Town of Essex
The town of Essex is located on the western shored of Lake Champlain in the Adirondack region of New York State. This website provides many details about the happenings of the town's local government as well as information for visitors to our area.
General Info — Town of Essex
Nestled on the shores of Lake Champlain, we are a four season recreation paradise with opportunities on our lake, in our fields and among our forests. Come explore Essex and experience for yourself the beauty and serenity of our town. Click here for more specifics on our amazing historic homes.
History — Town of Essex
In 1765 William Gilliland purchased a large tract of land on Lake Champlain that included present day Essex. The farmers that settled here at the time abandoned their farms during the …
Restaurants — Town of Essex
Essex Ice Cream Cafe. A perennial Essex favorite, they return this year under new ownership (Champlain Peony Company) with plenty of great food, sweet treats all served up with a smile! Make a stop to one the most popular spots in Essex! Learn more
Town Hall — Town of Essex
The building today serves as the Essex Town Hall, but it is the shell of Essex’s earliest surviving tavern. Visit the Essex-on-Lake-Champlain Blog to read the rest of the article on this historic structure.
Essex Town Clerk — Town of Essex
Town Clerk Office Hours. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 9AM – 12PM and 1PM – 3:30PM. 2313 Main Street, Essex, New York 12936. P.O. Box 45. Phone: (518) 963-4287 x1.
Town Board - Town of Essex
The Essex Town Council is a 5-member board responsible for overseeing the governance of the town and its hamlets. The Essex Town Supervisor is elected for a 2-year term while each Town Council Member is elected for a 4-year term.
Historian - Town of Essex
Nov 15, 2023 · Office of the Town Historians. It is the mission of the Office of the Essex Town Historian to acquaint its local and regional citizens, students, schools, civic and social organizations with our resources/collections in order to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history and significance of Lake Champlain, Essex and ...
Eclipse 2024 - Town of Essex
Eclipse 2024. The town of Essex, along with nearly the entire Adirondack region of New York State will find itself completely within in the path of totality on April 8, 2024. This amazing sight is also exceptionally rare as our area hasn’t experienced such an event in the last 400 years!
Highway — Town of Essex
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.