Friday, November 13, 2026
New York Record
Montgomery County, New York
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Former Beech-Nut site redevelopment (Phase 1)

Description

Developer presented 65 affordable units across two phases, plans to seek HCR funding by September 10, and asked the county to fund $2.5 million in site prep under an amended purchase-and-sale agreement.

Impact summary

Could bring roughly 65 affordable apartments and downtown foot traffic to Canajoharie, with limited school-age children projected after scaling back three-bedroom units.

Applicant

Name
Penrose
Address
Former Beech-Nut site, Village of Canajoharie, NY

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Recorded in the meeting · County Legislature

Discussed

Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 21, 2026

County Legislature — July 21, 2026

Developer presented 65 affordable units across two phases, plans to seek HCR funding by September 10, and asked the county to fund $2.5 million in site prep under an amended purchase-and-sale agreement.

Related issues (1)

Former Beech-Nut site affordable housing project

Penrose plans 65 income-restricted apartments in Canajoharie, with 10 possible supportive units for young adults and a $2.5 million county-funded site prep request. Residents questioned who would live there and the tax impact of the 581A assessment on schools and the village.

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