Developments along Hamilton Street and the future of Albion’s business landscape were the focus of the Village Planning Board’s brief meeting on Thursday, March 13. The three-member board, led by Chair Karen Conn, moved forward with a proposed property division at 334 Hamilton Street. While specific details regarding the number of lots or the scope of the construction were not explicitly detailed in the official minutes, the board formally voted to schedule a public hearing. This hearing is the next legal step required to review the minor site plan application. The motion to schedule the hearing was made by board member Mike Massaro and seconded by Janet Navarra. The public hearing will allow residents to ask questions and voice concerns regarding the subdivision before the board renders a final decision. The date for the hearing was not specified in the available documentation but will be set in accordance with village zoning laws requiring public notice. In addition to the Hamilton Street site plan, the board received an update regarding the ongoing Comprehensive Plan Committee. Village comprehensive plans serve as the primary legal guide for land use, zoning, and economic development, often shaping the character of the community for the next decade or more. According to the minutes, Craig Tuohey, a member of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, has been actively seeking to expand the group's diversity by recruiting local business owners. The board discussed a hand-delivered letter composed by Tuohey and signed by Chair Conn. The correspondence was sent to two business owners who had previously expressed interest in joining the committee's efforts. The outreach appears to be yielding results. The minutes noted that local business owner Courtney Henderson has expressed interest in accepting the invitation to join the committee. Another business owner, Linda Smith, indicated she is currently considering the offer. Adding voices from the local business community is often a critical step for planning boards, as it ensures that economic realities and practical needs are considered alongside residential concerns during the planning process. The meeting, attended by two members of the community, lasted only 15 minutes, adjourning shortly after 5:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Albion Village Planning Board is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Board Room. Residents interested in the Hamilton Street subdivision are encouraged to attend the upcoming public hearing, details of which will likely be published in the village's official legal notices.