Residential Density and Multi-Unit Housing on Joe McCarthy Drive
Town of Amherst
Summary
The developer secured approvals and renewed variances to build a 4-unit and a 48-unit apartment complex on Joe McCarthy Drive, which will also fund a critical $500,000 extension of the dead-end roadway.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private developer investment of over $500,000 to extend Joe McCarthy Drive as a public road.
Future residents of the new apartments and the town, which gains a completed public roadway.
Nearby property owners who may experience increased neighborhood density and traffic.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
64, 52, 46, & 40 Fairgreen Drive Area Variance
Matter was adjourned due to petitioner absence.
64, 52, 46, & 40 Fairgreen Drive Variances
Delayed due to applicant's absence.
208 & 216 Joe McCarthy Drive Area Variance
Allows major multi-family apartment development on Joe McCarthy Drive.
80 Beaumont Drive Area Variance
Grants permission for a reduced setback on a single-story addition.
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