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HPC.01.07.2026.MinutesApproved

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Town of West Seneca
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Historical Preservation Commission
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Jan 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
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Feb 4, 2026
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WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER  WEST SENECA HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
1300 UNION ROAD  MEETING MINUTES
WEST SENECA, NY 14224  JANUARY 7, 2026

NEW BUSINESS

  •  SHPO CLG Performance Reviews
Feedback received from the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Certified Local
Government Program (CLG) was positive. SHPO advised the Historical Preservation Commission to list
one property this year.

  •  Landmark Society of Western New York

The Historical Preservation Commission received correspondence from the Landmark Society of
Western New York. Chairperson Lang will communicate any future developments.

  •  Upcoming Mill Road Local Landmark Public Hearing
All paperwork for Mill Road local landmark is complete. This hearing will take place at the Historical
Preservation Commission meeting on March 4. Chairperson Lang will notify the Town Clerk’s Office
about the hearing for publication in the West Seneca Bee by February 9, for a targeted publication on
February 12. Chairman Lang will also notify Deputy Town Supervisor Amelia Greenan about this
schedule. Mr. Ball suggested notifying Town Supervisor Gary Dickson as well.

  •  SHPO CLG Grants

The prior SHPO CLG grant was completed, Preservation Studios was paid, and all final documentation
was submitted. A new CLG grant has been submitted, and Chairperson Lang will follow up with SHPO
regarding anticipated award timeline.

  •  NTHP Grants

Chairperson Lang is reviewing grant opportunities in the $5,000-15,000 range from the National Trust for
Historic Preservation (NTHP). He has initiated correspondence with Gary Dickson and Amelia Greenan
about support in pursuing these opportunities.

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