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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Tonawanda public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements Bidding
Residents expressed concerns regarding a proposed bike path entrance near Gettysburg Avenue and ongoing speeding and traffic enforcement issues at neighborhood intersections.
Vacant Commercial Property Blight
A resident highlighted long-standing blight and safety hazards at the former Kenwell Manor nursing home at 2456 Delaware Avenue, which has been vacant since 2019, accumulated over $400,000 in back taxes, and failed to sell at tax auction.
Industrial and Commercial Solar and Facility Expansions
General Motors is adding 21,000 square feet of office space at its Vulcan Street plant. After months of revisions on fire access and pedestrian connections, the project got the green light.
Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Reviews
The Planning Board reviewed several commercial expansions and new businesses, ensuring proper landscaping, parking, and safety standards are met.
River Road Apartment Development
Developer Giuseppe Holdings clashed with the planning board over how phase one of a 40-unit apartment project is presented on drawings. The board rejected the revised plans because they included future building pads and unapproved county parking.
Victoria Place Apartments Affordable Senior Housing
The town authorized a $1.04 million HOME grant agreement to help fund the construction of the Victoria Place Apartments, a 37-unit affordable senior housing complex in Kenmore.