The tentative budget developed by the Essex Town Council is under the tax levy cap allowance. Essex Supervisor Ed Gardner said the levy cap was set by the state at 0.68 percent increase. In fact, he said, the total tax levy of $697,621 is about $15,000 less than the current … [Read more...] about Town of Essex proposes levy, budget below current year spending level (THE SUN)
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Essex, Willsboro to Share Code Enforcement Officer (The Sun)
"Willsboro and Essex are formulating a plan to share a code enforcement officer. The Willsboro town board green-lit a proposal at their meeting this month to move to a single officer that will be split between the neighboring towns. Essex Code Enforcement Officer Lauren … [Read more...] about Essex, Willsboro to Share Code Enforcement Officer (The Sun)
Taxes Up 9.8 Percent in Essex
"The town has blasted through the state tax cap. Residents can expect to see a hike of nearly 10 percent as part of the $1.6 million spending plan. The chief culprit, said Supervisor Ed Gardner, was the creation of a new ambulance district, costs of which have been set at … [Read more...] about Taxes Up 9.8 Percent in Essex
Write-in Candidate Wins Essex Town Council Seat (The Sun)
Schueller, LaForest win council seats; In supervisor race, Gardner cements victory over Boisen Once the dust settled, the race for two available seats on the Essex town council came down to a handful of votes, as elections in this rural pocket of the Adirondacks tend to … [Read more...] about Write-in Candidate Wins Essex Town Council Seat (The Sun)
Essex Election Results
Good evening, neighbors. After weeks of enthusiastic, inspiring campaigning by the candidates, the voters have made their choices. Hopefully you voted yesterday, and by now you're wondering about our Essex election results. The good news is that I can pass along semi-official … [Read more...] about Essex Election Results