Amherst Town Center Approved

The Amherst Town Board has narrowly approved controversial plans to redevelop the Buffalo Gun Club property on Maple Road. Hundreds of residents turned out last night at Sweet Home High School Auditorium. Benderson Development wants to turn the site into shops, restaurants, housing, and office space. The board was split 3-3, and Supervisor Satish Mohan cast the deciding vote in favor.

Benderson Development Vote Tonight

Amherst town board members are scheduled to vote tonight on Benderson Development's plan to take the former Buffalo Gun Club on Maple Road and turn it into a town center. The meeting happens tonight at the Sweet Home High School auditorium. Benderson's proposed plan calls for a hotel, theatre, restaurants, offices, shops and a housing complex. Opponents say the project would cause traffic problems and damage the area's character.