NYS Minority & Women's Business Online Expo
The NYS Division of Minority & Women's Business Development is conducting a regional online Expo Series featuring Local Project Presentations, Networking and Workshops. More information is attached.
Erie County Storefront Revitalization Program
Erie County has set aside $10 million to assist small business owners for exterior building renovations to their commercial properties. More information is attached below.
Urban and Community Forestry Grant tree Inventory Project
The Town of Lancaster has contracted with Davey Resource Group, Inc. to conduct an Urban Tree Inventory and Management Plan. See the attachment for more information.
Yard Sale Permits
Applications to hold a Yard Sale in the Town of Lancaster can be picked up at the Town Clerk's Office, 21 Central Avenue, and at the Highway Department, 525 Pavement Road as well as on this website.
All applications MUST be submitted to the Highway Department, 525 Pavement Road.
document Yard Sale Application
Do you live near a Zombie Property or a Vacant Home?
Do you live near a Zombie Property or a Vacant Home?
The term Zombie properties has been used a lot referring to vacant homes. Not all vacant properties are Zombies, but all Zombie properties are vacant.
Please contact the Lancaster Building and Zoning Department if you suspect a vacant property or properties in neglect.
These links will help you identify signs of a vacant property and ofer more contact information.
document Zombie Property Information http://nyszombiesinitiative.com
Live Streaming Board Meetings
The Town of Lancaster is offering all Board Meetings live streamed as they are happening and archived afterwards on their YouTube channel. This includes Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Ethics Board and Industrial Development Agency meetings.
This opportunity to view and listen to board meetings will further open the government to the community. To access the YouTube channel, go to the Quick Links, at the right-hand side of the Home page, and click either “YouTube Live Streaming” or “YouTube Previous Board Meetings.” The Town of Lancaster is happy to provide more access to anyone unable to attend these governmental meetings.
Erie County Small Business Grant Program
Erie County is launching the Small Business Working Capital Grant Program with the Cares Act CDBG funds from 2020. The program will provide a $10,000 grant for small businesses with five or fewer employees who reside in households that have an income below HUD Section 8 income guidelines.
View the news release and link for more information.
State of Emergency
Supervisor Ruffino has declared the Town of Lancaster to be in a State of Emergency. All Town business will continue during this period. The declaration is attached.
NEW TOWN HALL OFFICE HOURS
The Town Board has changed the office hours of the Town Hall, effective September 8, 2021, to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Become a Hearts & Hands Volunteer!
Erie County Microenterprise Loan/Grant Program
Erie County has initiated a Mircoenterprise Loan/Grant Program for eligible small businesses. See the attached information.
Social Security Administration
Assistance from the Social Security Administration is available as detailed in the attached document.
Home Energy Assistance Program
The Home Energy Assistance Program office strongly suggests that residents apply as soon as possible this season due to Covid-10 pandemic, higher energy costs and higher unemployment rates. Please see the attached documents for more information.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Erie County's no cost Household Hazardous Waste drop-off Program has contracted with Hazman to provide a no cost drop-off in Tonawanda. More information below.
Helpful Waste Management Link
Waste Management just published a very helpful article - please check it out!
Waste Management will pick up bagged grass clippings if put inside of your carbage cart.
pdf Lancaster 2022 Collection Schedule
pdf Properly Managing Your Yard Waste
pdf Town of Lancaster FAQ's for Cart Based Program
How To Report Residential Truck Traffic Due To Improper Route Suggestions
Follow these instructions if you suspect GPS devices/apps are improperly routing commercial truck traffic through your residential community. How To Report Residential Truck Traffic
Freedom of Information Request
The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Public Officers’ Law Article 6, provides that all records are accessible, except records or portions of records that fall within one of the nine categories of deniable records. Further information is available by contacting the Town Clerk. Requests must be submitted to the Town Clerk in writing. Please see the attached application for copying purposes.
Street Lights
For Street Light Outages in the Town of Lancaster, please report it by visiting our online Report a Streetlight Web Form OR you can call the Highway Department at 716-683-3426.
For Street Light Outages in the Village of Lancaster, please contact NYSEG at 1-800-572-1111 or NYSEG.com.
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