Sep 17, 2024 · Find information about the town's government, services, emergencies, common requests, news and contact. Learn about the 2025 budget, Veterans Day flag ceremony, leaf pickup, pumpkin recycling, senior services and more.
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.
The Town of Amherst takes great pride in providing useful, timely and accurate information through its official website. We encourage public participation in our website and ask that you provide your feedback to help us make our site even better.
Find property assessment, tax, and sales information for the Town of Amherst, New York. Search by address, SBL, or owner name and access the Comprehensive Property Information portal (CPI).
Town of Amherst Base Map. The Town of Amherst Base Map contains several geographic layers for general use. These include parcels, zoning, wetlands, floodplains among others.
Learn about the refuse collection, recycling, yardwaste and tote programs in the Town of Amherst, New York. Find out the pickup days, regulations, guidelines and contact information for the Refuse Control Department.
The Town of Amherst recommends using our Online Permit Application portal (Amherst Permits, Inspections & Inquiries). In person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
Find out where and when you can vote early for the 2024 General Election in Erie County, including Amherst Senior Center. See the list of city and town locations, hours of operation, and contact information for the Erie County Board of Elections.
Find contact information and links for various services and departments in the Town of Amherst, New York. Search by alphabetical order or browse by category, such as animal control, building permits, fire safety, etc.
Period began when the first European explorers arrived in western New York, around 400 years ago, and lasted until the beginning of European settlement in western New York, about 200 years ago. The Contact Period saw indigenous peoples increasingly influenced by European trade goods and culture.