Town of Tonawanda · week of October 18, 2026
Council approves September 16, 2026 Minutes, 5–0
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What changed in Town of Tonawanda
Approval of September 16, 2026 Minutes
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Withdrawal of 2702 Colvin Blvd Variance
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →76 Deerhurst Park Blvd Area Variance
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →152 Riverdale Ave Area Variance
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →60 Creekside Dr Area Variance
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approve Minutes of Zoning Board Meeting held September 16, 2026.
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Watch this moment →Adoption of Local Law 3 of 2026 (Tax Cap Override)
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John J. Flynn (yes), Gina Santa Maria (yes), Carl Szarek (yes), Jill O'Malley (yes), Tim Hennessy (yes)
Watch this moment →Block Party Request - Cody Heuser
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Watch this moment →Claims Payment Approval
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Watch this moment →Personnel Actions: New Hires, Changes, and Separations
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Watch this moment →Highway Superintendent Personnel Actions
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Watch this moment →HEATT Sick Leave Donation Bank MOA
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Watch this moment →TTSWA Memorandum of Understanding
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Watch this moment →Utility Work Permits
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Watch this moment →Vertosoft LLC Technical Support Agreement
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Watch this moment →Erie County Legislative Grant for CERT
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Watch this moment →Highway Department Generator Purchase
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Watch this moment →CDBG Subrecipient Agreements
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Watch this moment →Youth, Parks & Rec Rate & Fee Amendments
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Watch this moment →Change Order No. 1 - Kenilworth Library ADA Restroom
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Watch this moment →Dana Robbins Physical Therapy Agreement
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Watch this moment →Sale of Surplus Fitness Equipment and Hockey Nets
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Watch this moment →YPR Equipment Disposition and Donation
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Watch this moment →Lightspeed Tee Time Reservation System Agreement
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Watch this moment →Emergency Electrical Panel Repairs - PPR Energy Solutions
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Watch this moment →2026 Budget Transfers
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Watch this moment →Johnson Controls Fire Protection Agreement
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Watch this moment →KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Subscription
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Watch this moment →Surplus Highway Vehicles Auction
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Watch this moment →Road Salt Purchase
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Watch this moment →Highway Garage Doors Purchase and Installation
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Garbage Totes Purchase
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Watch this moment →Bulldozer Purchase via CHIPS Funds
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Watch this moment →Call for Bids: Highway Department Generator Replacement
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Watch this moment →Call for Hearing: Empower Federal Credit Union Special Use Permit
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Watch this moment →Resolution RES-2026-679
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Development activity
152 Riverdale Ave Driveway Widening
152 Riverdale Ave, Town of Tonawanda, NY
Request for a driveway width variance totaling 28 feet in the front yard.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →2702 Colvin Blvd Accessory Structure
2702 Colvin Blvd, Town of Tonawanda, NY
Request for an area variance for a 192-square-foot accessory structure.
still withdrawn
Track this project →76 Deerhurst Park Blvd Generator
76 Deerhurst Park Blvd, Town of Tonawanda, NY
Request for an area variance to install an emergency standby generator in the side yard.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →60 Creekside Dr Home Addition
60 Creekside Dr, Town of Tonawanda, NY
Request for a setback variance for a single-story home addition on a corner lot.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Sheridan Plaza ATM Drive-Through
2309 Eggert Road
A special use permit application for a drive-thru ATM facility located at Sheridan Plaza.
still pending
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Also discussed
2027 Tentative Town Budget and Tax Levy
The town approved a local law to exceed the state property tax cap, accommodating a 3.9% tax levy increase in the preliminary budget for 2027.
What it means: Raises property taxes by 3.9% for town residents in 2027.
Follow this issue →Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome Storm Resiliency Bond
The town is moving forward with facility upgrades at the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome, receiving two competitive construction bids ranging from $1.5 million to $1.67 million.
What it means: Bids received range from $1,515,000 to $1,672,500 for capital improvements.
Follow this issue →Transition of Automated License Plate Readers to Axon
Residents raised concerns during public comment regarding data security, immigration searches, and oversight of the town's ALPR camera systems.
What it means: Law enforcement agencies utilizing vehicle tracking data for investigations.
Follow this issue →Residential Property Variances
Homeowners requested zoning variances for property improvements including a generator placement, driveway widening, home addition, and an accessory structure.
What it means: The individual property owners seeking to improve their homes.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Wednesday, November 4
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
Check back here →Planning Commission · Wednesday, December 2
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
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