Village of Wilson

08/09/2026

Our friends and neighbors at the Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Rosary (St. Brendan on the Lake Parish), have received word that they are able to keep their church building and continue worshiping there. This was an amazing grassroots effort led by people who care about our community. Amazing work by everyone involved. Thank you for saving Our Lady of the Rosary!

08/07/2026

Bike night is here! Come on up to Young St tonight and support Wilson Fire Company #1!

08/06/2026

Attention Residents, please see attached from Niagara County:

Niagara County Emergency Services Says NYS Collecting Storm Damage Reports

Niagara County Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz today announced that the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has released a form to track damages from the heavy rainfall and flash flooding events from July 28-29 and August 2-3, 2026. The state will now be tracking all information related to the aforementioned.

The purpose of this form is solely to collect information that may help state and local officials identify supplemental damages to develop and augment potential requests for available federal assistance programs. This form is NOT an application for relief programs.

“We recognize some homeowners and businesses incurred some significant damage from the rain and flooding and we want to do all we can to seek relief funds to help them,” said Schultz. “The first step in attempting to secure any funding is being able to produce data on the impact of the storms. That’s why we need people to fill out the damage forms.”

To fill out the form visit https://www.dhses.ny.gov/ and click on “Report Damage.” Please be as specific as you can. Reporting damage is a voluntary activity and is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency, nor does it guarantee disaster relief assistance.

08/04/2026

📢 Village of Wilson Update:
Water Infrastructure Fee Approved

The Village Board has approved a 10% infrastructure fee on the water portion only of your quarterly utility bill. Sewer charges are NOT affected.
Every dollar collected goes directly into a dedicated infrastructure reserve fund that can only be used to begin repairing and upgrading our aging water system, not for any other purpose.

What does this mean for your bill? The fee is based on your water usage, so here are a few examples per quarter:
💧 Minimum bill (4,000 gallons): +$2.10
💧 7,000 gallons: +$3.68
💧 10,000 gallons: +$5.25
For most households, that’s just a few dollars each quarter, hopefully you’ll agree this is a small investment in reliable water service for years to come.

Looking ahead: The Village is currently working on a utility rate study to help us properly plan for both current and future needs. That study is expected to be completed this fall. This immediate change allows us to get a jump on those needs while the bigger picture comes together.

Questions? Contact the Village Office at 375 Lake Street or [email protected]

Thank you

08/03/2026

The Austin Wilson Memorial Splash Pad at Martin Park is a designated Village of Wilson Cooling Center.

When Niagara County or the National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory, Extreme Heat Warning, or other extreme heat alert, the splash pad is available as a place for residents to cool down. New York State recognizes spray parks and community pools as important cooling resources during periods of dangerous heat.

During hot weather, remember to:

* Drink plenty of water.
* Take frequent breaks from the heat.
* Check on older neighbors, family members, and anyone who may not have air conditioning.
* Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle, even for a short time.

08/03/2026

It’s August, make the most of it here in Wilson! Checkout some of the fun events going on.

08/01/2026

What a day here in the Village, 147 cyclists racing around Wilson! First, I want to thank our residents that were affected by the race course and road closures. You were awesome, and the support around the track was amazing. Next, thank you to our businesses that were affected. You guys understand the importance of events like this and are always so understanding. Thank you to Wilson Fire Company #1 for the use of their lot and the cooperation. Thank you to Wilson Events for organizing the vendor side of things. That was a great addition to the day. Last but not least, thank you to EARC for coming out and making Wilson your home for the day. Thank you to everyone who supported Day 1 of the Plan 2 Peak: 2 Days of Buffalo Stage Race, hope to see everyone back next year!
Mayor Greg Martin