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Neighbors and Southline Little League clash over fences and noise; zoning board allows existing fences and netting
Summary
After extended public comment about noise, lights and a 20‑foot netting topping, the Cheektowaga ZBA granted Southline Little League’s request to retain existing outfield fences and netting at Lawson Park, citing longstanding use and financial burden of relocating fields.
The Cheektowaga Zoning Board of Appeals voted Nov. 19 to allow Southline Little League to retain existing outfield fences and 20‑foot netting at Lawson Park’s Diamond Z and the adjacent diamonds, rejecting arguments from several neighbors who said the structures violate setback rules and have increased noise and late‑season activity.
Brian Hymanowski, who said he is on the Little League executive board, told the board the largest diamond had been built in the early 2000s and that the fences and netting were installed to prevent…
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