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

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The 2025 Town of Amherst Supervisor's Operating, Special Districts and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets are now available online. Please follow the link below to find the 2025 proposed budget documents.

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Amherst Police Department will host its 3rd annual Bootastic Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Amherst Police Community Policing & Training Facility (4220 Bailey Ave., Amherst, NY) for a spooktacular day of family fun! What to expect: Safety Fair, Halloween Displays, Trick-or-Treating, Coloring Contest, Games & Prizes, Cider & Doughnuts, Police & Fire Vehicles, Animal Displays and much more! New This Year - Haunted House has been transformed into a Halloween Display perfect for kids to Trick-or-Treat!

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Due to the Monday holiday, the Town Board will meet on Tuesday, October 15. Work session at 4 PM and Regular Meeting at 7 PM in the Chambers, 5583 Main Street, second floor, Williamsville. The first of three public hearings on the budget will be held during the 7 PM regular meeting.

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The ZBA Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 16th. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM and take place in the Amherst Town Hall Chambers.

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The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village announces two opportunities to trick-or-treat in the Village: Thursday, Oct. 17 is Drive-Thru the Village Trick-or-Treat and Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 is Traditional Trick-or-Treat. See link below to purchase tickets. Volunteers are also needed.

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Amherst Police Department will host a Halloween Middle School Night (middle schoolers ages 10-14) from 6-8 PM on Thursday, October 17 at the Amherst Police Training Center, 4220 Bailey Ave, 14226. Experience the thrill of the haunted house, play exciting games, craft a unique creation, and get your face painted for the ultimate display of Halloween spirit! Put on your best spooky or silly attire and get ready for a night full of frightful fun! Secure your spot for this free event by registering online by visiting amherstyouthandrec.org or call 716-631-7132.

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Erie County Department of Public Works announces upcoming road restrictions: The portion of Maple Road (CR-192) between Hopkins Rd and N. Maplemere Rd will have a single lane road restriction. This restriction will begin on October 16, with an estimated completion date of October 18, or until complete. Work will be performed daily between the hours of 7am-4pm. This restriction is for the purpose of aerial pole surveys. Syracuse Utilities will be performing the work. The portion of New Road (CR-186) from Dodge Rd to Smith Rd will have a single lane road restriction from 7am to 5pm daily. This restriction will begin on October 21 and will continue until winter shutdown. This restriction is for the purpose of roadway rehabilitation and drainage improvements. Concrete Applied Technologies Corp, dba CATCO, will be performing the work. (DPW road work announcements are coordinated through Erie County. Town of Amherst shares this information as a public service announcement for residents.)
Be prepared for cold and flu season. Get your annual flu shot and the latest Covid booster at the Amherst Senior Center. Appointments can be made online using link below. Please make sure to bring your insurance card.

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Notice is hereby given that the City of Buffalo, in partnership with the County of Erie and the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga, is participating in a grant sponsored by the US Department of Justice, under the Bureau of Justice Assistance, entitled 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). This formula-grant award will be utilized to support various components with the criminal justice system such as enhanced public safety through targeted patrols, equipment and technology upgrades, and juvenile prosecutorial enhancement. Further information can be obtained, or public comment can be submitted by contacting the Buffalo Police Department Grants Office at takniazuk@bpdny.org.
Town of Amherst Highway Department crews will begin Fall Leaf Pickup on Monday, Oct. 7. This is earlier than recent years in an attempt to better handle this massive undertaking. Town residents can be helpful in this effort by following the guidelines outlined on the Town’s website, found by clicking the link below. Most importantly – please do NOT rake leaves into the street - it is unsafe and illegal. Please place your leaves on the area between the sidewalk and the curb (or adjacent to the roadway for those without sidewalks) and the Highway Department will pick them up. For the next several weeks crews will be cycling through the town’s 1,300 streets to collect leaves. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.

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The Town of Amherst Recycling & Waste Committee will be hosting the Third Annual Pumpkin Drop-Off on Saturday, November 2nd from 10-1 as part of our Organics Recycling Initiative. Carved or whole pumpkins will be accepted and they will be composted at the town's facility in North Amherst.

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During National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, the Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office reminds property owners of steps they need to be taking to protect their loved ones and property. Thomas A. Merrill, Senior Fire Dispatcher for the Town of Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office, offers these reminders at a time when fire incidents are increasing locally and across the country. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Smoke Alarms-Make Them Work for You.” See attached document for additional information.

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October is Health Literacy Month

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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.

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Amherst Youth & Recreation fall session program registration is underway! Complete program listings are available online by visiting amherstyouthandrec.org

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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.

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Check out the classes available through the Senior Center this fall!

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See attached document for Amherst Police Department's upcoming events.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.

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The Amherst Center for Senior Services has 40 member only clubs.

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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

COVID-19 related information including Executive Orders, Local Decalrations of State of Emergency and other links.


Budget and Financials - Budgets, BANS & Bonds, Audited Financials, Wages & Benefits
Online Tax Information and Payment - Property Tax Bills and Payment Information
Social Media - Town of Amherst Social Media Outlets
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