Highway Department
(518) 963-4156
highway@townofessexny.gov
Highway Superintendent Kyle Wrisley
Eugene Benway, Austin Strong and Daniel McCray
The Town of Essex Highway Department is responsible for maintaining all roads in the Town of Essex (52 miles in total). The Highway Department is located at 1854 Rte 22 in Essex, just north of Whallonsburg. The Town contracts with both Essex County Department of Public Works and New York State Department of Transportation to maintain all County and State roads in Essex.
Various members of the Highway Department hold certifications in several areas:
Backhoe and Loader Operator (Benway)
The Highway Department members participate in OSHA training annually and are fully trained in DigSafeNY. The Highway Superintendent attends Cornell Local Roads Highway School annually.