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Town Board Meeting Videos

The video of the Town Board meeting from Wednesday March 25, 2020 has been uploaded to the Town website and is now available for viewing. Please click the link below to view this and other Town Board agendas, minutes, and meeting videos.

Erie County, NY Department of Health: Coronavirus Information

NOTICE:

All Town of Amherst Board and Committee meetings (with the exception of the Town Board) will be cancelled for 30 days through April 14, 2020 or until further notice. In addition, Amherst Town Hall at 5583 Main Street is closed to the public and public access will be by appointment only.

  • Town Clerk: 716-631-7021 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (until further notice)
  • Assessor: 716-631-7038
  • Building Department: 716-631-7080
  • Planning Department: 716-631-7051
  • Purchasing/Contracts: 716-631-7007
  • Bids: 716-631-7007
  • Human Resources: 716-631-7025

For all other appointment requests, please call 716-631-7013 or 716-631-7032.

Town of Amherst Courts and Village of Williamsville Courts

All non-essential Town and Village of Williamsville court functions have been POSTPONED and all Town and Village Court buildings are CLOSED. Please see this Press Release for details

Bid Openings

Town of Amherst bid openings will be live streamed and recorded. The public will not be allowed to attend bid openings in person. Please see the links below for either the live stream or recordings. All bids are due according to their published times. The bid openings for Tue., March 23, 2020 will begin at 12:30 PM.

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Amherst Schools & Education

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New York State Department of Taxation & Finance Information on Exemptions

STAR Exemption

STAR 2020 Information Sheet

STAR for New Homeowners

For those who will be 65 by the end of 2020 - An extra Property Tax Exemption may be available. Please view documents below:

The following applications only apply to property owners who filed for STAR with the Town Assessor’s Office prior to March 1st, 2015.

Disability Exemption

Low Income Senior Exemption

Veterans Exemption

Effective 7/1/2018 Williamsville Central School District is honoring the Cold War Veteran Exemption. Those living within the Williamsville School District and are currently receiving a Pro Rata Veteran Exemption should contact our office to apply.

Business Exemption

Assessor's Office

5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY  14221
(716) 631-7038
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)


Assessor's Office

Marrano, David
    Assessor
    631-7038

Walfrand, Cheryl
    Senior Real Property Appraiser
    631-7038

Arnold, Bonnie
    Real Property Appraisal Technician
    631-7038

Erzkus, Cara
    Senior Real Property Appraiser
    631-7038

Fickhesen, Liz
    Real Property Appraiser
    631-7038

Lucia, Beth
    Clerk - PT
    631-7038

McKinnon, Jill
    Clerk Typist
    631-7038

Murphy, Emily
    Real Property Appraiser
    631-7038

Rowe, Mary Jo
    Clerk - PT
    631-7038

Watt, Diane
    Clerk Typist
    631-7038



There are currently no active announcements posted by the Assessor's Office

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Town of Amherst ADA Coordinators are Robert McCarthy (Director of Human Resources) and Mark Berke (Commissioner of Buildings).

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  • Williamsville, NY 14221


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