Lancaster residents push for one-year development moratorium
A Lancaster public hearing drew developers and residents weighing a proposed one-year moratorium on commercial residential growth including apartments and townhomes. Speakers cited water pressure, hydrants, traffic, and road access as key concerns while others supported a pause to guide future housing.
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Greg Sojka
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Gretchen Galliford
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Lancaster Heritage Trail extension study advances toward 13 mile link
A feasibility study to extend Lancaster’s Heritage Trail westward from Cheektowaga’s Lehigh Valley Railroad Trail aims to fill a 5 mile gap for a total of 13 miles linking Cheektowaga Depew and Lancaster. GoBike Buffalo and GBNRTC drive surveys as Assemblymember Wallace and Mayor Ruda tout biking access.
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Cheektowaga
Depew
Greater Buffalo
Monica Wallace
Lynne Ruda
Lancaster IDA to table extension for Glassco at 20 West Main
Lancaster Industrial Development Agency debates extending tax incentives for Glassco Management Inc. owner Tom Sweeney for Phase II of the Village Center Revitalization at 20 West Main St. Sweeney seeks a June 2025 extension and waiving a $13,000 fee, citing market delays, subcontractor lead times, and competition from other projects. IDA members pressure for progress as Sweeney cites financing needs and rising interest rates to secure commitments before ground breaks.
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Tom Sweeney
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Lancaster Village Center
West Main St
Sweeney
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Buffalo Bills
IDA Board
Lynne Ruda
Village of Lancaster
COVID
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