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Yard Waste Regulations

The Town of Amherst Highway Department – Refuse Office reminds residents that any yard waste that does not meet standards cannot be collected by Modern Disposal Services, the town’s waste management contractor. The Refuse Office is reminding residents to remove plastic packaging or containers that come with plants, flowers, mulch, etc. from yard waste. Additionally, yard waste placed in plastic trash bags will not be collected. Paper yard waste bags will be accepted. The Amherst Highway Department’s brush pickup crews will be out picking up large brush piles by appointment; please call (716) 631-7117 to schedule your address for service. Please have brush, logs and stumps out for pickup before you call. The Town Highway will only collect large unmanageable piles of logs, brush (cut to less than 8 feet in length), and tree stumps. For additional information, please visit www.amherst.ny.us/highway.

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Posted on Apr 29, 2025 by the Highway Department.

I Love My Park Day Cleanup - May 3

Lend a hand in cleaning up Amherst State Park during “Love Your Park Day”. Join volunteers from the Parks team, as well as residents and friends of the park as they venture through the park and collect trash, improve trails, and clean out volunteer-maintained gardens. Open to all ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Appropriate footwear and warm apparel recommended, as well as garden/work gloves. Some trails are rough and not paved. Interested participants must register online at www.amherstyouthandrec.org. Group volunteers must register by emailing egraczyk@amherst.ny.us.

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Posted on Apr 25, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

First-Time Homebuyer Orientation

The Buffalo Urban League is holding a free homebuyer orientation at the Amherst Town Hall on May 19, 2025. Please see attached flyer to register.

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Posted on Apr 24, 2025 by the Planning Department.

Northwest Amherst Community Center Job Fair

The Town of Amherst, in collaboration with NYS Assemblymember Karen McMahon and the NYS Department of Labor is excited to announce the Northwest Amherst Community Center Job Fair on Friday, May 9, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will take place at the Northwest Amherst Community Center, 200 Northpointe Pkwy. and feature over 40 employers looking to actively hire. All are welcome to attend and preregistration is not required.

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Posted on Apr 23, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

1st Time Homebuyer Free Workshops at Town Hall

Belmont Housing Resources is presenting 2 free workshops for 1st time homebuyers at Amherst Town Hall In June. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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Posted on Apr 23, 2025 by the Planning Department.

Amherst Youth & Recreation Summer Registration

Amherst Youth & Recreation Summer registration will begin Monday, May 5 at 9am. Individuals must have a valid resident ID card to register online. For details on obtaining/renewing a resident ID card, please visit amherstyouthandrec.org. For questions, please call 716-631-7132.

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Posted on Apr 23, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Earth Day Press Conference - Climate Smart Community Designation

The Town of Amherst has been designated as a Certified Climate Smart Community by New York State. The Town of Amherst achieved Bronze Certification by being a leader in local climate action. Local governments that are designated as Certified CSCs have undergone a rigorous review process to confirm their completion of a suite of concrete actions that mitigate and adapt to climate change. During a presentation held on Earth Day, April 22, 2025, the Town officially recognized the designated. (See complete announcement at the link below)

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Posted on Apr 22, 2025 by the Councilmembers Office.

Audubon Golf App

Download the mobile app to book tee times, keep score and acquire more details about the course. See attached document for complete details.

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Posted on Apr 18, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Town of Amherst Named a 2024 Tree City USA

The Town of Amherst has been named a 2024 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to plan, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community. Additionally, the Town Board unanimously acknowledged the recommendations of the Community Forestry Management Plan as the Town’s vision for forestry operations and as a comprehensive tree plan. (See document attached for complete announcement)

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Posted on Apr 15, 2025 by the Councilmembers Office.

Amherst Garden Walk Applications Due June 22

Applications are now available for the 2025 Amherst Garden Walk that is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please click the website link for an online application. Applications must be submitted no later than June 22, 2025.

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Posted on Apr 14, 2025 by the Office of the Supervisor.

BNHV Seeking Local Farm Stories for Agricultural Fair & Tractor Show

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village's Agricultural Fair & Tractor Show, being held Saturday, August 23rd, will feature an exhibition showcasing local farms. Interested in having your family farm featured? Contact BNHV Curator at curator@bnhv.org to submit photographs, artifacts, or memories for this special exhibition. Submissions will be accepted until August 1st.

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Posted on Apr 11, 2025 by the Councilmembers Office.

Erie County Rabies Vaccination Clinics

Erie County's Division of Environmental Health announces upcoming free rabies vaccination clinics in May for cats, ferrets, and dogs. Click on the link below for times/dates/locations. (Rabies clinics are coordinated through Erie County. Town of Amherst shares this information as a public service announcement for residents.)

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Posted on Apr 10, 2025 by the Councilmembers Office.

Let's Do Lunch

The Amherst Arts and Culture in Public Places Board presents "Let's Do Lunch". Explore the arts, history and culture of the area while enjoying a fine lunch with friends. Please click the document link below for information on the events scheduled for April 17, May 15, June 19, and July 17 2025.

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Posted on Apr 10, 2025 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board.

HPC Public Hearing – 4511-4521 Main Street

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the property’s designation as a historic landmark on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the Amherst Municipal Building, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville. Please click the link below to view meeting document.

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Posted on Apr 08, 2025 by the Historic Preservation Commission.

Afternoon Shift Lifeguards Sought

The Amherst Youth & Recreation Dept. is seeking Afternoon Shift Lifeguards at our Clearfield and North Forest pools. If you're a high school or college student at least 16 years old and hold current lifeguard certification, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Applications available online by visiting amherstyouthandrec.org. To schedule an interview, please contact Jennifer Reed, e-mail jreed@amherst.ny.us.

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Posted on Apr 04, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

2026 Arts & Culture Grant Funding

The Town of Amherst is now accepting applications for 2026 Arts & Culture Grant Funding. Applications must be postmarked no later than June 16, 2025. Please click the document link below to view the application.

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Posted on Apr 01, 2025 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board.

Updated Youth and Recreation Dept. Hours

The Town of Amherst Youth and Recreation Department has updated its hours of operation. Effective Tuesday, April 1, the Amherst Youth & Recreation offices will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The offices are located on the second floor of the Northtown Center, 1615 Amherst Manor Drive, Amherst, NY 14221. Elevators are available.

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Posted on Mar 28, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Senior Services April Newsletter

See all the great activities we're offering in April! We have a selection of health and finance programs for you to check out.

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Posted on Mar 27, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services.

Spring-Summer Class Catalog

Our catalog is jammed pack with fantastic classes and additional information. Class registration starts April 9th!

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Posted on Mar 27, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services.

Amherst Public Libraries Information

The Town of Amherst has four public libraries: Amherst Main Branch (350 JJ Audubon Parkway); Clearfield Branch (770 Hopkins Road); Eggertsville-Snyder Branch (4622 Main Street); and Williamsville Branch (5571 Main Street). Events and announcements are posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmherstPublicLibrary or online at the link below. A list of special events happening in April and May can be found in the document attached. Enjoy all that the library has to offer!

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Posted on Mar 26, 2025 by the Library Board of Trustees.

Yard Waste Schedule & Policies - Program Starts April 1

The Town of Amherst’s annual yard waste collection program will begin on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Homeowners are encouraged to properly dispose of yard waste to allow it to be composted, thus reducing landfill waste and cost. It is estimated that this program saves more than $950,000 in landfill costs annually. For directions on how to properly place yard waste, please see the links below. For questions, (716) 631-7117.

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Posted on Mar 22, 2025 by the Highway Department.

Part – Time Court Reporter

Amherst Town Court is seeking an experienced Court Reporter (Stenographer) for a part- time position to provide court reporting services when needed. Court Reporters are responsible for the verbatim recording and transcription of testimony at informal and formal court proceedings, including trials, hearings, conferences and arraignments. They are responsible for maintaining the official record of court proceedings.

The hours are as follows:

Tuesdays 9:00A.M. – 3 P.M.
Wednesdays: 9:00 A.M. – 2 P.M.
One floating half - day per month
Various other times as needed.

Please note this position is an independent contractor position, not a part – time job with the town.

Email resume to:
Attention: Cynthia Selden, Court Clerk to Town Justices
Email: CJSelden@nycourts.gov

Posted on Mar 20, 2025 by the Town Court.

Veterans Outreach at Town Hall on May 14

The NYS Department of Veterans' Services will host Community Outreach Walk-In Office Hours for Veterans from 9 AM to 3 PM April 16, May 14, June 10, August 13 and September 10 at Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, 2nd Floor - Across from the Supervisor's Office. Contact Rob Stutz, Veterans’ Benefit Advisor, at Robert.stutz@veterans.ny.gov or 1-888-838-7697.

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Posted on Mar 07, 2025 by the Amherst Veterans Committee.

811 - Call Before You Dig

811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website a few business days before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line. 811 protects you and your community! Hitting a buried line while digging can disrupt utility service, cost money to repair, or cause serious injury or death. Always contact your 811 center, wait the required time for utilities to respond to your request, and ensure that all utilities have responded to your request before putting a shovel in the ground.

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Posted on Mar 01, 2025 by the Emergency Services & Safety Department.

Middle School 2025 Rec Nights

The Amherst Youth and Recreation Department announces the Middle School Rec Nights for 2025 - Feb. 14, March 14, April 11 and May 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Northwest Amherst Community Center, 220 Northpointe Parkway. See flyer below for additional details.

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