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Posted on Sep 17, 2025 by the Comptroller's Office
The 2025 Town of Amherst Supervisor's Special District Budgets are now available online. Please follow the link below to find the 2026 proposed budget documents.Posted on Oct 01, 2025 by the Amherst Veterans Committee
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services in partnership with the Town of Amherst and Amherst Veterans Committee are expanding veterans’ services in the Town. The NYS Department of Veterans’ Services will host mobile office hours to Amherst Town Hall. Veterans in need of assistance are welcome to stop in to meet with Rob Stutz, Veterans’ Benefit Advisor. Outreach Hours will be 9:00 AM – 3 PM on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Amherst Town Hall in the Conference Room Across from Supervisor’s Office, 5583 Main Street, Amherst.Posted on Sep 25, 2025 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Snyder Fire District in the Town of Amherst, Erie County, New York, will hold a public hearing on the 21st day of October, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Snyder Fire District Building, 4531 Main Street, Amherst, New York, for the purpose of discussing the contents of the District’s proposed 2026 budget.Posted on Sep 18, 2025 by the Town Clerk / Receiver of Taxes
Amherst Town Clerk Francina J. Spoth is reminding residents that school taxes are due on or before Oct. 15, 2025 and has announced alternative methods for tax collection. “There are several contactless options to pay school taxes: By mail, secure drop box, and online,” Spoth said. Online payment (processing fees apply) by e-check, credit and debit cards can be made at www.amherst.ny.us. In person, the Clerk’s Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, credit and debit cards (credit and debit cards have a processing fee). Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before Oct. 15, 2025 to avoid penalties. “Providing several payment methods and additional hours for collection are just a couple of ways of making the Clerk’s Office user friendly. It gives our residents an opportunity to pay their taxes outside of traditional methods and office hours,” Spoth stated. Current office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Amherst Municipal Building will be closed Monday, Oct. 13. The Town Clerk’s Office is located in Amherst Municipal Building, 5583 Main St., Williamsville. For further information regarding tax payments, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 631-7021.Posted on Sep 18, 2025 by the Assessor's Office
The Assessor’s Office is now accepting applications for 2026-2027. Anyone who had a Senior or Disability exemption last year will receive a renewal application in the mail. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026. Please click the website link below for more information.Posted on Sep 11, 2025 by the Emergency Services & Safety Department
The Emergency Services and Safety Division is in the process of updating its AED list to make it easier for all visitors to locate AEDs in Town Facilities. When an emergency happens, every second counts!Posted on Aug 30, 2025 by the Central Fire Alarm Office
Several of the Town of Amherst's Fire Departments will host Open House Events this fall. Getzville Fire - 1-4 PM Saturday, Sept. 27; North Amherst Fire - 10 AM - 1 PM Saturday, Sept. 27; East Amherst Fire - 11 AM- 2PM Saturday, Oct. 4; Main-Transit Fire - noon- 3 PM Saturday, Oct. 4; Snyder Fire - Noon- 3PM Sunday, Oct. 5; North Bailey Fire Company - 11 AM - 2 PM Sunday, Oct. 5; Ellicott Creek Fire - 5:30-8:30 PM Friday, Oct. 10; Swormville Fire - 11 AM - 3 PM Saturday, Oct. 11. Additional Events will be announced. Hope to see you there!Posted on Jul 31, 2025 by the Center for Senior Services
Fall Class registration starts Wednesday, August 6. Check out our Fall offerings in our catalog! The best way to register is through MyActiveCenter.comPosted on Jul 17, 2025 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 August 21, September 17, and October 22 2025 (NEW DATE).Posted on Jun 24, 2025 by the Engineering Department
The Town of Amherst announces that work will begin at Paradise Park, 700 Paradise Road, East Amherst, at the end of June to allow for the addition of an ADA-compliant restroom facility. The 1,200-square foot structure will be located near the loop in the parking lot. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Once operational, the restrooms will be accessible during Paradise Park’s hours of operation. Construction work should not disrupt access to the tennis and pickleball courts, playground, fields and other amenities.Posted on May 06, 2025 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 2025. Factors beyond our control such as weather, contractor scheduling, material availability and equipment breakdowns could force changes to the list. As always, please be extremely careful when driving in a work zone.Posted on Apr 29, 2025 by the Highway Department
The Town of Amherst Highway Department – Refuse Office reminds residents that any yard waste that does not meet standards cannot be collected by Modern Disposal Services, the town’s waste management contractor. The Refuse Office is reminding residents to remove plastic packaging or containers that come with plants, flowers, mulch, etc. from yard waste. Additionally, yard waste placed in plastic trash bags will not be collected. Paper yard waste bags will be accepted. The Amherst Highway Department’s brush pickup crews will be out picking up large brush piles by appointment; please call (716) 631-7117 to schedule your address for service. Please have brush, logs and stumps out for pickup before you call. The Town Highway will only collect large unmanageable piles of logs, brush (cut to less than 8 feet in length), and tree stumps. For additional information, please visit www.amherst.ny.us/highway.Posted on Apr 18, 2025 by the Youth and Recreation Department
Download the mobile app to book tee times, keep score and acquire more details about the course. See attached document for complete details.Posted on Mar 26, 2025 by the Library Board of Trustees
The Town of Amherst has four public libraries: Amherst Main Branch (350 JJ Audubon Parkway); Clearfield Branch (770 Hopkins Road); Eggertsville-Snyder Branch (4622 Main Street); and Williamsville Branch (5571 Main Street). Events and announcements are posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmherstPublicLibrary or online at the link below. A list of special events happening in April and May can be found in the document attached. Enjoy all that the library has to offer!Posted on Mar 22, 2025 by the Highway Department
The Town of Amherst’s annual yard waste collection program will begin on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Homeowners are encouraged to properly dispose of yard waste to allow it to be composted, thus reducing landfill waste and cost. It is estimated that this program saves more than $950,000 in landfill costs annually. For directions on how to properly place yard waste, please see the links below. For questions, (716) 631-7117.Posted on Mar 01, 2025 by the Emergency Services & Safety Department
811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website a few business days before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line. 811 protects you and your community! Hitting a buried line while digging can disrupt utility service, cost money to repair, or cause serious injury or death. Always contact your 811 center, wait the required time for utilities to respond to your request, and ensure that all utilities have responded to your request before putting a shovel in the ground.Boards & Committees
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