Amherst Supervisor Shawn Lavin

08/31/2026

Join Amherst Youth & Recreation for an exciting geology walk and hike this Thursday evening, September 3rd from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

To learn more and to register your family, please follow the link below, or call (716) 631-7132.

🔗www.amherstyouthandrec.org

Ever wondered what secrets are hidden in the rocks right beneath your feet? 🕵️‍♂️✨
Join us for a Geology Walk & Hike at Glen Park and unlock the ancient history of the Onondaga Escarpment! Come explore the park, learn about the area’s past rich history, and yes—you might even find a fossil or two! 🐚🦖
Perfect for families, nature lovers, or anyone curious about local history.
Thursday, Sept 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Glen Park Gazebo, 224 Glen Ave, Williamsville
FREE! Open to all ages; under 16 must bring a parent/guardian.
Register at amherstyouthandrec.org or call 716-631-7132.

08/30/2026

UB South is hosting a free paint and battery recycling event on Saturday, September 12, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. 🎨♻🔋

The event is sponsored by Erie County, the City of Buffalo, Assemblymembers Karen McMahon and Bill Conrad, and Majority Leader Crystal People-Stokes.

Registration is required. Sign up at the link below.

🔗 www.circular.eco/event/ubsouth26

08/29/2026

The Amherst Town Board will meet on Monday, August 31st, at 7:00 PM in Town Hall, located at 5583 Main Street, on the second floor in the Council Chambers.

To view the agenda, please follow the link below.
🔗https://amherstny.portal.civicclerk.com/event/6911/files

08/28/2026

New York State's Division of Consumer Protection is urging New Yorkers to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated investment scams driven by AI.

As a general guideline, if it seems too good to be true, it likely is. To learn more about these scams and how to protect yourself, please click on the link below.

Consumers Reported Losing Over $8 Billion to Investment-Related Scams in 2025, a 38% Increase from 2024

08/28/2026

As summer break for many families slowly comes to an end, the Town has lots of exciting things happening this weekend! ☀️

Barn Dance presented by Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village 🤠🎶
Happening tonight, August 28th, from 6:00 PM–10:00 PM! To purchase your tickets for this fun-filled evening, follow the link below:
🔗 www.bnhv.org/bnhv-events/barndance
📍3755 Tonawanda Creek Road

Williamsville Farmers Market 🍓🥕
Stop by Saturday, August 29th from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables for the upcoming week, grab a sweet treat and coffee, and check out everything else the market has to offer!
📍5583 Main Street

Farmstead Experience presented by Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village 🐑🐥💙
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Farmstead on Saturday, August 29th from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM and meet some of the animals, including sheep and chickens! To purchase tickets, follow the link below:
🔗 www.bnhv.org/bnhv-events/farmsteadexperience
📍3755 Tonawanda Creek Road

SUNY ECC Presents Saturday Night Lights 🏈✨
The Kats are playing their first home game at their new sports complex this Saturday, August 29th! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Come out and support the team as they take the field!
📍6205 Main Street

08/28/2026

Like most good things in life, sometimes you need to plan ahead. Getting married is no exception!

If you're getting married, don't forget to plan ahead when getting your marriage license here in the Town of Amherst.

1️⃣ All required documentation must be submitted before your license can be issued.
2️⃣ An appointment is required to pick up your license.
3️⃣ Both parties must be present when picking up the license.

For more information, including required documents, visit the link below:

🔗 www.amherst.ny.us/content/departments.php?dept_id=dept_20&div_id=div_37&menu_id=menu_57

08/27/2026

The Town of Amherst’s new Civic Plus platform for Boards & Committees is now live!

Residents can use the new platform to easily access agendas, minutes, meeting schedules, resolutions, and other information.

🔗https://amherstny.portal.civicclerk.com/

The Town will continue using YouTube to livestream and record Town Board meetings.

Questions? Contact the Town via email at [email protected] or by phone at (716) 631-7000.

08/27/2026

Last night was the final concert of Amherst Youth & Recreation's Summer Concert Series at Bassett Park! 🎶🌳☀

Thank you to everyone who helped make this summer series possible, especially the talented musicians who brought great music to our community. We hope everyone enjoyed the concerts as much as we did!

08/26/2026

Monique submitted this Good Deed, and it was a wonderful reminder that sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can make someone's entire day, or even their entire week! 💙

If you witness or commit a Good Deed, make sure to let us know at the link below. Let's continue spreading kindness throughout the Town of Amherst!

🔗 www.amherst.ny.us/content/gooddeeds.php