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A bold 45.13-acre development proposal for Widow Susan Road is on the table, promising new homes and a clubhouse, as the Amsterdam City Planning Commission gears up for a crucial public hearing!

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Commission declares lead agency, schedules public hearing for Widow Susan Road PUD after detailed presentation
After a 45.13-acre PUD presentation by consultant Scott Lansing, the commission declared itself lead agency for environmental review and scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 28, 2016; the lead-agency vote passed 6–1.
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September 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The city faces a critical funding gap of $1,000,000 for a new community center while struggling to secure an extension for the delayed Complete Streets project.

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City seeks Department of State extension for Complete Streets project as community center funding gap remains
Council heard that the Complete Streets program cannot be completed by year-end without a work-schedule extension from the Department of State; the mayor also said there is a $1,000,000 funding gap for a proposed community center and the city is awaiting new BRICS funding to cover the shortfall.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM
The Common Council has taken a bold step towards revitalizing neighborhoods by approving the construction of new affordable homes on vacant lots, paving the way for increased homeownership and community renewal.

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Council approves land-bank option to place new affordable homes on vacant lots
Council approved an option agreement with the Land Reutilization Corporation of the Capital Region to place single-family homes on eight vacant city lots for sale to income-qualified first-time buyers; the agreement lists a nominal total consideration of $2,077.22 and was adopted as a consent resolution.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM