August 1, 2013 CATS “Friday on the Trail” Project (Attached)

Friday’s Project Features Three Great Views! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. This week’s Friday on the Trail project will be a “pruning” hike at Cheney Mountain where you can see three amazing views—north up Lake Champlain, west over the #7 mine tailings to the High Peaks, and south to [...]

August 1, 2013 7:00 PM, at the Town Hall – Planning Board Public Hearing followed by Regular Monthly Meeting (Agendas Attached)

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD Agenda, Thursday, August 1, 2013 7:00 PM Town Offices Public Hearing   Call to Order Attendance   Site Plan Review:  Tax Map #49.7-4-1.000.  Public hearing on application by Tom and Martha McGraw (owners) and John Doyle (general contractor) to undertake exterior renovations to their existing one story ranch house on [...]

July 18, 2013 Draft Minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting

    D R A F T Regular Board Meeting 7/18/2013 The meeting was called to order at 7PM.   Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.   On roll call Board Members present were Councilman Wrisley, Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Garvey and Supervisor Boisen. Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town [...]

August 3, 2013 BRASS Canoe Ramble (Details Attached)

Wadhams, NY – Paddle the Boquet River from Wadhams Falls with BRASS board member Schell McKinley on Saturday, August 3rd. Meet at 10:00am at the Dogwood Bread Company on County Route 10 in Wadhams. Bring your own watercraft, paddle(s) and personal flotation device(s). Call Schell at 518-962-8346 to confirm plans.   The Boquet River Association [...]

July 31 – August 4, 2013, Essex County Fair, Westport NY (More Details Attached)

$10.00 Admission – Includes Parking, Carnival Rides and Several Shows Daily $25.00 Thursday Carload Sale (3 PM – 9 PM) – Includes Carnival Rides For a Full Schedule visit: www.essexcountyfair.org

July 18, 2013 June and MTD July Code Officer Report

Monthly Report Zoning/Codes Officer June 3 – July 14, 2013   Essex Town Board Essex Planning Board       Week of June 3, 2013:   Revised PB agenda PB applications compiled, copied and distributed to board members 500 foot abutters lists drawn up (Schmitt and McGraw) Site visits to Orberg, Fortune, Ierardi, and French [...]

July 9, 2013 Meeting Minutes Public Hearing and Town Special Meeting “Bond Resolution for Ground Water Capital Project”

Public Hearing Bond Resolution for Ground Water Capital Project 7/9/2013 The Public Hearing was called to order at 9 AM.   Board Members present were Councilman Wrisley, Councilwoman LaPine, and Supervisor Boisen. Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   In attendance were Sally Johnson, Steve Phillips, Tina Gardner, Coleen Van Hoven, Jim Van Hoven, [...]

June 27, 2013 Minutes Lake Street Wall Bid Opening

Bid Opening Lake Street Wall 6/27/13 The bid opening was conducted at 3 PM.   Present for the bid opening was Jim Dougan, AES Northeast, Steven Borgerson, from Riznick, James Currier from Luck Brothers.  Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   Luck Brothers 73 Trade Road Plattsburgh, NY 12901   Bid – $189,000 All [...]

June 20, 2013 Draft Town Board Meeting Minutes

D R A F T Regular Board Meeting 6/20/2013 Supervisor Boisen called the meeting to order at 7 PM.   Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.   On roll call Board members present were Councilman Wrisley, Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman Garvey and Supervisor Boisen.  Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   [...]

June 6, 2013 Draft Public Hearing and Regular Planning Board Meeting Minutes

  TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD   Minutes of Public Hearing and Regular Meetings of June 6,2013         PUBLIC HEARING #1   Call to Order:    Acting Chair Pat Tivnan called the public hearing to order at 7 PM.   Present:             Gerry Spooner, Lauren Murphy, Ken Hughes, Mike Sherman, Bill Bateman,  Janet Kuhl [...]

July 9, 2013 9:00 AM, at the Town Hall, Notice of Public Hearing on Improvements to Water District Number One (1) in the Town of Essex

Notice of Public Hearing on Improvements to Water District Number One (1) in the Town of Essex   Notice is Hereby Given that the Town Board of the Town of Essex, Essex County, New York , will meet at the Town Hall, 2313 Main Street in Essex New York, on July 9th, 2013, at 9 [...]

May 2013 Zoning/Codes Officer Report

Monthly Report Zoning/Codes Officer May 1 – May 30, 2013   Essex Town Board Essex Planning Board       5/1/13 – Site visit Cannon Point, blasting permit for foundation and septic installation.  Copy materials for planning board meeting.  Klipper SPR amendment for exterior changes at the Estus House (dormers and windows).   5/2/13 –  [...]

Essex Theater Company Schedule of Performances Summer 2013

ESSEX THEATRE COMPANY                                     At the Masonic Lodge   Next to the Ferry Dock                                                 Essex, New York                                                 To reserve tickets                                                 Call (518) 526-4520                                                 Or email                                                 [email protected] ~ 2013 Summer Season ~   Much Ado About Nothing A romantic comedy by William Shakespeare   July 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7 [...]

May 16, 2013 Draft Town Board and SAFE Meeting Presentation Minutes

D R A F T Regular Board Meeting 5/16/2013 The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM.   Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.   On roll call Board Members present were Councilman Wrisley, Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Garvey and Supervisor Boisen.  Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk. [...]

May 31, 2013 Status Update on the Essex Hamlet Storm Sewer Project

Essex County forces have closed in the excavation on Begg’s Point and reseeded. We are progressing preliminary plans changing the original open system to a closed system on Begg’s Point. As we have discussed, this change in the project will now need environmental review from NYSDEC, APA and NYSOPRHP. We are gathering information at this [...]

August 3, 2013 “Essex Day” (Details Attached)

Contact: ESSEX INITIATIVES Richard Robbins 518-963-4135 [email protected]. The historic hamlet of Essex, N. Y., on the shore of Lake Champlain, plans to host its 34th Downtown Essex Day on Sat., Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. A lively mix of long-time favorites will once again engage visitors of all ages. Antiques, collectibles, [...]

August 6, 2013 7:00 PM, at the Town Hall – Special Town Board Meeting (Agenda Attached)

The Town of Essex will hold a Special Meeting on August 6th, 2013 at 7pm at the Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is the consideration of a Bond Resolution for the Water Capital Project and anything more that may come before the Board.

July 25,2013 Hamlet of Essex, Public Notice of Violation of Drinking Water Standards

PUBLIC NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Essex Water District Has Levels of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Above Drinking Water Standards. Our water system has violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our consumers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to [...]

Coming in September – New York State STAR Re-Registration (Preliminary Information Attached)

STAR Re-registration Update New legislation requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption to register with the NYS Tax Department in order to receive STAR exemptions in 2014 & subsequent years.   This is a new initiative to protect New Yorkers against the costs of inappropriate or fraudulent STAR exemptions.   There is no need [...]

August 6, 2013 6:00 PM at the Town Hall and August 8, 2013 6:00 PM at the Grange Hall – Public Hearings for the Purpose of Polling the Public on Putting the Choice of Assessor Position Selection on the November Ballot (Additional Details Attached)

The Town of Essex will hold two public meetings for the purpose of polling the public on putting the choice on the November ballot of choosing between three elected Assessors or one appointed Assessor and any other business to come before the board. Meetings will be August 6th, 6pm to 7pm at the Town Hall, [...]

July 5, 2012 Planning Board Meeting Minutes and Resolution

Town of Essex Planning Board Regular Meeting   July 5, 2012, 7:00 p.m.     Call to Order Chairman Van Hoven called the regular meeting of the Town of Essex Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.   Attendance PRESENT:      Mark Walker, Pat Tivnan, Chairman James [...]

April 2013 Zoning/Code Officer Report

Monthly Report Zoning/Codes Officer April 1 – April 30, 2013   Essex Town Board Essex Planning Board       4/2/13 – Put together application materials for RENEW change of use app for the PB meeting and copied for board members.  Communication with Chris at Dock Doctors re. Ierardi stair replacement project at the Crater [...]

July 9, 2013 New Essex Town Hall Hours (attached)

The Office will be open Monday – Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Except Holidays.  Closed for Lunch from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM.

April 18, 2013 Draft Town Board Meeting Minutes

D R A F T Regular Board Meeting 4/18/2013 The meeting was called to order at 7 PM.   Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.   On roll call Board Members present were Councilman Wrisley, Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Garvey and Supervisor Boisen.   Attending the meeting were Olive Alexander, [...]

May 2, 2013 Draft Meeting Minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Planning Board Meeting

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD Minutes of Public Hearing and Regular Meetings of May 2, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING Call to Order:     Chair Van Hoven called the public hearing to order at 7 PM. Present:               Mary Anne Schultz, Lauren Murphy, Ken Hughes, Tim Sherman, Larry Smead, Rick Dalton, Karen Judge, “Stoney” Bailey, Gerald Spooner, William [...]

May 16, 2013 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Special Public Informational Meeting, Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting Immediately Following at 7:00 PM (Agenda of Regular Town Board Meeting Attached) Items to Be Discussed Are located At The End of the Town Board Agenda)

TOWN OF ESSEX PO Box 355 2313 Main Street Essex, New York  12936 Tel. (518) 963-4287  /  Fax (518) 963-4288 / TDD 1-800-662-1220 Website: essexnewyork.org Email: [email protected] Sharon Boisen                                                                COUNCILMEN: Supervisor                                                                   Mark Wrisley Claire LaPine Audrey Hoskins                                                              Harold MacDougal Town Clerk                                                                 Bryan Garvey   TOWN OF ESSEX Regular Board Meeting May [...]

April 4, 2013 Planning Board Draft Meeting Minutes (Attached)

TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING BOARD Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting April 4, 2013 Call to Order:            Vice- Chairman Tivnan opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m., with the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance:   Planning Board members present: Mark Walker, Derrick Wrisley, H Nicholas Muller III, Donald Hollingsworth and Olive Alexander. Absent:  James Van Hoven, David Hislop [...]

March 2013 Zoning/Code Officer Report (Attached)

4/16/2013 Monthly Report Zoning/Codes Officer March 1 – March 31, 2013   Essex Town Board Essex Planning Board     March was not a busy month for permitting, but a time when old projects were finishing up and a few new projects being planned for spring. I took a few days off to work on [...]

April 3, 2013 Special Board Meeting Approved Minutes (Attached)

Special Board Meeting 4/3/2013 The Special Board Meeting was called to order at 2 PM.   Board Members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen.  Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   Present at the meeting was Dianne Lansing, David Sayre, and Pat Tivnan.   Supervisor Boisen informed the Board that Norma [...]

March 21, 2013 Approved Town Board Meeting Minutes

Regular Town Board Meeting 3/21/2013 The meeting was called to order at 7PM. Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.   On roll the members of the Board present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Garvey, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen.  Also present was Town Clerk, Audrey Hoskins.   Visitors present were [...]

May 3, 2013 Update on Essex Hamlet Storm Sewer Progress

Essex County Department of Public Works Anthony J. LaVigne, Superintendent 8053 US Route 9 Elizabethtown, NY 12932   Phone: 518-873-6326 Fax: 518-873-9195   May 3, 2013     Essex Storm Sewer Update Essex County DPW has encountered unanticipated conflicts with the town water line while re-establishing the Begg’s Point Road ditch line. The original plan [...]

March 25, 2013 Special Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes

> > SPECIAL MEETING > March 25th, 2013 > > > Board members present on Roll Call were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman Wrisley, Councilman Garvey, and Supervisor Boisen. Councilman Macdougal was absent. > > Also Present were David Sayre, Board of Assessor Chair and Pat Gardner, Assessor > > Supervisor Boisen opened the meeting at 5:30pm [...]

March 7, 2013 Meeting Minutes of Planning Board Regular Meeting

PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF ESSEX Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 7, 2013       The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.   Vice – Chairperson Tivnan led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.   On roll call, Planning Board members present were Olive Alexander, Pat Tivnan, Mark Walker, and Derrick [...]

February 2013 Zoning/Code Officer Report (Attached)

Monthly Report Zoning/Codes Officer February 1 – February 28, 2013   Essex Town Board Essex Planning Board     February was a quiet month for permitting, though many projects started in the fall continued to progress nicely despite the mid-winter weather.   2/1/13 – Mike French, check change in floor plan for single family residence; [...]

February 20, 2013 Bid Opening Minutes (Attached)

Bid Opening 2/20/2013 Bid opening was at 3PM.   Present at the Bid opening was Supervisor Boisen and Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   We received one bid from Mountain View Equipment Plattsburgh, NY   Tractor John Deere -2013 open operator station utility Tractor with dual hydraulic motors and canopy    bid was  $37,393.00   Without canopy            [...]

February 21, 2013 Public Hearing Minutes Town of Essex Local Law #1 of 2013

Public Hearing Local Law #1 of 2013 2/21/2013 Board members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen.  Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   Members of the Public present were Bonnie Monoski, Jane Terlouw, Olive Alexander and John Bingham.   The Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of 2013 was [...]

February 21, 2013 Minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting 2/21/2013 The meeting was called to order at 7:06PM.   Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.   On roll call the Board members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen.   Visitors present at the meeting were Bonnie Monoski, Jane Terlouw, Olive Alexander and [...]

May 28, 2013 Property Tax Assessment Grievance Day (Information on important dates, links to tax rolls, forms, information attached)

      You may view the tentative tax roll on line at the link below or by visiting the Town Hall (Monday – Friday during normal business hours).  Assessors will be at the Town Hall on the following dates and times: May 7 10:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM May [...]

January 2013 Zoning/Code Officer Report

Monthly Report Zoning/Codes Officer January 1 – January 31, 2013   Essex Town Board Essex Planning Board     January was a quieter month for permitting, though many projects were underway and progressing nicely despite the colder weather and snow!  I was also not in the office as much (but worked from home and did [...]

January 17, 2013 Draft Town Board Meeting Minutes

D R A F T Regular Board Meeting 1/17/13 The meeting was called to order at 7PM.   Supervisor Boisen led us in the Pledge to the Flag.   Board Members present on roll call were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Garvey, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen. Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   [...]

February 15, 2013 Letter and Membership Application from the Willsboro Development Corporation (Attached)

Willsboro Dev Corp

And, The Winner Is – The Town of Essex!!!!

  I’d like to congratulate you on your building submission winning the 2013 EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING DESIGN COMPETITION in the Public and Semi-Public Buildings category. Town of Essex Wastewater Treatment Plant was recognized for its innovative design, green technologies, and fit into the landscape. As part of the planning committee for the Local Government Day [...]

2013 STAR Eligibility (Basic Information and Links to Application and Additional Information Attached)

STAR Eligibility Eligible types of property houses, condominiums, cooperative apartments, manufactured homes, and farm houses mixed-use properties, including apartment buildings (but only the owner-occupied portion) Eligible homeowners Basic STAR Enhanced STAR Residency You must own your home and it must be your primary residence.* Age No age restriction 65 or olderFor jointly owned property, only [...]

January 2, 2013 Town Board Approved Meeting Minutes

Essex Town Board ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 2, 2013     (1) Call meeting to order- called to order at 10:03 AM. On roll call Board Members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Garvey, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen. Also present Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk. (2) Pledge of allegiance was led by Supervisor Boisen. (3) [...]

December 27, 2012 Approved EOY Town Meeting Minutes

End of Year Meeting 12/27/12 The meeting was called to order at 2:14 PM.   On roll call Board members present were Councilw9oman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen.  Also present was Audrey Hoskins, Town Clerk.   The well sites were discussed. The following sites are being considered. Valarie Mace, Stransky, Pataki, Braidlea [...]

Important! Annual Water Quality Report for the Essex Water District (3 Files Attached)

Essex Water District Report AWQR Transmittal Memo AWQR Electronic Delivery Q&A

January 3, 2013 Planning Board Approved Public Hearing and Meeting Minutes

PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF ESSEX     The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 PM.   Chairperson Van Hoven led the pledge to the flag.   On roll call Board members present were Olive Alexander, David Hislop, Pat Tivnan, James Van Hoven (chair), Mark Walker, H. Nicholas Muller III and Derrick Wrisley   [...]

December 6, 2012 Planning Board Approved Meeting Minutes

PLANNING BOARD TOWN OF ESSEX                 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 6, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM. Chairperson Van Hoven led the pledge to the flag. On roll call Board members present were Olive Alexander, David Hislop, Pat Tivnan, James Van Hoven (chair), Mark Walker, H. Nicholas Muller III, [...]

November 1, 2012 Essex Planning Board Public Hearing and Regular Planning Board Meeting Minutes

Essex Planning Board 11/1/12   Jim VanHoven called the meeting to order at 7 PM.   On roll call Panning Board members present were Olive Alexander, James VanHoven, Derek Wrisley, and Don Hollingsworth.   The Public Hearing was opened at 7:01PM.   Attendance Colleen VanHoven, Bryant Laferrleve, Kevin Hall, Mike Christian, Nicky Christian and Kevin [...]

November 27, 2012 Town Board Special Meeting Draft Meeting Minutes

D R A F T Special Board Meeting 11/27/12 The meeting was called to order at 10:06 AM. Board members present were Councilwoman LaPine, Councilman MacDougal, Councilman Wrisley and Supervisor Boisen.  Also present was Town Clerk, Audrey Hoskins. Assessors present were Dianne Lansing, David Sayre, and Patty Gardner. Motion to enter Executive Session at 10:08 for [...]