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Departments Cont.

 Election Districts
    
The Town of Lewiston has 13 election districts within the Village and Town. Any resident who has questions regarding their eligibility or place of voting should contact either the Niagara County Board of Elections at (716) 439-7215 or the Town Clerk's Office at (716) 754-8213.

Tax Receiver's Office
    
The office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the processing and collection of taxes, water and sewer payments, culvert pipe and and other various permit fees. Please call (716) 754-8213 ext. 235 or ext. 236 for inquiries.

Garbage Collection
    
Garbage collection by Modern Disposal within the Town (only) takes place every Monday except for legal holidays. Garbage should not be set out before 5 p.m. Sunday for Monday pickup, and empty containers must be removed from the roadside by 6 p.m. Monday following the pickup. Recycling bins can be obtained at the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours. Arrangements for large or bulk pickup must be made with Modern Disposal Services. Their number is (716) 754-8226.
     Modern Disposal and the Town have arranged to provide free dumping privileges at Modern's site at Pletcher/Harold Road on the first Saturday of each month. Permits may be obtained in the office of the Town Clerk.

Highway Department

  • Maintains all Town roads.

  • Mows right of way on Town roads.

  • Delivers compost/wood chips to residents.

  • Brush and leaf pickup

  • Installs culvert pipe on right of way of Town roads.

  • Plow/salts Town roads.

Drainage Department

  • Maintains all public off road drainage easements.

Water and Sewer Departments

  • Maintains, installs and repairs all water mains, sewer mains, and hydrants.

  • Installs, maintains and repairs water meters, pump stations, and individual house grinder pump units.

  • Provides locating services for water and sanitary sewer facilities as needed for contractors and public service entities.

  • Performs water and sanitary sewer inspections of all new and existing houses and businesses as required.

  • Reads water meters

Senior Citizen Services
    
The Town of Lewiston offers many varied programs to the senior citizens of Lewiston. The Senior Services Center located at 4361 Lower River Road is open daily. Information regarding programs and services can be obtained by calling (716) 754-2071. In addition, seniors who live in the Sanborn area can participate in programs held at the Sanborn Fire Company. The Sanbornite Seniors group meets weekly. More information can be obtained by calling (716) 754-2071.

Town Clerk's Office
     The Town Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to assist residents and visitors in obtaining dog licenses, vital records, marriage licenses, conservation sales, dumping and solicitation permits and other records as needed. Special arrangements can be made for after hours assistance.

Bureau of Fire Prevention
    
The Bureau of Fire Prevention provides the following programs and services to the residents of the Town of Lewiston:

  • Inspection of all commercial buildings and multiple dwellings.

  • Code Enforcement.

  • Investigation of all fires in the Town.

  • Fire safety information to public through school and civic programs and bulk mailings.

Additional information can be obtained by calling (716) 754-8213 ext. 259.

Haz-Mat Control Commission
     The Haz-Mat Commission provides the following services to the residents of the Town of Lewiston:

  • Responds to and containment of hazardous waste material spills and incidents occurring.

  • Updates incident training for haz-mat emergencies.

  • Maintains equipment and current database for incident preparedness.

Additional Information can be obtained by calling (716) 754-8213 ext. 259.

Town Court
     All court related matters should be referred to the Town Justice Department. Phone calls are accepted during regular business hours. Call (716) 754-8213 ext. 231 or ext. 233.


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Town Of Lewiston
Town Hall
1375 Ridge Road
PO Box 330
Lewiston, New York  14092
Phone: (716) 754-8213
Sanborn residents call: 1-800-559-7122

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