SNAP and HEAP Benefits
Essex County Government is informing residents who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that there may be delays in benefit distribution beginning November 1. To help ensure residents maintain continuity of support during this time, Essex County is actively compiling and distributing information on alternative resources. A comprehensive guide, along with updates and additional resources, will be available on the official Essex County website at essexcountyny.gov.
Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the opening date for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been postponed until November 17. The Essex County HEAP Department will continue to accept early outreach applications; however, new HEAP applications cannot be processed until the program officially opens. Early outreach benefits will not be processed until that time.
If you have a heating emergency, you can apply for emergency assistance through the Temporary Assistance Program. For more information, please contact the Essex County Department of Social Services at 518-873-3441.
Parks Committee Update
Last night, the Parks and Open Spaces Committee met at the Community Center. Please mark your calendars for the annual spring volunteer cleanup day, tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2026.
The next committee meeting will be held on November 20 at 7:00 pm, and you are welcome to join either in person or online. You can also view last night’s meeting on our website.
2025 Election Information
Early Voting will continue through November 2 at the following locations:
- Lake Placid Beach House, 31 Parkside Drive, Lake Placid, NY
- Public Safety Building, 702 Stowersville Road, Lewis, NY
On Election Day, polls will be open at the Community Center from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. The Community Center remains the only voting location in the Town of Jay for Districts 1 and 2.
Please remember to exercise your right to vote on November 4th.
Hope you have a great weekend,
Matt
