Town of Tonawanda · week of November 1, 2026
Council adopts 2027 Preliminary Budget (RES-2026-703)
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What changed in Town of Tonawanda
Adopt 2027 Preliminary Budget (RES-2026-703)
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Watch this moment →Close 2027 budget public hearing
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Watch this moment →Resolution RES-2026-704 — 2026 assessment roll base proportions
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Watch this moment →Resolution RES-2026-705 — delinquent water and highway charges
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Watch this moment →Approve minutes of October 19 and October 30 meetings
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Development activity
3781 Delaware Ave. – King's Auto used car sales
3781 Delaware Ave.
A used car sales operation at King's Auto, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →777 East Park Drive – Zenger Group new building
777 East Park Drive
A 30,000-square-foot new building proposed by the Zenger Group, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →957 Brighton Road – Steaksters change in use
957 Brighton Road
A proposed change in use of the Steaksters property, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →175 Cooper Ave. – Uniland manufacturing addition
175 Cooper Ave.
A 21,840-square-foot addition to an existing manufacturing building, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →1516 Military Road – building conversion to commissary
1516 Military Road
Conversion of an existing building into a commissary, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →2560 Sheridan Drive – Diet Studio second-floor addition
2560 Sheridan Drive
A second-floor addition for a diet studio, with a SEQR determination and site plan both scheduled for board action.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →2415 Sheridan Drive – 12-unit residential building
2415 Sheridan Drive
A new 11,600-square-foot, 12-unit residential building with a SEQR determination, parking waiver, and site plan all scheduled for action.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →3500 River Road – PeroxyChem water intake and pump station
3500 River Road
A water intake and pump station proposed by PeroxyChem along the Niagara River, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →1151 Sheridan Drive – Bottle and can redemption center
1151 Sheridan Drive
A proposed bottle and can redemption center on Sheridan Drive, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →450 Woodward Ave. – Highway Dept. salt storage building
450 Woodward Ave.
A new salt storage building for the town Highway Department, scheduled for discussion.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →75 Pirson Parkway – Gear Motions new building
75 Pirson Parkway
A 56,000-square-foot new industrial building, with SEQR determination on the action agenda and site discussion to follow.
Discussed — no decision yet
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Also discussed
River Road Apartment Development
Several discussion items covered industrial activity along River Road — a concrete batch plant, a PeroxyChem water intake and pump station, and a Uniland manufacturing addition — plus a change of use at Steaksters on Brighton Road. These touch on industry's place near the Niagara River corridor.
What it means: The industrial and commercial applicants pursuing these River Road corridor projects.
Follow this issue →Industrial and Commercial Solar and Facility Expansions
Gear Motions was seeking review for a large 56,000-square-foot new building at 75 Pirson Parkway, including an environmental (SEQR) determination. It's a significant industrial investment in the town.
What it means: Gear Motions and, potentially, local workers if the facility adds jobs.
Follow this issue →Sheridan Drive commercial and residential development
Two Sheridan Drive projects were on the action agenda: a second-floor addition for a diet studio at 2560 Sheridan and a 12-unit apartment building at 2415 Sheridan with a parking waiver request. What the board decided would shape the look and parking on this busy corridor.
What it means: The property owners and future tenants or residents of the two Sheridan Drive buildings.
Follow this issue →Sanitary Sewer Lining and Infrastructure Upgrades
The town has put tens of millions into water and sewer upgrades over the past decade and plans more over the next 10–15 years. State and federal mandates will push those costs onto ratepayers.
What it means: Residents and businesses relying on reliable water and sewer service.
Follow this issue →2027 Tentative Town Budget and Tax Levy
The board adopted the 2027 budget with a 3.9% tax levy increase. The average homeowner in a $150,000 home will pay about $1,648 in town taxes — roughly $4.50 a day, up 17 cents.
What it means: Tax levy up 3.9% to about $59.4 million; average homeowner pays about $1,648, up 17 cents a day.
Follow this issue →New non-tax revenues
The town is chasing money beyond property taxes: over $250,000 in advertising revenue from Paddock Park and the field house in 2027, plus more than $500,000 this year from the ambulance corps, with more expected.
What it means: Over $250,000 in new advertising revenue plus $500,000+ from ambulance services helps offset the tax levy.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Wednesday, December 2
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
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