The Alden Newstead, Clarence Newstead, Lancaster Alden, and Amherst Agricultural Districts are up for review and consolidation this year and encompass lands in Akron, Alden, Amherst, Clarence, Grand Island , Newstead, and Lancaster. The Notice and Map are attached.
Locust plant bug has been located on several Town owned Locust trees. The insect can be found feeding on the leaves of Locust trees which can cause defoliation. Please see the attached information.
This is the link to "Real Facts To Know About Assessments". Assessment
You can now recycle leftover paint. To find out more, go to www.paintcare.org or www3.erie.gov/recycling.
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
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.
* We are now live streaming Town Board Work Sessions, starting at 6:30pm, prior to every Town Board Meeting.
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.
We urge you to take preventative measures to reduce the risk and protect yourselves, your families, and your community:
Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Erie County has initiated a Mircoenterprise Loan/Grant Program for eligible small businesses. See the attached information.
Assistance from the Social Security Administration is available as detailed in the attached document.
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.
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.
The National Council for Home Safety and Security has named the Town of Lancaster the 38th Safest City in New York State.
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