Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from David J. Blaisdell’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town Of Van Buren Planning And Zoning Board Planning And Zoning Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed several area variance and site plan applications. This included a request for lot coverage variance for a pool and pool house construction, and an area variance for a deck and porch project. Site plan and lot coverage approvals were discussed for a self-storage facility project, including updates on site access and landscaping. The board also reviewed a site plan for a dormitory building and off-street parking for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and approved a site plan for a storage addition to Jammers Sports Bar. Additionally, the board considered a site plan for a dumpster storage facility on Ted Park Drive.
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The committee discussed logistics regarding meeting locations due to midterm election early voting and addressed microphone quality for Zoom participants. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the budget, specifically tax increases necessitated by a reduction in reliance on reserve funds and the need for increased highway department staffing. The committee reviewed information obtained from National Grid regarding data center energy needs, clarifying that a planned substation is for a specific industrial project and not the data center. Discussions also covered potential grid reliability, the use of backup generators and battery storage technology, the mitigation of heat dissipation from infrastructure, and the potential impact of large load customers on regional energy costs.
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lysander Town Planning Board Planning Meeting
The board conducted a planning meeting focused on a proposed development project. Key discussions included a review of project plans for a new housing development, with specific concerns raised by local residents regarding construction entrances to mitigate traffic impact, the need for pedestrian safety and crosswalks near the boat launch, and the requirement for proper vegetation screening between existing homes and the new development. Additional concerns regarding the developer's historical compliance and adherence to initial project agreements were presented to the board through public letters.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town Board of the Town of Van Buren Regular Meeting
The board approved various budget transfers and modifications across multiple town funds, including recreation and highway departments. A public hearing regarding a zone change application for the Brolex Living Community was initiated, featuring resident concerns about traffic, safety, and infrastructure, and the hearing was subsequently left open. The board also approved a zone change application from Barram, LLC, and authorized the Supervisor to sign contracts for animal control services and propane procurement. Additionally, committee reports were delivered regarding park maintenance, volunteer recruitment, and code enforcement activity.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
