Announcements
The Transfer Station is not accepting any brush until further notice. The Transfer Station continues to accept leaves only. The Town is working to find a way to improve how they can dispose of brush in an effective way. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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
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General Info.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - visit this page for details on vacancies in the Town of Essex.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: ESSEX 2040: A BLUEPRINT FOR ADVANCING COMMUNITY VITALITY - The Town completed their multi-year process to update their comprehensive plan. Please visit this webpage to view the final version and learn more about the process.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE - Work on this project is now complete. Visit this webpage to learn more about the process.
LAKE CHAMPLAIN DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION PROGRAM (DWSP2) - Review the current and future water quality concerns of the Main Lake section of Lake Champlain and learn what Essex is planning to do to implement this plan to protect Lake Champlain as a drinking water source.
BROADBAND EXPANSION - Complete details on what we currently know about broadband expansion in Essex can be found here.
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS - stay informed on Town of Essex happenings
2020 CENSUS COUNTS for Essex and Essex County
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.
Public Notices
DATELINE: September 30, 2026 - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on November 5th, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Essex Town Hall, 2313 Main Street, Essex, New York, to consider the 2027 Town of Essex Preliminary Budget.
Any person may submit written comments to the Town of Essex prior to the hearing or may appear and be heard before the Board at the time of the hearing. The hearing will be held in-person and remotely. The weblink and phone number for access to the Public Hearing are available on the Town website at https://essexnewyork.com/remote. The 2027 Town of Essex Preliminary Budget may be reviewed at the Town Hall at 2313 Main Street, Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM or at www.essexnewyork.com
By Order of the Town Clerk
2026 Final Assessment Roll (PDF)
2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF)
2025 Annual Financial Report (PDF)
2025 Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report (PDF)
2025 Electronics Recycling Report (PDF)
2025 Uniform Code Administration and Enforcement Report (PDF)
April 20, 2026 - Quarter 1 Drinking Water Violation Notice from the New York State Department of Health
January 13, 2026 - The Town of Essex will never request payments via email links or wire transfers. All fees for planning and zoning applications, as well as water and sewer payments must be paid in person at Town Hall, via USPS mail or through Paygov (water/sewer only). Official town emails will only come from @townofessexny.gov addresses. If you receive an email requesting payment, contact the Town Clerk’s office at 518-963-4287 x1 before responding.