Need to renew your fishing license? The Town Clerk’s Office is ready to help you. Call 992-3408 option 4 to make an appointment to renew!

Primary Voting and Special Election to fill a vacancy in Congressional District 27

The Early Voting period will be June 13, 2020 – June 21, 2020.  The polls will be located at the American Legion Post 800 at 2912 Legion Drive, Eden for Early Voting only.  The polls will be open Monday – Friday, noon – 9pm and Saturday – Sunday, noon – 6pm.

Primary Voting/ Special Election Day will be June 23, 2020.  The polls will be located at their usual locations (East Eden Fire Hall, Eden Town Hall and Eden Middle/High School) and open 6am – 9pm.  Please check your voter registration card for you polling location.

We are expecting Western NY will be able to move into Phase 2 reopening tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  Below is a link that will give information on what businesses and industries will be allowed to open during this phase.  We still remain in NY Pause and ask that everyone continue to practice safe social distancing along with wearing proper face coverings when 6-feet distance cannot happen.  The fact that we are able to continue to move through phases, shows that we are doing a great job keeping the virus at bay.  If we continue to move in this direction, Phase 3 will be expected to begin on Tuesday June 16, 2020.  We encourage all businesses to visit the link below for guidance on their reopening plans.  All businesses will be required to have a plan and sign an affirmation to the state that the plan is completed and available to your employees and the public.

 https://forward.ny.gov/phase-two-industries

Week of June 1st Garbage Service:
Regular garbage, recycling and bulk pickup

This year your garbage tax included two bonus bulk garbage pickups during the week of June 1^st and October 4^th.  During those weeks ONLY, you are allowed to place up to 10 items outside of your tote for pickup.  Bulk waste and white goods will be collected separately (in a separate truck) from your household waste and recycling.  Bulk pickup occurs on your service day or the day following your service day.

Guidelines to follow:

• Carpeting must be rolled in lengths of 4 feet or less, taped securely, and no wider than 18 inches.
• Large items must be of size that can easily be handled by two employees.
• Additional acceptable items include small furniture, bedding and mattresses (any size), hot water tanks, and large appliances.
• Any item, such as a weed trimmer or small lawnmower, with an engine requiring oil and gas must have those liquids removed prior to collection.
• Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must have refrigerant (freon) removed by a certified technician and the unit stickered as ‘Freon removed” with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers.  
• No Televisions or computers
• No Tires

As part of the New York State Main Street Grant, the Town of Eden was able to improve our streetscape by adding a few additions around town this year.  With the help of the Eden Community Foundation, we were able to double our grant funding from $15,000 to $30,000 giving an even greater enhancement to our downtown area.  Through the efforts of the Eden Community Foundation, the Eden Garden Study Club, and the Town of Eden, we were able to replace all hanging baskets and ground containers allowing us to use a greater variety of flowers.  Thank you to our local farmers, Agles, Henrys, and Zittels for storing the flowers. We have more improvements on the way, we look forward to sharing them soon.  While we are in difficult times, one thing will always remain the same, our community coming together to brighten the Town of Eden.  Thank you to all who assisted.

This week Erie County distributed one-time use surgical masks to all towns and villages.  The Town of Eden was given enough for about half our population.  We would like these to get to our vulnerable and at-need residents.  If you are in need of a mask, they will be distributed outside of the Eden Town Hall on May 26^th from 10am-2pm.

Due to the COVID – 19 Pandemic Memorial Day Ceremonies in the Town of Eden have been cancelled.  This includes the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at the Evergreen Cemetery.

In solidarity with all Towns in Erie County, the Town of Eden churches along with both fire halls will ring their bells in remembrance of our fallen heroes at 9:00am on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020.

Newell Faulkner American Legion Post 880 Honor Guard will follow the ringing of the bells with a 21-gun salute and taps at St. Mary’s Church in East Eden and at 10:00am at the Evergreen Cemetery in the Field of Honor.  Residents may join the ceremonies but we ask that you follow proper social distancing and not gather after the ceremony.

“As we set today aside to honor and thank our veterans, let us be mindful that we should do this every day of the year and not just one.” –Beth Pennington

This year your garbage tax included two bonus bulk garbage pickups during the week of June 1^st and October 4^th.  During those weeks ONLY, you are allowed to place up to 10 items outside of your tote for pickup.  Bulk waste and white goods will be collected separately (in a separate truck) from your household waste and recycling.  Bulk pickup occurs on your service day or the day following your service day.

Guidelines to follow:

• Carpeting must be rolled in lengths of 4 feet or less, taped securely, and no wider than 18 inches.
• Large items must be of size that can easily be handled by two employees.
• Additional acceptable items include small furniture, bedding and mattresses (any size), hot water tanks, and large appliances.
• Any item, such as a weed trimmer or small lawnmower, with an engine requiring oil and gas must have those liquids removed prior to collection.
• Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must have refrigerant (freon) removed by a certified technician and the unit stickered as ‘Freon removed” with the doors removed from refrigerators and freezers.  

This week Erie County distributed one-time use surgical masks to all towns and villages.  The Town of Eden was given enough for about half our population.  We would like these to get to our vulnerable and at-need residents.  If you are in need of a mask, they will be distributed outside of the Town Hall on May 26^th from 10am-2pm.  The masks are also available for pickup at the Town Hall, May 18^th-May 22^nd and May 26^th-29th from 10am -2pm.  Please call 992-3408 when you are in the parking lot and we will bring a mask out to you.  Only 1 mask per resident in your household. 

It is with great sadness that the Town of Eden is cancelling Summer Recreation Camps for the year 2020.  This includes day camps, mini camps, and swimming lessons.  Given the challenge of an undetermined opening timeline, safety requirements for both children and staff, and significant financial uncertainty, we have made the difficult decision to close.  Our seasonal employees and participating families need adequate time to make alternate plans for the summer. Other recreational programs are still being evaluated.  We will continue consideration of these as we work through phases set forth for reopening.

We recognize how this may put a great burden on families who rely on Eden’s summer recreation camp as a low-cost program for their children.  This decision was not made lightly.  We must put the safety of our community first.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Supervisor’s office with any needs you may have.

The Hometown Heroes Banners will be going up very soon.  During this pandemic we have realized all of the heroes in our daily lives.  We are honored to be able to present a new year of Eden’s finest.  Unfortunately, we will be unable to hold our regular Memorial Day Services this year, please take a moment to remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Pictured here is Phil Muck and his wife Martha as he is surprised with his banner.  The smile on his face says it all.  Thank you to Karen Ferguson from the Women’s Auxiliary and the Newell-Faulkner American Legion for their continued support and work for this program.  Also, a special thank you to the Captain John J. Levulis Memorial Foundation for their support of this program.

BRUSH PICK UP – Brush to be curbside by 7AM Monday May 4th!

***REMEMBER *** 

NO Logs larger than 6″ Diameter

NO Branches larger than 6″ Diameter

Thank you Eden for responding!  Our Town dropped off 495 pounds of donations to Feed More this morning.  The WNY community is in desperate need of donations and it is to no surprise to me that our community stepped up to the plate.  Thank you to Rayzors for contributing to our drive with all the food collected from the specials they offered this past week.  Another opportunity to donate is on Saturday at Legion Drive for the Eden Chamber of Commerce Chicken BBQ from 1:00 – 5:00pm

Feed More of WNY is in desperate need of donations. The Town of Eden would like to help! We will be hosting a food drive on Tuesday, April 28th. We are asking residents that would like to participate to place donated items by their mailboxes before 10:00am on April 28th and we will come by and pick it up. If you would like to participate please email your address to marlene@edenny.gov or post it on this page. Feed More of WNY has asked for the following items but any non-perishable items will be welcomed:

All canned food
Unopened dog or cat food
Baby wipes
Diapers
Unopened baby formula
Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated (Checks payable to FeedMore WNY or donate online at www.feedmorewny.org)

Let’s pull together as a community to help our neighbors who need our assistance right now!

COVID – 19 Update    April 16, 2020

(From Supervisor Hartman)

Good evening, I am calling to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.  First let me start by saying how proud I am of our Eden residents.  By staying home and practicing social distancing, we are saving lives and doing our part to help flatten the curve. I recognize how difficult this is and ask for your continued patience during the next few weeks as our state leaders figure out a plan to re-open.  On Tuesday, April 14^th, the Governor’s orders requiring that essential businesses provide facial masks or coverings for employees working directly with the public went into effect.  Starting tomorrow, April 17,^th the Governor is ordering any New York State resident to wear a face mask or covering in public settings where it is physically impossible to practice proper social distancing.  This would include, but not limited to grocery stores and pharmacies.  Today, the Governor also extended the New York Pause order until May 15^th.  As the weather improves during this extension, residents might be more tempted to gather.  We are asking you to follow these orders for the protection of every Eden resident. Also, the Town of Eden has extended the Local State of Emergency until May 15^th. As always, if you need something, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Town at 716-992-3408.  I hope all of you are well.  Please take care of yourselves. Thank you and have a good night.

BRUSH PICKUP is scheduled for the week of April 6^th.  Have the pile out by 7AM Monday.  Please see our new rules!!! NOTHING LARGER THAN 6” DIAMETER!    Our staff is cut because of COVID-19, so please be patient.  If you can bring your brush to the highway department it would be greatly appreciated!

Because of the current situation with the COVID-19, at this time we are unsure about our first brush pick up, but residents can stil drop off brush at the Highway Department at this time.  Thank you for your patience and stay healthy.

Please let the Town of Eden know if you are in need of daycare because you are an essential personnel or emergency services. We are coordinating efforts to help you. Please call 992-3408 (Opt. 1) or email Marlene at marlene@edenny.gov if you need this service.

Most households have received an invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.  Please respond to this invitation online, by phone or by mail.  You can visit www.2020census.gov for more information.  The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

For the health and safety of all our residents, the Town of Eden is suspending ALL recreation programs and activities until further notice.  We will post on our website (www.edenny.gov) and our facebook page (Town of Eden) further details.

COVID – 19 Update:

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 Supervisor Hartman attended a meeting conducted by the Erie County Executive Office and Erie County Emergency Services.  The meeting detailed the facts about COVID – 19 (coronavirus) and the next steps that communities need to start to prepare for.  There are currently no confirmed cases in the WNY area.  There are 116 people who are quarantined in Erie County, 115 self-quarantined and 1 mandatory.

We ask that all residents remain calm and continue on with their daily activities.  If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, stay home.  Remember washing your hands regularly and keeping public areas clean is the best defense.

Please continue to check our Facebook pages and website for updates.

Curbside Brush Collection

2020 CHANGES

• Branches to be 6” or less diameter
• Chunk pieces to be 6” or less diameter
• Branches to be 10’ or less Lengths perpendicular to road
• Avoid stacking under crossing wires
• No Land clearing allowed
• No New Construction brush
• Branches to be Curbside by 7am on the following pickup start dates…
• April 6
• May 4
• June 8
• September 8
• October 5

The application for employment with our Eden Recreation department can be found at www.edenny.gov/recreation.

This application is for lifeguards, summer recreation staff and grounds /maintenance crew.  The applications are due March 1st.

Wondering what is allowed to dispose of at the Highway Department?

Get all the INFO here and note the changes for 2020!

A general reminder:

For private homeowners and plow operators it is illegal to remove snow from your property onto or across the State, County or Towns road surface. This is a safety issue and takes maintenance longer to cleanup.

The application for employment with our Eden Recreation department can be found at www.edenny.gov/recreation.

This application is for lifeguards, summer recreation staff and grounds /maintenance crew.  The applications are due March 1st.

Winter Fest Activities are all on for today….There WILL BE  the alumni basketball game, family night swim, and the bonfire. There will NOT be ice skating this weekend.   Please check our website www.edenny.gov/recreation for the updated schedule.

 See the recreation page of this website (www.edenny.gov/recreation) for all the registration forms and additional information on all the Winter Fest events including: pickleball tournament, coloring contest, cornhole tournament, disc golf, bowling and more….

The Recreation Advisory Board meeting is cancelled for Feb. 4th.  The next meeting will be March 3rd at 7pm at the Town Hall.

 See the recreation page of this website (www.edenny.gov/recreation) for all the registration forms and additional information on all the Winter Fest events including: pickleball tournament, coloring contest, cornhole tournament, disc golf, bowling and more….

Honor a Hometown Hero Today – read more about it

2020 hometown hero application

Recreation Employment