Zoning Board of Appeals Mar 26, 2026

The Town of Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on March 26, 2026, to review several zoning-related special permit requests and modifications. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a transfer of a special permit for the LSC Forex Pulpit Hill battery storage project, with findings that substantial construction had been completed and no significant changes to the approved use were proposed. The board also approved a six-month extension to the construction period for the Fort River Solar 2 LLC project, including a reduction in battery capacity and updated operations and maintenance plans. Additionally, the board reviewed a special permit application for the Tilted Orbit Arcade and Bar, a pinball and game venue with alcohol service, and decided to continue deliberations to a future meeting to consider appropriate conditions related to alcohol management and noise control. The meeting included site visit reports, public comments, and motions to approve findings and conditions for the projects discussed. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the discussions involved oversight of ongoing capital improvement projects and permit conditions affecting future construction and operations.