Town of Elizabethtown, New York
Elizabethtown is a down-to-earth, welcoming Adirondack community nestled between Lake Champlain and the High Peaks. As the county seat, Elizabethtown serves as a regional hub for businesses, schools, practical amenities and healthcare. Residents and visitors find limitless opportunities for world class outdoor recreation. Enjoy multi-use trail networks built by local volunteers, rivers in the heart of a historic town, signature events and a vibrant regional arts scene!
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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law for Flood Damage Prevention as Authorized by the New York State Constitution, Article IX, Section 2, and Environmental Conservation Law, Article 36PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Elizabethtown Town Board will hold a Public Hearing at the Elizabethtown…
Budget Workshop 2026
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Elizabethtown, County of Essex, in the State of New York, will be holding two Budget Workshops at the Town Hall, 7563 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY on the following dates, and the public is welcome to attend in person or via GoTo Meeting. …
Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department - Public Notice
ESSEX COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the 2027 Budget Hearing for the Elizabethtown Fire District will be held on October 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Elizabethtown Fire House, 22 Woodruff Lane, Elizabethtown, N.Y., with the Regular Board meeting to immediately follow. Deborah Palmer…
ATVs, UTVs & Slow-Moving Vehicles
UTVs on Public Roadways Can a UTV operate on a public road?NONYS Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 401(1)(a)No motor vehicle shall be operated or driven upon the public highways of the state without first being registered in New York State.Department of Motor Vehicles will NOT register a UTV which…
BOND RESOLUTION
BOND RESOLUTION At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York, held at the Town Hall, in Elizabethtown, New York, in said Town, on July 21, 2026, at 6:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing time.The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Cathy Ruesser, and…
ECH - New Community group at ECH offers support for Diabetes care
Elizabethtown, NY – Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming at times, but no one has to do it alone.University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital is launching a free Diabetes Support Group to bring people together for education, encouragement and conversation with others…
NOTICE Public Hearing - CDBG funding
Legal Notice - Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given, that on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm, the Town Board of the Town of Elizabethtown, in the County of Essex, at 7563 Court Street, Elizabethtown, New York will hold a Public Hearing. The purpose of the hearing is for…
Standard Work Day established
RESOLUTION 94-26:A motion was made by Councilperson Bailey and seconded by Councilperson Wright to establish Standard Work Day hours for elected positions.BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Elizabethtown/30133 hereby established the following Standard Work Days for these titles and will report the…
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law for Flood Damage Prevention as Authorized by the New York State Constitution, Article IX, Section 2, and Environmental Conservation Law, Article 36PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Elizabethtown Town Board will hold a Public Hearing at the Elizabethtown…
Upcoming Events
calendar_month View All EventsFree Tire Collection Day - Essex County Fairgrounds
FREE TIRE COLLECTION DAY!
Diabetes Support Group
Do you have diabetes, care for someone who does or know someone living with the disease? Join us for our Diabetes Support Group. This free community gathering is a chance to connect with others, share experiences, ask questions and learn helpful tips for managing diabetes. Topics may include: Healthy eating Blood sugar goals Daily self-care And more. Whether you have been living with diabetes for years or are newly diagnosed, you are welcome to join the conversation in a supportive and friendly environment.
Elizabethtown Social Center Open House!
You're Invited: Open House at the Elizabethtown Social Center!5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Let's celebrate together! We've nearly doubled our community programs in the last year - and our free afterschool Teen Rec program enrolls over 85% of local teens. There's more we want to do — and we want your help shaping it and sustaining it. Come share your ideas, meet our team, and help build the community you want to live in. Enjoy Mocktails, appetizers from Pleasant Valley Cafe & Irma's Tamales, live music from Two Of A Kind Duo, and a silent auction — plus crafts and games for our younger guests. 5:30p Short Presentation6:30p Listening Session - Talk to us about what you want to see at the Center! Meet our Executive Director, Board Members, staff. and the donors who helped us complete our recent major energy upgrade (Stewart's, Hometown Electric, George and Shirley Moore Foundation and the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA). Hear from teens about what the Social Center means to them. Tour our upgraded facilities! Resources like the Social Center are rare in rural communities. Find out what it takes to keep this resource going and how you can help sustain our growth.
2026 Rabies Clinic
Free Rabies vaccinations for Essex County Residents.
