Board moves to deliberation, approves minutes and adjourns; next meeting Oct. 28

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals voted to enter deliberative session to consider two variance applications (the Santiago chicken variance and the Silver Birch sign variance). The motion to go into deliberative session was made by Mister Jeffrey and seconded by Miss Noble; roll call recorded 'yes' votes by Anderson, Jeffries, Noble, Tomaszewski and Verlade.

The board later approved the minutes of the Aug. 26, 2026 meeting on a motion by Mister Jeffrey, seconded by Mister Anderson; the minutes were approved by voice vote. With no further business the board approved a motion to adjourn (moved by Mister Anderson, seconded by Mister Jeffries) and Chair Tomaszewski confirmed the next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Recorded actions:

- Motion to enter deliberative session: moved by Mister Jeffrey; seconded by Miss Noble; roll call votes: Anderson (yes), Jeffries (yes), Noble (yes), Tomaszewski (yes), Verlade (yes); outcome: approved.

- Approval of minutes (Aug. 26, 2026): moved by Mister Jeffrey; seconded by Mister Anderson; voice vote: all in favor; outcome: approved.

- Motion to adjourn: moved by Mister Anderson; seconded by Mister Jeffries; voice vote: all in favor; outcome: approved.