Pursuant to Section 506 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Assessor for the Town of Newfane, County of Niagara, State of New York, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the year 2025. The Tentative Assessment Roll is available for inspection until the 29th day of May at the Town Hall or online at www.townofnewfane.com under Tentative Tax Assessment.
The Town Assessor will be available by appointment Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm and on Saturdays 11 am to 1 pm by appointment.
Further notice is hereby given, that Grievances will be heard at the Newfane Town Hall, 2737 Main St. Newfane, NY 14108 on the 29th of May 2025, during the hours of 4 pm to 8 pm. All complaints to be completed on the OFFICIAL FORM OF COMPLAINT AND FILED AT THE TOWN HALL ASSESSORS OFFICE ON OR BEFORE May 29, 2025. Complaint forms may be obtained at the Assessor’s Office at the Town of Newfane or online at www.tax.gov
Michael Hartman
Assessor
In an effort to ensure the Town provides ample time for individuals and other groups to supply the Town with items for our time capsule, we have changed the date of burial of our Time Capsule from May 18, 2025, as was previously announced in our April 2025 Edition of our Town Newsletter, to Friday, August 22, 2025, at 6:30pm.
Also please note the Northeast corner of the Newfane Town Hall, 2737 Main St. has been selected as the place of interment.
The Town of Newfane has been notified by the DEC that the yearly Cormorant Hazing will occur in OLCOTT on:
• MONDAY, APRIL 28 mid-day to sunset
• TUESDAY, APRIL 29, from sunrise to mid-day
• MONDAY, MAY 12 mid-day to sunset
• TUESDAY, MAY 13, from sunrise to mid-day
Hazing is done primarily by boat and involves dispersing cormorants by deploying pyrotechnics with a loud report,
and live birdshot rounds when necessary.
We appreciate your cooperation!
Registration is now open for children entering grades 2 through 6.
Please see the flyer for more details and email newfanerecreation@gmail.com with any questions.
Please join us on Saturday, June 14th for the inaugural Race Against Hunger 5K and Fun Run (approx. 1K). The event is being organized by the Newfane Lions Club with proceeds to benefit the Newfane Community Food Pantry and the First Baptist Church Food Pantry. Participants are also encouraged to donate non-perishable food items on race day!
If you are interested in joining the run, please register at:
raceagainsthunger.itsyourrace.com
Philip Kauppinen of Grand New Flag, on Mckee St, is flanked by Newfane Town Clerk, Donna Lakes and Pastor Kim Smith (President of Newfane Business Assoc.) surrounded by friends including Town Supervisor John Syracuse!
Pictured are Supervisor John Syracuse, and Town Council members Susan Neidlinger, Richard Coleman, Peter Robinson, Robert Horanburg and Town Clerk Donna Lakes. In the center is owner Mike Outten and his wife Susan; joined by friends and family. The Distillery is located in the old Lockport Felt Plant on East Ave.
Be sure to check out Newfane's Public Library. There are many events happening each month.
For more information, see their Events Page or the Events Calendar at www.newfanepubliclibrary.org!
* Short-Term Rentals Are Now Regulated In The Town of Newfane, NY
LEARN MORE HERE
* TOWN OF NEWFANE, NY SWIMMING BEACH
Thanks to everyone for a great season & see you all Memorial Day weekend!
SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
* Please submit resumes and any applications in person to Christine Nilson in the Supervisor’s Office or email *
Note: Pursuant to NYS Guidelines, Niagara County Dept. of Health must test the waters weekly for bacterial count. Testing is performed every week on Mondays, In the event of a failed test the beach is re-tested on Wednesday of the same week. Information about this testing can be found on the County's website.
Any questions about the status of the beach, please call the Newfane Town Hall: (716) 778-8822
*Please follow any posted beach closure notice from the Niagara Country Department of Health, relating to temporary closures of water access from our beaches. Like many maritime communities around the Great Lakes, those postings can occur due to aggressive clean water testing to protect us all. The beaches themselves remain open, but you may be asked to stay out of the water if it is an area that has been temporarily identified as an area to close until it's deemed safe to use.
We're fully staffed with professionals that care about residents, businesses, and visitors. We invite you to come to visit us in person at the Town Hall.
Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.
Phone
716.778.8531
Town Hall
2737 Main Street Newfane, NY 14108