Property Assessment Challenge Workshops
The Town of Amherst Assessor’s Office will be holding two free workshops providing information on the Property Assessment Challenge process. Staff will be on hand to walk individuals through the process, including forms on the website and assistance on how to search for property comparables. Two identical workshops will be held on Thursday, March 21; Amherst Senior Center at 2pm and Northwest Amherst Community Center at 7pm. No pre-registration is required.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 18, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department.
Summer Camp Registration Dates
Thank you for your patience with the technical difficulties surrounding the summer camp registration process. The Town's Youth and Recreation Department has announced two dates for registration to control volume. Summer Explorers (middle school camp) registration will take place online at 6:00 PM Thursday, March 21. Registration for all elementary camps will take place online at 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 27. Please Note: You must have a 2024 Resident ID Card to register. Please log into your account the day prior to registration to make sure you have access. If you need assistance with a password reset, you may call the Youth and Rec office until 5:30pm the day of registration for help 716-631-7132.
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Posted on Mar 18, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department.
Supervisor's March Message - As Town’s Value Increases, Reassessment Project Corrects Inequities
In his March 2024 message, Supervisor Brian Kulpa discusses the reassessment project. See his entire column in the link below.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 15, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.
ZBA Meeting 3/19/2024
The Zoning Board Appeals will meet on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place in the Amherst Town Hall Chambers.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 12, 2024 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes.
Northwest Amherst Community Center to host business community
The Northwest Amherst Community Center, 220 N Pointe Pkwy., is partnering with the Amherst Chamber of Commerce to host the Chamber's March Business After Hours from 5-7 PM Tuesday, March 19. The "Spring has Sprung" community event will include entertainment by "Friends of Harmony," refreshments, and information from Horizon Health. Bins will be available to collect teen (professional) clothing for the Sweet Home Education Foundation clothes drive.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 12, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department.
TOWN OF AMHERST, MUSICALFARE AGREE TO HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP AT AMHERST CENTRAL PARK
The Town of Amherst and MusicalFare Theatre Company announce that their partnership to bring a public theatre to Amherst Central Park has taken a significant step forward. At the Feb. 26, 2024 Town of Amherst Board Meeting, the board approved a lease agreement with MusicalFare for the new theatre that will be built in the park. See attached document for complete details.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 11, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.
2024 Amherst Garden Walk
Applications are now available for the 2024 Amherst Garden Walk that is scheduled for Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please click the website link for an online application. Applications must be submitted no later than June 16, 2024.
Click for website linkPosted on Mar 08, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.
2024 Assessment Equity Project
Please visit the Town of Amherst Property Record Online System (PROS) website to review property assessment information, search for comparable sales of to file an informal review. For any questions regarding the 2024 Assessment Equity Project, please contact GAR Associates at 1-866-910-1776.
Click for website linkPosted on Mar 04, 2024 by the Department of Information Technology.
State of the Town Presentation - March 20
Supervisor Brian Kulpa will present his State of the Town address at two community meetings to engage with residents, provide updates and answer questions about Town projects and community forecasting. The presentations will be held on the following dates - 7:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Town’s new Northwest Amherst Community Center (NWACC), 220 Northpointe Pkwy off of North French and Sweet Home Roads in Amherst, and 7:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Town of Amherst Police Department Community Policing and Training Facility, 4220 Bailey Ave., Amherst. For those who are unable to attend but wish to watch the Supervisor’s message, the Feb. 2 State of the Town presentation given at the Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting is available on the Town’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@townofamherstnewyork.
Click to view documentPosted on Feb 26, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.
2024 Painted Traffic Boxes Contest
The Town of Amherst Arts & Culture in Public Places Board (ACPPB) is excited to announce the 2024 Painted Traffic Boxes Contest. This is our fifth year painting the Town of Amherst’s traffic boxes. All artists interested in making their mark in the Town of Amherst should apply! Wouldn’t it be great to have an intersection identified by your painted traffic box design? The theme for our contest is Amherst is Arts and Culture. The deadline for design submission is April 7, 2024. The ACPPB will select the six lucky submissions. Please click the links below for more information.
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Posted on Jan 20, 2024 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board.
2024 Senior Services Club List
Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.
Click to view documentPosted on Jan 09, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services.
Winter Parking Ban 11/1/23 - 4/1/24
The Town of Amherst has an overnight winter parking ban in place from November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024. Do not park vehicles on Town streets between the hours of 1 AM and 7 AM.
Posted on Nov 01, 2023 by the Office of the Supervisor.
Town Board Accepts Strategic Economic Development Plan
The Strategic Economic Development Plan (SEDP) is a highly detailed strategic organization and implementation plan to give the Economic Development office and the Industrial Development Agency the framework to succeed. See the entire report here.
Click to view documentPosted on Oct 31, 2023 by the Economic Development Department.
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance up to $50,000
The Town of Amherst has a new First-Time Homebuyer Program and is assisting homebuyers with up to $50,000 to purchase a home in Amherst. Please see the flyer for more information.
Click to view documentPosted on Sep 20, 2023 by the Planning Department.
Senior Center Club List
The Amherst Center for Senior Services has 40 member only clubs.
Click to view documentPosted on May 24, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services.
Street Light Conversion to LED
Starting the week of May 15, 2023, contractors will begin converting all street lights in the Town of Amherst to LED lighting. This project will take up to a full year to complete. Residents can call the Highway Department at (716) 631-7117 for more information.
Posted on May 11, 2023 by the Highway Department.
Amherst Center for Senior Services Club List 2023
The Amherst Center for Senior Services has a Club for everyone!
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