Town Board Meeting Recap
Yesterday the Town of Jay Town Board held its regular monthly meeting. During the meeting, the Board approved an update to the sliding scale exemption for residents aged 65 and older to clarify income thresholds within the program. The law is now in effect. If you are 65 or older and believe you may be income eligible, please contact the Town of Jay Assessor to see if you qualify.
I also provided updates on ongoing projects, informed the Board that the Essex County Land Bank was the high bidder on 39 Burt Lane in Au Sable Forks, and shared the good news that the Au Sable Forks Historic District is now listed on the National Register. If you would like to watch the meeting, it is available on our website at https://www.townofjayny.gov/meeting-minutes/.
Essex County Soil and Water Tree Sale
The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2026 Tree Sale is now open, giving residents the opportunity to purchase affordable trees and shrubs to support conservation and beautification efforts this spring. Orders can be placed online through March 6, with pickup scheduled for April 24 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at Floral Hall at the Westport Fairgrounds.
This annual sale is a great way to invest in your property and our local environment. For questions, contact their office at 518-962-8225 or district@essexcountyswcd.org. Additional information is available at https://www.essexcountyswcd.org/tree-sale.
Essex County Programs Available
The Essex County Mental Health Department encourages residents to explore the free mental health resources available through CredibleMind. This platform provides 24/7 confidential access to expert podcasts, apps, online programs, and articles designed to support mindfulness, stress management, and overall wellbeing, all from home. Residents can learn more and sign up at https://essexcountyny.crediblemind.com.
The Essex County Health Department will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 7 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Jay Fire Department as part of its 2026 countywide clinic schedule. Pre-registration is required at https://health.essexcountyny.gov or by calling 518-873-3500. The clinic will follow a drive-up format, and pets must be at least three months old. Owners seeking a booster must bring a current vaccination certificate, as tags are not accepted. A $5 donation is appreciated to support the program.
Community Center Closed
The Community Center will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents Day and will reopen Tuesday for normal hours. I will be attending the New York State Association of Towns training and annual meeting in New York City and will return to the office on Thursday.
Hope you have a great holiday weekend,
Matt
