Flags Flown at Half-Staff

Only the President of the United States or the Governor of one’s State may order the flag of the United States of America to be flown at half-staff.

In the event of the death of a current or former employee of the Town of Lancaster, a black and white flag will be displayed under the flag of the United States of America at Town buildings.

Repair of Lake Avenue Bridge Over Cayuga Creek

The Lake Avenue Bridge over Cayuga Creek will be down to one lane for the next three [3] weeks while repair work is undertaken. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals on either side of the bridge. Pardee Avenue will be closed to traffic between Lake Avenue and Old Lake Avenue during this time.

Old Post Road Closure

Old Post Road between Partridge Walk and Country Place will be closed starting on Monday, April 2, 2018 until the culvert repair is completed on Old Post Road. 

Mailbox Replacement Policy

IF THE TOWN OF LANCASTER'S PLOW hits your mailbox, click on link below for instructions.

document Mailbox Replacement Policy (11 KB) document
(11 KB)

2018 Pavilion & Shelter Rental Policy & Registration Links

pdf Pavilion and Shelter Online Reservation Rental Instructions  (16 KB)

pdf Westwood Park Pavilion Rental Agreement (766 KB)  

Yard Sale Permits

pdf Press Release yard sale permits (159 KB)

Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System Annual Report

pdf MS4 Annual Report (2.54 MB) pdf
(826 KB)

Town of Lancaster, Village of Lancaster & Village of Depew Plan For the Future

pdf Draft Comprehensive Master Plan Update (8.14 MB)

Street Lights

For street light outages in the Town of Lancaster, please notify the Supervisor’s Office at 683-1610. We will report the outage to NYSEG, via NYSEG’s online reporting system. NYSEG is responsible for checking all reported outages.

Residents may also report a street light outage online to NYSEG using the following link:             

NYSEG Outage Central

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.

pdf Freedom of Information Request Form (238 KB)

WNY Stormwater Coalition Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale

pdf 2018 Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale (443 KB) pdf
(324 KB)

Message From the Board of Elections

Erie County friends:  Erie County needs Election Day Inspectors throughout the County. The only requirements are:         1). Be registered to vote; 2). Live in Erie County 3). Be a Republican or a Democrat. There is (1) 3 hour training class. You are paid $25 for the class and $170/day for each Primary or Election you work (5:30a.m to 9:30p.m.).  Refer any questions to Ted Morton @ 858-4982 or ted.morton@erie.gov.