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Posted on Aug 28, 2025 by the Office of the Supervisor
Town of Amherst Offices, including Town Court, will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. The holiday will impact Modern Disposal garbage and recycling pickup schedule. If your collection falls on or follows Sept. 1, your pick up will be delayed one day with Friday's pick up done on Saturday.Posted on Aug 28, 2025 by the Emergency Services & Safety Department
Disasters can strike at any time — are you ready? With severe weather becoming more frequent and intense, it's essential to be prepared. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program is a FREE training that gives you the tools and knowledge to respond to any type of emergency, natural or man-made. Learn how to create a family emergency plan; build a supply kit; react quickly and recover faster from disaster. See document for event details.Posted on Aug 28, 2025 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Town Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Work session at 4 PM and Regular Meeting at 7 PM in the Chambers, 5583 Main Street, second floor, Williamsville.Posted on May 23, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Mark your calendars and get ready for some fun at the Market at Bassett Park! Join us for a delightful day filled with local vendors, delicious treats, and great company! The Market runs Sunday, Sept. 14 from 9am-1pm. See you there!Posted on May 06, 2025 by the Highway Department
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.Posted on Aug 30, 2025 by the 9/11 Commemoration Committee
The Town of Amherst welcomes the community to attend the 9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Amherst Memorial Hill Grove. This ceremony will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in central Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. Parking available at 1398 N Forest Road at the start of the bike path. Golf carts will provide transportation who cannot walk to the ceremony site (appx 7/10 of a mile)Posted on Aug 29, 2025 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board
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.Posted on Aug 27, 2025 by the Highway Department
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).Posted on Aug 27, 2025 by the Amherst Veterans Committee
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services in partnership with the Town of Amherst and Amherst Veterans Committee are expanding veterans’ services in the Town. The NYS Department of Veterans’ Services will host mobile office hours to Amherst Town Hall. Veterans in need of assistance are welcome to stop in to meet with Rob Stutz, Veterans’ Benefit Advisor. Outreach Hours will be 9:00 AM – Noon on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Amherst Town Hall in the Conference Room Across from Supervisor’s Office, 5583 Main Street, Amherst.Posted on Aug 21, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services
You'll "Fall" in love with our September programs and events.Posted on Aug 01, 2025 by the Highway Department
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.Posted on Jul 31, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services
August programs are starting soon. Check our our newsletter to learn more!Posted on Jul 31, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services
Fall Class registration starts Wednesday, August 6. Check out our Fall offerings in our catalog! The best way to register is through MyActiveCenter.comPosted on Jul 30, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department
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.Posted on Jul 28, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department
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.Posted on Jul 17, 2025 by the Highway Department
Please find below information related to the Town of Amherst's Mosquito Control Treatment.Posted on Jul 17, 2025 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 21, September 17, and October 8 2025.Posted on Jul 09, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Independent Health and the YMCA are celebrating 14 years of Fitness in the Parks. Amherst is hosting three locations: Bassett Park, Garrison Park and University at Buffalo (South Lake Village), which are part of more than 500 FREE outdoor fitness classes at parks across Western New York, led by certified YMCA instructors. All ages and skill levels are welcome to join. Parking is always free and registration is never required; just show up at the scheduled time. See Amherst schedule attached or visit the website for information.Posted on Jun 24, 2025 by the Engineering Department
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.Posted on Apr 29, 2025 by the Highway Department
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.Posted on Apr 18, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Download the mobile app to book tee times, keep score and acquire more details about the course. See attached document for complete details.Posted on Mar 27, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services
Our catalog is jammed pack with fantastic classes and additional information. Class registration starts April 9th!Posted on Mar 26, 2025 by the Library Board of Trustees
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!Posted on Mar 22, 2025 by the Highway Department
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.Posted on Mar 01, 2025 by the Emergency Services & Safety Department
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.Boards & Committees
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