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Posted on Jul 02, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Town of Amherst Offices, including Town Court, will be closed on Thursday, 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 (Thursday, 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 or follows July 4, your pick up will be delayed one day with Friday's pick up done on Saturday.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 - kicking off with the Erie County Wind Ensemble to celebrate July 4! Concert begins at 7pm. 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
The 2024 Amherst Garden Walk map is available at the link below. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM.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 26, 2024 by the Amherst Veterans Committee
The Town of Amherst Veterans Committee reminds community members that applications for the 2024 Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony will be accepted until Friday, July 5. 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. For additional information or a copy of the application, click on the document/link below.Posted on Jun 24, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Join the Amherst Center for Senior Services for its next summer concert at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 8 at the Senior Center. Enjoy the sounds of Bar Room Buzzards after lunch.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 30, 2024 by the Youth and Recreation Department
The Market @ Bassett Park returns Sunday, July 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM. Market features more than 30 vendors. See event photos from the June 9 opening market below.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 May 16, June 18, July 18, August 15, September 19, and October 17 2024.Posted on Apr 29, 2024 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 2024. Factors beyond our control such as weather, contractor scheduling, material availability and equipment breakdowns could force us to delete some of the roads off the list.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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