Tonawanda Town, NY

Town Board - Special

The Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing regarding the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. This budget includes the Assessment Roll and Special Districts.

• Resolution RES-2026-702: Call for a public hearing on November 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget, Special Districts, and Assessment Roll

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will take action on site plans for 2560 Sheridan Drive and a 12-unit residential building at 2415 Sheridan Drive. The board will also discuss several preliminary site plans for new construction and changes in use.

• 2415 Sheridan Drive: 11,600 sf, 12 unit residential building site plan and parking waiver
• 2560 Sheridan Drive: Second floor addition for Diet Studio
• 75 Pirson Parkway: Gear Motions 56,000 sf new building construction
• 777 East Park Drive: Zenger Group 30,000 sf new building construction
• 175 Cooper Ave.: Uniland 21,840 sf addition to manufacturing building

Town Board - Budget - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

Library Board - Regular

Bid Openings - Regular

SEQR - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on five requests for area variances. These include requests to exceed size limits for accessory structures, widen driveways, and increase garage height.

• 2702 Colvin Blvd: Request for 192 sq ft accessory structure (limit 180 sq ft)
• 32 Joseph Dr: Request to widen driveway to 24 feet (limit 20 feet)
• 162 Desmond Dr: Request for 24 foot wide driveway (limit 15 feet 4 inches)
• 235 Koenig Rd: Request for 25 foot wide driveway and 20 foot high garage (limit 16 feet)
• 219 Fairlane Ave: Request for 6 foot high PVC fence and 8' x 10' structure in front yard

Town Board - Regular

Planning Board - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Library Board - Regular

SEQR - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

Town Board - Regular

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on four separate requests for area variances in residential zones. The board will decide if these requests for structural and driveway modifications should be granted.

• 76 Deerhurst Park Blvd: request to install an emergency standby generator in the side yard
• 152 Riverdale Ave: request to widen a driveway to 28 feet
• 2702 Colvin Blvd: request to build a 192 square foot enclosed accessory structure
• 60 Creekside Dr: request for a home addition encroaching 4 feet into the Luzerne Road setback

Bid Openings - Regular

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board is holding a hearing and voting on a local law to allow a property tax levy exceeding the state limit for fiscal year 2027. The board is also reviewing the 2027 preliminary budget and various departmental contracts and equipment purchases.

• Hearing and vote on Local Law Intro 3 of 2026 for a 2027 Tax Cap Override
• Purchase of Highway Department generator equipment from Cummins Inc. for $193,400
• CDBG agreements totaling $322,908 for the Village of Kenmore, Boys and Girls Club, and Girl Scouts of WNY
• Purchase of 7,500 tons of road salt at $83.24/ton (picked up) or $93.24/ton (delivered)
• Security Awareness Training subscription with KnowBe4 for $47,970.75

The Town Board approved Local Law 3 of 2026 to allow property taxes to exceed the state-established limit for fiscal year 2027. Other actions included approving several highway equipment purchases and awarding CDBG grants for municipal and youth services.

• Adopted Local Law 3 of 2026 to override the 2027 tax levy limit (5-0)
• Approved $193,400 purchase of Highway Department generator equipment (5-0)
• Approved $137,531.52 purchase of a bulldozer using CHIPS funds (5-0)
• Authorized $352,408 CDBG agreement with Village of Kenmore (5-0)
• Authorized $15,000 and $5,500 CDBG grants for youth programs (5-0)
• Approved $39,340 purchase of 700 garbage totes (5-0)
• Approved $33,953 payment to PPR Energy Solutions for flood repairs (5-0)
• Called for a Nov 9 hearing regarding a drive-thru ATM at 2309 Eggert Road (5-0)

SEQR - Regular

The committee approved minutes from the September 9, 2026 meeting. Members recommended a negative declaration for a proposed ATM at 2309 Eggert Road and determined that renovations at 2700 Niagara Falls Boulevard qualify as a Type II activity. Proposed changes to Chapter 215 of the Town Code were tabled.

• Approved September 9, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended ZBA issue negative declaration for 2309 Eggert Road (4-0)
• Determined 2700 Niagara Falls Boulevard project is Type II activity
• Tabled Zoning Law Chapter 215 updates
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Bid Openings - Regular

Town Board - Budget - Work Session

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will consider several site plan reviews and special use permits. Key items include a 40-unit residential project and various commercial conversions.

• 4630 River Road: Action on Phase 1 of 40 residential units in 2 buildings
• 2865 Elmwood Avenue: Final site plan action for Rite Aid conversion to Dollar Tree
• 1530 Military Road: Discussion and action on a 9,000 sf warehouse building
• 2309 Eggert Road: Preliminary site plan review and SUP recommendation for Empower Federal Credit Union ATM
• 4885 River Road: Discussion regarding Southwest Materials concrete batch plant

The Planning Board approved the site plan for a new Dollar Tree at 2865 Elmwood Avenue and a 7,000-square-foot warehouse at 1530 Military Road. The Board issued a positive declaration for a proposed concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road, requiring the applicant to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. Several other projects were tabled pending further review, documentation, or resolution of code violations.

• Approved site plan for 2865 Elmwood Avenue (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 1530 Military Road (5-0)
• Issued positive SEQRA declaration for 4885 River Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for 2309 Eggert Road (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 2309 Eggert Road (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 2327 Sherdan Drive (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 4630 River Road (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 2700 Niagara Falls Boulevard (5-0)

Town Board - Budget - Work Session

Town Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Board meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Supervisor Flynn presents his 2027 Budget Message, and the 2027 Tentative Budget was received and filed September 25, 2026. The board is set to vote on a special use permit for a retail operation over 5,000 square feet at 2865 Elmwood Avenue, roughly 20 resolutions, and calling a hearing on a local law to levy property taxes above the state tax cap. The agenda shows vote records with no results marked, so no outcomes are established by this document.

• Special use permit hearing and resolution for Benderson Development Co., LLC retail operation over 5,000 square feet at 2865 Elmwood Avenue (MU-N Mixed-Use Neighborhood District)
• Hearing set October 19, 2026 on Local Law (Intro.) 3 of 2026 to impose a property tax levy above the New York State tax cap
• Low bids recommended for Job 3127 Sanitary Sewer Lining: United Survey, Inc. (Contract A) $7,161,490 and Milherst Construction, Inc. (Contract B) $328,250.10
• Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC for Job 3199 - 2026 CDBG Sewer Lining at a cost of $339,810
• Toptracer Range Systems amendment: 32 additional bays at the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome for an additional $10,080 per month over 10 months annually

The Town Board awarded over $7.48 million in base bids to United Survey, Inc. and Milherst Construction for sanitary sewer lining, alongside a separate $339,810 CDBG sewer lining project. The board also scheduled an October 19 public hearing to consider overriding the state property tax levy limit for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, members approved a special use permit for a retail operation at 2865 Elmwood Avenue and amended the 2026 CDBG program budget.

• Awarded $7.16M sanitary sewer lining contract to United Survey, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $328,250 sanitary sewer lining contract to Milherst Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $339,810 CDBG sewer lining contract to Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC (5-0)
• Scheduled Oct. 19 public hearing on local law to exceed 2027 property tax cap (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Benderson Development retail site at 2865 Elmwood Ave (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026 CDBG budget adding $1.6M in appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Toptracer lease expansion for Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome at $10,080/mo (5-0)
• Awarded $9,000 winter sidewalk snow removal contract to Red Rose Landscaping LLC (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four area variance requests, all involving residential properties in A-First Residential zoning. Three requests seek to install or replace vinyl fences that exceed height limits or use prohibited materials, and one seeks to keep a generator in a front yard. The board will vote on each appeal after the hearings, with decisions possibly deferred to the next meeting on October 21, 2026.

• 84 Paige Ave: 6-ft vinyl fence in front/side yards of corner lot (heights limited to 3 ft front, 4 ft side; PVC prohibited)
• 280 Traverse Blvd: 6-ft vinyl fence in front/side yards (same height and material restrictions)
• 460 Forbes Ave: Replace 6-ft wood fence with 6-ft vinyl fence, encroaching on 15x15 ft vision clearance area
• 136 Southwood Dr: Personal generator installed in front yard of corner lot (generators must be in rear yard)
• Approve minutes of August 19, 2026 ZBA meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four area variance requests regarding fence heights, materials, and generator placement. The board denied a specific request for a variance concerning vision clearance at 460 Forbes Avenue while granting other requested variances for the property. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved August 19, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Granted 84 Paige Ave fence height and material variance (5-0)
• Granted 280 Traverse Blvd fence height and material variance (5-0)
• Granted 460 Forbes Ave fence height and material variance (5-0)
• Denied 460 Forbes Ave vision clearance variance (5-0)
• Granted 136 Southwood Dr generator location variance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting to October 21, 2026 (3-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board is holding hearings and voting on several items, including special use permits for a coffee facility and a large retail operation, a land use license, and the sale of town-owned land. They will also consider various resolutions for claims, personnel, department requests, and bid awards. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and adjournments in memory.

• Special use permit for Kornerstone Coffee food processing facility and cafe at 1530 Military Road
• Land use license for town right-of-way adjacent to 177 Puritan Road
• Sale of town-owned vacant land at 40 Pirson Parkway to Peak Development, LLC (permissive referendum expiration)
• Call for bids for Job 3115 - Water Treatment Electrical System and Service Pump Improvements
• Approve payments by USI Insurance for claims totaling $23,961.40 and claim expense of $2,662.95

The Tonawanda Town Board approved a $1,525,508.95 addendum to its engineering agreement with GHD Consulting Services Inc. for Job 3115 - Water Treatment Electrical System and Service Pump Improvements, bringing the total to $3,380,558.96, paid from bonded and grant funds. The board also granted a one-year special use permit to Kornerstone Coffee for a food processing facility and cafe at 1530 Military Road, and tabled a land use license request for town right-of-way adjacent to 177 Puritan Road until September 28. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Timothy Hennessy absent.

• Approved $1,525,508.95 addendum to GHD Consulting Services Inc. engineering agreement for Job 3115, new total $3,380,558.96 (4-0)
• Granted one-year special use permit to Jamie Dinero of Kornerstone Coffee for food processing facility and cafe at 1530 Military Road (4-0)
• Tabled land use license for town right-of-way adjacent to 177 Puritan Road; next considered 9/28/26 (4-0)
• Approved $23,961.40 in insurance claim payments and $2,662.95 claim expense (4-0)
• Authorized 2026-2029 administrative services agreement with Nova Healthcare Administrators Inc. (4-0)
• Authorized third-party workers' compensation administration through Lodestar Claims & Risk Services (4-0)
• Approved installation of three streetlights on Harrison Avenue and Belmont Avenue (4-0)
• Accepted $12,140 bid from Schichtel's Nursery, Inc. for approximately 110 trees (4-0)

SEQR - Regular

Bid Openings - Regular

Library Board - Regular

The Board of Trustees approved a revised Rules of Conduct policy for the library system. Trustees also accepted the August meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, which included a review of payables and bank statements.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Accepted August 11, 2026 meeting minutes as amended
• Accepted treasurer's report
• Approved revised Rules of Conduct policy

Planning Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Planning Board will hold actions on several site plans and special use permits, including GM Project Falcon at 240 Vulcan Street, a Burger King at 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard, and a 40-unit residential development at 4630 River Road. They will also consider a recommendation and site plan action for converting a former Rite Aid at 2865 Elmwood Avenue into a Dollar Tree. Discussions are scheduled for a warehouse at 1530 Military Road and a concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road, among other items.

• 240 Vulcan Street – GM Project Falcon (action)
• 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard – Burger King (action)
• 4630 River Road – 40 residential units in 2 buildings (action)
• 2865 Elmwood Avenue – Former Rite Aid conversion to Dollar Tree (SUP recommendation and site plan action)
• 1530 Military Road – 9,000 sf warehouse building (discussion)

The Planning Board approved site plans for a 21,000-square-foot addition at 240 Vulcan Street and renovations for the Burger King at 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard. The Board also recommended approval for Special Use Permits for a Dollar Tree at 2865 Elmwood Avenue and arcade game installations at Caputi’s Pub. Several other site plan reviews were tabled pending further documentation or applicant attendance.

• Approved site plan for 240 Vulcan Street (7-0)
• Approved site plan for 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard (7-0)
• Recommended Special Use Permit for 2865 Elmwood Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended Special Use Permit for 2351 Sheridan Drive (7-0)
• Tabled 4630 River Road site plan (7-0)
• Tabled 1530 Military Road site plan (7-0)
• Tabled 4885 River Road site plan (7-0)
• Tabled 2700 Niagara Falls Boulevard site plan (7-0)

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular

Board of Ethics - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board of Ethics is meeting to approve minutes, review financial disclosure forms, and hear public comments. The board has identified 9 missing disclosure forms from 2024 and 16 from 2025 that have not been received by the Town Clerk's Office.

• Approve minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting
• Review financial disclosure forms for 2024 and 2025
• 25 total missing disclosure forms (9 from 2024, 16 from 2025)
• Public comment period

The Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting. The Board also reported that 13 financial disclosure forms from 2024 and 15 from 2025 have not been received by the Town Clerk's Office.

• Approved minutes of the August 6, 2024 meeting

Bid Openings - Regular

Town Board - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will hold a work session and regular meeting, voting on resolutions including a mutual access easement with SP Developments WNY, LLC, several grant applications and agreements, and equipment purchases for the Highway Department. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a claim payment, and personnel actions.

• Mutual access easement with SP Developments WNY, LLC for land adjacent to 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive, subject to permissive referendum
• Grant application for playground demolition/reconstruction at 403 Dexter Terrace
• Agreement with J. O'Connell & Associates for grant services at $50,400 annually plus $95/hour admin
• Purchase of two tandem-axle trucks from Kenworth Northeast Group at $433,098
• Special use permit hearing for Kornerstone Coffee at 1530 Military Road

The Town Board approved the installation of Axon cameras in state-managed rights-of-way and authorized several infrastructure projects, including rail trail enhancements and playground reconstruction. The board also approved various personnel appointments, budget transfers, and contract extensions for fuel and grant consulting services. Additionally, the board set public hearings for September 14, 2026, regarding a special use permit and a land use license.

• Approved Axon camera installation in NYS DOT rights-of-way (4-1)
• Accepted $128,650 bid for Rail Trail enhancements
• Authorized $433,098 purchase of two tandem-axle trucks
• Approved $50,400 grant consulting contract
• Approved $67,100 engineering agreement for Move-In New York
• Authorized $30,000 JCAP grant application for Town Court
• Approved six block party requests
• Approved $5,998.30 claim payment to Paul DiNezza

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals is holding seven public hearings on area variance requests from homeowners. The board will decide on each request after hearing testimony, with decisions possibly rendered at the meeting or at the next meeting on September 16, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes.

• 103 Ames Ave: variance to widen driveway to ~27 ft 5 in, exceeding 20 ft limit
• 148 Fayette Ave: variance to install AC condenser in side yard, where only rear yard is allowed
• 32 Devonshire Rd: variance to install AC condenser in side yard, where only rear yard is allowed
• 205 Glencove Rd: variance for 6-ft fence in front/side yards (limits: 3 ft front, 4 ft side)
• 136 Willowbreeze Rd: variance for 6-ft fence in side yard (limit: 4 ft)

The Town of Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved seven appeal items during its August 19, 2026 meeting. The approvals included driveway widening, side-yard air conditioning unit placements, fence height and material variances, and a three-year extension for a discontinued non-conforming collision shop use. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned until September 16, 2026.

• Approved July 15, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved driveway width variance at 103 Ames Ave (5-0)
• Approved AC condenser side-yard variance at 148 Fayette Ave (5-0)
• Approved AC condenser side-yard variance at 32 Devonshire Rd (5-0)
• Approved fence height variance at 205 Glencove Rd, denying the front yard section fronting Glencove Rd (5-0)
• Approved side yard fence height variance at 136 Willowbreeze Rd (5-0)
• Approved fence height, yard, and vinyl material variance at 78 Cresthill Ave (5-0)
• Approved a three-year extension for a non-conforming collision shop use at 971 Englewood Ave (5-0)

SEQR - Regular

The SEQR Committee recommended that the Planning Board request more information or issue a positive declaration for the portable concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road, citing concerns about stormwater discharge, traffic, water table, and consistency with community plans. The committee tabled the 1516 Military Road site plan and the zoning law update, and determined that the Kornerstone Coffee café at 1530 Military Road is a Type II activity requiring no further review. The minutes of the July 8 meeting were approved.

• Recommended Planning Board request more info or issue positive declaration for 4885 River Road concrete plant (5-0)
• Tabled 1516 Military Road site plan and SUP pending determination of continuing use
• Tabled Zoning Law Chapter 215 changes pending removal of BESS section
• Determined 1530 Military Road (Kornerstone Coffee) is Type II activity, no further SEQR review
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 (5-0)

Library Board - Regular

The Board approved the NY State System contract and decided to continue using paper checks rather than switching to online banking. The board also reviewed Town Rules of Conduct for potential library use, with edits pending for the next meeting.

• Approved the NY State System contract
• Decided to continue using paper checks instead of online banking
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Accepted the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accepted the treasurer's report

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda is receiving bids for Job 2665.2, the Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements project, at a public bid opening on August 11, 2026. The project includes multiple bid items to construct asphalt and concrete surfaces connecting the rail trail to neighborhood sidewalks and roads. Bids will be referred to the committee chairman and town engineer for review and recommendation.

• Bid opening for Job 2665.2 - Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements
• Bid items include connections at Darlington, Highland, Moore (East Side) and other locations
• Alternate Bid Item 1 includes a $10,000 contingency allowance
• Work includes asphalt and concrete surfaces, with an electrically qualified observer required near power lines
• Bids due August 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Room, Municipal Building

The Town Clerk opened bids for Job 2665.2, the Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements project, at the scheduled time and place. The bids will be referred to the Chairman of the Committee and the Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. No decisions were made at this meeting; it was a procedural receipt of bids only.

• Received bids for Job 2665.2 - Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements
• Referred bids to the Chairman of the Committee and Town Engineer for tabulation and recommendation

Planning Board - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will review site plans and special use permits for several commercial and residential projects. The board is scheduled to take action on three specific site plan reviews and one residential development.

• Action on 4630 River Road: Giuseppe Holdings, LLC Phase 1 for 40 residential units in 2 buildings
• Action on 1121 Sheridan Drive: John’s Towing 4,500 sf building addition
• Action on 1100 Military Road: Bison Botanics
• Discussion on 4885 River Road: Southwest Materials concrete batch plant
• Discussion on 240 Vulcan Street: GM Project Falcon

The Tonawanda Planning Board approved site plans for John's Towing at 1121 Sheridan Drive and Bison Botanics cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road, both unanimously. The board also recommended approval of a special use permit for Kornerstone Coffee at 1530 Military Road. Several other items were tabled pending further information.

• Approved site plan for John's Towing building addition at 1121 Sheridan Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Bison Botanics cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for Kornerstone Coffee at 1530 Military Road (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan for Giuseppe Holdings Phase 1 at 4630 River Road pending revised drawings
• Removed 225 Sawyer Ave building expansion from agenda
• Tabled site plan for Southwest Materials concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road
• Tabled Burger King renovations at 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard
• Tabled GM Project Falcon addition at 240 Vulcan Street

Bid Openings - Regular

The Town of Tonawanda Planning Board will hold votes on three site plan and special use permit applications: a 4,500 sq ft building addition for John's Towing at 1121 Sheridan Drive, Bison Botanics at 1100 Military Road, and Phase 1 of Giuseppe Holdings' 40-unit residential project at 4630 River Road. The board will also discuss several other site plans, including a 9,000 sq ft warehouse at 1530 Military Road, a 791 sq ft expansion at 225 Sawyer Ave, and a concrete batch plant at 4885 River Road. Preliminary reviews are scheduled for a Burger King at 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard, GM Project Falcon at 240 Vulcan Street, and Kornerstone Coffee at 1530 Military Road. No rezoning requests are on the agenda.

• 1121 Sheridan Drive – John's Towing, 4,500 sf building addition (action)
• 1100 Military Road – Bison Botanics (action)
• 4630 River Road – Giuseppe Holdings, LLC – Phase 1, 40 residential units in 2 buildings (action)
• 1530 Military Road – 9,000 sf warehouse building (discussion)
• 4885 River Road – Southwest Materials concrete batch plant (discussion)

The Tonawanda Planning Board approved site plans for a building addition at 1121 Sheridan Drive and a cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road. The board also recommended approval for a special use permit for a new café at 1530 Military Road. Several other site plan reviews were tabled or removed from the agenda pending further documentation.

• Approved site plan for 1121 Sheridan Drive (6-0)
• Approved site plan for 1100 Military Road (6-0)
• Recommended special use permit for 1530 Military Road café (6-0)
• Removed 225 Sawyer Ave expansion from agenda (6-0)
• Tabled 1140 Niagara Falls Blvd site plan (6-0)
• Approved July 1, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold hearings and vote on a moratorium for data centers and an amendment to the town's taxation code. The board is also considering the sale of vacant land at 40 Pirson Parkway to Peak Development, LLC.

• Local Law 2-2026: Town of Tonawanda Moratorium on Data Centers
• Local Law 1-2026: Amendment to Chapter 189 regarding Taxation
• Sale of town-owned vacant land at 40 Pirson Parkway to Peak Development, LLC
• Police Department subscription to Vetted from PowerDMS for $4,992.74
• Vehicle storage agreement with Brown's Auto Storage for $500 per month

The Town Board adopted Local Law 2-2026, enacting a moratorium on data centers, following a public hearing where a large group of residents voiced opposition to a data center being built. The board also adopted Local Law 1-2026 amending the town's taxation chapter, approved the sale of 5.33 acres at 40 Pirson Parkway to Peak Development, LLC for $280,000 subject to permissive referendum, and approved a municipal grant agreement with Sheridan Parkside Life Center related to the Sheridan Parkside Community Center. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Local Law 2-2026, moratorium on data centers (5-0)
• Adopted Local Law 1-2026, amending Chapter 189 'Taxation' (5-0)
• Approved sale of 40 Pirson Parkway (5.33 acres) to Peak Development, LLC for $280,000, subject to permissive referendum (5-0)
• Approved municipal grant agreement with Sheridan Parkside Life Center, Inc. for community center tenancy (5-0)
• Approved $33,201.72 in insurance claim payments (5-0)
• Approved personnel changes including new Network Manager hire and salary adjustments (5-0)
• Approved sale of 9 police vehicles via trade-in to Enterprise Fleet Management (5-0)
• Approved Addendum #2 with Allgaier Construction for Belmont Restroom Renovation, decreasing cost by $3,637 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on four area variance requests. Three involve widening driveways beyond regulation limits, and one seeks to erect a prohibited vinyl fence that would obstruct a required vision clearance area. The board will vote on each request after hearing testimony.

• 108 Westchester Blvd: variance to widen driveway to 18 ft (limit 13 ft 4 in)
• 247 School: variance to widen driveway to 16 ft (limit 11 ft 8 in)
• 103 Ames Ave: variance to widen driveway to approx 27 ft 5 in (limit 20 ft)
• 235 Midland Ave: variance for 6-ft vinyl fence encroaching on vision clearance and using prohibited PVC

The Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances for driveway widening and a fence, and tabled one driveway variance request. All decisions were unanimous. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026.

• Granted driveway widening variance at 108 Westchester Blvd (unanimous)
• Granted driveway widening variance at 247 School St (unanimous)
• Tabled driveway widening variance at 103 Ames Ave until 8/19/2026 (unanimous)
• Granted fence height/material variance at 235 Midland Ave with 9'x12' vision clearance condition (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular

The Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on two special use permits: a cannabis production and processing facility at 1100 Military Road (Bison Botanicals) and a vehicle service and repair operation at 1121 Sheridan Drive (Grunzweig Family, LLC). The board will also consider an easement on town land adjacent to 2200 Military Road, approve block party requests, and act on environmental reviews for water infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road (Bison Botanicals)
• Public hearing and vote on special use permit for vehicle repair at 1121 Sheridan Drive (Grunzweig Family, LLC)
• Easement grant on town-owned land adjacent to 2200 Military Road, subject to permissive referendum
• Reclassification of SEQR for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Sheridan Park Living Shoreline project
• Approval of $1,899.50 claim payment by USI Insurance and Benefits

The Town Board approved special use permits for a cannabis production facility and a vehicle repair operation. The board also scheduled public hearings for a proposed data center moratorium and taxation law amendments.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Bison Botanicals cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Grunzweig Family, LLC vehicle repair at 1121 Sheridan Drive (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 3, 2026, regarding a moratorium on data centers (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 3, 2026, to amend taxation laws (5-0)
• Approved $216,549 purchase of two tandem-axle highway trucks (5-0)
• Approved $1,899.50 claim payment to Lippes Mathias LLP (5-0)
• Authorized $5,000 monthly consulting agreement with Masiello Martucci Hughes, Kulpa (4-1)
• Approved seven block party requests and open container exemptions (5-0)

SEQR - Regular

The Tonawanda Town Board will approve minutes from the June 22 meeting and consider a series of resolutions covering special use permits, infrastructure contracts, and budget items. Key decisions include a purchase of two tandem‑axle highway trucks, approvals for a cannabis production facility and a vehicle service operation, and several change orders and grant applications. The board will also address budget transfers and insurance renewals.

• Resolution 2026-492 – Approve purchase of two tandem‑axle highway trucks for $216,549 using state DOT funds.
• Resolution 2026-462 – Grant a Special Use Permit to Northeast Botanicals Distribution LLC for a cannabis production facility at 1100 Military Road (and Resolution 2026-461 for the corresponding negative declaration).
• Resolution 2026-488 – Approve a $206,210 change order with Bella Concrete Solutions for concrete replacement in the Water & Sewer Division.
• Resolution 2026-486 – Approve payment of $12,599.99 for the Civic Readiness System from Civic Plus.
• Resolution 2026-493 – Approve budget transfers for 2026 as requested by various departments.

The SEQR Committee recommended negative declarations for several projects, including a GM plant expansion, a lead/copper pipe inventory grant, a grinder pump study grant, and a shoreline improvement project. The Burger King remodel was tabled pending variances and further review. The committee also tabled items for 225 Sawyer Avenue, 4885 River Road, and zoning law changes. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Recommended negative declaration for Project Falcon (GM Plant 5 addition) (4-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for LCRR WIIA grant (lead/copper pipe inventory) (4-0)
• Recommended reaffirming negative declaration for Grinder Pump Study WQIP grant (4-0)
• Recommended reaffirming negative declaration for Sheridan Park Living Shoreline Improvements (4-0)
• Recommended negative declaration for 2200 Military Road easement (4-0)
• Tabled Burger King remodel at 1140 Niagara Falls Boulevard pending variances
• Tabled 225 Sawyer Avenue site plan review due to no applicant response
• Tabled 4885 River Road site plan review (concrete batch plant) pending lead agency determination

Commission for the Conservation of the Environment - Regular