bond for highway vehicles and equipment (5-0)
• Approved $611,000 bond for Harlem Road Community Center auditorium restoration (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 bond for highway building capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 bond for various traffic signal upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $110,000 bond for Eggertsville Snyder Library partial roof replacement (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 fire protection district contracts with multiple fire companies (5-0)
• Approved settlements for 10 tax assessment (Article 7) challenges (5-0)
• Approved $91,700 change order for pickleball courts at Royal Park (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission will review minutes, discuss two local landmark nominations (46 Getzville Road and 4511-4521 Main Street), and plan the 2025 calendar, a spring roundtable, and Preservation Day. The agenda includes only discussion items, with no final decisions or votes scheduled.

• Local landmark nomination for Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46 Getzville Road
• Local landmark nomination for art deco plaza at 4511-4521 Main Street
• 2025 calendar and Buffalo History Museum membership discussion
• Planning for HPC Spring 2025 Roundtable and Preservation Day 2025

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission approved sending two properties to public hearings for local landmark designation. The Arthur E. Hedstrom Estate at 46-58 Getzville Road will go to a hearing on April 8, 2025, and the art deco building at 4511-4521 Main Street will go to a hearing on March 11, 2025. The Commission also approved a $250 Buffalo History Museum membership and the revised 2025 meeting calendar.

• Approved $250 Buffalo History Museum membership (7-0)
• Approved revised 2025 HPC meeting calendar (7-0)
• Adjourned Hedstrom Estate landmark nomination to Feb 11 meeting (7-0)
• Sent 46-58 Getzville Road (Hedstrom Estate) to public hearing on April 8, 2025 (7-0)
• Sent 4511-4521 Main Street to public hearing for landmark designation (7-0)
• Set public hearing for 4511-4521 Main Street for March 11, 2025 (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the local landmark nomination for 4467 Main Street (KeyBank) during its regular meeting. The meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY.

• Local landmark nomination for 4467 Main Street (KeyBank) to be discussed in public hearing

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed local landmark designation for 4467 Main Street (KeyBank) in Snyder. After hearing from supporters, opponents, and the property owner, the commission voted to adjourn the hearing to March 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM. No decision on the designation was made at this meeting.

• Adjourned public hearing on 4467 Main Street landmark nomination to March 11, 2025 (7-0)
• Adjourned special meeting at 7:00 PM (7-0)

Tree Board

The Amherst Tree Board is meeting to set its 2025 meeting schedule and discuss current business, including the status of the Community Tree Management Plan (CTMP), community education and outreach efforts, and 2025 initiatives such as a seedling giveaway and social media. They will also review Tree City USA status, grant opportunities, and potential collaboration on the Amherst State Park master plan. The meeting includes public expression and is largely administrative and planning-focused.

• Set meeting schedule for 2025
• Discuss CTMP status, review findings, and draft resolution
• Seedling giveaway: 60 White Birch, 30 Quaking Aspen, 30 Red Maple
• Partnership with Buffalo State College Arboretum speaker series
• Amherst State Park master plan and fruit tree grant program

The Amherst Tree Board approved a draft resolution regarding the Community Forestry Management Plan (CTMP) with modifications. The board also set its meeting schedule for 2025 and assigned members to prepare slides for a community education presentation. No other substantive votes or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved draft CTMP resolution with changes (motion by K. Townsend, seconded by B. Burke)
• Set 2025 meeting schedule including dates from February to October
• Assigned members to prepare 3-5 slides each for community outreach presentation

Design Advisory Board

The Amherst Design Advisory Board is meeting to review one design application: a proposed coffee shop at the University Center, 4350 Maple Road, submitted by Benderson Development. The board will also approve minutes from December 12, 2024, and receive the 2025 roster and calendar. No other business is listed.

• Design review application SP-1984-27_L for a proposed coffee shop at 4350 Maple Road, University Center, by Benderson Development
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2025 Design Advisory Board roster and calendar

The Design Advisory Board reviewed a proposal by Benderson Development to construct a 2,500-square-foot standalone coffee shop with a drive-thru and patio at 4350 Maple Road. The board issued five specific design recommendations regarding the building's facade, materials, and public art features. These recommendations were approved unanimously to be considered during the administrative Site Plan Review.

• Approved design recommendations for SP-1984-27_L (5-0)
• Recommended reconciling site plan and elevation plans for patio size
• Recommended bike rack access avoid landscaped areas
• Recommended inclusion of artistic bike rack or other public art
• Recommended adding visual water table to distinguish building base
• Recommended three sides of tower be wood and back be metal

Amherst Veterans Committee

The Amherst Veterans Committee approved a slate of officers for 2025, with Joe Orzechowski as Chairman, Andrew Peirce as Vice Chairman, and Art Sullivan as Secretary, by a 6-0 vote. The committee also set its 2025 meeting dates and scheduled special events, including the Memorial Day ceremony and the Fourteenth Honoring of Veterans Ceremony. No other substantive decisions were made; the December minutes were not acted upon.

• Approved slate of officers: Orzechowski (Chairman), Peirce (Vice Chairman), Sullivan (Secretary) (6-0)
• Set 2025 meeting dates (Feb 10, Mar 3, Apr 14, May 5, Jun 2, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 8) and Jan 12, 2026
• Scheduled special events: May 23 Mill Middle School Memorial Day Concert, May 26 Memorial Day ceremony, Aug 17 Fourteenth Honoring of Veterans Ceremony
• Discussed potential Veterans Outreach event with NYS Dept. of Veterans Services and Daemen University; contacts assigned

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for an upcoming meeting and to enter executive session for a litigation settlement matter. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on litigation settlement matter

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding its regular meeting with three public hearings: the second HUD hearing for the FY 2025 Community Development Action Plan, approval of 2025 Fire Protection District Contracts, and a comprehensive plan amendment for properties on North French Road and Campbell Boulevard. The board will also consider bond resolutions for highway vehicles, Harlem Road Community Center roof restoration, and highway building improvements, plus several settlements and appointments.

• Public hearing: FY 2025 Community Development Action Plan (HUD)
• Public hearing: 2025 Fire Protection District Contracts
• Public hearing: Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 1790, 1860 & 1920 North French Road and portion of 999 Campbell Boulevard
• Bond resolution: $1.1M for highway vehicles and equipment
• Bond resolution: $611,000 for Harlem Road Community Center roof restoration

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold public hearings on five site plan applications, including a building addition and parking expansion by Benderson Development at 6000-6020 N. Bailey Avenue, a restaurant/drive-thru at 3999 Maple Road, a restroom building at Paradise Park, warehouse buildings with residential at 5500 Millersport Highway, and revisions to the Sawyers Landing project. The board will also address unfinished business, but no public hearings will be held for those items.

• Benderson Development: 10,069 sq ft addition at 6010 Bailey Ave, 139 new parking spaces (total 591), sidewalk waiver request along Romney Road
• Restaurant/drive-thru at 3999 Maple Road (Mannik & Smith Group)
• Paradise Park restroom building at 750 Paradise Road (Town of Amherst)
• Warehouse buildings with office and upper story residential at 5500 Millersport Highway (Stephens Property Holdings LLC)
• Sawyers Landing residential/commercial revisions and parcel split at 42-50 Dodge Road

The Amherst Planning Board approved a site plan for a 547 sq ft drive-through coffee shop (7 Brew) with an external cooler at 3999 Maple Road, including a negative declaration and design exception. The board also approved a restroom building at Paradise Park with a sidewalk waiver. Several other projects were adjourned to future meetings, including the Amherst Development Park building addition and a warehouse/residential proposal.

• Approved 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop site plan at 3999 Maple Road (5-0)
• Approved Negative Declaration for 7 Brew (5-0)
• Approved Design Exception for 7 Brew (5-0)
• Approved Paradise Park restroom building site plan at 750 Paradise Road (5-0)
• Approved Negative Declaration for Paradise Park restroom (5-0)
• Approved Sidewalk Waiver for Paradise Park (5-0)
• Adjourned Amherst Development Park building addition to 2/20/2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned Sawyers Landing revisions to 2/20/2025 (5-0)

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board is meeting to discuss new business including a traffic signal request at Ridge Lea at Lowes Driveway, sign changes on Dan Troy Drive to address stop sign non-compliance, and election of board officers. Old business includes responses to a 'No Standing' proposal on Steinway Court, speed results and a 'No Thru Traffic' sign request for Arcade Avenue, and a mid-block crosswalk request on Chestnut Ridge Road held for spring counts. A site plan for the Amherst Development Park at 6000-6020 North Bailey is also on the agenda.

• Traffic signal request at Ridge Lea at Lowes Driveway
• Sign changes on Dan Troy Drive to alleviate stop sign non-compliance
• Election of Amherst Traffic Safety Board officers
• Response to 'No Standing' proposal on Steinway Court
• Site plan for 6000-6020 North Bailey – Amherst Development Park

The Amherst Traffic Safety Board approved minutes, elected Dan Rider as Vice Chairperson and Eric Fraas as Chairman, and approved a resolution for a public hearing on 'No Standing Anytime' on Steinway Court. Items on Ridge Lea, Dan Troy Drive, and Chateau Terrace were received and filed or referred for further study. The board also referred Arcade Avenue signage to NYSDOT and Erie County.

• Approved December 4, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Dan Rider as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Eric Fraas as Chairman (6-0)
• Approved resolution for public hearing on 'No Standing Anytime' on Steinway Court (6-0)
• Received and filed Ridge Lea traffic signal request pending site plans
• Received and filed Dan Troy Drive sign change request (6-0)
• Referred Arcade Avenue 'No Thru Traffic' sign to NYSDOT and Erie County
• Added Chateau Terrace to agenda and discussed new traffic study

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board is meeting to review 2024 finances, approve the 2025 budget, and plan upcoming events and projects. They will discuss new ideas for a summer event, ArtStart, Let's Do Lunch, traffic box art, and grant follow-ups.

• 2025 Budget Plan and 2024 Finalized Actuals
• New idea: Popular books by year/decade as base for summer event
• Traffic box art placement at Harlem Road Community Center and Audubon library
• Grant meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025 at 10 am
• Aluminum Sculptures – Turtles (old business)

The Board approved a schedule of monthly meetings for 2025 and integrated previous brainstorm lists into the 2024 list. Members discussed plans for an August 2025 special presentation and the 2025 'Let's Do Lunch' speaker series.

• Approved 2025 meeting dates for the second Tuesday of the month, excluding November
• Approved adding 2013 brainstorm list and Steubenville, Ohio items to the 2024 brainstorm list

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on eight appeals, including two special use permits for accessory dwelling units under the town's pilot program and six area variances for properties across town. The board will also approve minutes from its November 19, 2024 meeting and may continue discussion on the 4795 Sheridan Drive variance, which was previously adjourned.

• Special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 182 Lafayette Blvd
• Special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 305 Mt. Vernon Rd
• Area variance for 30x40 ft garage at 64 Schoelles Rd (exceeds 75% accessory limit)
• Area variance for pole sign at 2920 Niagara Falls Blvd (190 ft vs 250 ft required separation)
• Area variance for building height at 3999 Maple Rd (19 ft 8 in vs 30 ft minimum)

The Board approved six area variances for signage, building height, and structure size, as well as two special use permits for accessory dwelling units. Two requests regarding a restaurant drive-through and a building setback were adjourned to the February 18 meeting.

• Approved area variance for signage at 1715 Niagara Falls Blvd (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 182 Lafayette Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 305 Mt. Vernon Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for accessory garage at 64 Schoelles Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance with condition to post address on sign at 2920 Niagara Falls Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved area variance for building height at 3999 Maple Rd (Unanimous)
• Adjourned area variance for restaurant drive-through at 2577 Millersport Hwy (Unanimous)
• Adjourned area variance for building setback at 4795 Sheridan Drive (Unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Amherst Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss a fee waiver for the Special Olympics 2025 Basketball Tournament, set 2025 golf fees, approve the 2025 meeting calendar and officers, and receive liaison reports. The agenda includes routine administrative items and reports from various recreation liaisons.

• Fee waiver for Special Olympics 2025 Basketball Tournament
• 2025 Golf Fees
• Approval of 2025 meeting calendar
• Approval of 2025 Officers
• Complaint regarding Williamsville Junior Football

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the 2024 annual report, and to set its 2025 calendar. They will also discuss old business items such as Amherst Police Department training, bike path emergency phones, website changes, and town disability awareness training, plus new business like guest speakers for 2025.

• Approve November minutes
• Officer appointments
• 2025 calendar
• Amherst Police Department training
• Review 2024 carryover items: bike path emergency phones, website changes, Town Disability Awareness Training

The Amherst Committee on Disabilities re-elected Erica Rodman as chair for 2025-2027, approved the 2024 annual report, and set its 2025 meeting calendar. The committee also recommended Endell Osuna for appointment and tabled vice chair and secretary elections until February. Several ongoing projects, including police training and website accessibility, were continued.

• Re-elected Erica Rodman as Chair for 2025-2027 term (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 annual report
• Set 2025 meeting dates: Feb 10, Mar 3, Apr 14, May 5, Jun 9, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3
• Tabled vice chair and secretary elections until February meeting
• Recommended Endell Osuna for appointment to the Committee
• Retained bike path emergency phones as ongoing project
• Continued website accessibility updates with IT department

Youth Board

The Amherst Youth Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive committee and liaison reports, and hear the Executive Director's report on program and personnel updates, including a mention of asylum seekers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024
• Finance committee report by Krista Krause
• Youth Consortium committee report
• Family Room committee report by Dawn Cwierley
• Executive Director's report including program updates and asylum seekers

The board did not take any substantive votes or make formal decisions during the meeting. Members received reports on youth consortium activities, school survey tools, and department personnel updates.

• Tabled November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (quorum not met)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding its annual organizational meeting to approve routine re-appointments, set 2025 salaries and meeting dates, and handle various administrative resolutions. It will also consider several notable items, including a $300,000 bond for senior center improvements and settlements of three Article 7 tax certiorari cases.

• Resolution 2025-39: $300,000 bond for Senior Center capital improvements
• Resolutions 2025-40/41/42: Settlements of Article 7 matters with Walgreens, Transit Valley Country Club, and Kohl's
• Resolution 2025-43: Host Community Agreement for solar energy system with New Road Solar 1, LLC
• Resolution 2025-50: Use of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Resolution 2025-54: Award bid for Senior Center dishwasher & scrap collector

The Amherst Town Board held its annual organizational meeting, approving a series of appointments, contracts, and financial measures. The board appointed Jeffrey E. Marion as Town Justice for 2025, authorized a $300,000 bond for Senior Center capital improvements, and approved settlements for property tax assessment challenges. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the Deputy Supervisor re-appointment, which required no vote.

• Appointed Jeffrey E. Marion as Town Justice for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 bond for Senior Center capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved settlement in Walgreens tax assessment case (5-0)
• Approved settlement in Kohl's tax assessment case (5-0)
• Withdrew settlement resolution for Transit Valley Country Club tax case
• Approved $14,710 transfer from Opioid Settlement funds for transportation services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 3D forensic scanner for police (5-0)
• Re-appointed Shawn A. Lavin as Deputy Supervisor (no vote required)