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Organizational Meeting of the Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold its annual Organizational Meeting of the Town Board at 7 PM Monday, January 5, 2026. The meeting can be watched on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@townofamherstnewyork

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Posted on Jan 05, 2026 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes.

ZBA Meeting 1/13/26

The Zoning Board of Appeals January meeting will be held on Tuesday January 13,2026 in Town Hall Chambers at 6:30PM

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Posted on Jan 05, 2026 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes.

Employment Opportunity - Legal Secretary

The Town of Amherst in Erie County, NY is seeking an experienced detail-oriented, organized Legal Secretary with strong clerical and office skills to join the staff of the Town Attorney’s Office beginning in January 2026.

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Posted on Jan 05, 2026 by the Attorney's Office.

Employment Opportunity - Paralegal

The Town of Amherst in Erie County, NY is seeking an experienced detail-oriented, organized Paralegal with strong research skills to join the staff of the Town Attorney’s Office beginning in January 2026.

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Posted on Jan 05, 2026 by the Attorney's Office.

Summer Hiring Fair

Amherst Youth & Recreation is hosting a Summer Hiring Fair on Saturday, January 10, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Williamsville Youth & Family Center 5005 Sheridan Dr., Amherst. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by 6/1/26. Lifeguards need to be certified and at least 16 years old. Must be available for pre-summer training and professional development. Pay commensurate with experience. Applicants are asked to bring their social security card, photo identification and completed application. Please refer to flyer for details. For questions, feel free to e-mail nsosnowski@amherst.ny.us.

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Posted on Jan 05, 2026 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Town of Amherst ADA Coordinators are Robert McCarthy (Director of Human Resources) and Mark Berke (Commissioner of Buildings).

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  • General Information:
    (716) 631-7000
  • Email:
    toainfo@amherst.ny.us
  • Address:
    Municipal Building (Town Hall)
  • 5583 Main Street
  • Williamsville, NY 14221


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