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Town Offices Closed July 4, Patriotic Concert at Bassett Park

Town of Amherst Offices, including Town Court, will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All are welcome to celebrate with a free concert featuring the Erie County Wind Ensemble at 7 PM (Friday, July 4) at Bassett Park, corner of Klein and Youngs roads. The holiday will impact Modern Disposal garbage and recycling pickup schedule. If your collection falls on July 4, your pick up will be delayed one day with Friday's pick up done on Saturday.

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Posted on Jun 27, 2025 by the Office of the Supervisor.

Town Board to meet at 3:00 PM Monday, July 7

The Amherst Town Board will observe a summer schedule for 3 meetings: Monday, June 9; Monday, July 7; and Monday, August 4. At these meetings, the board will meet at 3:00 PM for the regular session. There is no work session on these dates. The other 2025 meetings will follow the traditional schedule with a 4:00 PM work session and 7:00 PM regular session. The 3:00 PM meetings will be live streamed on YouTube @townofamherstnewyork

Posted on Jul 02, 2025 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes.

Amherst Garden Walk is July 12-13 - Find 2025 Map Here

The 2025 Amherst Garden Walk map is available at the link below. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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Posted on Jul 02, 2025 by the Office of the Supervisor.

Glen Park Art Festival

Come visit the Glen Park Art Festival! There will be over 140 booth artists, chalk artists, strolling entertainers, food from local restaurants, and children's activities throughout the weekend! Make sure to come check us out on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th from 10AM-5PM.

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Posted on Jul 01, 2025 by the Office of the Supervisor.

Paradise Park Will Remain Open During Summer Construction

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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Posted on Jun 24, 2025 by the Engineering Department.

Summer Concerts @ Bassett Park

Please see attached schedule for summer concerts at Bassett Park. Events are free of charge and all are welcome; bring a chair or blanket.

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Posted on Jun 23, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Senior Center July Newsletter

Check out our July newsletter for great activities, programs, classes and more! Visit amherstcenterforseniorservices.com.

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Posted on Jun 23, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services.

4th of July Concert @ Bassett Park

Join us for a free concert celebrating Independence Day on Friday, July 4 @ Bassett Park. The Erie County Wind Ensemble will take the stage at 7pm and perform the best of wind literature appealing to a wide range of listening audiences. Please bring a chair or blanket and join us for this special celebration. In the event of rain, concert will be held at Clearfield Community Center.

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Posted on Jun 17, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Veterans Memorial Wall Applications Due July 3

The Town of Amherst Veterans Committee reminds community members that applications for the 2025 Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony will be accepted until Thursday, July 3. The Memorial, located at 390 Mill Street in Amherst State Park, honors Town of Amherst veterans, living or deceased, who have served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, during any time period. (See complete details in attached document)

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Posted on Jun 10, 2025 by the Amherst Veterans Committee.

Standard Work Day & Reporting

The Town of Amherst, hereby establishes the following standard work days for this title and will report this official to the New York State and Local Retirement System submitted by this official to the Town Clerk. Please see attachment.

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Posted on Jun 10, 2025 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes.

Senior Center June Newsletter

Check out our June newsletter for great activities, programs, classes and more!

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Posted on Jun 03, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services.

Markets at Bassett Park - Next Event July 13

Mark your calendars and get ready for some fun at the Markets at Bassett Park! Join us for a delightful day filled with local vendors, delicious treats, and great company! The Market runs Sundays from 10am-2pm. Here are the dates to remember: June 8, July 13, August 10, and September 14. See you there!

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Posted on May 23, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Free Compost Available at Highway Dept. - Limits Apply

As part of the Town's Organic Food Scrap Recycling Program, free compost (limited quantity - 5 gallon equivalent) is available to residents. The compost was created from food scraps that the Highway Department' Refuse Office collected and promotes a continued cycle composting. Click on attached document for complete information.

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Posted on May 15, 2025 by the Highway Department.

2025 Proposed Road Paving List

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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Posted on May 06, 2025 by the Highway Department.

Amherst Youth & Recreation Summer Program Guide

Amherst Youth & Recreation Summer Program Guide is now available online (please refer to link below). Registration begins Monday, May 5. A valid resident ID card is needed for registration; for questions, please call 716-631-7132 or visit amherstyouthandrec.org.

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Posted on Apr 30, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Yard Waste Regulations

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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Posted on Apr 29, 2025 by the Highway Department.

1st Time Homebuyer Free Workshops at Town Hall

Belmont Housing Resources is presenting 2 free workshops for 1st time homebuyers at Amherst Town Hall In June. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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Posted on Apr 23, 2025 by the Planning Department.

Amherst Youth & Recreation Summer Registration

Amherst Youth & Recreation Summer registration will begin Monday, May 5 at 9am. Individuals must have a valid resident ID card to register online. For details on obtaining/renewing a resident ID card, please visit amherstyouthandrec.org. For questions, please call 716-631-7132.

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Posted on Apr 23, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Audubon Golf App

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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Posted on Apr 18, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

BNHV Seeking Local Farm Stories for Agricultural Fair & Tractor Show

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village's Agricultural Fair & Tractor Show, being held Saturday, August 23rd, will feature an exhibition showcasing local farms. Interested in having your family farm featured? Contact BNHV Curator at curator@bnhv.org to submit photographs, artifacts, or memories for this special exhibition. Submissions will be accepted until August 1st.

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Posted on Apr 11, 2025 by the Councilmembers Office.

Let's Do Lunch

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 April 17, May 15, June 19, and July 17 2025.

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Posted on Apr 10, 2025 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board.

Spring-Summer Class Catalog

Our catalog is jammed pack with fantastic classes and additional information. Class registration starts April 9th!

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Posted on Mar 27, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services.

Amherst Public Libraries Information

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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Posted on Mar 26, 2025 by the Library Board of Trustees.

Yard Waste Schedule & Policies - Program Starts April 1

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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Posted on Mar 22, 2025 by the Highway Department.

811 - Call Before You Dig

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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