North Collins is a town in Erie County, New York. The population was 3,376 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from its parent town, Collins.

The Town of North Collins is in the southern part of the county and is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County. A village in the town is also known as North Collins.

The Town of North Collins was founded in 1852 as the "Town of Shirley" from the northern part of the Town of Collins. In 1853 the town assumed its current name. The Wilson Family founded the Town.

In 1911, a community of North Collins set itself off from the town by incorporating as a village.

New York State Route 75, NYS Route 249, and US Route 62 pass through the town.

MUNICIPAL CALENDAR

May 9
Board Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall