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Summer Camp Information


In order to eligible for Summer Camp Registration, every child must have a 2025 resident ID card to register. ID cards will NOT be sold day of registration. Please plan accordingly. Mark your calendars - Camp registration will be at 6:00 PM Tuesday, Feb. 25 for Explorers Camp (ages 12-14) and then 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 4 for Elementary School Aged Camp (ages 5-11). Visit the link below for additional information or call 716-631-7132.

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Posted on Feb 04, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department.

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Public Hearing for the 5 Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Plan & Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing


A Public Hearing will be held at the Town of Amherst Municipal Building on February 13, 2025 at 3pm. Please see attached notice.

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Posted on Jan 30, 2025 by the Planning Department.

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Free Homebuyer Workshops at Amherst Town Hall


Belmont Housing Resources is teaching a free workshop for homebuyers on March 19th & March 26th from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Please see attached flyer for details.

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Posted on Jan 27, 2025 by the Planning Department.

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2025 Painted Traffic Boxes Contest


The Town of Amherst Arts & Culture in Public Places Board (ACPPB) is excited to announce the 2025 Painted Traffic Boxes Contest. This is our fifth year painting the Town of Amherst’s traffic boxes. All artists interested in making their mark in the Town of Amherst should apply! Wouldn’t it be great to have an intersection identified by your painted traffic box design? The theme for our contest is Amherst is Arts and Culture. The deadline for design submission is April 6, 2025. The ACPPB will select the six lucky submissions. Please click the links below for more information.

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board.

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February 2025 Newsletter


See what the Senior Center has to offer in February

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services.

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Senior Tax Exemption Application Event - Feb. 20


The Town Assessor's Office will accept tax exemption applications and answer questions at the Senior Center on Thursday, February 20th 9am-12pm. For additional information, see attached announcement or call 716-631-7038.

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Posted on Jan 02, 2025 by the Assessor's Office.

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Winter Parking Ban


The Town of Amherst has an overnight winter parking ban in place from November 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025. Do not park vehicles on Town streets between the hours of 1 AM and 7 AM.

Posted on Dec 04, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.

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2024 Senior Services Club List


Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.

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Posted on Jan 09, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services.

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

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