Town of Amherst - 5583 Main St,Williamsville, NY 14221

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The 2025 Town of Amherst Supervisor's Special District Budgets are now available online. Please follow the link below to find the 2026 proposed budget documents.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Snyder Fire District in the Town of Amherst, Erie County, New York, will hold a public hearing on the 21st day of October, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Snyder Fire District Building, 4531 Main Street, Amherst, New York, for the purpose of discussing the contents of the District’s proposed 2026 budget.

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A Special Meeting of the Amherst Town Board has been called for Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 PM in the Amherst Council Chambers for the purposes of considering resolution 2025-743, PSA for 772 North Forest Road and 385 and 391 Maple Road (CRS #5772).

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In recognition of National Senior Center Month, the Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin, on behalf of the Amherst Town Board, presented a proclamation to Amherst Center for Senior Services Director Melissa Abel to bring awareness to the importance of Senior Centers and their positive impact on communities. The presentation was held on September 18, 2025 during the annual Senior Picnic at Veterans Canal Park and also honored active members and volunteers Mary Migliore, Zetterline (Zee) Edwards, Bob Peluso and Joanne Peluso.

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Amherst Town Clerk Francina J. Spoth is reminding residents that school taxes are due on or before Oct. 15, 2025 and has announced alternative methods for tax collection. “There are several contactless options to pay school taxes: By mail, secure drop box, and online,” Spoth said. Online payment (processing fees apply) by e-check, credit and debit cards can be made at www.amherst.ny.us. In person, the Clerk’s Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, credit and debit cards (credit and debit cards have a processing fee). Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before Oct. 15, 2025 to avoid penalties. “Providing several payment methods and additional hours for collection are just a couple of ways of making the Clerk’s Office user friendly. It gives our residents an opportunity to pay their taxes outside of traditional methods and office hours,” Spoth stated. Current office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Amherst Municipal Building will be closed Monday, Oct. 13. The Town Clerk’s Office is located in Amherst Municipal Building, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. For further information regarding tax payments, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 631-7021.
The Assessor’s Office is now accepting applications for 2026-2027. Anyone who had a Senior or Disability exemption last year will receive a renewal application in the mail. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. Please click the website link below for more information.

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The Amherst Town Board officially declared a September as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Amherst with support from Sophia the Fierce during a Town Hall Lighting Ceremony held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 to bring attention to the need for advocacy, funding, research and treatment for childhood cancer patients. The event was held in memory of Sophia Brielle Benintende, a courageous young girl from Williamsville, whose legacy continues to inspire and impact lives throughout the entire community.

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The Emergency Services and Safety Division is in the process of updating its AED list to make it easier for all visitors to locate AEDs in Town Facilities. When an emergency happens, every second counts!

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Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin and Brian Armstrong, Director of Engineering Services, announced waterline replacement projects for Cimarand and Pineview Drives. See attached documents for details and project maps.

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Several of the Town of Amherst's Fire Departments will host Open House Events this fall. Getzville Fire - 1-4 PM Saturday, Sept. 27; North Amherst Fire - 10 AM - 1 PM Saturday, Sept. 27; East Amherst Fire - 11 AM- 2PM Saturday, Oct. 4; Main-Transit Fire - noon- 3 PM Saturday, Oct. 4; Snyder Fire - Noon- 3PM Sunday, Oct. 5; Ellicott Creek Fire - 5:30-8:30 PM Friday, Oct. 10. Additional Events will be announced. Hope to see you there!

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Join hobbyist from the Great Lakes Kitefliers Society of WNY for an afternoon of Kite Flying in Bassett Park on Saturday September 27, 2025 from 12pm - 4pm. For all ages - Relax and enjoy kite flying at its best! Bring your own kite and give it a try! Children's arts & crafts, too! Bring a blanket/chair. Please click the document link below for a flyer with more information.

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Erie County announces fall 2025 Paint and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. These are county events that are shared with Amherst residents as a public service announcement. Appointments are limited & registration is required. Go to: erie.gov/recycling (or call the HHW info line at 716-858-6800).

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You'll "Fall" in love with our September programs and events.

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As of August 1st, 2025 the Town of Amherst will no longer accept 10lb or 20lb propane tanks due to increased regulations & disposal cost from New York State. Please contact Hazman @ 716-998-9073 to schedule a drop off through them.

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Fall Class registration starts Wednesday, August 6. Check out our Fall offerings in our catalog! The best way to register is through MyActiveCenter.com

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The Amherst Youth & Recreation Dept. is seeking fall part-time staff for various programs. Please see flyer for specific details. Interested individuals can e-mail Jennifer Reed, jreed@amherst.ny.us.

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Amherst Youth & Recreation Fall program registration will begin Tuesday, August 5 for Amherst residents. For non-residents, program registration will start Tuesday, August 12. To view the Fall program guide please visit the link below.

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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 21, September 17, and October 22 2025 (NEW DATE).

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Please find below information related to the Town of Amherst's Mosquito Control Treatment.

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The Town of Amherst announces that work will begin at Paradise Park, 700 Paradise Road, East Amherst, at the end of June to allow for the addition of an ADA-compliant restroom facility. The 1,200-square foot structure will be located near the loop in the parking lot. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Once operational, the restrooms will be accessible during Paradise Park’s hours of operation. Construction work should not disrupt access to the tennis and pickleball courts, playground, fields and other amenities.

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Please click the document link below for a list of proposed roads to be paved by the Town Highway Department in 2025. Factors beyond our control such as weather, contractor scheduling, material availability and equipment breakdowns could force changes to the list. As always, please be extremely careful when driving in a work zone.

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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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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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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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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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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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Boards & Committees

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Budgets and Financials

2025 budget materials, historical budgets, BANS, Bonds, Financial Statements, and Gross Wages and Benefits Reports

Freedom of Information Law

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COVID-19

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Budget and Financials - Budgets, BANS & Bonds, Audited Financials, Wages & Benefits
Online Tax Information and Payment - Property Tax Bills and Payment Information
Streetlight Outages - Report a Streetlight Outage or Other Streetlight Issue
Social Media - Town of Amherst Social Media Outlets
Flood Protection Information
Main Street Corridor Planning - Background, Public Meetings, Articles & Media
Employment Opportunities - Available Positions, Employment Applications, and Contact Information
Pending Development Projects - Site Plans, Rezonings, Subdivisions
Amherst Elected Officials - Contact Information, Boards and Committee Assignments
Senior Services - Membership, Services, Classes Clubs, Events, and much more
Youth & Recreation - Programs for residents of all ages
Property Maintenance Complaints - Online Property Maintenance Complaints Portal
Refuse and Recycling - Collection Schedules and Replacement Totes
Projects and Initiatives - Detailed information related to Town Projects and Initiatives
Amherst Central Park - Task Force, Workshops, Presentations and Meeting Information
Contact Us - Submit a question, suggestion or comment online
Comprehensive Property Information - Online Property, Assessment, and Tax Information
Dog License Renerals - Amherst's Online Dog License Renewal System
Northtown Center at Amherst - Western New York's feature <ultipurpose Sports Facility
Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative - Learn more about this program and submit your input
Vital Records - Birth and Death Certificates and Marriage Licenses