1250 Union Road
West Seneca
New York, 14224
Phone:
(716) 674-5600
Fax:
(716) 677-4330
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 E-Waste and Computer Recycling Drop-Off - September 27, 2008
Erie County has announced an E-Waste & Computer Recycling drop-off day on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Erie Community College, South Campus, Orchard Park..
Click here for a complete list of Computer and E-Waste that will be accepted.
In addition, Appliances, Clothes & Textiles, and Bicycles will be accepted.
September is National Preparedness Month
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has joined with more than 2,700 national, regional, state and local agencies and organizations to encourage Americans to prepare their homes, businesses, schools and communities for disasters of all kinds. According to FEMA, motivating individuals, businesses and communities across the country to plan and prepare for emergencies is the cornerstone of effective government response and recovery efforts.
National Preparedness Month is a great time for the American public to learn about how to prepare for natural disasters and the ever-present threat of terror-strikes. This year's themes focus on taking simple, but potentially life-saving steps to enhance preparedness, including: Get an Emergency Supply Kit; Make a Family Emergency Plan; Be Informed about the different types of emergencies and their appropriate response; and get Involved in your community's preparedness efforts.
For more information, click here to learn more about disaster preparedness and how you can help.
2008-2009 Hunting Season
Attention Hunters . . . The 2008-2009 New York State Hunting and Sportsman licenses are now on sale. Licenses can be purchased at the Town Clerk's Office from 8:00 AM 'til 4:45 PM, Monday through Friday and until 6:45 PM on Wednesday evenings. Please have your NYS driver's or non-driver's license handy for faster processing. If you have not had a hunting license in the
last five (5) years, please bring your Hunters Training Certificate or proof of previous hunting license. There has been no increase in the cost of the license for this season.
First time hunters under the age of eighteen must have provide a birth certificate and all minors must have a parent to co-sign the license.
Click here for more detailed Hunting information and the 2008 Deer Hunting Season schedule
Current Contracting Bids
View the current list of Capital Improvements, Equipment or Supplies bid summaries.
No current bid projects
Hunter and Bowhunter Training Classes
A hunter training course is required for persons who cannot provide proof that they have ever possessed a hunting license. The general course is a minimum of 10 hours in length and is free of charge. To view Hunter Training schedules within Erie County, click here for class schedules
Hunters wishing to bowhunt (archery) for big game must take an additional 8 hour minimum bowhunter education course. Also, any persons who which to Trap and do not have a trapping license, must take a Trapper Education Course. To view Archery Training Classes and Trapper Training Classes, click here for schedule of classes.
Hunter Training, Archery Training, and Trapper Training Classes are offered from March through October
West Seneca Floodplain Maps
The Town of West Seneca has been informed by NYSDEC that the revised floodplain maps will not be available until sometime in 2009 at the earliest. The reason for the delay is because FEMA has agreed to utilize (and pay for) a better system of collecting topographic information, called Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR).
The new system will provide a greater degree of accuracy in revising the floodplain maps. The Town will post any updates on this mapping as they become available.
Click the link below to learn about the new remote sensing system in more detail:
www.csc.noaa.gov/products/sccoasts/html/tutlid.htm
Amendment to Recycling and Waste Disposal Law
The West Seneca Town Board recently adopted Local Law Number 5-2007 to amend the Recycling and Waste Disposal Law. This law was enacted to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of our residents by reducing the number of rodents in our community.
Residents will be required to place their garbage in vinyl or aluminum containers with handles and tight lids. It is recommended that the containers have detachable covers to make the handling of the containers easier for our sanitation workers.
Please continue to place your household garbage in plastic bags and then place the bags into vinyl or aluminum containers.
Patrick Finnegan, Superintendent of Highways, Sanitation and Buildings & Grounds will have additional information forthcoming. If you have any immediate questions, call the Sanitation Department at 674-4850.
Passports
The Town Clerk's office has been designated as a passport acceptance site. Passport applications are processed daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and on certain Wednesday evening until 6:30 PM.
With the approach of spring, many families are making vacation plans for travel outside the United States.
The Department of State has announced an importance change in response to the needs of US citizens for flexibility regarding travel documents in complying with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. As of February 1st, citizens now have an opportunity to choose between the passport book and a passport card.
U.S. citizens may now begin applying in advance for the new, limited-use, wallet-size passport card. Cards are expected to be available and mailed to applicants in spring 2008. When available it will only be valid for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and Bermuda.
This is important to keep in mind, because the passport card cannot be used for air travel or for countries other than listed above.
The fee for a passport card for an adult is $45.00. Children (age 15 and under) pay $35.00.
Whether applying for a passport book or a passport card, you need to appear in person with a certified copy of your birth certificate (filed within one year after birth), and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license.
In the Town Clerk’s office, steps have also been taken to assist customers with applications. The Town Clerk now offers a one-stop process by providing photographs as well as processing your passport application. Photographs are reasonably priced at $8.00.
The Department of State has placed a $3.00 increase in the fee for a passport book, now $100.00 for adults and $85.00 for children under 16.
Please Note: For children under the age of 16, both parents or the child’s legal guardian(2) must appear in person with all the necessary documentation.
January historically marks the beginning of the busy season and it is always best to apply well in advance of planned travel. As of today, passport applications are currently at the normal processing time of four to six weeks for routine service and three weeks for expedited service. There is an additional $60.00 fee for expedited service.
Fees for Passport Books are as follows:
Adults (16 years of age or older) Two (2) seperate checks are required
$ 75.00 check made payable to Department of State
$ 25.00 check made payable to West Seneca Town Clerk Children (15 years of age or younger) Two (2) seperate checks are required
$ 60.00 check made payable to Department of State
$ 25.00 check made payable to West Seneca Town Clerk
It is suggested that interested parties contact the Town Clerk's Office (558-3215 or 558-3216) prior to appearing to insure that an authorized acceptance agent is available to process the application(s). All minors must appear in person when applying for U.S. passports.
West Seneca Comprehensive Plan
The updated West Seneca Comprehensive Plan is now available for viewing. A paper copy is available in the Town Clerk's Office or you can view online at:
Click here to view the Updated West Seneca Comprehensive Plan
Freedom of Information Laws (FOIL)
The Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) requires that the public be provided access to governmental records. Acess guidelines and excemptions are set forth by NYS Public Officers Law, Article 6
Sections 84-90 Freedom Of Information Law.
Monthly Cyber Security Tips Newsletter
As parents, what resources are available to find out information about the Internet so you can ensure that your children are operating in a secure and safe environment when they are on the computer? How do you spot individuals who stalk the Internet to target and exploit our children? Where can children learn what real dangers exist when they visit a web site or visit with their friends in a chat room?
A monthly Newsletter is now available through the joint efforts of the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and the NYS Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure that will offer practical guidelines and suggestions to help make computing decisions safer. Each month the newsletter will be reproduced on the Town of West Seneca web site to give parents, as well as children, the information they need to stay safe on the Internet.
A link is available under "Public Safety" on the drop down menu or you can click here to view this month's: Cyber Security Tips Newsletter
An Important Message for Parents
The Town of West Seneca in cooperation with the West Seneca Police Department, have created a Sex Offender Registry to help keep you informed and to help keep our kids safe. We have provided the names of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders who currently live within West Seneca. This registry will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Fair Assessments
Do you know who and how your property is assessed? Do you know the difference between market value and assessed value? The New York State Office of Real Property Services has published Fair Assessments - A Guide For Property Owners which answers these and many more assessment questions.
Pictorial History of West Seneca
View the history of West Seneca through descriptive photographs taken from the 1890's through the 1960's. You can select a decade and view each photo individually or click on each photo to display a short description of that image. Choosing the slideshow feature, you can select a unique way to view all the photographs for that decade. See how our town looked many years ago and how things have changed.
Many thanks to the West Seneca Historical Society for making the photographs available.
West Seneca Electronic Newsletter Subscription
To better inform the residents of the Town of West Seneca, we have established an On-Line Electronic Newsletter. Its purpose is keep you informed on important events/activities that could affect you and your family.
E-mailed twice a month, this newsletter will notify you of upcoming meetings, such as the Town Board Meeting, Planning Board Meeting, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Town Master Plan forums. We will also announce recreational and patriotic activities that the whole family can enjoy. When needed, the newsletter will also be used to notify residents of any imminent emergencies or other information critical to public safety.
- This newsletter will never carry attachments. If there is additional information that is too large to publish in the newsletter, a hyperlink will be used to guide you to an informational web page.
- It's easy - go to the link below and click. When the subscription page opens, just enter your name and e-mail address, and press submit. All information provided will be secure. Your name or e-mail address will never be sold or given to any other party.
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Looking For A Pet?
From time to time, the West Seneca Dog Shelter has a stray dog that is available for adoption. Check out what dogs are currently at the West Seneca Dog Shelter. If you would like more information on a dog, call the Dog Control Officer.
Recreation Department
All Recreation and Sports activities are updated as soon as information is received.
Marriage Licenses
The cost of a marriage license is $40.00. You must present a valid Driver's License (or Passport) and your Birth Certificate to apply for a Marriage License.
If either party has had a previous marriage that ended in divorce, you must present a certified copy of the degree of divorce or a certificate of dissolution of marriage.
On-Line Applications/Forms
Print, complete and mail in the following Application:
- West Seneca Voucher You will need Adobe's Acrobat® Reader to view and
print the West Seneca Voucher form in PDF format.
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Having a Block Party? Complete the application on-line and press the Submit button and your application will be electronically sent to the Town Clerk's Office:
Celebrating West Seneca History
Come and learn about the rich history of West Seneca.
First Time Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Loan Programs
Buying a house for the first time or need a loan to rehabilitate your home. Erie County may be able to help!
Senior Citizen Center
There is always something new at the Senior Citizen Center.
Disaster Plan
Stay informed. Know what to do in an emergency.
The Town of West Seneca is a thriving community of 46,000 hard-working, friendly residents. Rich in heritage, the town has experienced a well-balanced mixture of residential and commercial growth.......
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