The Village of Lancaster Recognized as a Tree City USA 2021


​​The Village of Lancaster has earned recognition as a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation! By having trees planted in and around our village, we are combating a growing concern with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, and energy use. "The trees being planted and cared for by the Village of Lancaster ensure that generations to come will enjoy a better quality of life." 

Read the full press release here: Arbor Day  Foundation- Tree City USA 

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Board Meetings

Next Board Meeting is 5/23/2022
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​As of February 14, Village Board meetings are being held in person at the Municipal Building in the second floor Council Chambers.  Please click the 'Meetings Info.' button for more information. 

Masks are optional and we will not be requiring vaccine cards for entry. However, we ask if you are sick and/or are experiencing symptoms to please stay home as a courtesy to others in the community. 

Anyone wishing to address the Board during the meeting should fill out the form below.
The Village Board meets bi-weekly on non-board meeting Mondays via Zoom to discuss the CMAQ Roundabouts Project.

Zoning Board Hearing

The next Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 12th at 7:15 PM. 

Check back for the official notice.

Now Hiring!!

DPW- Seasonal Help

The Village of Lancaster is hiring college students aged 18 and older as summer help for its Department of Public Works through the end of August. Applicants must live in Lancaster and preference is given to Village of Lancaster residents. Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited college and proof of enrollment in the fall 2022 is required prior to appointment by the Village Board. The budgeted rate for summer employment is $16 per hour. Please complete a seasonal employment application and submit along with proof of college enrollment to the Village Clerk’s Office at 5423 Broadway or via email to mstegmeier@lancastervillage.org

Click here for the seasonal help application. 

Now Hiring!!

Assistant Superintendent of Public Works

The Village of Lancaster is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.  Daily responsibilities will include daily supervision of department crews including assignment of work, training, evaluation, discipline, and other duties as determined by the DPW Superintendent.  Minimum qualifications require a 2-year college diploma or experience in construction or maintenance including supervisory duties, or a high school diploma with 4 years of experience in construction or maintenance, or a combination thereof.  Knowledge of construction, repair and maintenance of streets, municipal facilities, sanitary and storm water systems is essential to this position. Eligible candidates must also possess the ability to communicate with a large group of diverse individuals and the skills to manage the needs of the Village with other department heads and the Village Board. Must also demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with the public using good judgment, reliability, and initiative. CDL Class B license is required.
 
This person will be hired as a provisional employee in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The successful candidate will be required to apply for the next Civil Service exam for this position when held by Erie County. Employee must successfully pass this exam and score in the top 3 positions on the List of Eligibles in accordance with Civil Service regulations to be appointed to this position on a permanent basis.  Salary will be determined based on experience, and hours will be based on the needs of the Department.  Regular hours for Department of Public Works offices are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
 
Interested persons may send résumé to:  Village of Lancaster Clerk’s Office, Attn: Human Resources, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086, or via email to: mstegmeier@lancastervillage.org.  Please contact the Village Clerk’s office at 683-2105 with any questions.
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Now Hiring!!

 part-time office clerk

The Village Clerk-Treasurer’s office is accepting applications for the position of part-time office clerk.  Daily responsibilities will include customer service, processing and maintaining office records, data entry, accounts receivables / payables, and other clerical duties as needed.  Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma with experience working in a similar office environment.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs is required.
 
This part-time position will work a maximum of 19 hours per week Monday thru Friday. Daily hours expected to cover late morning to early afternoon shift with some flexibility. Salary will be dependent on experience.  The Village of Lancaster has a residency requirement.  Interested persons may send résumé to: 

Village of Lancaster Clerk’s Office
Attn: Human Resources
5423 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086,
or via email to:
mstegmeier@lancastervillage.org. 
​Please contact the Village Clerk’s office at 683-2105 with any questions.

Now Hiring!!

part-time court clerk position

The Village of Lancaster Court is seeking candidates to apply for a part time court clerk position. The position is for an experienced court clerk with more than 5 years of experience for up to 10 hours per week at rate of pay of $18.00 per hour with flexible hours.  Job responsibilities include assisting in providing training in the various filing requirements and court procedures and providing coverage for sick and vacation times.
Interested persons may send résumé to: 

Village of Lancaster Clerk’s Office
Attn: Human Resources
5423 Broadway
Lancaster, NY 14086

​or via email to: 
mstegmeier@lancastervillage.org
Contact the Village Clerk's Office at 683-2105 with any questions. 

Tree Maintenance Project Review

​Here is the latest Community Forum - Tree Maintenance Project Review. This meeting took place on February 14, 2022. 

Winter Parking Ban

The winter overnight parking ban is effective from November 20th through March 15th.
Parking on all streets within the Village of Lancaster is prohibited from 2:00 AM until 7:00 AM.

​Please help our plow drivers to keep the streets clear! ​​
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Village of Lancaster
​Notice of Public Hearing
TO BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; That the Village of Lancaster Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, New York on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 7:15 PM to consider a local law to amend the Village Code as to the storage and off street parking of trailers and recreational vehicles. If enacted the local law would amend Chapter 329 “Vehicles, Recreational” and Section 325-18.B(6) of Chapter 350 “Zoning” of the Village Code.
 
The proposed local law would:
 
1. Revise the definition of a recreational vehicle. The present inclusion of vehicles “otherwise capable of being made mobile for the purpose of travel, recreational, and vacation use” would be removed.
 
2. Add a definition of trailer so that the definition of a recreational vehicle would not need to include the present reference to travel trailers, tent trailers, boat trailers, and horse trailers.
 
3. Extend the application of Chapter 329 to trailers as well as recreational vehicles and accordingly revise the title of the Chapter.
 
4. Allow a guest to park a recreational vehicle or trailer upon an owner’s property so long as other restrictions with respect to parking are followed.
 
5. Clarify that the recreational vehicle or trailer must be parked in such a manner as to not encroach upon any required front yard or side yard setback areas.
 
6. Clarify that if the recreational vehicle or trailer is to be parked between the front building line and the street, it must be parked upon an area which is used for access to a garage or permitted off-street parking area, i.e. no storage or parking on the front lawn.
 
7. Accommodate parking of vehicles or trailers within a C or M-1district in compliance with Village Code §350-32 “Location of open off street parking”
 
8. Permit a property owner to request of the Village Board permission to store or park a recreational vehicle or trailer owned by the property owner or a resident of the property in a manner other than restricted by the Chapter. In such event the owner would apply for permission through initial review by the Village Planning Commission. Criteria to be applied in considering the request would be set forth.
 
9. Retain other restrictions as to the storage and off street parking of trailers and recreational vehicles currently imposed by Chapter 329.  
 
10. Amend § 350-18.B.(6) as to permitted accessory uses in an R-1 District so that the language in § 350-18.B.(6) as to storage of recreational vehicles, trailers, and boats stored on trailers would be consistent with the language of the amended Chapter 329.
 
The full text of the proposed local law may be reviewed at the Village of Lancaster website www.lancastervillage.org or reviewed during office hours at the office of the Village Clerk located in the Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, New York.
 
At said hearing, all persons so desiring shall have the opportunity to be heard.  Written comments may be submitted to the Village Clerk’s office or by emailing mstegmeier@lancastervillage.org prior to 4:00 PM on Monday, May 23rd.

To read the full proposed local law, click here. 

Village of Lancaster
​Notice of Public Hearing

​PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lancaster passed a resolution at their March 28, 2022 Village Board meeting to conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, New York 14086, to consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the Village of Lancaster for fiscal year beginning June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2023.
 
The tentative budget was presented to the Village of Lancaster Board of Trustees on March 28, 2022, and a copy of said tentative budget is filed at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer or click here to view online.
 
The annual compensation proposed to be paid to the Village Justice and each member of the Board of Trustees is as follows:  Village Justice - $19,380.00; Mayor - $13,160.00; Deputy Mayor - $1,800.00; and Trustee - $10,100.00.
 
At said hearing, all persons so desiring shall have the opportunity to be heard. 
 
Michael E. Stegmeier
Village Clerk-Treasurer
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Electronics Recycling Event

There is not an Electronic Recycling Event scheduled for the year 2022 yet. We will update the website once we hear from Erie County. Stay tuned!

NEEDED!! School Crossing Guards

The Village of Lancaster is accepting applications for the position of school crossing guard for the 2021-2022 school year.  This is a part time position with morning and afternoon shifts between 7:00am – 9:00am and
2:00pm – 4:00pm on an as needed basis.  If you are interested, please contact the Village Clerk’s office at 716-683-2105, or email mstegmeier@lancastervillage.org with any questions or to request an application. 

COVID-19 Antigen Test Kit Update 

We are currently out of COVID-19 test kits. We will update the website and social media sites if we receive additional kits. 

**​Heroes Recognized**

Click here to read the press release about the four heroes who worked together to save a resident from a burning home on Wilma Drive.

Social Media Nomination Forms

We are launching two new social media campaigns recognizing local business and citizens that live in the village. If you are interested in nominating someone or a business, click the buttons below to do so.

2021-2022 Tax Bill​

Look up your previous tax bill here.​

View Sewer Bill

At this time, we are no longer accepting sewer payments. You may view your bill by clicking the button below. If you have an outstanding balance, that balance will be added onto your 2022-2023 Village Tax Bill. 
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Sanitary Sewer Corrective
​ Action Plan 
Notice to the bidders
Bond Resolution
Downtown Lancaster Roundabouts Project
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West Main
​Street Extension
For the latest information on the West Main Street Extension Project click
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​Garbage Pick-Up Information
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Please click here for garbage pick up schedule and click here for a recyclable materials list.
For any questions please contact the
​Town of Lancaster
716-683-1610
or visit their website here for more information. 
Erie County Household Waste Recycling Events 

Erie County has a Household Waste Drop-Off Available M-F. Please call to reserve appointment. 
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