Contact Information:
Eden Town Hall
2795 East Church Street
Eden, New York 14057

(716) 992-3408
(716) 992-4131 (Fax)


Town Supervisor:

Richard Ventry


Hours of Operation:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesdays
8:00am - Noon

Town of Eden News & Announcements

Schintzius Road – garbage pickup

If you live on Schintzius Road….please put your garbage tote out tomorrow morning (12/4/2024) for pickup. Due to the inclement weather on Saturday, the garbage was not picked up. You will also have your regular pick up this Friday.

East Eden Garbage Pickup

Waste Management is currently out collecting garbage and recycling in the East Eden area that was not picked up on Saturday (due to the weather conditions).

Travel Advisory – Nov. 30th

🌨Travel Advisory is in effect, roads are open but no unnecessary travel is advised. The Thruway remains closed from Exit 57 (Hamburg) to the PA state line, westbound lanes only.

Due to the conditions of some roads, Waste Management may not be able to pick up all of the garbage today. The trucks are not able to get down Schintzius Road.

No Street Parking 2am – 7am

Attention Residents

Please note that winter parking rules are now in effect. There is to be no street parking between 2:00am – 7:00am in the Town of Eden. Thank you!

Garbage & Recycling Update – Week of 11/26/2024

🚮GARBAGE UPDATE🚮

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, garbage and recycling pick-ups will be delayed by one day for Thursday & Friday pick-up only! Thursday pick-up will be pushed to Friday. Friday pick-up will be pushed to Saturday. Please have both garbage and recycling totes out by 6:00am on the day of your pick-up. Thank you!

Eden Central School Taxes Due by Monday 12/2

The last day to pay Eden Central School Taxes is Monday December 2nd, 2024. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open the following hours:

Tuesday 8-4

Wednesday 8-12pm

Thursday/Friday closed

Monday Tax Deadline 8-4

Payments can also be made by mail, in the drop box at the entrance to Town Hall or online https://egov.basgov.com/eden/

HEAP Outreach Team @ Town Hall 12/2/24

The HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Outreach team will be at the Eden Town Hall on Monday, December 2nd, 2024 to answer questions about the program and accept, clean, and tune applications for eligible homeowners. Please note that there will not be applications printed and available onsite. You must bring your application (completed to the best of your ability) along with two forms of ID, pay stubs from the past 30 days, and a copy of your heating bill. 

More information on the HEAP program, the application, eligibility requirements, and FAQs can be found here: https://www3.erie.gov/heap/ 

📌 Eden Town Hall: 2795 E Church St. Eden, NY 14057

📅 Monday, December 2nd, 2024

🕰️ 9:00am – 3:00pm

NYS Burn Ban in Effect

ATTENTION RESIDENTS! 

The New York State Governor announced a statewide burn ban in effect until November 30th, 2024 due to increased fire risk.

Election Day – Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. The polls will be located at their usual locations (East Eden Fire Hall, Eden Town Hall and Eden Middle/High School). Polls will be open from 6:00am – 9:00pm.  Please check your voter registration card for your polling location. Exercise your right and get out and vote!

Garbage Update – Week of 11/4/2024

Next week is bulk garbage week. From November 5th – 8th, no more than TWO items outside of your garbage tote are allowed. Bulk items must be curbside by 6:00am the day of your pickup and they will be picked up that day or the following. Please note that items containing freon are not allowed and nails must be removed from wood. Thank you!

13th Annual Chicken BBQ & Basket Raffle 11/10/24

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! The Eden Fire Department and Eden Police Group are hosting the 13th Annual Chicken BBQ & Basket Raffle at the Eden Fire Hall on November 10th. Details below! 

 📍  Eden Fire Hall – 2795 E. Church St. Eden, NY

📅 Sunday, November 10th, 2024 

🕰️ 11:00am until GONE!

Early Voting Information 2024

Attention residents! Early voting will take place on October 26th – November 3rd at the American Legion Post 880. Please adhere to the following dates and times that early voting will be open:

October 26th – 27th: 9:00am – 5:00pm

October 28th – November 1st: 12:00pm – 9:00pm

November 2nd – November 3rd: 9:00am – 5:00pm

📍2912 Legion Drive Eden, NY 14057

Railroad Construction on Bley Rd Starting 10/14

🚧Attention Residents🚧

Please note that the railroad crossing on Bley Road between Belknap Rd and Bauer Rd will be under construction starting Monday, October 14th, 2024. The estimated completion date is Friday, October 18th, 2024. During this time the railroad tracks can not be crossed. Thank you!

Brush Pick-Up 10/7/24

🍃ATTENTION RESIDENTS🍃

The next Town of Eden Brush Pick-Up will be on Monday, October 7th. This will be the final brush pick-up of the year. Please follow the guidelines listed below (no stumps!). Brush must be curbside by 7:00am on October 7th for all residences. Thank you for your cooperation!

Rt. 62 Construction Anticipated Completion 10/6

🚧Route 62 Closure Update🚧

Please note that the construction on Route 62 has an updated anticipated completion date of Sunday, October 6th, 2024. Thank you for your understanding!

9/25/24 Rt. 62 Closed from Rt. 75 to Jennings Rd.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS

Route 62 is currently closed from Jennings Rd to Route 75/Sisson Hwy due to power poles and live wires down across the roadway.

Detour to Hamburg – take E. Church St to RT 75.

Detour from Hamburg – take RT 75 to E. Church St while heading south.

Please expect power outages due to this issue.

Route 62 Construction Delayed

🚧ATTENTION RESIDENTS🚧

The Route 62 culvert project set to begin on September 12th has been delayed. The anticipated start date of construction is now Monday, September 16th, 2024. Please be aware of this moving forward. Thank you!

National Grid – Proposed Increase Hearings

National Grid has announced a proposed increase to its electricity and gas delivery customers. The company will be holding public statement hearings to solicit input and comments from community members. If you wish to participate there will be a hearing on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at the Buffalo Central Library Auditorium beginning at 4:00pm. There will also be a virtual hearing on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 1:00pm. Registration is required for the virtual hearing only.

For more details please visit: https://dps.ny.gov/event/national-grid-psc-holds-public-statement-hearing-albany-regarding-national-grids-rate

Traffic Updates – Route 62 Roadwork & Detour

🚧ATTENTION🚧

The culvert project on Route 75 is now complete and the route has been reopened to traffic.

The NYS Department of Transportation will be working on another culvert project on Route 62 between Shadagee Road and Jennings Road beginning on Thursday, September 12th. The area between 7960 Gowanda State Road and 8009 Gowanda State Road will be closed. Only local traffic will be possible from either direction up to the location of the project. Please use the posted detour from Route 62 to Jennings Rd to E Church St. back to Route 62. This closure has an anticipated completion date of September 26th.

Thank you!

Garbage Update – Week of 9/3/2024

Next week is bulk garbage week. From September 3rd – 6th, no more than TWO items outside of your garbage tote are allowed. Bulk items must be curbside by 6:00am the day of your pickup and they will be picked up that day or the following. Please note that items containing freon are not allowed and nails must be removed from wood. 

Also, please note that the Labor Day holiday will not affect garbage or recycling pick-up. Please have both garbage and recycling totes out by 6:00am on the day of your normal pick-up. 

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Labor Day!

Brush Pick-Up 9/3/2024

🍃ATTENTION RESIDENTS🍃

The next Town of Eden Brush Pick-Up will be on Tuesday, September 3rd. Please follow the guidelines listed below (no stumps!). Brush must be curbside by 7:00am on September 3rd for all residences. Thank you for your cooperation!

2025 Hometown Hero Application

We love seeing our military members proudly displayed in our town. Do you have a hometown hero in your life that you would like to honor? The 2025 Hometown Heroes application below is also available on our website: https://edenny.gov/residents-resources/

Applications are due February 1st, 2025. Thank you to all of our service members!

Sunnking E-Recycle Event 8/24/2024

Do you have old electronics that you want to get rid of? This Saturday morning, Sunnking is hosting an e-recycling event at the WNY DDSOO Building 16 in West Seneca, NY. If interested, you must register for a time slot at the link below:

https://www.sunnking.com/events/west-seneca-8-24-24

A list of acceptable and unacceptable items can be found here:

https://www.sunnking.com/acceptable-materials

📆 Saturday, August 24th, 2024

🕰️ 8:30am – 12:00pm *but you must register for a time slot!

📍 WNY DDSOO Building 16: 1200 East and West Road West Seneca, NY 14224

Tornado Relief Fund – Application Available

The Eden Tornado Relief Fund has been established to provide financial support to those in our Eden Community who were affected by the tornado on July 10, 2024. 

The money in the Fund has been provided by the generous donations of many individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. 

To apply for assistance, please complete this application and return it to edentornadorelief@edenny.gov or mail to the Town of Eden, Attn: Tornado Relief Committee, 2795 E. Church St., Eden, NY 14057 by Friday, September 6, 2024. 

A committee representing the Town of Eden, the Eden Chamber of Commerce, and the Eden Community Foundation will oversee distribution of funds. Information provided on this application will not be shared outside of this committee. 

Funds will be provided based on need and some applicants may not receive funding. Distribution of funds is expected in October 2024. 

If you have questions or need a hard copy of this application, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 716-992-3408, option 4, or email edentornadorelief@edenny.gov

Link to the Application PDF:

https://edenny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tornado-Relief-Fund-Application.pdf

National Grid Scheduled Outage – Aug. 12th

🔌ATTENTION RESIDENTS🔌

National Grid has a scheduled electric interruption on Monday, August 12, 2024 between 8:30am – 9:30am. An alternate date of Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 8:30am – 9:30am has been scheduled due to any delays that may occur.

Not all areas in Town will be impacted. Postcards informing residents of the interruption were sent to applicable addresses.

Please call National Grid customer Service at 1-800-642-4272 with any questions.

Road Closure on Sunday

⚠️Attention: Road Closure on Sunday⚠️

Due to the Eden Corn 🌽Festival parade on Sunday, August 4th, Rt. 62 from Jennings Road to Sandrock Road will be closed from

11:30am -1:30pm. Residents can detour using either Paxon Road or Kulp Road to Jennings Road.

Bulk Garbage Week 8/5 – 8/9

🚮ATTENTION RESIDENTS🚮

Next week is bulk garbage week! From August 5th – 9th, no more than TWO items outside of your garbage tote are allowed. Bulk items must be outside by 6:00am the day of your pickup and they will be picked up that day or the following. Please note that items containing freon are not allowed and nails must be removed from wood.

Thank you!

Route 75 Roadwork & Detour

🚧ATTENTION🚧

The NYS Department of Transportation will be working on a culvert project on Route 75 between Schintzius Rd and Hardt Rd beginning on Monday, August 5th. The area between 8151 Sisson Hwy and 8161 Sisson Hwy will be closed. Only local traffic will be possible from either direction up to the location of the project. Please use the posted detour from Route 62 to Jennings Rd to E Church St. to Route 75. This closure has an anticipated completion date of August 26th.

Thank you!

Summer Concert Series & Eden Farmer’s Market 7/30/24

In preparation for the Eden Corn Festival, the Summer Music Series and Eden Farmer’s Market are taking this week off and will not take place tomorrow, July 30th. Please enjoy yourselves responsibly this weekend and we will see you next Tuesday, August 6th, when we will resume with tunes from Dark Horse Run!

Community Day – Thank You!

😀THANK YOU!!

The Town of Eden Community Day was a Huge Success due to the 60+ volunteers that helped clean up yards and fields of debris and branches from the Tornado.

We appreciate the support of Tree Team 716 (www.treeteam716.com) for donating their time and services to the victims. The Community Day was also successful due to the additional support of the Eden Methodist Church, Revive Wesleyan (South Creek), Eden Central School District, Mary Banko, Frank from Shurfine and everyone that came out yesterday!

Tornado Relief – Ways to Help

The Town of Eden is still recovering from the tornado on July 10th and there are multiple ways that you can help! The Eden Tornado Relief Fund was created to provide financial support to those who were affected by the storm. Donations are currently being accepted by cash, check, credit, debit, and PayPal.

We are also seeking volunteers to participate in Community Day this Saturday, July 27th! Volunteers will help with debris clean up and tree/brush removal. If you are interested in participating, please see the details below.

Thank you for your continued support!

Recycling Week 7/23-7/26

♻️ATTENTION RESIDENTS♻️

This week is recycling week! Remember to please have both your garbage and recycling totes out by 6:00am the morning of your pick-up. Thank you!

Tornado Relief Fund

Donate today at https://edencommunityfoundation.org/tornado-relief/

The Eden Tornado Relief Fund assists those in our Eden community who were affected by the tornado on July 10th. The damage is extensive and some families have been displaced from their homes. The Fund has been established through the joint effort of the Town of Eden, the Eden Chamber of Commerce, and the Eden Community Foundation.

We are proud to live in a community that is so generously stepping up to help their neighbors. Thank you!

Attention Residents: Tornado Damage Survey

The storm that hit our Town this week was devastating. We understand many of you are dealing with damaged buildings and properties. If you were affected by the storm and are in need of any assistance please reach out to the Supervisor’s Office at 716-992-3408, Opt. 1 or email admin@edenny.gov and we will find resources available to you. Please leave a message with your name, contact information, and the assistance you require. Volunteers are looking to help with cutting trees, helping with meals, donate bottled water, and many other ways.


The Town of Eden and Erie County are collecting information about the damage and loss of property, please visit https://arcg.is/0ybK4H0 to fill out the county form. This form is the first step to determine if additional resources are available to you including federal assistance, low interest loans and others.

Residential/ Business Preliminary Damage Report

The Town of Eden and Erie County are collecting information about the damage and loss of property in the Town of Eden due to the tornado, please visit https://arcg.is/0ybK4H0 to fill out the county form.  This form is the first step to determine if additional resources are available to you including federal assistance, low interest loans and others. 

Thank you!

Thank you to the volunteers of the Eden Fire Department 🚒, East Eden Fire Department and EMS for all their hard work during and after the storm. Thank you to the Eden Building department and the Eden Highway department 🚛for their efforts to keep our community safe during the clean up process!

📢 If any residents need assistance or have questions about available resources please email admin@edenny.gov or call 716-992-3408, Opt. 1.

Town Board meeting – July 10th

EDEN TOWN BOARD MEETING

July 10, 2024 – 7 pm

 Meeting will be held at the Eden Town Hall and through Go To Meeting
Join the meeting at https://meet.goto.com/604785773
You can also dial in using your phone: (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 604-785-773

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Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Budget Transfers
Audit of Bills
Departmental Reports
Committee Reports
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

 New and Unfinished Business:

  1. Endeavor Health – presentation on shared service for mental health resources for our officers and residents
  2. Declare items surplus from East Eden Fire Department
  3. Request of assistance of the Highway and Recreation Department for 2024 Eden Corn Festival by Newell-Faulkner Eden American Legion Post 880 and the Corn Festival
  4. Budget Meetings (informational)
  5. Request to purchase New One-Ton 4×4 Dump Truck with a plow and sander; subject to Permissive Referendum
  6. Set bid opening date for a New One-Ton Cab and Chassis
  7. SEQRA Lead Agency Designation for Swartz Field Improvement Project
  8. SEQRA  declaration for Swartz Field Improvement Project
  9. Additional items for surplus

Supervisor’s Report
Hearing of Visitors
Executive Session (if needed)

7pm – Hearing on 8698 S. Main St. Building Condition

Garbage/Recycling Update

The Town of Eden Garbage Collection Schedule is back on track after the holiday weekend and will resume as normal. Both garbage 🚮 and recycling ♻️ will be picked up this week for residents. Friendly reminder to please have your totes out by ⏰ 6:00am the morning of your pick-up.

Thank you!

Bulk Week/Delayed Garbage Pick Up

🚮ATTENTION RESIDENTS🚮

Hooray- it’s Bulk Garbage Week! Residents are allowed TWO bulk items outside of their tote. Please note that items containing freon are not allowed and nails must be removed from wood.

Due to the holiday, garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day for Thursday & Friday pick-up only! Thursday pick-up will be pushed to Friday. Friday pick-up will be pushed to Saturday.

Thank you!

Swartz Field Improvements

Attention Town of Eden Community!

We are seeking YOUR input on an exciting opportunity to upgrade and replace the playground at Swartz Field. Please click the link below, view the presentation, and answer the questions that follow. 

Survey – Swartz Field Improvements 

Also, please join us at the Eden Town Hall on June 26th, 2024 at 7:00pm for a public comment session discussing these potential improvements. We’d love your feedback and we thank you in advance.

Ronald Maggs Awarded for 25th Highway School Attendance

🚛Town of Eden Highway Department, Superintendent of Highways, Ronald Maggs receives award for attending his 25th Highway School June 5th, 2024 – Ithaca, NY. 🚜

Superintendent of Highways, Ronald Maggs was recognized for his outstanding commitment to training and education following 25 years of dedicated attendance at the Annual School for Highway Superintendents (Highway School) held at Ithaca College. The Highway School is a training conference hosted jointly by the New York State LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads Program and the Association of Towns of the State of New York. Over 700 highway and public works officials from across the state attend each year for training, education, and to share ideas on transportation topics aimed at making New York State’s local roads safer and more cost efficient. “These highway professionals from across the state come to the Highway School each year to gain valuable knowledge and share ideas aimed at making New York State’s local roads safer and more cost efficient.” – David Orr, Director, New York State LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads Program The New York State LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads Program provides training, technical assistance, and information to municipal officials and employees responsible for the maintenance, construction, and management of local highways and bridges in New York State. It is one of 52 Centers established under the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

🙂Photo identification from left to right: David Orr, Director, New York State LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads Program, Ronald Maggs, Superintendent of Highways, Town of Eden Highway Department, Chris Koetzle, Executive Director, Association of Towns of the State of New York

Town Pool Update

It is hot, hot, hot! The Eden Town pool will be open this Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3pm-8pm.

Additional information can be found on the Town website, www.edenny.gov/recreation

Summer Recreation Mini Camp

Did you know that Summer Recreation hosts a mini-camp for our little campers ages 4-6? 

Choose between two sessions… 

Session I: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15am – 11:45am 

Session II: Tues/Thurs 9:15am-11:45am (limited availability!)

Summer Recreation is quickly approaching but registration for all programs is still open! Early registration pricing for Day Camp has been extended until June 28th! For more details or to register online please visit: https://edenny.gov/recreation/

Town Pool Update

Due to mechanical issues the Eden Town Pool will remain closed this weekend June 15th and 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue. Please check the Town website at https://edenny.gov/recreation/ for updates. We can’t wait to see you!

Route 75 Detour

The NYS Department of Transportation will be working on a culvert project on Route 75 between New Oregon Rd. and School St. The closure is estimated to begin on Monday, June 17th. The detour for Route 75 will be down Church St. to Jennings Rd. to Langford Rd. back to Route 75. The detour will also be posted at the Route 62/75 junction. 

Thank you!

Eden Town Pool Summer Swim Lessons

Time to register for swim lessons! Cool down this summer and enjoy the sunshine at the Eden Town Pool. Whether it’s swim lessons, lap swim, swim passes, or open swim, the town pool will help you beat the heat.

More information can be found here: https://edenny.gov/recreation/

Route 62 Detour

The NYS Department of Transportation will be working on a large culvert project between Cain Road and School Street in North Collins. Route 62 will be closed between those streets starting Monday, June 3rd. The detour for Route 62 (South) will be down East Church Street to Jennings Road to Langford Road. Route 62 (South) to Cain Road will be OPEN to traffic.

Garbage Update – week of May 28th

Town of Eden Garbage Update

This week: Garbage and Recycling Week; pickup is on your regular collection day

Week of June 2nd: BIG BULK WEEK; you are allowed up to 10 items outside of your garbage tote, (No electronics or anything with Freon)

April 13th – Open House at Eden and East Eden Fire Depts.

Our fire departments need volunteers. More volunteers allow for faster response times to emergencies. This Saturday, April 13th learn how you can join our family of volunteers at East Eden or Eden Fire Department.

East Eden Fire Department at 8097 East Eden Road will hold an open house from 11am-2pm and Eden Fire Department at 2791 East Church Street will hold an open house from 11am-1pm on April 13th. Free hot dogs and drinks at both.

Brave firefighter surrounded by flames and embers battles a fire while using an axe.

Town Clerk Office closed Wednesday, April 10th

Due to construction, the Eden Town Clerk’s office will be closed on Wednesday, April 10th. All other offices in the Eden Town Hall will be open during their regular scheduled hours.

Town of Eden is Hiring an Administrative Assistant

Town of Eden Job Opportunity

The Town of Eden Supervisor’s office is accepting applications for a part time administrative assistant position.  This position offers a flexible schedule of Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm, up to 19 hours a week.  The starting wage is $18.00 per hour.  Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter no later than April 19, 2024 to admin@edenny.gov or drop off to the Supervisor’s office located at 2795 East Church St., Eden during normal business hours. If you have any questions, please call Marlene at 716-992-3408 opt. 1.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with public comments and complaints
Compile reports and carry out special assignments
Assist with social media and website
Assist with scheduling senior transportation

Qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
Strong Communication Skills, both written and verbal
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality
Experience with Facebook and websites
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Garbage Update for April 1st

The week of April 1st is regular garbage, recycling and bulk pickup. You are allowed up to 2 items outside of your tote.

Town Hall Closed March 29, 2024

The Eden Town Hall will be closed on March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. We will re-open on Monday, April 1st at 8am.

March 13, 2024 Town Board Meeting

EDEN TOWN BOARD MEETING

MARCH 13, 2024 – 7 pm

Meeting will be held at the Eden Town Hall and through Go To Meeting

Join the meeting at https://meet.goto.com/402452389

You can also dial in using your phone: (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 402-452-389

Join us at our meeting tonight when we appoint Nick Blasz as our new Police Chief.

Summer Employment Opportunities

Looking for a summer job: Town of Eden Summer Employment applications for summer recreation, lifeguarding, swim instructors and summer maintenance are available on the Town website, www.edenny.gov/recreation. Deadline to apply is February 16th.

Garbage Collection update – January 18, 2024

Waste Management will resume service tomorrow, January 19th, and will be servicing the entire town.  Therefore, regardless of your regular scheduled pick-up date, please have your tote(s) out by 6am Friday morning.  Thanks again for everyone’s patience throughout the storm. 

Waste Management Schedule Change (as of Jan. 16th)

Waste Management has made another change to the pick-up schedule for this week.  If your normal garbage day is Tuesday it will be picked up on Thursday.  Wednesday’s garbage will NOT take place this week, you will be allowed to place additional bags outside your tote next Wednesday.  Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Friday and Friday’s garbage will be picked up on Saturday.   

Normal Pick up –> This Week’s Pick up

Tuesday–>Thursday

Wednesday–> Will not be picked up this week

Thursday–> Friday

Friday–>Saturday

Garbage collection update for the week of Jan. 15th

Due to the storm, garbage pickup for the week of January 15th will be delayed and moved forward one day all week.

Tuesday –> Wednesday

Wednesday –> Thursday

Thursday –> Friday

Friday –> Saturday