Announcements

• BEGGS PARK is CLOSED until further notice.
  Due to over-the-ground electrical conduit service being energized, existing open excavation areas and ongoing work, no entry is permitted into Beggs Park by anyone other than contractors or Town employees. Thank you!

• TEXT ALERTS - Receive alerts of upcoming meetings, major announcements or emergency notices. Text #ESSEXNY to 22300 to receive voice and text messages. Email supervisor@townofessexny.gov
  to be put on our email list with the subject ONECALL.

General Info.

• WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE - Complete details on all aspects of this project found here.

• LIBRARY ROOF REPAIR - Stay up-to-date with this day-to-day accounting of what is being done to repair the Belden Noble Memorial Library roof.

• ROUTE 22 BRIDGE PROJECT - The State bridge in Whallonsburg will be replaced in 2024. Visit this page for details on the project’s process.

• BROADBAND EXPANSION - Complete details on what we currently know about broadband expansion in Essex can be found here.

• ESSEX WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION - Complete details on the progress that is taking place thanks to a generous grant from the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board.

• COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - The Town has received word that it is the recipient of a grant to fund the update of our current Comprehensive Plan. Complete details on process are included here.

• QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS - stay informed on Town of Essex happenings

• COVID-19 ARCHIVE for Essex from March 12, 2020 to May 2023.

• 2020 CENSUS COUNTS for Essex and Essex County

• ECLIPSE 2024 - details on local activities and links to learn more about this amazing event!

• BURN PERMITS can be obtained from DEC Ranger Sarah Bode by email or calling 518.335.5405. Permits are also available at the Willsboro Town Clerk’s office.

• NYSEG OUTAGE ALERTS - visit this website to sign up for SMS outage notifications to keep you informed about when power will be restored.

• EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - visit this page for details on vacancies in the Town of Essex.

Public Notices

• Dateline: April 17, 2024 - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids are sought by the TOWN OF ESSEX, to construct a “Welcome Kiosk” and provide paving for accessibility and structural support to be located at the south side of the entrance to the parking lot across from the Essex ferry landing in Essex, New York. Copies of elevations, sections and details may be obtained from the Town Hall or by visiting https://essexnewyork.com/welcome-kiosk

  Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Town of Essex, PO Box 355, Essex, NY 12936 on or before May 9th 2024.  Bids must arrive in our office no later than 3:00 P.M.  The bids will be publicly opened and discussed on May 9th at 6:30 P.M.  Bids may be awarded at that time or at a subsequent Town Board meeting. If you have questions about the project, please call 518-963-4287 ext 4 to speak with Town Supervisor Ken Hughes.

  Work to be paid at New York State prevailing wage.

  By order of the Essex Town Board
  Alicia Kelly

• Dateline: April 15, 2024 - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed bids are sought by the TOWN OF ESSEX, to provide minor repairs and complete sanding and refinishing of the wood flooring of the main hall and of the entry area of the Whallonsburg Grange Hall located at 1610 NYS Route 22 in Essex, New York. The Town requests that all bids include the use of Bona Traffic HD Floor Finish. The execution of the project by the winning bidder can commence no earlier than August 20th and must be fully completed by September 7th in order to accommodate for Grange Hall events.

   Sealed bids shall be submitted to the Town of Essex, PO Box 355, Essex, NY 12936 on or before May 9th 2024.  Bids must arrive in our office no later than 3:00 P.M.  The bids will be publicly opened and discussed on May 9th at 6:30 P.M.  Bids may be awarded at that time or at a subsequent Town Board meeting. We invite interested parties to visit the address above to view the building before submitting a bid.   If you have questions about the project, please call 518-963-4287 ext 4 to speak with Town Supervisor Ken Hughes.

  Work to be paid at New York State prevailing wage.

  By order of the Essex Town Board
  Alicia Kelly

• Dateline: April 12, 2024 - The Town of Essex is accepting bids for the following surplussed items:

  • LOT 1 - 2 interior pre-painted solid core doors, 32”x80”, includes side jambs and head casing

  • COMPLETED BIDS must be dropped of to Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street in Essex by 3:30pm on May 9, 2024. Bids do not need to be sealed, but they must indicate the lot number being bid on, the amount of the bid for that particular lot number, and the name, phone number and mailing address of the bidder. Failure to abide by these directions could render a bid invalid. Items are available for inspection during regular Town Hall hours and are located on the 2nd floor of Town Hall. Items will be sold as is and are not subject to any returns. Questions? Contact Supervisor Ken Hughes at 518-963-4287 x4.

• Dateline: April 9, 2024 - Town of Essex Benchmarking Report (PDF)

• 2023 Final Assessment Roll (PDF)

• Dateline: August 30, 2021 - Insufficient Funds Check Fee - Effective 8/26/2021 by order of Resolution #123-2021, the Town of Essex will charge $35.00 for all dishonored or stopped payment checks given to the Town of Essex for services.

• 2023 Annual Financial Report (PDF)

• 2023 Electronics Recycling Report (PDF)

• 2023 Uniform Code Administration and Enforcement Report (PDF)

• 2022 Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report (PDF)

• 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF)

• (2020 - May) Wastewater District Energy Reassessment Report (PDF)

• Parcels owned by the Town of Essex

• From the Water Department - Anyone, other than the Essex/Whallonsburg Fire Departments, taking water from a fire hydrant without getting permission from the Essex Water Superintendent will be fined $100. (PDF)