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Posted on Sep 17, 2024 by the Comptroller's Office
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.Posted on Nov 20, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
The Town of Amherst is once again supporting Operation Rock Out Hunger with 97 Rock and FeedMore WNY. Donations are being collected in the Supervisor's Office or Bottom Floor Foyer at Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, until noon on Friday, Nov. 22. Thank you for your support!Posted on Nov 19, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Work is complete on the front steps of Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, and the front entrance has been reopened. Thank you for your patience while this improvement project was completed.Posted on Nov 08, 2024 by the Amherst Veterans Committee
The Amherst Veterans Committee has created a “traveling” Amherst Veterans Memorial to recognize the local veterans whose names have been proudly engraved on the wall. The reproduction is on display at Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, in the rotunda on the second floor. The display coincides with Veterans Day, which is marked annually on November 11, and will be available for viewing during regular Town Hall hours until the end of the month. The display includes images of the Veterans Memorial’s granite panels, which bear the names of 390 servicemen and servicewomen from the Town of Amherst and Village of Williamsville. (See full press release and photos through the link below)Posted on Nov 06, 2024 by the Attorney's Office
The Town of Amherst in Erie County, NY is seeking experienced attorneys to serve in the Town Attorney’s Office in rendering legal counsel to the Supervisor, Town Board and Town Departments as well as representing the Town in civil litigation.Posted on Nov 19, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the scheduled closure of the boardwalk at Great Baehre Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA), including the town of Amherst’s Billy Wilson Park boardwalk in DEC Region 9, to complete construction repair work. Work is expected to begin on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, and continue for an estimated three weeks. The entirety of the boardwalk will be closed to public access during construction. Access will be closed from the south, along Hopkins Road, to the town of Amherst’s Billy Wilson Park. DEC recommends avoiding these areas during the repair construction work. See the DEC's press release by clicking the link below.Posted on Nov 19, 2024 by the Planning Department
Belmont Housing Resources is holding free homebuyer workshops at Town Hall on December 3rd & December 5th, 2024. Please see flyer for information on how to register.Posted on Nov 19, 2024 by the Amherst Community Diversity Commission
Stories Around the World! will be presented in partnership by the Amherst Main Library and Amherst Community Diversity Commission from 11 AM to 1 PM Saturday, Dec. 28 at the Main Library, 350 JJ Audubon Parkway, Amherst. All are welcome to attend for tales, crafts and delicious snacks from around the world. For children and families of all ages.Posted on Nov 16, 2024 by the Police Department
The Amherst Police extend its gratitude to the community for the generous food donations to FeedMore. Thanks to your support, APD collected 2,393 lbs. of donated food! This is absolutely amazing and will help feed over 1,994 hungry neighbors in need. For more information on how to donate visit the FeedMore website: www.feedmorewny.org or visit their social media.Posted on Nov 15, 2024 by the Highway Department
The portion of Eggert Rd (CR-130) from Bailey Ave and Alcona Ave will have a single lane road restriction from 8:30am-4pm daily. This restriction will begin November 18, with an estimated completion date of November 20, or until complete. This restriction is for the purpose of a sanitary sewer replacement. (Erie County road work announcements are coordinated through ECDPW. Town of Amherst shares this information as a public service announcement for residents.)Posted on Nov 14, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
Supervisor Kulpa provides an update on improvement projects at the Center for Senior Services that will keep the center the thriving community hub that it has become. Click on the link below for a full update.Posted on Nov 14, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per season and could also be eligible for an emergency HEAP benefit if you are in impending danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. For information, click on the NYS link below.Posted on Nov 08, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor
New York State Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember Karen McMahon announced $500,000 in state funding for a new, inclusive playground at the Clearfield Community Center Park in the Town of Amherst. $250,000 of the funding comes from a State Senate grant secured by Senator Sean Ryan, and $250,000 comes from a State Assembly grant secured by Assemblymember Karen McMahon. See complete announcement in link below.Posted on Oct 31, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Plenty of Fall fun to be had!Posted on Oct 23, 2024 by the Councilmembers Office
We're seeking volunteers to join our Committee! The Committee on Disabilities is seeking residents who are interested in joining the Committee to help advocate for a more inclusive and accessible community. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact for individuals with disabilities in our Town, we would love to have you on board. What We Do:Promote accessibility and inclusion in our community; Work directly with the Town to offer feedback on accessibility; Host events and provide resources to raise awareness. What We’re Looking For: Individuals with a passion for disability advocacy: Those who are committed to making our community more inclusive; A mix of lived experiences, skills, and ideas to help strengthen our work. Please email a resume and brief letter of interest to Committee Liaison - Councilmember, Angela Marinucci.Posted on Oct 09, 2024 by the Highway Department
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.)Posted on Oct 03, 2024 by the Highway Department
Town of Amherst Highway Department crews continue with Fall Leaf Pickup, which started Oct. 7 (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.Posted on Jul 18, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Check out the classes available through the Senior Center this fall!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 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 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 Jan 09, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services
Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.Posted on May 24, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services
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