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.
Heritage Trail Closure
The Town of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department will close the Heritage Trail on Saturday, November 19, 2021 for your safety during the hunting season.
The trail will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2022. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Call 684-3320 with any questions.
FALL AND WINTER SAFETY REMINDERS
Cooler temperatures are a reminder of fun fall activities and family gatherings for the holidays. However, the fall and winter months also call for extra precautions.
The Lancaster Building and Zoning Department offers these tips to help you take preventative measures to reduce the risk and protect yourselves, your families, and your community:
pdf Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
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.
COVID-19 Executive Order
All Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings will now be in-person only. The doors to the Town Hall will be open to the public starting June 1st.
Visitors who are vaccinated are strongly recommended to wear a mask in the Town Hall. Anyone not fully vaccinated must wear a mask.
pdf Emergency Executive Orders May 15 & 18, 2021
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 2021 Lancaster Collection Schedule
pdf Hazardous Waste Disposal Events
pdf Properly Managing Your Yard Waste
pdf Town of Lancaster FAQ's for Cart Based Program
pdf Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
pdf E-Recycling Event Please vist the Sunking website to preregister for this event.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOT A DELAY IN SERVICE DUE TO THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY. THE NORMAL SCHEDULE IS FOLLOWED.
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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