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Sidewalks, ECC and economic growth: Public comments on new Bills Stadium

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills fans are making their voices heard about the new stadium proposed on Abbott Road in Orchard Park.

More than 20 people responded to the online forum for the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), which followed an in-person public hearing about the stadium on July 14. The SEQR is a standard process in New York State considers the environmental impacts with social and economic factors.

“I’m glad that there were comments. That’s what the SEQR process is about during the public portion,” John Bargnesi, 4th District Erie County Legislator, said.

Sidewalks, traffic, disruptions in utility services and economic development of the area were some of the outlined concerns. County Legislators say the comments are helpful and give residents a seat at the table.

“So that everybody in Western New York can enjoy the Bills, enjoy the new stadium and benefit from what we are…

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