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Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, to hear the application for Heather & Anthony Alessi at 508 Girard Ave., who is seeking a Use Variance from the Village Code Section §285-21.3 - Commercial District Use Lists and table 285-21.3, footnote 2. Requirement: Retail stores or personal service establishments are 'permitted as-of-right', provided the use occupies an existing building footprint of no more than 5,000 sq. ft. Request and Variance: To construct a new 4,473 sq. ft. two-story retail building. Also seeking Area Variance Section §285-21.4-Commercial Lot& Yard Requirements; Table 21.4E-Side Yard. Required: Minimum 10’ (nonresidential use). Requested: .67' (southwest corner of the proposed building). Variance: 9.33'. UPDATED Section §285-30.8E-Projection into yards. Required: 5' -Unenclosed steps not extending above the floor level of the first story, provided such steps are at least five feet from any lot line. Requested: .67' (east building entry) Variance: 4.33'
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, to hear the application for Heather & Anthony Alessi at 508 Girard Ave., who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §142-52B (2) Section Required: New construction and substantial improvements to structures shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. Requested and Variance: Installation of privacy fencing with no modifications for flood prevention for a total of152 linear feet. §285-30.3A (2) Fences. Requirement: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request:6' high fence to be installed in the side yard for a total of 21 linear feet. Variance: 2' in height.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, tohear the application for Thomas& Beth Dames of 274 Girard Ave. who is seeking a variance from the VillageCode Section §231-8-Location Required: Pools shall only be located in the ear of the required setback line and shall not be located in any part of arequired minimum side yard, nor shall any pool or pool-related equipment beconstructed, installed or maintained less than 10 feet from any lot line.Requested: 6'-6". Variance: 3'-6".
Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 4th at 7:00 pm.
Please take notice that the meeting for the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora is canceled for Monday, August 3rd, 2026.
Notice is hereby given that at its July 20, 2026 meeting the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora adopted a bond resolution that authorizes a water system capital improvements project, such work to generally consist of (but not be limited to) the installation of approximately 37,000 linear feet of ductile iron water main, the installation of hydrants and gate valves, the transfer of water services to the new watermain, rehabilitation of the existing water storage tanks located on Center Street and Castle Hill Road, and the replacement of the existing booster pump station with a new hydropneumatic system on Elmwood Avenue, as well as various other improvements as more fully identified in (or contemplated by) an engineering report prepared by Barton &Loguidice, D.P.C., including all preliminary work and necessary equipment, materials, and related site work and any preliminary costs and other improvements and costs incidental thereto and in connection with the financing there of (collectively, the “Purpose”), at an estimated maximum cost of$18,717,000. Such resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of a serial bond or bonds and a bond anticipation note or notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of such serial bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,717,000 such amount to be offset by any federal, state, county and/or local funds received. Such resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to New York law.
BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF EAST AURORA, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct work sessions on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Board Room on the second floor of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this work session is to review the agenda. Please contact the Clerk’s office for additional details, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
For the approval of a Cable Television Agreement between Spectrum Northeast, LLC, and the Village of East Aurora
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing on July 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the East Aurora Municipal Center, 585 Oakwood Ave. East Aurora, New York, regarding granting a cable television franchise agreement by and between the Village of East Aurora and Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications.
A copy of the agreement is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Village Clerk’s office, 585 Oakwood Ave. East Aurora, New York. At such a public hearing, all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written and oral statements will be taken at that time. Time limitations may be imposed for each oral statement, if necessary.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 20, at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application to keep (6) hens, applicant Colleen Raleigh, at 181 Sycamore Street.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 20, at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Special Use Permit application for Carner Development Group, 649 Main Street, to provide restaurant services.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of East Aurora is accepting sealed bids for Police Vehicles. Specifications for the 2026-2027 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles can be obtained at the clerk’s office.
All sealed bids must be submitted prior to the bid opening on July 16, 2026, at 10:00 am in the Village of East Aurora Municipal Building, 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY 14052. Bids in sealed envelopes shall be delivered to the Clerk’s office at Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY 14052. Please mark the sealed envelope with “Bid for Police Vehicles”
Contact Chief Welch at 716.652.1313 for questions on the bid specifications.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 9 to hear the applicationfor Charles Forness at 81 Fairlawn Drive, who is seeking avariance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2) Fences. Requirement: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request:5' high fence to be installed in the side yard for a total of 48 linear feet. Variance: 1' in height.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 9, to hear the application for John Hewson of City Fence at 46 North Willow, who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(1) Fences. Requirement: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed six feet where located behind the rear wall of the dwelling or other main building. Requested: 6'-2 " high fence along the north property line for 80 linear feet. Variance: 2" in height. Also requested: 6'-3" high gate for12 linear feet across the driveway. Variance: 3" in height
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 9, to hear the application for Roger Andrews at 47 Elm Street, who is seeking a Use variance from the Village Code Section§285-21.43 -Commercial District Use Lists and table 285-21.43, footnote 2. Requirement: Retail stores or personal service establishments are 'permitted as-of-right', provided the use occupies an existing building footprint of no more than 5,000 sq. ft. Request and Variance: To construct a new 4,473 sq. ft. two-story retail building. Also, seeking Area variance Section §285-21.4-Commercial Lot& Yard Requirements; Table 21.4E-Side Yard. Required: Minimum 10’(nonresidential use) Requested: 1.28' (southwest corner of the proposed building). Variance: 8.82'.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 9, to hear the application for Robert Chapman at 472 Oakwood Ave., who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-20.4, Table20.4E. Requirement: The minimum side yard setback for residential use is 8'. Request: Extending an existing side yard setback of 6'7" for an addition and bilco door installation. Variance: 1'5"
Please take notice that there will be a meeting for the Historic Preservation of the Village of East Aurora, NY will take place on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:30 PM in the 2nd-floor meeting room at 585 Oakwood Ave.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 15, at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the Special Use Permit application from Sylvia Walworth of Valvoline Instant Oil Change to use the property at 635 Main Street for a vehicle service shop.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 15, at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Minor Subdivision and Rezoning applications from Young Development to rezone and develop the parcel at 270 Quaker Road into senior housing.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 11 to hear the application for Richard Hanes-Stetter at 275 Walnut Street, who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2) Fences. Requirement: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request:6' high fence to be installed in the side yard (south) for 70 linear feet. Variance: 2' in height.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall,585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a local law amending Chapter 112, Demolitions.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 14 to hear the applicationfor Russell Tucker at 104 HamburgStreet who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-20.4: Residential District Lot& Yard. Requirements: Table 20.4C-Front Yard. Required:Minimum 20 ' front yard. Request: 7.84' Viance:12.16'.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 14 to hear the applicationfor Trevor Hahl at 97 North WillowStreet who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2) Fences. Requirement: Fencesshall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does notexceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request:6' fence Variance: 2'.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on May 4th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to considerthe Village’s Annual MS4 Stormwater Report.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 20, at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs inthe Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Special Use Permit from Michelle Baco, Store Manager of Five Below at 123 Grey Street, to stage merchandise for sale outside of the storefront.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 20, at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs inthe Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Special Use Permit from applicants ErinRedding and Zachary Goodrich of 533 Prospect Ave to construct a 22'x45' detached garage with a one-bedroom ADU for family and occasional guests of the owner-occupied single-family dwelling.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 9 to hear the applicationfor Jacob Eschborn of CarnerDevelopment at 670 Main Street who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section§285-44.9D: Projection Signs Required:The maximum area shall be no more than 6 sq. ft. Request:17.33 sq. ft. for the aggregate area of 'The Bank Shot' and '42N-The Vault'signs. Variance: 11.33 sq. ft.Section §285-44.9D: Projection Signs. Required: Maximum height shall be nogreater than 2 feet. Request:6'-10" for the total height of 'The Bank Shot' and '42N-The Vault' signs. Variance: 4' 10"
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 9 to hear the applicationfor Anne Marie Smigielski to request theinstallation of a 6-foot-high vinyl privacy fence in the side yards that willcontinue into the rear yard to enclose the rear of the property at 150 Buffalo Road who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2) Fences Required: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or infront of the main building. Request: 6' high fence to be installed 5' in front of the rear-most wall of the dwelling, extending from the dwelling to 6" (typical) from the property line and then along the property line for 17.5 linear feet on the west side and 28 linear feet on the east side of the dwelling. Variance: 2'in height for 17.5' on the west side and 28' on the east side of the dwelling.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 9 to hear the applicationfor Anne Marie Smigielski to request the installation of a 6-foot-high vinyl privacy fence in the side yards that will continue into the rear yard to enclose the rear of the property at 150 Buffalo Road who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2) Fences Required: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request: 6' high fence to be installed 5' in front of the rear-most wall of the dwelling, extending from the dwelling to 6" (typical) from the property line and then along the property line for 17.5 linear feet on the west side and 28 linear feet on the east side of the dwelling. Variance: 2' in height for 17.5' on the west side and 28' on the east side of the dwelling.
***POSTPONED***
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 9 to hear the applicationfor Trevor Hahl at 97 N Willow Street who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2)-Fences; Required: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request: 6' fence Variance: 2’
The Village of East Aurora is making improvements in Hamlin Park. For the next two weeks, the DPW and Bradley Tree are trimming and removing trees for public safety. The Village has created a sub-committee to develop a tree plan. For more information, contact mayor@eastaurora.gov
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 6 at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the amendment to the Site Plan application from Brian Fisher of Fibbo Properties at 49 Knox Road to change the façade and the location of the exterior patios and sliding glass doors for units 1 and 2 that affect the south and west sides of the building.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on April 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a local law amending Chapter 112, Demolitions.
CANCELLED
Please take note that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a work session on Monday, March 30, at 6:00 pm in the Board Room on the second floor of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this work session is to review the Comprehensive Plan. Public comments are welcome and should be sent to village.board@east-aurora.ny.us.
The next General Village Election in the Village of East Aurora, New York, will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 12 Noon to 9:00 pm to elect one (1) mayoral candidate and three (3) Village Trustees for a term of four (4) years. The one (1) polling place in the Village of East Aurora will be in the upstairs meeting rooms of the Aurora Municipal Building, at 575-585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, April 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comments on the 2026-2027 Tentative Village Budget and Capital Plan.
Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Special Use Permit from applicant Jeremy O’Brien from The Grove at 33 Elm Street to run a café.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 12 to hear the application for Scott Uebelhoer at211 Hamlin Avenue who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-20.4 Residential District Lot &Yard; Table 20.4E–Side Yard Required:Minimum 10' side yard Request: 6.8’ Variance: 3.2’
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 12 to hear the application for Roger Andrews at 47Elm Street who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-21.4-Commercial Lot & YardRequirements; Table 21.4E-Side Yard Required: Minimum 10' (nonresidential use) Request: 1.5’(West)Variance: 8.5’
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees passed a resolution at their December 15, 2025 Village Board meeting to conduct a public hearing in the boardroom of the East Aurora Municipal Center, 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Local Law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c. If adopted, the proposed local law shall read as follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to allow the Village of East Aurora to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2026 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law Section 3-c.
Section 2. Authority
This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law Section 3-c, which expressly authorizes a local government’s governing body to override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said governing body.
Section 3: Tax Levy Limit Override
The Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora, County of Erie, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2026 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law Section 3-c.
Section 4: Severability
If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, form or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5: Effective date
This local aw shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
At said hearing, all persons so desiring shall have the opportunity to be heard.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 20 at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application to keep (5) hens, applicant Anthony and Nichole Slawinowski at 266 Girard Avenue.
Please take notice that the Villageof East Aurora Board of Trustees passed a resolution at their December 15, 2025Village Board meeting to conduct a public hearing in the boardroom of the EastAurora Municipal Center, 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora NY on Tuesday January 20,2026 at 7:00 pm.
The purposeof this hearing is to consider a Local Law authorizing a property tax levy inexcess of the limit established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c. If adopted, the proposed local law shall readas follows:
Section1. Legislative Intent
It is theintent of this local law to allow the Village of East Aurora to adopt a budgetfor the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2026 that requires a real property taxlevy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal LawSection 3-c.
Section2. Authority
This locallaw is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General municipal Law Section 3-c,which expressly authorizes a local government’s governing body to override theproperty tax cap for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local lawapproved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said governing body.
Section3: Tax Levy Limit Override
The Boardof Trustees of the Village of East Aurora, County of Erie, is hereby authorizedto adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2026 that requires areal property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in GeneralMunicipal Law Section 3-c.
Section4: Severability
If a courtdetermines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of thislocal law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, orcircumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgmentshall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, butshall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph,subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person,individual, form or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in thecontroversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5: Effective date
This locallaw shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
At saidhearing, all persons so desiring shall have the opportunity to be heard.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 20 at 7 pm in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application to keep honeybees by applicant JoAnne Ruh at 315 Center Street.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 8 to hear the application for Roger Andrews at 47 Elm Street who is seeking a variance from the Village Code §285-21.4-Commercial Lot & Yard Requirements and Section §285-30.8E-Projection into yards for building height, front, rear, and side yard setbacks in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district in which it is located.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 8 to hear the application for Colleen O'Connor at48-50 Elmwood Avenue who is seeking a use variance from the Village Code under Article 56 to enclose the exteriorstair on the south side of the rear non-conforming dwelling, rebuild atwo-story section and convert the first floor to habitable space.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 8 t hear the application for Michael and SaraColer at 158 West Fillmore Avenue who is seeking a variance from the VillageCode Section §285-20.4 Residential District Lot &Yard; Table 20.4E–Side Yard Required: Minimum 10' side yard Request: 6.31' Variance: 3.69’
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees passed a resolution at their December 15, 2025, Village Board meeting to conduct a public hearing in the boardroom of the East Aurora Municipal Center, 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Local Law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c. If adopted, the proposed local law shall read as follows:
Section1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to allow the Village of East Aurora to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2026 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law Section 3-c.
Section2. Authority
This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law Section 3-c, which expressly authorizes a local government’s governing body to override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said governing body.
Section 3: Tax Levy Limit Override
The Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora, County of Erie, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2026 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law Section 3-c.
Section4: Severability
If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, form or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5: Effective date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
At said hearing, all persons so desiring shall have the opportunity to be heard.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on December 15th at 7:00p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is for a Special Use Permit from Carner Development Group at 670 Main Street to convert part of the first-floor commercial space for an indoor golf recreation facility, along with accessory use as a bar.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 11 to hear the application for Courtney Carter at 541 Girard Ave whois seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2)Fences Required: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request: A fence with a height of 6.47' for 2 lin ft, and 6.2' for 38.5 lin ft. Variance: 2.47' for 2 lin ft and .2' for 38.5 lin ft.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at6:00 PM on Thursday, December 11 to hear the application for Mike Lukaszewski at 500 North Street who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-20.4, Table 20.4E Required: A residential userequires at 10' side yard setback.Rquest: An attached 1.5-car garage with a 5' setback. Variance: 5'
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, to hear the application for Scott Uebelhoer at 211 Hamlin Avenue who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-20.4 Residential District Lot & Yard; Table 20.4E–Side Yard Required: Minimum 10' side yard Request: 6.8’ Variance:3.2’
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 11 to hear the application for John Lyons at 155 Olean Street who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-20.4(LDR) Required: Accessory structure (shed) shall be in a minimum of 5’ (60”) from the side property line. Requested: Location of shed to be 4’ from the north property line and 2.5’ from the west property line. Variance: 1’ from the north property line and 2.5’ from the west property line.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 11 to hear the application for Leo and Cheryl Ferrante at 330 Parkdale Ave who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section§285-30.3A(1) Required: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed six feet where located behind the rear wall of the dwelling. Request: 6’-4” fence approximately 46'-9" linear feet along the west property line. Variance: 4” (top of arch). §285-30.3A(2) Required: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Requested: 6 '-4"high for approximately 7 '-9" linear feet from the dwelling to the west property line and then along the west property line Variance: 2'-4" (top of arch)
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 11 to hear the application for Courtney Carter at 541 Girard Ave who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-30.3A(2)Fences Required: Fences shall be permitted in all districts, provided the height of a fence does not exceed four feet where located to the side or in front of the main building. Request: A fence with a height of 6.47' for 2 lin ft, and 6.2' for 38.5 lin ft. Variance:2.47' for 2 lin ft and .2' for 38.5 lin ft.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora has changed the November meeting date to Thursday, November 20, at 6:00 PM. During this meeting, the following Public Hearings will be held Joel Brandon at 21 S Grove St, who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Temporary Signs; Mary Ann Marzella of 110 S Willow St, who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Portico; Ken Scibetta at 634 Main St, who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Awning Sign. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 20 to hear the application for Ken Scibetta at 634 Main St who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-44.7B(1) Requirement: No one shall have more than two sign types. Request: Third sign on awning. Variance: Third sign on awning. Section §285-44.9, Table 44.9F Awning signs. Requirement: Maximum height 6”. Request: Awning sign height of 42”. Variance:36”. Section §285-44.9, Table 44.9F Awning signs, footnote 1. Requirement: Said sign shall only be permitted on the bottommost. Request: Awning sign height of 42”. Variance: 36”
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 20 to hear the application for Mary Ann Marzella of 110 S Willow St. who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section§285-20.4, Table 20.4C Requirements: The front yard setback for a residential structure is 20'. Required: 10' side yard. Requested: Portico with a front yard setback of 16.84'. Variance: 3.16'
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on December 15th at 7:00p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider amending Chapter 165 Lighting, Outdoor §165-1 Applicability in the Village Code.
By Order of the Village Board
Maureen Jerackas, CMFO, RMC
Village Clerk-Treasurer
LEGAL NOTICE
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora is accepting Bids for one (1) track-driven sidewalk plow with snow removal attachments. Specifications can be obtained at the clerk’s office.
Bids in sealed envelopes shall be delivered to the Clerk’s office at Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY 14052, no later than 10:00 a.m. December 4th, 2025. Bid opening will be upstairs in the Board Room. Please mark the sealed envelope with “Bid for Sidewalk Plow”.
Contact Maureen Jerackas at 716.652.6000 for questions on the Bid specifications.
The Village Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids.
Maureen Jerackas
Village Clerk‐Treasurer
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct work sessions on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Board Room on the second floor of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this work session is to review a local law regulating the use of electric/motorized scooters or bikes and code changes. Please contact the Clerk’s office for additional details during normal business hours.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, October 20, at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the request to rezone the rear portion of the lot to Open Space (OS) from Marget J. Drzewiecki, Esq., of Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC, for the property owner Dimitie O’Connor at 192 Oakwood Avenue.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, October 20 at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the Subdivision application from Aaron Romanowski of Alliance Homes at 0 Pine Street to subdivide the parcel into three lots for the construction of single-family dwellings.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at6:00 PM on Thursday, October 9 to hear the application for David Hoffman of 51 Elmwood Ave. who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-31.3B(3) Requirements: A permitted residential accessory structure includes attached residential garages, carports, decks, and terraces located behind the front building line of the primary structure. Requested: Attached carport that is approximately 5'in front of the front building line of the residence. Variance: Attached carport in front of the front building line of the residence.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 9 to hear the application for Thomas & Beth Dames of 274 Girad Ave. who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section§231-8-Location Requirements; 10' side yard Required: 10 ' side yard Requested: 6.5' setback from east rear property line. Variance: 3.5’
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor and material necessary for the construction of the Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works – Upper Garage Roof Replacement Project (Contract No. 1), will be received by the Village of East Aurora Clerk Maureen Jerackas, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052until 11:00 A.M. local time Thursday, September 25, 2025, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids will be received for the following Contract:
Contract No. 1 –General Construction: This work shall include providing all labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, and other means of construction necessary and incidental to the completion of the Roof Replacement Project. The project includes the work shown on the Plans and described in these Specificationsconsisting of General Construction. General Construction includes but is not limited to complete demolition and removal and replacement of the building’s existing membrane roofing and insulation system with new fully adhered Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer(EPDM) Roofing System, along with tapered and rigid roof insulation incompliance with the International Energy Conservation Code, new coping systems, and flashings. The project also includes the removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials.
Contract Documents, including Advertisement For Bids, Information For Bidders, Labor and Employment, Additional Instructions, Bid Documents, Agreement, General Conditions, General Requirements, Specifications, Contract Drawings, and any Addenda, may be obtained from Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., by providing contact information to jfelber@bartonandloguidice.com. Download instructions will be provided upon notification.
No pre-bid conference will be held; however, a site visit can be arranged by appointment at least 24 hours in advance by contacting Jeffrey Stoll at (716)652-6057. Jeffrey will not answer questions, all questions shall be directed to Tyler Mann, Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., telephone (315) 457-5200, fax (315) 451-0052, or email tmann@bartonandloguidice.com.
Each bid must be accompanied by security in an amount not less than five percentum(5%) of the amount of the bid in the form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof.
This is an exempt capital improvement project, and Bidders shall not include in their bid sales and compensating use taxes on the cost of materials which are to be incorporated into the work and which are to be separately sold by the Contractor to the Village of East Aurora prior to incorporation into the work of the Contract.
In accordance with New York State General Municipal Law Section 101 (a.k.a. “Wicks Law”), all Bidders must include with their Bid a separately sealed list naming each Subcontractor for plumbing, HVA,C and electrical work along with the amount to be paid to each.
Bids will not be accepted from Bidders determined to be a “Non-Responsible Entity” by the New York State Office of General Services in accordance with General Municipal Law 5A-103-b. This Project is a “Covered Project” under New York State Labor Law 220-I, and each Bidder must hold a valid Certificate of Registration from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) to submit a Bid. Each Bidder must submit a copy of their NYSDOL Certificate of Registration with their Bid at the time the Bid is made. Bidders will need to ensure that each Subcontractor working under them hold valid NYSDOL Certificate of Registration before commencing any work on a covered project.
The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract.
The right is reserved to waive any informalities in the Bid and to reject any or all Bids.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a local law to amend the Village Code Chapter §214 Solid Waste.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the Special Use Permit from Michael Bowen of Cluck Cluck Moo Moo at 597 Oakwood for a dine-in and take-out restaurant with no outdoor seating.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the Site Plan application from Jennifer Greene, applicant at 400 Quaker Rd, for the construction of an addition to the existing commercial building, expand parking, and stormwater measures.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the Site Plan application from Nathan & Chelsea Root, owners of Left Coast Taco at 54 Elm St, to add an 8’x 20’ shipping container behind the building that will house an arcade, and it will be connected to the building by an 8’x8’ entryway
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to amend the Special Use Permit from Nathan & Chelsea Root, owners of Left Coast Taco at 54 Elm St, to expand the restaurant into the former furniture fabrication area, approval to use the attached arcade permanently, and for outdoor music during the summer.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be held on Monday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the Special Use Permit from Feng Lin at 16 Buffalo Rd to remove the existing kitchen from the old Wild Ginger location and connect this space with the Touka kitchen.
Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of East Aurora will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY, at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 11 to hear the application for Michael Anderson for 170 Walnut St, who is seeking a variance from the Village Code Section §285-20.4, Table 20.4E Minimum side yard. Requirement: An accessory use/structure must be 5' from the side lot lines. Requested: Detached garage with a wall 2' from the south lot line. Variance: 3’.
The Village is excited to announce it has a new online vendor for water bill payments. Payment link is accessible by clicking on the main page "Pay My Bill" box. Instructions for creating an account, login help, and general information can be found on the Water department page.
The Village of East Aurora Department of Public Works (DPW) is hiring a Laborer to fill one full-time career position – unionized and Civil Service. Starting pay $19.45 up to $21.45 with Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Incredible benefits valued up to an amount equal to annual wages, including NY State Retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance, shift differential pay, longevity pay, 14 paid holidays, paid personal days, paid sick and vacation time off, with safety wear and boots provided.
Scheduled work is 8 hours on weekdays with overtime available, as needed. Must be 18 or older and have a driver’s license. CDL helpful, but will train the right candidate. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the Laborer position. Must be a resident of Erie County.
Application link under Public Works Section
Completed applications may be submitted via email to: christine.cappola@east-aurora.ny.us or dropped off at the Village Clerk's Office at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY 14052 Monday-Friday during the business hours of 8am-4pm. A 24-hour drop box is also available for application drop-off.
Requirements:
>GIS experience required
>18 or older with valid NYS drivers license
> A personal vehicle will be required (mileage reimbursement available)
Details:
>8-week-long- part-time summer position
>3 days per week; hours of 7am-3pm
>rate of pay: NYS minimum wage
Submit resume and application (found on the "Forms and Applications" page of this website under Public Works) to
christine.cappola@east-aurora.ny.us or Village of East Aurora DPW, 400 Pine St, East Aurora, NY 14052
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 19th at 7 p.m. in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to construct an addition and alteration to the north side façade, that faces Quaker Road for an externally illuminated sign, applicant Jim Bammel of Bammel Architects for Bank of Holland at 250 Quaker Road.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May19th at 7 p.m. in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application to keep three dogs, applicant Melissa and Mark Ramsey at 293 Center Street.
The Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May19th at 7 p.m. in the Board Room upstairs in the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora. The purpose of this hearing is to consider an application to keep (6) hens, applicant Rachel and Willam Denz at 863 Lawrence Avenue.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public discussion. The hearing will be held on May 19th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the idea of a bait and shoot program to control the deer population in the Village.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public discussion. The hearing will be held on May 19th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Local Law to have a Moratorium on unnecessary tree trimming in the village.
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora Board of Trustees will conduct a public discussion. The discussion will be held on May 19th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York. The purpose of this discussion is to consider ideas of how to use the Sports Court area in Hamlin Park.
The East Aurora Hamlin Park Committee will hold a Public Meeting at Hamlin Park in the recreation building, at 7:00 PM on Thursday May 15, 2025 to discuss the playground.
East Aurora Hamlin Park Committee
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF
April 4th and 5th ~ 8:00am to 6:00pm
WE TAKE LATEX AND OIL-BASED PAINT FOR FREE!!!!
We Properly Collect and Dispose of:
Paints • Herbicides • Pesticides • Cleaners • Solvents
Gasoline • Aerosol Cans • Flammable Liquid
Hazman will be charging $1.50 per pound for these items on-site.
We are accepting Credit Cards and Venmo
2025 Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale
With NEST Subsidized Composter Kits- RESIDENTS PAY $30
Do Not Delay Ordering!
Our products ship from Canada and to avoid thepotential tariff charge,
we need to have items across the border before April 2nd
Subsidies for rain barrels and compost binsare limited and available only in targeted municipalities
See webpage for details.
Purchase online: www.erie.compostersale.com
The Village DPW is happy to hold a Spring electronic recycling pick-up event again this year. Dates of pickup will be April 28-May 2 and will be the same date as your garbage/recycling pickup. The same rules and requirements apply as last year, please place items apart from your garbage/recycling near the curb so the DPW staff can pick them up. Acceptable and non-acceptable items are listed under the Trash and Recycling page.
Village Offices are closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day
No Change in Trash Pickup
The Village Clerks Office will be closed Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day
The Village Clerks Office will be closed Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas
Please Note: All of the Zoning Board of Appeals December Applicants are rescheduled to the January 9th Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at 6:00PM in the Board Room at 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY.
Capital Committee meeting notice
Monday, December 9,2024 at 6 pm
Village Offices Thanksgiving Closure - offices closed November 28 and November 29
Tree trimming will be occuring throughout the Village by the utility companies. Please visit the following website for more information.
https://dps.ny.gov/tree-trimming-and-vegetation-management
LEGAL NOTICE
Village of East Aurora
Please take notice that the Village of East Aurora is accepting Bids for Fire Department Flooring.
Specifications for the Flooring can be obtained at the clerk’s office.
All sealed Bids must be submitted prior to the Bid opening on October 3rd, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Village of East Aurora Council Chambers.
BIDs in sealed envelopes shall be delivered to the Clerk’s office at Village Hall, 585 Oakwood Ave, East Aurora, NY 14052.
Please mark the sealed envelope with “BID for Fire Department Flooring.”
Contact Maureen Jerackas at 716.652.6000 for questions on the BID specifications.
Maureen Jerackas
Village Clerk‐ Treasurer
COLLECTION EVENT IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: WWW.ERIE.GOV/RECYCLING
9/14/2024 8:30am-1:00pm
Registration is now open and time slots can be reserved by going to www.erie.gov/recycling
There is NO FEE for this service, but a reservation is required.