Southtowns Record

minutes draft 9.17.26

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Environmental Commission
Meeting
Oct 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Oct 1, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Energy and data center siting, Zoning and land use

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WEST SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES
  WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER - 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224

Ms. Lipiew requested approval from the Commission to purchase a weatherproof “Trees Are
Treasures” poster to hang up at the Burchfield Nature & Arts Center using the Commission’s
budget line.
Motion by Mr. Wyeth, seconded by Ms. Lakomski, to proceed with the purchase of the posted
Ms. Lipiew requested.
Ayes: All  Noes: None  Abstain: None  Motion: Carried
  •  Public Engagement
Mr. Wyeth inquired about how the Commission engages the public. Vice Chairperson
Szablewski replied that the Commission has a Town webpage, Facebook presence on its page
and the Town’s page, as well as National Night Out and Earth Day events, predominately. He
also stated that in order to create an Instagram for the Commission they would need Town
Board approval.
  •  “Styrofoam” Drop-Off Location
Ms. Lipiew reported that there is a “Styrofoam” drop-off location at Armstrong Brands Inc. 1703
Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 available for public use. Ms. Lakomski suggested that
recycling resources be posted on the Town’s website and/or the Commission’s website. Vice
Chairperson Szablewski suggested making a professional infographic document for ease of
reference.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Duffy, seconded by Mr. Wyeth, to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM.
Ayes: All  Noes: None  Abstain: None  Motion: Carried

  Respectfully submitted by Matthew Fincel, Secretary to the Environmental Commission

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