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Posted on Jul 27, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Amherst Youth & Recreation is pleased to announce the summer concert series at Bassett Park. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. See attachment for list of performers and dates. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Clearfield Community Center Gym. All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening of free live music!Posted on Jul 26, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
The Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 JJ Audubon Parkway, will host a free annual Family Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27. This year’s event will feature over 70 organizations providing a wide range of free health and wellness-focused services including health screenings, vaccinations from Tops Pharmacy and a prescription disposal service. Kaleida Health will provide a variety of healthcare informational resources, as well as free blood and cholesterol screenings. The American Red Cross will provide free CPR training at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m., and will also host a blood drive throughout the event. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by visiting redcrossblood.org and typing “AmherstSr” in the Find A Blood Drive search bar. Donors will receive a Red Cross branded giveaway. The event will include activities for all ages, including an art project hosted by the Burchfield Penney Art Center and a visit from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s “Library on Wheels” bookmobile. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ross Eye Institute and Windsong Radiology will also be onsite.Posted on Jul 26, 2024 by the Police Department
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 for an Open House at the Amherst Police Headquarters, located at 500 JJ Audubon Pkwy., Amherst. This event will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be food trucks, games, vehicle displays, building tours and a vendor area featuring community partners. Those interested in taking a tour of the building must register before the event as availability is limited. To register for a building tour visit the link provided below. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors & strengthen the community bond and build a safer, stronger Amherst together.Posted on Jul 26, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
The Market @ Bassett Park returns Sunday, August 11 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Market features more than 30 vendors. See event photos from the June 9 opening market below.Posted on Jul 25, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Enjoy free admission to BNHV on the 4th annual Preservation Day presented by the Town of Amherst Historic Preservation Commission in collaboration with Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and Preservation Buffalo Niagara. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 3 at BNHV, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst. This year features an expanded speaker series- stay for one or all of the presentations and learn about important local historical preservation projects directly from the experts! Self-guided and guided tours of BNHV's Historic Village and Farmstead will also be available. See attached document for additional details.Posted on Jul 25, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Don’t miss your chance for Family FUN! August 6 @ Billy Wilson Park A night of free activities and games for the whole family! Register online amherstyouthandrec.org or call 716-631-7132.Posted on Jul 24, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
The 2024 Glen Park Art Festival will be held 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 along Glen Park in Williamsville. Glen Avenue will be closed from Cayuga Road to Mill Street for this event. See additional information at the link below.Posted on Jul 19, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
The Amherst Youth & Recreation Dept. is pleased to announce the Outdoor Family Movie Series being held Fridays in August. Please see attached flyer with details. Movies are sponsored by the Amherst Police Club.Posted on Jul 18, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Don't miss the last concert of the season on August 29 at 6:oopm with the Barnstorm Band!Posted on Jul 18, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Check out the classes available through the Senior Center this fall!Posted on Jul 11, 2024 by the Police Department
See attached document for Amherst Police Department's upcoming events.Posted on Jul 11, 2024 by the Engineering Department
The Town of Amherst is a MS4 Community and together with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, Amherst is providing this Citizen’s Guide to help identify and prevent stormwater pollution. Please see the attached document for helpful tips on understanding illicit discharges and things you can do to protect water quality. For questions or to report an issue, email sburow@amherst.ny.us. Thank you for doing your part to keep our water clean!Posted on Jul 03, 2024 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board
The Town of Amherst is now accepting applications for 2025 Arts & Culture Grant Funding. Applications must be postmarked no later than August 15, 2024. Please click the document link below to view the application.Posted on Jun 28, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Royal Park is closed this summer/fall for construction. There will be no access to the park while crews are completing the park's improvement project. The Town is adding tennis and pickleball courts, a splash pad, expanding the playground, repairing the basketball court, adding a walking path and constructing an athletic field in partnership with Daemen University Athletics. Thank you for your patience while work is being completed. Visit one of the Town's many other parks - information provided in the link below.Posted on Jun 24, 2024 by the Police Department
The Amherst Police Department is looking for qualified individuals to join their team. A police officer exam will be given Sept. 28, 2024 with applications due (postmarked by) Aug. 14, 2024. See attachment below for complete information.Posted on Jun 24, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Summer concerts, activities, and classes! We have it all!Posted on Jun 11, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Clearfield Public Pool will open June 21. North Forest Public Pool will open June 23. Please see attached schedule for pre-season and regular hours.Posted on May 29, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA) announces that the second and final phase of the full reconstruction of the main runway will take place this summer. This will increase the frequency of airplanes using alternative flight paths, causing sound patterns to change.Posted on May 28, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
It is time to head back outdoors to enjoy all the beauty that this summer has to offer! Please note that these walks will occur rain or shine (except in cases of lightning and/or thunder). Space is limited so register early! Please see attached document for complete details.Posted on May 15, 2024 by the Highway Department
Town of Amherst Highway Superintendent Steve Floss has announced that the Amherst Highway Department will spend $3.2 million this year to pave and repair 60 Town roads. That money will come from Amherst’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) bond money as well as funds from New York State that provides money through the CHIPS roads programs. See attached document for complete announcement.Posted on Apr 30, 2024 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board
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 August 15, and September 19 2024.Posted on Apr 10, 2024 by the Highway Department
Starting April 1 residents can put out yard compost materials on their regular collection day. The material must be properly bundled and or packaged for pickup. For a complete explanation of guidelines, please see the link below.Posted on Mar 22, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Make summer count! Take a class.Posted on Jan 09, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.Posted on Oct 31, 2023 by the Economic Development Department
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.Posted on Sep 20, 2023 by the Planning Department
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.Posted on May 24, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services
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