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Posted on Jul 11, 2024 by the Police Department
See attached document for Amherst Police Department's upcoming events.Posted on Jul 11, 2024 by the Engineering Department
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!Posted on Jul 09, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
As a reminder, the popular summer festival, Old Home Days, returns to Island Park July 16-19. Expect busy traffic around the Island during this time and be mindful of pedestrians along Main Street. At appx. 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, Main Street will be closed from Williamsville South High School to Los Robles for the parade. See the link below for event details.Posted on Jul 03, 2024 by the Police Department
Amherst Police Department will host a recruitment event from 5-7 PM Monday, July 15 at the APD Community Policing and Training Facility, 4220 Bailey Avenue, Amherst. There will be representatives from 10 different WNY Police agencies to answer any questions about their department and their hiring process. The next entrance exam for police officers will be held on September 28th, 2024 with an application deadline of August 14th, 2024. Attendees will be able to file the application online at this event. There will also be representatives from the US Air Force, Buffalo State College, Hilbert College, Erie Community College, Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy and Erie County Civil Service.Posted on Jul 03, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Join the Amherst Center for Senior Services for its next summer concert at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at the Senior Center. Enjoy the sounds of Grandfather's Orchestra.Posted on Jul 03, 2024 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board
The Town of Amherst is now accepting applications for 2025 Arts & Culture Grant Funding. Applications must be postmarked no later than August 15, 2024. Please click the document link below to view the application.Posted on Jul 01, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Amherst Youth & Recreation is pleased to announce the summer concert series at Bassett Park. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. See attachment for list of performers and dates. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Clearfield Community Center Gym. All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening of free live music!Posted on Jun 28, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
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.Posted on Jun 24, 2024 by the Police Department
The Amherst Police Department is looking for qualified individuals to join their team. A police officer exam will be given Sept. 28, 2024 with applications due (postmarked by) Aug. 14, 2024. See attachment below for complete information.Posted on Jun 24, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Summer concerts, activities, and classes! We have it all!Posted on Jun 11, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Clearfield Public Pool will open June 21. North Forest Public Pool will open June 23. Please see attached schedule for pre-season and regular hours.Posted on May 29, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
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.Posted on May 28, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
It is time to head back outdoors to enjoy all the beauty that this summer has to offer! Please note that these walks will occur rain or shine (except in cases of lightning and/or thunder). Space is limited so register early! Please see attached document for complete details.Posted on May 15, 2024 by the Highway Department
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.Posted on Apr 30, 2024 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 July 18, August 15, September 19, and October 17, 2024.Posted on Apr 10, 2024 by the Highway Department
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.Posted on Mar 22, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Make summer count! Take a class.Posted on Jan 09, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.Posted on Oct 31, 2023 by the Economic Development Department
The Strategic Economic Development Plan (SEDP) is a highly detailed strategic organization and implementation plan to give the Economic Development office and the Industrial Development Agency the framework to succeed. See the entire report here.Posted on Sep 20, 2023 by the Planning Department
The Town of Amherst has a new First-Time Homebuyer Program and is assisting homebuyers with up to $50,000 to purchase a home in Amherst. Please see the flyer for more information.Posted on May 24, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services
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