Special Town Board Meeting
The Town Board will hold a Special Town Board Meeting to discuss the 2022 Budget on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
Trunk or Treat
The Second Annual drive thru Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 23rd from 3 to 5 PM at Westwood Park. Please note that Westwood Park will be closed on that day from 2 to 6 PM for anything other than this event.
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:
Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
- Make sure your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms are functioning by testing them once per month. Both alarms should be battery-operated or have a battery back-up, and batteries should be changed once per year. You should have a separate alarm for each to prevent these separate emergencies.
- Have a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm on every floor, outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms. You can check for interconnecting alarms so that one sounds, they all sound.
- Your smoke alarm doesn’t just sound when there is a fire. Learn the difference between the sounds: three loud beeps (continuous) means there is smoke or a fire, and one “chirp” every 30-60 seconds means it is time to change the battery.
- Your smoke alarm must be changed every 10 years. Make sure you find out how old the smoke alarm is when you move into a new residence. If your smoke alarm continues to “chirp” even after you have replaced the battery, it’s time to replace your smoke alarm.
- Most home fires start in the kitchen. Make sure you always keep watch over your cooking and that there is a fire extinguisher nearby.
- Have a fire escape plan and review it with your family. Make sure plans meet the needs of those with disabilities, children, and those with mobility issues in the household.
- Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. If you suspect CO poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately, and then call 911.
- On average, one of every 13 hotel or motel reports a structure fire each year. Make sure you are staying at a hotel or motel equipped with smoke alarms and sprinklers, locate the fire exits when you arrive, and review the escape plan with your traveling companions.
- Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician.
- Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open. Use generators outside only, at least 20 feet away from your home.
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 Grown Passports
- Erie Grown is a webpage and map designed to showcase local foods and products and to help better connect consumers and growers. Participants must note the date visited or date purchased from an Erie Grown listing and submit their completed passports. They will then be eligible to win prizes (to be announced at a later date).
- pdf EGP Poster
- erie.gov/eriegrownpassport
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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