Press Releases and Notices

Town of Moriah Notices and Press Release

 

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for Moriah 2024

 

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for Port Henry 2024

 

Important Notice!

Town of Moriah

Town Board Meeting for May 2025

The Town of Moriah Town Board will hold their monthly board meeting for May on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6pm at the Town of Moriah Court House, 42 Park Place, Port Henry, NY.  The public is welcome to attend.  Thank you! 

 

HELP WANTED

The Town of Moriah Youth Commission is accepting applications for Counselors for the 2025 Summer Youth Program.  All applicants must be 16 years or older and must comply with Civil Service requirements.  Applications are (available at Moriah Central School and the Town of Moriah Town Hall) and must be mailed and postmarked no later than Monday, May 12, 2025 and addressed to:  Town of Moriah Youth Commission, Attn.:  Matt Brassard, Supervisor, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY  12974.

 

Tentative Assessment Roll On File

Notice is hereby given that the Assessors of the Town of Moriah, County of Essex have completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year and that a copy has been left with the Town Clerk at Moriah Town Hall where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until the fourth Tuesday in May.

The Assessors will be in attendance at 4303 Main Street (former Village Hall), Port Henry, NY with the Tentative Assessment Roll on the following days:

                                    

                                    Tuesday, May 6, 2025             10 AM – 2 PM

                                    Tuesday, May 13, 2025          4 PM – 8 PM

                                    Saturday, May 17, 2025          10 AM – 2 PM

                                    Tuesday, May 20, 2025          10 AM – 2 PM

The Board of Assessment Review will meet on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 between the hours of 4 PM and 8 PM at the Moriah Court House, 42 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments, on the formal written application of any person believing him/herself to be aggrieved.  A publication on contesting your assessment in New York State is available at the Town Clerk’s Office or at www.tax.ny.gov .

Dated this 1st day of May, 2025

Brent Ida, Chair

Leilani Sprague

Joel Zelinsky

Assessors

 

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA

Pursuant to section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review.  This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the tentative assessment roll filed on May 1, 2025 for the Town of Moriah.  An appointment to review this information may be made by phoning the assessor’s office at (518) 546-3098.

Brent Ida-Assessor Chairman

Leilani Sprague-Assessor

Joel Zelinsky-Assessor

 

Town of Moriah trash stickers are now $3.50 per sticker for a 32-gallon bag effective 10/17/24.

 

NOTICE!

The Town of Moriah Town Clerk's Office will start charging $2.00 per signature for Notary Public services effective September 20, 2024.

Thank you!

 

Help Wanted

Town of Moriah

Highway Department-Heavy Equipment Operator

The Town of Moriah Highway Department seeks applications for the full time position of Heavy Equipment Operator.  Applicant must possess a valid New York State Class B CDL License or Permit at the time of appointment. 

Job specifications detailing the minimum qualifications are available by calling Highway Superintendent, Jamie Wilson at 518-942-7155. 

Successful applicant must pass a pre-employment physical which includes mandatory drug testing and the position remains subject to the Town of Moriah’s random drug testing policy during the course of employment.

Any interested individual may apply provided they meet minimum qualifications.  Applications are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY  12974.  Please send applications to the Town of Moriah, Attn: Jamie Wilson, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY  12974.  Applications must be received no later than 4:00pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024.  The Town of Moriah is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or any other protected class.

 

Food Pantry Donations

 

2024 Moriah Historical Society Calendars 

 

Town of Moriah

Seeking Request for Proposals-alterations to existing Beach House

The Town of Moriah is seeking bids to support the design and alteration of an existing structure at Champ RV Park-Beach House located at 54 Dock Lane Port Henry, NY on Lake Champlain.

The contractor will be required to draft a proposed design with the assistance of the Town and Code Officers.  The structure is to be altered into a 2-unit short term rental.

In addition to drafting the design the contractor will be responsible for all the scopes of construction to meet the new design requirements.

Please schedule a site visit to walk through the structure.  A visit can be arranged by calling the Town Hall at 518-546-8631 or councilmangilbo@townofmoriahny.gov

 

Town of Moriah

Town Board Meeting’s – Week Day Change

The Town of Moriah Town Board will hold their regular monthly board meetings on the 3rd Thursday of every month instead of the 2nd Thursday of every month due to a scheduling conflict.  They will be held at the Town of Moriah Court House, 42 Park Place, Port Henry, NY at 6:00pm.  The public is welcome to attend.

 

TOWN OF MORIAH

REVALUATION PROJECT

The Town of Moriah will be conducting a Revaluation Project for the year 2024. The assessors for the Town and / or Data Collectors from the Essex County Real Property Tax Service Office will be visiting each parcel to verify property information in an effort to maintain a fair and equitable assessment roll.

Should you have any questions concerning this notice please contact:

Brent Ida,

Chairman of the Board of Assessors

Town of Moriah.

518-546-3098

assessors@townofmoriahny.gov

 

Effective immediately the Town will no longer be charging for the disposal of elctronic waste at the Transfer Station.  The Town will still accept electronic waste as per DEC regulations but the manufacturer is now responsible for any associated recycling costs.

 

Town of Moriah Water Service Line Inventory (Please click to view pages)

 

TOWN OF MORIAH FOOD PANTRY

If Moriah Central School has a snow day on a Wednesday, the Town of Moriah Food Pantry will not be open that day.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you.  Food donations can be dropped off at the Town Hall during regular business hours.  Any monetary donations should be sent to :  The Town of Moriah

Food Pantry, (in care of ) Melinda Morin.

 

 TOWN of MORIAH TRANSFER STATION HOURS

 The Town of Moriah Transfer Station Hours:

  • Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Closed on Sundays and Mondays  

 

BOARD MEETING BROADCASTS

Town Board meetings are live on Facebook.  

  

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