Town of Bennington, New York
County of Wyoming
905 Old Alleghany Road, Attica NY 14011
Phone: 585-591-2157
Fax: 585-591-1830
Please be aware that this website and the Town's Facebook page are not monitored 24/7. If there is a need to report an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Cowlesville Water District will be working with the Village of Attica to complete the meter replacement project in Cowlesville. Attica DPW workers will be replacing meters during the first week of December. If you have not yet had your meter replaced please call 585-813-1083 or 585-591-2157 to schedule an appointment.
REMINDER - WASTE MANAGEMENT TRASH COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
To Contact Town Court, please go to their webpage under the Services section. Note: Court is now scheduled to be held starting at 5 pm on Mondays. Their phone number is 585-708-4221
UPCOMING MEETINGS
A Public Hearing will be held on Dec 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Proposed Local Law #7 regarding fees for dog licenses, due to changes at the County level for animal control services. For more information on the changes, please contacaat the Town Clerk.
Highway Department news:
The Town is accepting applications for full and part-time Motor Equipment Operators (w/CDL.) For more information, and a copy of the application, please contact Highway Supt. Jake Jensen at 585-591-2664. Aug 10 2024
Winter Reminders to all residents -
Seasonal Use Roads in the Town have limited maintenance during the period Nov. 1st to April 30, as posted. These include Geise Road between Clinton Street and Stedman Road, Hodge Road, and Graff Road between Poland Hill and Hodge Road.
Winter Parking Restriction on all roads in the Town from Nov. 1st to April 30th, between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. to accommodate winter snow and ice removal, as per Local Law #1 Year 1978.
The Town has updated our snow plowing fleet in recent weeks with the addition of a 2025 Western Star truck/plow, our first new dump truck since 2017. This truck and our existing trucks are being prepped for the winter weather when it arrives.
We have also received the Profile Packer purchased earlier in the year, which will be attached to the grader and used in warmer weather on dirt roads to compact stone, gravel and dirt for a more durable surface.
Thank you to Highway Supt Jensen and Councilmen Domes and Burger for the time they put in researching this equipment, talking to vendors and developing specs. These purchases should prove both cost effective and efficient for years to come.
If you have a dog, please stop by the Town Hall during the Clerk's Office hours to license your dog. This helps identify your dog in case it goes missing and helps get them home to you quicker.
LOVE ME....
..... LICENSE ME
On Oct 14th, the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors approved a partnership with Community Broadband Network (CBN) to construct a broadband internet network throughout Wyoming County, including areas previously unserved or underserved. This will be a 20 million dollar project, with 15+ million in NY Connects/Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program funds and a 4+ million match in County funds, to be completed by the end of 2026. This will establish a community owned and operated wireless network to benefit residents, businesses and governments, and include local customer service and significant cost savings for internet access. The Wyoming Co. Planning Department, Co. Administrator and the full Co. Board of Supervisors is excited to see this project take off after nearly two years of effort. More details will be released in late November with a publicity campaign.
Designate December 2025 as
Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel Month
in the Town of Bennington
Whereas, volunteering of one’s time and resources is an essential part of our country’s tradition and is essential to its spirit, with volunteers showing that they truly care and share generosity of themselves; and
Whereas, Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel provide a vital public service and the members of these teams are ready to protect life and property, as well as provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
Whereas, Volunteer fire services have grown to fill a gap by providing additional lifesaving and first response services, community risk reduction and fire prevention efforts. Emergency medical services provide important, out of hospital care, including education and preventative medicine; and
Whereas access to quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
Whereas the ranks of New York’s volunteer first responder have plunged by 33% over the last two decades indicating the struggles communities are experiencing in recruiting and retaining dedicated volunteers, often due to the thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education donated to enhance their technical and leadership skills as well as the potential dangers involved in responding to calls; and
Whereas, in Wyoming County alone, the value of the services provided by these volunteers exceed $4,000,000 in response to calls, $1,000,000 in training time, $2,500,000 in equipment maintenance and $40,000,000 in hall maintenance and equipment costs exceeding $30,000,000, with these dollar amounts achieved through donated time and skill, fundraising efforts and the support of their communities that recognize and appreciate their service; and
Whereas, during the month of December when our residents are celebrating holidays and time with their families, our firefighters and emergency medical personnel are responding to the call of duty throughout this town despite the time of day, weather conditions and personal obligations; and
Whereas, Local fire companies play an active, vital role in our communities and provide opportunities for residents to volunteer in a meaningful way to their home town, with many companies experiencing multi-generational and long-term memberships now, therefore
Be it Resolved, that the Town of Bennington hereby proclaims the month of December, 2025 as
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL MONTH
In the Town of Bennington and encourages all residents to recognize and thank the men and women serving in the Bennington Fire Company, the Cowlesville Fire Company, the Harris Corners Fire Company and the Varysburg Fire Company, our local heroes, for their dedication and service to their neighbors and community.
The Town is accepting applications for future vacancies on a variety of Boards, as well as individuals interested in planning recreational activities programs for youth and adults. If interested, please either send a letter or email (benn-supervisor @rochester.rr.com) to the Town.
Residents are encouraged to patronage and support local businesses. In addition to many of the businesses you see and know throughout the Town, there are specialty businesses that operate under a Home Occupation or a Special Use Permit. A list of these business is available by clicking here. Please be aware that the businesses operate under permits granted by the Town, but we do not monitor them or endorse them by the quality of the product they provide. You can check them out by asking for references or asking your friends and neighbors for their recommendation.
