Essex County Public Bids Portal - Procurement Opportunities

County Of Essex - Public Bids page. This page serves as the central location for all public bidding opportunities and procurement notices issued by Essex County government.

Essex County NY Government Offices Closure Notice - July 3rd, 2026

Essex County NY Government offices will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, for nonessential county workers, in observation of the 4th of July Holiday. Additionally, the County will be CLOSED to non-essential personnel Monday, December 29th, with the County reopening on Tuesday December 30th. Essex County Public Transportation is also closed during these periods.

Willsboro Town Board Meeting July 8 - Livestream Available

Agenda & Livestream: July Board Meeting2 minutes ago1 min readThe agenda for the July 8th Town Board meeting is available via PDF, click the link below to view:TBJuly826Agenda.pdfDownload PDF • 1.05MBTo access the meeting link and learn how to tune in to the livestream on any device click the button below:Livestream Info & Meeting LinkAgendas  

Essex County NY Government Office Closures and 2026 Budget Information

Essex County NY Approved Budget 2026 - The Essex County NY Approved Budget for 2026 is now available for download, including the Tentative Budget 2026 (PDF), Informational Packet (PDF), and Budget Update from County Manager dated November 14th, 2025 (PDF). A Public Hearing on the 2026 Tentative Budget is set for November 24th, 2025. County Closure Notices: - Essex County NY Government offices will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, for nonessential county workers, in observation of the 4th of July Holiday. - Essex County NY Government offices will be Closed for Juneteenth Day, Friday, June 19th, 2026. - Essex County NY Government offices will be Closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, 2026. - The County will be CLOSED to non-essential personnel Monday, December 29th. County will reopen on Tuesday December 30th. Essex County Public Transportation is also closed. Additional Information: - Updated Eligibility for Child Care Assistance from DSS available on the DSS Day Care Page - Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport available for reservations at (518) 873-3744 Welcome to Essex County, New York - The picturesque mountain village of Lake Placid, nestled in the scenic High Peaks of the Adirondacks and shores of Mirror Lake in Essex County, is the proud site of legendary performances in two Winter Olympics. The County offers hiking in the highest peaks and vast pristine forests of the Adirondacks, canoeing and fishing opportunities, boating on Lake Placid, lakeside towns along Lake Champlain and Schroon Lake, Fort Ticonderoga history, and Ausable Chasm exploration.

Lake Placid Boat Launch Closed Following Storm Damage and Transformer Spill

Due to last Friday's (July 3) severe weather event, a large tree limb broke and fell onto an overhead primary feed that serves the Victor Herbert, Signal Hill, Stevens Road areas, also affected was a bank of elevated step down transformers that provide power to the residents on the Peninsula Road and Buck Island. As a result of the damage, biodegradable FR3 transformer insulating oil leaked from the damaged equipment.  This oil is used to cool and insulate electrical transformers so that they can operate safely and reliably.Immediately following the incident, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Emergency Spill Response Team were notified and dispatched to the site to assess any potential environmental concerns.  They are working alongside Village personnel to ensure the appropriate containment, cleanup and monitoring measures are in place.  The spill has been contained and cleanup efforts are underway.  While the oil may remain visible for some time, residents and visitors may notice cleanup activities in the area as crews continue their work.Based on the initial assessment by the DEC and Emergency Spill Response, no significant environmental impacts to public health, wildlife, or surrounding vegetation are anticipated.  The Village of Lake Placid remains committed to protecting our natural resources and will continue working closely with state environmental officials until the cleanup is complete.We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as our Department of Public Works and emergency response partners work to safely restore the area and reopen the Village Boat launch as soon as it is safe to do so.

New York State Minimum Wage Information

Find details about New York State's minimum wage law.

Phone-Free Schools: NYS Implementation Resources

Hurricane Melissa Relief Resources Available

State Encourages Families to Embrace Outdoor Activity

Encouraging kids & families to put down their electronic devices, enjoy the outdoors, and put their mental & physical health first.