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 2010 Ice Rink Proposal
Click here to view the West Seneca Ice Rink feasibility study from Carmina Wood, Architects.You will need Adobe's Acrobat® Reader to view proposal in PDF format.
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 H1N1 Erie County Immunization Clinics
The Erie County Health Department will be sponsoring H1N1 Community Immunization Clinics throughout the months of January and February.
2010 County & Town Taxes
Ruth Breidenstein, Receiver of Taxes, has announced that in addition to the regular Tax Office hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, office days and hours will be expanded for the payment of 2010 County & Town tax bills.
Special Hours
Saturday, February 13th 9:00AM - 12:30PM Monday, February 15th 9:00AM - 12:30PM Tuesday, February 16th 9:00AM - 6:30PM
The last day to pay Tax without penalty is: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
 2010 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
Sign up today to help your community. Attend the meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2009 to become part of the West Seneca CERT Team.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.Click here to view photos of past CERT Classes.
A training program is held at the Vigilant Fire Company at 666 Main Street from 7:00PM – 9:00PM. The Program will begin on March 23rd and run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for three (3) weeks. Training will conclude with an exercise that will test your response skills.
Click here for more information on the West Seneca CERT training program.
2010 West Seneca Adopted Budget
 Winter Parking Ban
A Winter reminder: The parking of vehicles is prohibited on all Town highways and County roads within the Town of West Seneca between the hours of 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM
- This parking ban is effective November 15th thru March 15th, inclusive.
Marriage Licenses
Please Note: Effective immediately, couples wishing to apply for a Marriage License in the Town Clerk's Office on Wednesday evening after 4:00 PM are requested to call to make an appoinment. Call (716) 558-3215 to request an appointment. Click here for additional Marriage License information.
Current Contracting Bids
View the current list of Capital Improvements, Equipment or Supplies bid summaries.
No current bid projects
Swine Flu Alert
Although Swine Flu cases in New York have been mild, state officials in close communication with clinicians and hospitals to identify more serious cases, should they occur, and to make sure all necessary resources are available for treatment. Residents need to take the same common sense precautions to prevent illness that you would take with any seasonal flu, such as staying home when you are ill. Parents do not need to keep otherwise healthy children home from school unless directed to do so by local school and health officials.
It is important to note that ordinary seasonal flu, which has symptoms similar to swine flu, is still active in New York State. Precautionary measures for both seasonal flu and swine flu include:
- Washing your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.
- Avoiding people who are ill.
- Staying home from work or school if you are sick.
- Using tissue when you cough, sneeze or spit, and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin.
- Keeping hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Cleaning shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.
- Refraining from sharing personal items such as forks, spoons, toothbrushes and towels.
For more information, click here for the Seasonal Flu Checklist and Flu Symptoms.
 West Seneca Comprehensive Program
The Town of West Seneca Comprehensive Plan is now available on the Town web site.
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.
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.
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 ClerkChildren (15 years of age or younger) Two (2) seperate checks are required
$ 60.00 check made payable to Department of State
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.
$ 25.00 check made payable to West Seneca Town Clerk
- The Town Clerk's normal office hours are from 8:00AM 'til 5:00PM, with Wednesday evening hours until 7:00PM. Click here for the complete list of services offered by the Town Clerk's office.
Freedom of Information Laws (FOIL)
The Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) requires that the public be provided access to governmental records. Access guidelines and excemptions are set forth by NYS Public Officers Law, Article 6 Sections 84-90 Freedom Of Information Law.
- The Freedom of Information Law
- Request Form for FOIL Reports (View, print, and complete)
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.
- Click on the link and join the hundreds who have subscribed to this free newsletter.
This is your community, be informed on what happens in West Seneca.
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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:
- Disabled Parking Permit Complete information needed to print and complete Parking Permit Application.
- West Seneca Voucher You will need Adobe's Acrobat® Reader to view and print the West Seneca Voucher form in PDF format.
- West Seneca School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption Form You will need Adobe's Acrobat® Reader to view and print the West Seneca STAR form in PDF format.
- West Seneca Veteran's Real Property Tax Exemption Form You will need Adobe's Acrobat® Reader to view and print the West Seneca Veteran's Exemption form in PDF format.
- West Seneca Senior-Star and/or Local Senior Citizen's Exemption Form You will need Adobe's Acrobat® Reader to view and print the West Seneca Senior-Star Exemption form in PDF format.
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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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