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We Rock the Spectrum – Sherman is coming soon with the pending purchase of 124 E Main St building and its reuse as a kid’s sensory gym.  With their inclusive philosophy, this unique sensory gym will provide a space for children of all ability levels to play and grow together and will bring essential services to underserved communities in Western New York. 124 East Main Street

Proposed Projects

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KIDS SENSORY GYM

We Rock the Spectrum – Sherman is coming soon with the recent purchase of 124 E Main St building and its reuse as a kid’s sensory gym.  With their inclusive philosophy, this unique sensory gym will provide a space for children of all ability levels to play and grow together and will bring essential services to underserved communities in Western New York. 

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COMMUNITY CENTER & HOSTEL

The historic 1928 Nuttal & Son building was used as a garage until 2008; it has since sat vacant, but the 10,000 sq ft industrial building has the potential to serve as a collaborative public & private space as a community center, hostel, coffee shop, fitness center, and community venue. 

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RETAIL REVITALIZATION

The 110 W Main Street vacant 5,000 SF building holds a 46 ft expanse on Main Street, which is the single longest of the attached row buildings under the unique and historic walkway awning arcade, providing a large visual impact. 

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RENTAL APARTMENTS

The 124 W Main Street building is the location of the Sherman NAPA Auto Parts store.  It’s the home of an active store on Main Street and the vacant second floor is currently being used as storage.  This is an opportunity for new investment in a mixed-use building, providing for business growth and efficiency rental apartments. 

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MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DEVELOPMENT

The purchase and redevelopment of the 158 W Main Street commercial property presents a great opportunity for revitalizing a vacant retail establishment to attract business; and the open acreage is ideal for the construction of new housing

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ALL SEASON MULTI-USE TRAIL

Chautauqua Rails to Trails (CR2T) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that ties 24 miles of multi-use trail from northern to southern Chautauqua County.  The CR2T trail begins in Sherman at the Rosie Billquist Trailhead.

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MINERVA FREE LIBRARY

The Minerva Free Library has a new sign, outdoor learning center at the entrance to the library, an elevator for ADA accessibility to all three stories and we plan on adding ADA accessible bathrooms to this community treasure.

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PUBLIC ART / MURAL

The Sherman Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Sherman are working together to commission the painting of a mural in a public art display at the central southern entrance to the downtown, near the trailhead, providing a beautiful and inviting gateway into the Village. 

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SMALL PROJECT FUND

The Small Projects Fund will continue the momentum from the NY Main Street Façade Improvements leveraging over $600,000 in new investment into 15 properties. Of these properties, 9 underwent major façade and reuse improvements including the Sherman Hotel Steakhouse & Saloon, Cooler Creamery ice cream shop, and a new retail storefront, all from previously vacant spaces. 

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MUSEUM & MONUMENT

The French Creek Yorker Museum is a ‘living history museum’ depicting how people lived and worked in the area in the early 1800 and 1900s. This living history museum now consists of six original buildings dating back to the 1750’s. 

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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

​The Village of Sherman is implementing top priority practices identified in the Complete Streets Policy through the installation of safety elements, traffic calming features, and widening and extending sidewalks. 

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