The Newfane American Legion, in partnership with the Town of Newfane, has erected a memorial within Town Hall honoring the lives lost and the countless heroes who responded during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
We invite members of our community to stop by Town Hall and take a moment to view this moving and meaningful tribute, which will be up the rest of the month.
Twenty-five years have passed, but the memories of that day remain with us. Let us pause to remember those we lost, honor the bravery and sacrifice of so many, and reflect on the strength and unity that followed.
Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.
The Remembering 9/11/2001 display will be up the rest of September in Town Hall.
New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has now released a form to track damages from the heavy rainfall and flash flooding events from
July 28 - 29 and August 2 - 3, 2026.
Click on the link below to complete the ONLINE FORM
Please note: This is not an application to receive relief funding. The detailed form will aid in the State's damage assessments to potentially request federal aid.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS:
DUE TO AN INCREASE IN DEMAND, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU AND YOU MAY NEED TO COME BACK AT ANOTHER TIME.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM A MUTUALLY CONVENIENT TIME TO COME TO THE TOWN HALL: (716) 778-8822, *2
From Newfane’s orchards and farms to Olcott’s harbor along Lake Ontario, protecting our environment means protecting our future. 🌎🌊🍎
The Town of Newfane is advancing environmental and climate resiliency initiatives focused on shoreline protection, sustainability, cleaner water, infrastructure improvements, and preserving the natural beauty and heritage of our community for generations to come.
Whether you live here, work here, farm here, boat here, or visit here — we all play a role in protecting the land and water that define our way of life.
🌱 Cleaner water
🚜 Sustainable agriculture
⚓ Stronger shoreline resiliency
🍏 Preservation of our rural and maritime heritage
🌎 A greener future for generations to come
Learn more on the Town of Newfane website under Environmental Initiatives.
For Sewer District Residents:
Those of you should be receiving a letter like the one attached here, pertaining to the income of residents and tenants within the sewer district. Please respond, this is the 2nd of such surveys which will refresh data from the previous survey. Based upon responses, we may be able to qualify for more funding to improve your sewer district infrastructure improvements.
If you have any questions call the Town Clerk at: 716-778-8822
or G&G Municipal Consulting at:
585-368-8866
There has been a lot of discussion and inquiries regarding the new NYS Veterans 100% disability exemption. I have inquired as to what the requirements are to qualify for the exemption. I am currently still researching what forms need to be submitted along with which offices at the Veterans Administration the forms would be submitted to, to qualify for this exemption.
This is NOT a blanket exemption for all veterans with a 100% disability rating. Despite public perception, the law does not provide a total exemption for all veterans receiving a 100% disability compensation rating from the VA.
Please click on the link below for this information:
Be sure to check out Newfane's Public Library. There are many events happening each month.
For more information, see their Events Page or the Events Calendar at www.newfanepubliclibrary.org!
The Town wishes to thank KeyBank for all their work!! They did an outstanding job with their yardwork at the Van Horn Mansion and painting of the barn at the Historical Society West Creek site.
* Short-Term Rentals Are Now Regulated In The Town of Newfane, NY
LEARN MORE HERE
* TOWN OF NEWFANE, NY SWIMMING BEACH
Olcott Beach has closed for the 2026 season & will reopen Memorial Day 2027!
SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
* Please submit resumes and any applications in person to Christine Nilson in the Supervisor’s Office or email *
Note: Pursuant to NYS Guidelines, Niagara County Dept. of Health must test the waters weekly for bacterial count. Testing is performed every week on Mondays, In the event of a failed test the beach is re-tested on Wednesday of the same week. Information about this testing can be found on the County's website.
Any questions about the status of the beach, please call the Newfane Town Hall: (716) 778-8822
*Please follow any posted beach closure notice from the Niagara Country Department of Health, relating to temporary closures of water access from our beaches. Like many maritime communities around the Great Lakes, those postings can occur due to aggressive clean water testing to protect us all. The beaches themselves remain open, but you may be asked to stay out of the water if it is an area that has been temporarily identified as an area to close until it's deemed safe to use.
We're fully staffed with professionals that care about residents, businesses, and visitors. We invite you to come to visit us in person at the Town Hall.
Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.
Phone
716.778.8531
Town Hall
2737 Main Street Newfane, NY 14108