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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2022-2023 Tax Bill​

Garage Sale Permits

For a garage sale permit, please click here.

Village Board Work Session Meeting

​This notice is to advise you that the Village Board is scheduling a work session for Thursday, June 23rd at 4:30pm at the Municipal Building to conduct interviews for the position of Supervising Code Enforcement Officer. It is expected that the Board will enter into executive session as these interviews will include discussions that may lead to the potential employment of an individual for this position.  As such, the interviews will be closed to the public while the Village Board convenes in executive session.

Posted 6/17/2022

Board Meetings

Next Board Meeting is 6/27/2022
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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, July 7th at 7:15 PM. 

Check back for the official notice.

Now Hiring!!

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Supervising Code Enforcement Officer
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works​
​DPW- Seasonal Help​ --- (Click here for the application)
 Part-time Office Clerk
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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.

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. 

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. 

Tree Maintenance Project Review

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

VILLAGE OF LANCASTER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
TO BE HELD MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022
 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE; That the Village of Lancaster Board of Trustees will conduct two public hearings in the Council Chambers of the Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, New York on Monday, June 27, 2022 beginning at 7:15 PM to consider two local laws which if enacted would revise the Village Code:

The first public hearing commencing at 7:15 P.M. will be to consider a local law to amend §310-3 of Chapter 310 “Trees”, to eliminate restrictions as to the number and residency of Village of Lancaster Urban Forestry Advisory Board members;

Upon completion of the first public hearing and possible action thereupon, the second public hearing will be held to consider a local law to amend Chapter 297 “Streets and Sidewalks” of the Village Code to eliminate § 297-9. “Injury to trees” as language redundant to §§310-11 and 310-15 of Chapter 310 “Trees”;

The full text of the proposed local laws may be reviewed at the Village of Lancaster website www.lancastervillage.org or during office hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, New York.

At said hearing, all persons so desiring shall have the opportunity to be heard. 
 
Michael E. Stegmeier
Village Clerk

Click the local laws to view:
A Local Law to amend Ch 310 “Trees”
A Local Law to delete redundant tree regulations from Chapter 297

 NOTICE TO BIDDERS   
 Lawn Care Services

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Bid Specifications for Lawn Care 2022-2023

The Village of Lancaster, Erie County, New York is requesting formal written bids for service providers interested in providing lawn care services to the village for the 2022 -2023 service period. All bids shall be in writing and shall provide a per property price during 2022 -2023 lawn care seasons:

1. The bid shall be for Contractor to maintain various village properties at the direction of the Code Enforcement Officer and the Superintendent of Public Works:

2. All sites be mowed and trimmed within 48 hours of receiving notice from the Village of Lancaster. Trimming will be completed during each mowing.

3. Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment and fuel needed to perform the scope of services set forth in this Request for Bids.

4. Contractor will be solely responsible for all damage that may occur during mowing. Any damage to the property being mowed will be reported to the Public Works Superintendent and repaired immediately and at the contractor’s expense. All tire rutting from zero turn mowers will be kept to a minimum and repairs will be the responsibility of the contractor.

5. Contractor must make every attempt to minimize grass accumulation. Contractor shall be responsible to pick up branches and debris prior to mowing.

6. The successful bidder shall provide an insurance certificate, listing the Village of Lancaster as additional insured. Contractor shall provide proof of valid Worker’s Compensation coverage and any mandatory disability insurance coverage. All such coverages shall be maintained during the entire period of the service contract.

All bids shall be returnable to the Village of Lancaster at 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086 and shall be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Clerk-Treasurer's Office and must be received not later than 11:00 am on June 30, 2022. Bids will be opened at 11:00 am on this date.

The Village of Lancaster reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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​Village Court
Court is reopen for in-person court appearances. Click here for more information and the court date calendar.

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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!

**​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.

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Current Village Projects
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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
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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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