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Posted on Sep 13, 2024 by the Attorney's Office
The Town of Amherst (Town) is requesting proposals (RFP) from qualified individuals and firms to provide legal services for the defense of Child Victim Act claims against the Town. Presently, the Town is a defendant in only one such suit but more may follow as the deadline for commencing such suits approaches.Posted on Sep 12, 2024 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes
The Amherst Town Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 with its regular session at 7 p.m. in the Chambers, 5583 Main Street. As a reminder to all who plan to attend, the front entrance of Town Hall is closed. Please enter using the rear entrance near Island Park. Attachment below provides additional information.Posted on Sep 10, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
AMHERST YOUTH & COMMUNITY COALITION Family FUN SKATE All welcome! Join us for an afternoon of FREE family friendly activities and an open skate! Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:00pm-2:45pm - Cider & Donuts 2:45pm-3:45pm - Open Skate FREE SKATE ADMISSION!* *Limited to first 250 skaters. NORTHTOWN CENTER AT AMHERST 1615 Amherst Manor Dr. Amherst, NY 14221 $5 SKATE RENTALS Brought to you by the Amherst Youth & Community Coalition www.amherstyouthandcommunity.orgPosted on Sep 10, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
The front entrance for Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, is closed September while improvements are made. Anyone needing to access the building should use the door located at the rear of the building, near Island Park. This entrance is handicapped accessible. Work is expected to last 90 days with updates provided on when the front entrance will reopen. Thank you for your patience while this improvement project is completed. Email toainfo@amherst.ny.us or call (716) 631-7000 with questions/concerns. See below a link to access a map directing visitors to the rear entrance.Posted on Sep 09, 2024 by the Amherst Veterans Committee
Please note that the Amherst Veterans Committee's meeting scheduled for Sept. 9 has been moved to 5:30 PM Monday, Sept. 23.Posted on Sep 04, 2024 by the Planning Department
The Town of Amherst Planning Department announces that as of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the draft report for the Main Street Corridor Planning Project has been released. Anyone wishing to view the plan can click the link below or physical copies of the draft plan can be viewed at the Town of Amherst Planning Department (5583 Main Street, lower level, Williamsville, NY 14221). This specific planning project studied the Town’s Main Street transportation corridor between Bailey Avenue and Kensington Avenue at the I-290. Community workshops were held in January 2024 with the Town’s planning consultants, Dover Kohl & Partners and Creighton Manning Engineering, to explore how to improve safety; increase mobility options; accommodate parking; and envision how future street design can support local businesses, corridor institutions, and adjacent neighborhoods. The results of those workshops were incorporated into the highway concepts discussed in the report. Anyone with comments should write to the Amherst Planning Department, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 or via email to rrappoccio@amherst.ny.us. The deadline to provide input is Friday, October 4, 2024. The consultants will conduct a presentation of the report to the Town Board at its September 16, 2024 work session at 4 pm.Posted on Sep 04, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Get ready for an afternoon of autumn excitement at Harvest Fest, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Bassett Park. This much-anticipated event promises a variety of FREE family-friendly activities, perfect for welcoming the pumpkin season! Join us for a delightful day filled with fun and festivities, including a petting zoo, crafts, dance party (costumes encouraged), face painting, an obstacle course, scavenger hunt plus a pet parade (dress your pet in costume). Attendees will also enjoy an archery demonstration, refreshing cider slushies, an ice cream truck, kettle corn, baked goods, and fresh apples. Additionally, explore the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Museum-on-the-Go program for a unique educational experience. Brought to you by Amherst Youth & Recreation.Posted on Sep 04, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Erie County's Division of Environmental Health announces upcoming free rabies vaccination clinics 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.)Posted on Aug 30, 2024 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes
The Town Clerk's Office provides information on 2024 School Taxes. See the document attached for timeline and how to find a copy of your bill online.Posted on Aug 26, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Amherst Youth & Recreation fall session program registration is underway! Complete program listings are available online by visiting amherstyouthandrec.orgPosted on Aug 22, 2024 by the Highway Department
Registration is now open for Erie County's final 2024 HHW collection event. Items will be collected on Saturday, Sept. 28 in the City of Buffalo - exact location is provided during registration process - find registration link below. For more info or to ask questions please email recycle@erie.gov or call the HHW Information line at (716) 858-6800. (HHW events are coordinated through Erie County. Town of Amherst shares this information as a public service announcement for residents.)Posted on Aug 20, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Join BNHV on Saturdays in September for a Guided Tour in the Village. Attendees will explore our historic structures as they learn about our region's agricultural history. Guided tours will be offered at 10 am and 1 pm on September 7th, September 14th, September 21st, and September 28th. Visit https://bnhv.org/bnhv-events to reserve your tickets. Please note, pre-registration is required. Space is limited.Posted on Aug 19, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
September is National Senior Center Month!Posted on Aug 01, 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 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 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 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 event scheduled for September 19.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 Jan 09, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.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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