Parking Ban
Following the recent snowstorm, street cleaning in the Town of Jay was made difficult due to vehicles remaining parked on roadways in Au Sable Forks and Jay. We do our best to notify residents through Voyent Alert and Facebook when street cleaning is planned as a reminder to move vehicles.

I would like to remind residents that Town of Jay Local Law No. 3 of 1998 establishes a parking ban from November 1 through April 1, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. During inclement weather, please ensure vehicles are parked off the roadway during these hours so the Highway Department can safely and effectively clear the streets. Violations of this local law may result in vehicles being towed at the owner’s expense.

Microenterprise Grant Program Round 2

The Town of Jay, in partnership with the Essex County Industrial Development Agency, has been awarded a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal to support the Town of Jay Microenterprise Grant Program. Round 2 will make $145,709.62 available to eligible startup and expanding microenterprises located in the Town of Jay.  An updated program guidebook is available on the Town website at:
https://www.townofjayny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Town-of-Jay-Micro-Guide-Book-Updated-1.28.26-1-Round-2.pdf

A public information meeting will be held on February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 11 School Street in Au Sable Forks. All applicants are required to complete the Microenterprise Training Program on February 24, 2026, with pre-registration due by February 19 at 3:00 p.m. The updated program guidebook is available on the Town website. For more information or to register, contact the Essex County IDA at 518 873 9114 or info@essexcountyida.com

Essex County DMV Extended Hours
Planning ahead for spring break travel? The Essex County Clerk’s Office and DMV will be offering extended hours on four evenings in February to assist residents with travel document processing.

This is a great opportunity to apply for or update passports, REAL IDs, and Enhanced Driver Licenses. Extended hours will be available on February 4, 5, 11, and 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Elizabethtown. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

Hope you have a great weekend,
Matt