TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A decades-long vision to transform a former industrial dumping ground into a public waterfront destination is one step closer to becoming a reality.
The Town of Tonawanda is moving forward with plans to redevelop the 55-acre Cherry Farm property along River Road into a riverfront park featuring walking and biking trails, picnic areas, boat launches and other recreational amenities.
Last week, the Town Board approved a letter of intent with National Grid outlining a proposed lease agreement for the property. Under the tentative plan, the town would lease the site from the utility for $25,000 a year over 10 years. The board also voted to apply for up to $1 million through New York’s Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to help fund improvements…