Amherst Supervisor Shawn Lavin

09/15/2026

Amherst Youth and Recreation hosted a playground planning meeting for Clearfield Playground over the weekend. The purpose of these meetings is to hear directly from the families who use our playgrounds and learn what they would like to see included in future improvements.

It was great to see families come out, share their ideas, and help shape the future of Clearfield Playground. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and share their input. We look forward to seeing these ideas come to life!

09/14/2026

The Town of Amherst is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, October 18th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the parking lot of Town Hall.
📍5583 Main Street

Bring the kids in their favorite costumes and enjoy a morning of trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, candy, and Halloween fun.

Local businesses, organizations, and residents that are interested in decorating a trunk should email [email protected] by October 13th to sign up. We hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

Fall Story Time is back at Amherst Public Libraries! 📖🍂

Registration opens this morning. To register, simply call the library location you are interested in attending for Story Time.

Registration for storytimes will open on September 14th. To register stop in or call the library you are planning to attend.

Storytimes are returning to the Amherst Libraries this October! Storytimes will run October 5th through November 20th.

09/13/2026

Last week, the Amherst Senior Center unveiled two newly renovated spaces: the Billiards Room and the Reading Room, both made possible through a generous donation from the Williamsville Rotary Foundation.

Thank you to the Williamsville Rotary Foundation for your generous support and continued investment in our community. The Town of Amherst is fortunate to have such an incredible nonprofit organization helping make a difference for our residents! 💙

09/12/2026

Several Town of Amherst parking lots will be temporarily closed for sealing and striping during the month of September-

1️⃣Audubon Golf Course: Monday, September 14th & Tuesday,
September 15th
2️⃣Bedford/Willow Ridge Park: Wednesday, September 16th
3️⃣Royal Park: Sunday, September 20th

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important work is completed.

⚠️ PARKING LOT CLOSURE ALERT ⚠️
Please be aware of upcoming temporary parking lot closures for sealing and striping.
Closure Schedule:
• Audubon Golf Course: CLOSED Monday & Tuesday, September 14 & 15
• Bedford/Willow Ridge Park: CLOSED Wednesday, September 16
• Royal Park: CLOSED Sunday, September 20
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

09/12/2026

The Amherst Town Board will meet on Monday, September 14th, at 7:00 PM in Town Hall, located at 5583 Main Street, on the second floor in the Council Chambers.

To view the agenda, please follow the link below.
🔗https://amherstny.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7032/files

09/11/2026

Last month, the Town of Amherst welcomed Joey’s Pizza to our community! 💙

Located at 712 Maple Road, Joey’s Pizza is a great addition to Amherst, serving pizza, wings, subs, and more.

Be sure to stop by and check them out. 🍕🦬

09/11/2026

It’s the weekend! As we await Sunday afternoon and the first Bills game of the regular season, check out these fun activities for the whole family this weekend. 🏈

1️⃣ Sensory Playtime at the Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library is Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
📍350 John James Audubon Parkway

2️⃣ The East Amherst Fire Department Open House is Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
📍9100 Transit Road

3️⃣ From Wilderness to World Stage, a lecture presented by Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, is Saturday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
📍3755 Tonawanda Creek Road

4️⃣ The Clearfield Playground Planning Meeting is Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
📍730 Hopkins Road

5️⃣Styrofoam Recycling Event is Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
📍30 Wilson Road

6️⃣Smallwood Garden Club is celebrating their 70th Anniversary all weekend long. Saturday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Hon. Shirley Chisholm Library.
📍 350 John James Audubon Parkway

09/11/2026

This morning, the Town of Amherst commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Twenty-five years ago, 2,977 lives were lost in the terrorist attacks. As a nation, we promise to never forget.

Today, our community gathered at Amherst Memorial Hill Grove to remember those we lost and honor the many first responders who made tremendous sacrifices to save lives.

Thank you to the Town’s 9/11 Commemoration Committee for planning such a meaningful ceremony, and thank you to everyone who joined us.

I hope you will take a moment today to remember the lives lost and recognize the courage and sacrifices of the first responders who answered the call 25 years ago.

09/11/2026

Important update, unfortunately I was just informed that due a maintenance issue, the flyover has been cancelled. 🇺🇸

In coordination with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, the Town is anticipating an Air Force flyover this morning at approximately 9:03 AM at Amherst Memorial Grove (near North Forest and Maple roads) in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Please join us for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony or take a moment today to remember the thousands of victims that we lost on September 11, 2001.