Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting

The AuSable River Valley Business and Visitor Center held its ribbon-cutting ceremony last night, marking the opening of the Northern Gateway to Essex County and the Adirondacks. Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support. You can see a photo from the event attached to this update.

The Visitor Center will operate during the following hours:

  • Wednesdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Thursdays: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Fridays: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Please stop in, say hello to manager Eleri Smith, and learn more about our town and the surrounding region.

 

Amnesty Day Success

Last Saturday, we hosted our biannual Amnesty Day at the Highway Garage on Valley Road. Many residents took advantage of the opportunity to clear out clutter, dispose of old tires, and safely recycle old electronics.

All of our bins were completely full by 11:00 am. In just a four-hour period, we collected over two tandem loads of scrap metal, 4 bins of waste, 1 bin of tires, and Ewaste gathered more than 3,000 pounds of electronics. I would like to extend a big thank you to the Highway Department for doing a fantastic job expediting the unloading of cars, trucks, and trailers to keep everything moving smoothly.

 

Grievance Day Information

Following the assessment notices sent out last month, the official tax rolls were published on May 1st. Grievance Day will take place this Tuesday, May 26th, at the Community Center starting at 3:00 pm.

If you would like to schedule a specific time to avoid a long wait, please call the assessor’s office to secure an appointment. You are also welcome to stop by and wait for the next available opening in the schedule. For helpful resources and information on the process, you can review the New York State tax and assessment publications here: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/orpts/publications/numeric_listing.htm

 

Holiday Hours

The Town of Jay Offices and the Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday morning. Please enjoy the holiday weekend with your friends and family, and take a moment to remember all of the service members who gave everything for our country.

 

I hope you have a great weekend,

Matt