Amherst church looks to grow
Written on September 5, 2008
A pair of potential real estate transactions could help an Amherst church expand to a larger sanctuary while opening the door for a new, commercial development along Maple Road.
The Evangel Assembly Church of God’s desire for a larger sanctuary and campus triggered the real estate deals.
The church wants to move from its longtime home at the corner of Maple and Ayer roads about 1.5 miles east to the former home base of Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church on Greiner Road, Clarence. Eastern Hills Wesleyan has long since moved to a larger facility, also on Greiner Road in Clarence and has been marketing its former home for several years.
Terms have not been disclosed.
If the Evangel Assembly Church of God moves, McGuire Development Co. has expressed an interest in its 5.5 acre parcel. But McGuire won’t move forward on the deal unless neighbors feel comfortable with its plans for the property $1500 payday loan.
“Before we bring anything to the Town of Amherst, we want to make sure we meet with the neighbors and they’ve had their input,” said James Dentinger, president.
Dentinger said McGuire Development is willing to consider some options, but given the property’s proximity to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, medical offices are an obvious consideration.
According to a preliminary deal, which was brokered by McGuire’s Vito Picone, the development company will retain its option on the Evangel church property while it works with neighbors.
Once those talks have progressed, the Evangel church will move ahead with its Clarence expansion.
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