Welcome to the Town of Lewiston

Proud Past . . . . . Unlimited Future

RECENT NEWS

Senior Center Bathroom & Kitchen Renovation

Contractor Walk-Thru: Wednesday, May 20th @ 2:00 P.M.

Sealed Bids Accepted Until Wednesday, June 3rd @ 2:00 P.M. - Bid Opening Immediately Following

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:

The Highway Department will be doing leaf pick-up starting the week of May 4th. This will be the first
of two pick-ups. The second and final pick-up with be the week of June 1st. Any leaves put out after the week of June 1st will need to be bagged and put out with your trash. We will resume regular leaf pick-up in the fall. 

SENIOR CENTER:

FRIDAY, MAY 1ST FROM 11:30-12:30 JAZZ MUSIC CONCERT - CUSTODE MUSIC
*NO TRIVIA*

*LAST DAY FOR THE FARM MARKET AT THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE
MAY 20, 2026*

URGENT: Property Tax Assessment Grievance Deadline

(Form RP-524) - Due by 7 PM May 26, 2026 

The deadline to file a complaint regarding your 2026 property tax assessment is rapidly approaching.

If you believe your property assessment is higher than its current market value, you must file Form RP-524 (Complaint on Real Property Assessment) to challenge it. 

Deadline Information:

  • Form RP-524 Cannot be accepted by the Assessor’s office before May 1, 2026
  • Form RP-524 Deadline: May 26, 2026
  • Time Deadline: 7:00 PM
  • Method: MUST be received in the Assessor's office by the deadline. 
  • Drop Box will NOT be accepted  

 

NYS DOT Culvert Replacement Project

 

        The Town of Lewiston was organized in 1818, originally controlled by the French, later by the British, and ultimately becoming a part of the United States.  Due to its position as the gateway to westward expansion, Lewiston figured prominently in our country’s early development.

       Lewiston is a 64-square mile community nestled along the Niagara River on the Canadian border with a population of approximately 15,900.  It is located on the Niagara Escarpment presenting outstanding views of Toronto, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario.  It is located in the Western most portion of Niagara County.  Buffalo is a 30-mile drive to the South, Rochester 90-mile drive to the East and Toronto an 80-mile drive to the North.  Sixty-two percent of the Canadian population and fifty percent of the U.S. population reside within a 500-mile radius of Lewiston. 

     With Historic character, attractive neighborhoods, working farms and scenic vistas the Town of Lewiston is an appealing location and contributes to an excellent quality of life for its residents.  Agriculture, development standards and community vision all strive to preserve and enhance the Town’s rural character.  Orchards flourish in the unique microclimate created by the escarpment.  Lake Ontario and it’s bounty are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.  Lewiston is the gateway to the Niagara Wine trail, with many of its vineyards supplying grapes for world-class wines.

     Lewiston has a high quality recreational system that includes excellent parks, trails and programs including specialized programs for its Senior Citizens.  A strong, vibrant village hub is the focus of commercial, service and community cultural activities.  The Hamlet of Sanborn has these services on a smaller scale. 

     Residents can choose from public or private educational institutions including the Lewiston-Porter or Niagara Wheatfield School Districts, Stella Niagara Educational Park, Sacred Heart Villa, St. Peter’s R.C. School, Niagara University and SUNY Niagara.  Lewiston Libraries include Lewiston Public Library, Sanborn-Pekin Free Library and Ransomville Free Library.