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
to be put on our email list with the subject ONECALL.
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 16, 2026 - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Essex, Essex County, New York will hold a Budget Workshop at the Town Offices of the Town of Essex located at 2313 Main Street, on the 29th day of September at 6:00pm where the Essex Town Clerk will present the 2027 Tentative Town Budget to the Town Board. The Town Board will review the Budget and offer modifications.
This workshop will be held in-person and remotely. The weblink and phone number for access to the Budget Workshop are available on the Town website at https://essexnewyork.com/remote. By Order of the Essex 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.