Press Releases and Notices
Town of Moriah Notices and Press Release
NOTICE TOWN OF MORIAH WATER DISTRICT USERS
DISTRICTS #1, #2 #3 & #4
The Town of Moriah will be flushing fire hydrants for following areas the beginning around 8:00am on the following dates:
Monday 4/7/25 Witherbee Area
Tuesday 4/8/25 Mineville to Grover Hills
Wednesday 4/9/25 Grover Hills to Moriah Center
Thursday 4/10/25 Moriah Center to Moriah Corner’s
Friday 4/11/25 Moriah Corner’s to top of Broad Street (includes Water District #4)
Monday 4/14/25 Port Henry Area (Stone Street/Williams Street to Spring Street and Broad Street down to Tunnel Ave.)
Tuesday 4/15/25 Port Henry Area (College Street to Elizabeth Street and Route 9N)
Wednesday 4/16/25 Port Henry Area (Waldo Place to Whitney Street)
It is recommended that you shut off your boiler or hot water heater and shut off your main valve coming into your home to prevent the possibility of siphoning water from your boiler or hot water heater. If you do not have a main valve, or are not sure of its location you can contact the Water Department at 942-3340. If your water is cloudy once the water is restored, run your outside hose until it clears.
Help Wanted
Town of Moriah
Campsite Laborer
The Town of Moriah Town Board, seeks applications for a seasonal campsite laborer. Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for manual work requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks. Close supervision is maintained over the work at all times. The incumbent does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Operates air compressor, jack hammer, concrete mixer and pumps
Loads and unload trucks;
Clears blocked up sewers;
Assists in the repair of sewers, catch basins, water mains and services;
Collects and disposes of rubbish;
Performs unskilled work in connection with the painting and maintenance;
Digs and refills trenches for water and sewer pipe lines;
Lays water and sewer pipe;
Works on refuse collection route, lifting cans from curb to truck, or emptying cans on truck;
Cuts grass, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, spades flower beds and assists in ground maintenance activities;
Cleans and maintains restrooms;
Directs trucks on Campgrounds;
Performs general building and grounds cleaning tasks;
Operates a sanitary pump out on RV units;
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to work weekends and holidays; ability to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy weights; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.
$19.01 per hour; seasonal position; Mid-April to Mid-October
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NYS Driver’s License
Drug Testing Required
Applications available at the Town Hall; Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO MATTHEW BRASSARD, TOWN OF MORIAH SUPERVISOR, 38 PARK PLACE, PORT HENRY, NY 12974
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025!
TOWN OF MORIAH
SPECIAL MEETING
The Town of Moriah Town Board will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at10:00am at 54 Dock Lane, Port Henry, NY (Champ RV Park) to discuss options for beach house renovations. The public is welcome to attend.
TOWN OFFICES CLOSED
The Town of Moriah Town Offices will
be closing at Noon on Friday, April
18, 2025 and will reopen on Monday,
April 21, 2025 for regular business
hours.
Thank you!
Happy Easter!
Part Time Transfer Station Attendant
Position open at the Town of Moriah Transfer Station.
The position is “Part Time Transfer Station Attendant”
This is a 20 Hour per week position of scheduled hours, and Saturdays will be required. Rate of pay is $19.17 per hour.
The position has no health benefits.
A complete Civil Service Job Description will be included with the Application.
The position will require a Physical and Drug Alcohol screening before being hired and also is subject to random Drug/Alcohol Testing.
If interested, you can pick up an application at the Town of Moriah Town Hall, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY.
Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2025.
Please submit application to:
Matthew Brassard
Town of Moriah Supervisor
38 Park Place
Port Henry, NY 12974
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!
PUBLIC NOTICE
The 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for Port Henry, NY and Moriah, NY is available for review on the Town Website.
For Port Henry please go to URL address:
https://www.porthenrymoriah.com/files/public/Water_Report_Port_Henry_20232.pdf
For Moriah please go to URL Address:
https://www.porthenrymoriah.com/files/public/Water_Report_Moriah_WD_20232.pdf
If you would like a copy please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 518-546-3341 and one can be mailed to you or you can pick one up at the Town of Moriah Town Hall, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974.
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.
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
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.
This site is maintained by the
Moriah Chamber of Commerce.