
Breakfast with Santa - Dec. 9
Enjoy breakfast, crafts, cookie decorating and a visit from Santa at the Senior Center from 9-11 AM Saturday, Dec. 9. Cost is $6 per person (3 and younger are free). Please RSVP by calling 716-636-3051. Seating is limited.
Click to view documentPosted on Nov 30, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services.

Holiday Happening
Mark your calendars for a Holiday Happening taking place Friday, December 15 from 6pm-8pm at the Amherst Senior Center. Event will feature indoor and outdoor games, crafts, cookie decorating, a delicious hot cocoa bar, visit by Santa & Mrs. Claus, other holiday characters and more FREE festive family fun! Brought to you by the Amherst Youth & Recreation Dept. & Amherst Center for Senior Services.
Click to view documentPosted on Nov 29, 2023 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

ASO Presents Home for the Holidays!
The Amherst Symphony Orchestra will present, "Home for the Holidays!" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at Amherst Middle School. See attached document for event flyer.
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Posted on Nov 29, 2023 by the Office of the Supervisor.

Holiday Movie Night Featuring Elf!
The Town of Amherst Youth and Recreation Department with the Village of Williamsville Youth and Recreation Committee present a holiday movie night featuring "Elf" at 7 PM Friday, Dec. 1 at the Meeting House, 5658 Main Street, Williamsville. See attached document for additional information.
Click to view documentPosted on Nov 28, 2023 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Snyder Fire District Annual Election
Notice is hereby Given that the Annual Election of the Snyder Fire District will take place on December 12, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Snyder Fire Department located at 4531 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226, for the purpose of electing one (1) Fire Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing on January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2028. All residents of the Snyder Fire District duly registered with the Erie County Board of Elections as of November 21, 2023, shall be eligible to vote.
Posted on Nov 28, 2023 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes.

Streambank Stabilization of Ellicott Creek on North Forest Road
Erie County Public Notice: Streambank Stabilization of Ellicott Creek on North Forest Road
Click to view documentPosted on Nov 17, 2023 by the Engineering Department.

Amherst Outdoor Holiday Market - Dec. 3
Join the Town of Amherst for the 4th annual outdoor holiday market from 11 AM to 2 PM Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Northtown Center! This annual event features local artists, vendors, farmers, and crafters. Stop by for a bit of shopping and a bite to eat from one of our hot food vendors and enjoy all the sights and sounds of our traditional, outdoor holiday market. Event is free and open to the public.
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Posted on Nov 16, 2023 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

Williamsville Art Society Holiday Show 2023
The Center for Senior Services will host the Williamsville Art Society's Holiday Show at the Center, 370 JJ Audubon Parkway through Dec. 19 during normal center hours (Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 4:30 PM and Tuesday/Thursday 9 AM - 7:30 PM). The show is sponsored by Asbury Pointe.
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Posted on Nov 03, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services.

Winter Parking Ban 11/1/23 - 4/1/24
The Town of Amherst has an overnight winter parking ban in place from November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024. Do not park vehicles on Town streets between the hours of 1 AM and 7 AM.
Posted on Nov 01, 2023 by the Office of the Supervisor.

Town Board Accepts Strategic Economic Development Plan
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.
Click to view documentPosted on Oct 31, 2023 by the Economic Development Department.

Youngs Road closure announcement - Target Opening Date Revised
A road closure in town will impact Youngs Road motorists. Erie County Department of Public Works has announced that Youngs Road from Aero Drive to Lawrence Bell Drive will have a full road closure from Oct. 4 to Dec. 8 (expected). The road will be fully closed to all traffic as crews rehabilitate the Youngs Road Bridge over Ellicott Creek. Signed detour will be posted. This is an Erie County DPW project. All questions must be directed to that office. The Town of Amherst is posting as information for motorists. Originally Erie County had anticipated reopening the roadway by Nov. 8, however the date has been revised to Dec. 8 or until complete.
Posted on Sep 27, 2023 by the Office of the Supervisor.

Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance up to $50,000
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.
Click to view documentPosted on Sep 20, 2023 by the Planning Department.

Senior Services - Fall Class Catalog
Fall class registration begins August 7.
Click to view documentPosted on Jul 24, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services.

Senior Center Club List
The Amherst Center for Senior Services has 40 member only clubs.
Click to view documentPosted on May 24, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services.

Street Light Conversion to LED
Starting the week of May 15, 2023, contractors will begin converting all street lights in the Town of Amherst to LED lighting. This project will take up to a full year to complete. Residents can call the Highway Department at (716) 631-7117 for more information.
Posted on May 11, 2023 by the Highway Department.

Amherst Center for Senior Services Club List 2023
The Amherst Center for Senior Services has a Club for everyone!
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