Hamburg Town Board Approves Ambulance Contract Amendment; Planning Board Reviews Mixed-Use, Cannabis Dispensary
The Hamburg Town Board unanimously approved a contract amendment with an ambulance company at its June 22 meeting, one of 22 items adopted on a 5-0 vote. The Planning Board on July 1 reviewed proposals for a mixed-use development, a cannabis dispensary, and a battery energy storage system, though no decisions were made at that work session.
Town Board: June 22
The board approved an agreement with the ambulance company under its consent agenda. All 22 items, including personnel actions, a Community Development Block Grant bid, and agreements with the school district and emergency medical services, passed unanimously. Among the items:
- Woodlawn Fire Co. hosting a conference (5-0)
- A resolution urging passage of H.R. 6047 (5-0)
- Police personnel action forms for a clerk and beach greeter (5-0)
- A CDBG bid for Blasdell (5-0)
- An agreement with Univ. EMS for a medical director (5-0)
- A Youth at Risk Coordinator agreement with the school district (5-0)
- Budget amendments and transfers (5-0)
- Setting a public hearing for Local Law #10 (5-0)
Two other items—Scranton new members and a Parker Road easement survey—were marked adopted but had no recorded vote tallies in the minutes.
Planning Board: July 1 (Agenda Only)
The Planning Board held a work session and regular meeting to discuss several development proposals. No votes were taken; minutes have not yet been published. Projects reviewed include:
- **Radius Federal Credit Union**: A 2,460-square-foot branch with drive-through at 5505 Southwestern Blvd.
- **A.K. Kaid**: A retail cannabis dispensary at 3233 Lakeshore Road.
- **3556 Lakeshore Development**: A mixed-use project with condos, restaurants, and a hotel at the Gateway Building.
- **Seven Brew Coffee**: A 510-square-foot building with two drive-through lanes at 3701 McKinley Parkway.
- **Hamburg II BESS**: A Tier 3 battery energy storage system on 2.7 acres at 6433 Railroad Avenue.
The board also considered a 4-lot subdivision and a childcare center.
Coming Up
Zoning Board of Appeals – Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The board will review eight applications for use and area variances, including:
- A battery energy storage system variance at 6433 Railroad Ave
- Wall sign variances at 6000 South Park Ave and 4110 St Francis Dr
- A day-care play area variance at 4090 Jeffrey Blvd
- Detached garage variances at 1660 North Creek Rd and 6586 Taylor Rd
All meetings are open to the public. Full agendas and minutes are available on the town's official website.
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