Commercial Cannabis Dispensary Expansions
Town of Tonawanda
Summary
The town board approved special use permits for two large retail cannabis dispensaries on Military Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard, adding new commercial options while setting operational hours and neighborhood buffers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates local sales tax revenue and new commercial investment.
Commercial property owners, dispensary operators, and consumers seeking retail cannabis options.
Nearby residents concerned with lighting, traffic, and neighborhood compatibility.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Planning Board - Regular — March 4, 2026
The town continues to integrate retail cannabis dispensaries with site plan approvals and parking waivers on major corridors like Niagara Falls Boulevard and Military Road.
Town Board - Regular — February 9, 2026
The town board approved special use permits for two large retail cannabis dispensaries on Military Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard, adding new commercial options while setting operational hours and neighborhood buffers.
Planning Board - Regular — February 4, 2026
Multiple applicants are seeking local approvals for cannabis retail and production facilities along major commercial corridors like Military Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard. The board is coordinating site plans with pending Town Board special use permits and building compliance checks.
Planning Board - Regular — January 7, 2026
The planning board reviewed multiple cannabis-related proposals, recommending approval for two new retail dispensaries while pausing a production facility due to building code violations.
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