Blood Drive - Schroon Lake Town Hall
2025-04-29 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Library Board of Trustees Board Meeting
2025-04-28 09:30 - 11:30
Agenda TBD

Regular Town Board Meeting
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00
Agenda 4_14_2025

Bid Opening - Town Water Department Truck
2025-04-14 17:45
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Undersigned, on behalf of the Town of Schroon Town Clerk, will accept sealed bids at the Town of Schroon Town Hall until 5:45PM on April 14th, 2025 for:
ONE (1) NEW AND UNUSED ¾ TON 4WD HEAVY DUTY STANDARD CAB TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT
The bids shall be opened and read aloud on April 14th, 2025 at 5:45pm at the Town Hall, 15 Leland Ave, Schroon Lake, New York 12870.
Bids are available at https://www.co.essex.ny.us/bidders/publicbids.aspx . Bids may be mailed or delivered to: Town of Schroon, 15 Leland Ave, P.O. Box 578, Schroon Lake NY 12870

All bids submitted in response to this notice shall be marked “SEALED BID – HEAVY DUTY STANDARD CAB TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT” clearly on the outside of the envelope.
In the event that the Town of Schroon Office is closed the day of the Bid Opening due to unforeseen circumstances, the bid(s) will be opened the next business day that the Town of Schroon Office is open. The Bid Submission time will remain the same.
Town of Schroon affirmatively states that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to these instructions, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era veteran status, disadvantaged and minority or women-owned business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit bids in response hereto.
Dated: March 24, 2025
Erica Hedden
Town Clerk
Town of Schroon
15 Leland Ave.
PO Box 578
Schroon Lake, New York 12870
(518) 532-7737

Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
2025-04-14 17:30
Notice of Public Hearing
The Comprehensive Plan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Schroon will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2025, beginning at 5:30 P.M. at Schroon Lake Town Hall, 15 Leland Ave, Schroon Lake, NY.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this public hearing is to conclude the public comment period.

Planning Board Meeting
2025-04-10 19:00
Town of Schroon
Planning Board Meeting
Thursday, April 10, 2025
7:00 PM @ Town Hall

Agenda

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Review and approve Minutes: from December 12, 2024, meeting.
Old Business

No old business.

New Business

Review of a 3-lot subdivision application for Mount Severence Homes 1370 US Rt 9 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 submitted by Lewis Donnelly.
Discussion of an application to the ZBA for a variance to 1531 US Rt 9 Schroon Lake, NY 12870. The applicant, Lewis Donnelly, is requesting a variance to convert an existing restaurant building into 6 condominium units. The ZBA has asked the Planning Board to review the application and give an opinion on the project as provided in the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Schroon Zoning Board of Appeals.

Adjourn Meeting

Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall meeting room.

Special Town Board Meeting
2025-03-31 15:00
TOWN OF SCHROON
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 31, 2025
AT 3:00 P.M.
TO RESOLVE
BID AWARDS
PERSONNEL
ANY BUSINESS DEEMED NECESSARY

Regular Town Board Meeting
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00
Agenda Final – 3_13_25

Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:00
Notice of Public Hearing
The Comprehensive Plan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Schroon will hold a public hearing on March 13, 2025, beginning at 5:30 P.M. at Schroon Lake Town Hall, 15 Leland Ave, Schroon Lake, NY.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this public hearing is to present the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan to the public.

Regular Town Board Meeting
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
Town Board Meeting Agenda click HERE

Library Board of Trustees Board Meeting
2025-01-27 09:30 - 11:30
At the Schroon Lake Public Library Meeting Room
Agenda TBD

Comprehensive Plan Committee Public Hearing
2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00
Notice of Public Hearing
The Comprehensive Plan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Comprehensive Plan Committee will hold a public hearing on January 15, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at Schroon Lake Central School Auditorium.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this public hearing is to present a draft of the Comprehensive Plan to the public.
Dated: 12/20/2024
Erica Hedden
Town of Schroon
Town Clerk

FEMA’s Open House on Flood Risk and Insurance - Knights of Columbus - Ticonderoga
2025-01-15 15:00 - 19:00
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
103 Montcalm St., Suite 1
Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Do you know your flood risk? FEMA is hosting two Open Houses on Flood Risk and Insurance. If you live in Essex County, this is a chance to learn more about your updated flood maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps. FEMA representatives will be there to answer questions. Learn about flood risk, flood insurance, and how to prepare for and protect yourself from flooding.
One Open House will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Essex County Emergency Public Safety Building, 702 Stowersville Rd., Lewis, NY 12950. The other is on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Knights of Columbus, 103 Montcalm St., Suite 1, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. All are welcome to come to either Open House, in person, at any time.
To request a reasonable accommodation (sign language, real-time captioning, or other), please email Michael.Foley3@fema.dhs.gov or FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov, or call (833) 285-7448, FEMA’s Civil Rights Resource Line.
Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States. People in our community need to know their risk and how to use the tools and programs they have, including flood insurance.
To learn more, or to access the flood maps, visit https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. You may also contact a map specialist at the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) at 1-877336-2627 or FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

FEMA’s Open House on Flood Risk and Insurance - Lewis Public Safety Building
2025-01-14 15:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Essex County Emergency Public Safety Building
702 Stowersville Rd.
Lewis, NY 12950

Do you know your flood risk? FEMA is hosting two Open Houses on Flood Risk and Insurance. If you live in Essex County, this is a chance to learn more about your updated flood maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps. FEMA representatives will be there to answer questions. Learn about flood risk, flood insurance, and how to prepare for and protect yourself from flooding.
One Open House will be on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Essex County Emergency Public Safety Building, 702 Stowersville Rd., Lewis, NY 12950. The other is on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Knights of Columbus, 103 Montcalm St., Suite 1, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. All are welcome to come to either Open House, in person, at any time.
To request a reasonable accommodation (sign language, real-time captioning, or other), please email Michael.Foley3@fema.dhs.gov or FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov, or call (833) 285-7448, FEMA’s Civil Rights Resource Line.
Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States. People in our community need to know their risk and how to use the tools and programs they have, including flood insurance.
To learn more, or to access the flood maps, visit https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. You may also contact a map specialist at the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) at 1-877336-2627 or FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

Town of Schroon Organizational Meeting
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00
Click HERE for the Agenda

Planning Board Meeting *Cancelled*
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:00
Please take Notice
The regularly scheduled Planning Board Meeting on January 9th 2025 has been cancelled. The next Planning Board Meeting will be February 13, 2025 at 7:00PM

Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
2025-01-07 17:15 - 18:30

Special Town Board Meeting
2024-12-30 18:00 - 19:00
Click here for agenda

Town of Schroon Bid Opening - Wastewater Boiler
2024-12-30 17:45 - 18:00
at the Schroon Lake Town Hall, 15 Leland Ave. Schroon Lake, NY meeting room.

Planning Board Public Hearing
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00
Notice of Public Hearing
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Schroon will hold a Public Hearing, Pursuant to section 276 of the Town Law, on the application of William and Patricia Christian 3 Lot Subdivision for a 3-lot subdivision of tax parcel 136.3-1-10.42
This project is located at approximately 1503 US Rt 9 Schroon Lake, NY 12870.
The lots are in town use zone I-1 (Industrial).
SAID HEARING shall be held on Thursday, the 12th day of December 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall 15 Leland Ave. Schroon Lake, NY at which time all interested people will be given the opportunity to be heard.
By order of the Planning Board
Glen Repko, Chairman

Planning Board Meeting
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00
Town of Schroon
Planning Board Meeting
Thursday, December 12, 2024
7:00 PM @ Town Hall

Agenda

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Review and approve Minutes: from November 14, 2024, meeting.
Old Business

Final review of the application and final survey map of “William and Patricia Christian 3 Lot Subdivision” 1501, etc. US Rt 9 Schroon Lake, NY.
Public Hearing for the “William and Patricia Christian 3 Lot Subdivision”.
Final approval of the “William and Patricia 3 Lot Subdivision” application.

New Business

No New business.

Adjourn Meeting

Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall meeting room.

Annual Election of Schroon Lake Fire District
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00
FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION
Annual Election of
Schroon Lake Fire District
December 10, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Annual Election of the Schroon Lake Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Schroon Lake Fire House located on Cedar Hill Drive in the Industrial Park, for the purpose of electing One Commissioner. A 5-year term commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2029.
All duly registered residents of the Schroon Lake Fire District shall be eligible to vote.
Candidates for District Office should file their names with the Secretary of the Schroon Lake Fire District at: Schroon Lake Fire District, P.O. Box 456, Schroon Lake, New York, no later than November 20, 2024. Candidates for office must live in the Fire District.

Town Board Meeting
2024-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
TOWN OF SCHROON
MEETING AGENDA 6:00 PM December 9, 2024

CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION: Dylan Thisse of Wright Pierce Environmental Engineering will provide an overview of the Essex County Water and Wastewater Asset Management Program underway in the Town of Schroon
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1 – RESOLUTION: Approve minutes of October 9, 15, 22, 23, 29, 30 and November 7, 2024
2 – RESOLUTION: Approve vouchers
3 – RESOLUTION: Approve job description change from MEO to HEO for Steve Vinciguerra effective 12/09/2024, $22.70/hour
4 – RESOLUTION: Approve incentive payment of $500 to Hunter Allison for the completion of the Class C and 2B Water Operator Licenses
5 – RESOLUTION: Change Job title for Hunter Allison from Water and Wastewater Operator Trainee to Water and Wastewater Operator, effective 11/22/2024, pay rate increase is $2.03/hour
6 – RESOLUTION: Approve one year contract with Barks Recreation Veterinary, LLC effective 1/01/2025 for impoundment services as required by NYS Agriculture & Markets law and updated requirements; annual administrative fee is $2,500.00
7- RESOLUTION: Approve revised wastewater and water usage fees effective 1/01/2025
8 – RESOLUTION: Approve update of Building & Codes fee schedule effective 1/01/2025
9- RESOLUTION: Accept Library Trustee resignation for Jen Slothower effective 11/13/2024
10 – RESOLUTION: Approve appointment of Catherine Bendert effective 1/01/2025 to complete Jen Slothower’s five- year Library Trustee term ending 12/31/2028
11- RESOLUTION: Accept Library Trustee resignation of Joseph Provoncha effective 12/31/2024
12- RESOLUTION: Approve appointment of Beth Massiano effective 12/01/2025 to complete Joseph Provoncha’s
5-year Library Trustee term ending 12/31/2027
13 – RESOLUTION: Accept Library Trustee resignation of Anne Durkee effective 12/31/2024
14- RESOLUTION: Approve appointment of Carissa Magnan effective 1/01/2-25 to complete Anne Durkee’s 5-year
Library Trustee term ending 12/31/2025
15- RESOLUTION: Approve 5-year Library Trustee renewal terms for Julie Chippendale and Laura Dewey effective 1/01/2025 and ending 12/31/2029
16- RESOLUTION: Approve change in 2025 Youth Commission Co-Chair budgeted amount from $1,500.00 to three payments of $500 to be paid to each of three seasonal sport coaches.
17- RESOLUTION: Approve 4-year Town of Schroon Highway Superintendent – NYS DOT Shared Services Agreement for emergency assistance to be provided to Town of Schroon in the absence of a declared NYS state of emergency
18- RESOLUTION: Approve annual agreements with HHHN for Physical Examinations and Hepatitis B Immunization
19 – RESOLUTION: Approve meeting to approve year-end invoices
20 – DISCUSSION: AED installation(s)
21- DISCUSSION: Status on EMCOR Project at Wastewater
22 – DISCUSSION: Employee Handbook and Job Descriptions updates
23 – DISCUSSION: Comprehensive Plan hearing date
24 – DISCUSION: Park benches
25 – DISCUSSION: Additional monthly meeting workshops to review department / budget issues

Any additional business that may come before the Board

Building Code Fee Hearing
2024-12-09 17:45 - 18:00
Notice of Public Hearing
On the Proposed Building Codes fee schedule
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed building codes fees schedule for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025, is available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours. Please present any questions on the proposed building code fee schedule to the Town Clerk at 15 Leland Ave, Schroon Lake during office hours prior to the date of the public hearing.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Schroon Town Board will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2024, beginning at 5:45 P.M. at the Town Hall, 15 Leland Avenue, Schroon Lake, New York, concerning the proposed Building Codes fee schedule. At such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against any item or items therein contained.
Erica Hedden
Town of Schroon
Town Clerk

Water and Wastewater Rate Public Hearing
2024-12-09 17:30 - 17:45
Notice of Public Hearing
On the Proposed 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Schroon Town Board will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2024, beginning at 5:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 15 Leland Avenue, Schroon Lake, New York, concerning the proposed 2025 Water and Wastewater Rates.
Proposed Water rate increase of $5.00 quarterly per unit
Proposed Water usage rate increase of $0.10 per 1,000 gallons.
Proposed Wastewater rate increase of $3.00 quarterly per unit
Proposed Wastewater usage increase of $0.10 per 1,000 gallons.
FURTHER NOTICE Public Hearing thereon at the Town Hall, 15 Leland Ave, Schroon Lake, NY, on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM, and at such hearing any person may be heard in favor or against any item or items therein contained.
Erica Hedden
Town of Schroon
Town Clerk

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:00
NOTICE
The Town of Schroon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding The Seagle Music
Colony, Inc. at 999 Charley Hill Road Schroon Lake, NY 12870 for a use variance request. The request is
for conƟnued use of the property as an opera/musical theater training facility. The hearing will be
December 5, 2024, at 7pm in the town hall meeting room at 15 Leland Avenue, Schroon Lake NY 12870

Schroon Lake Library Board Meeting
2024-11-25 09:30 - 11:30
in the Schroon Lake Library meeting room.

Planning Board Meeting
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Town of Schroon Planning Board Meeting
Thursday, November 14, 2024
7:00 PM @ Town Hall

Agenda

Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Review and approve Minutes: from October 10, 2024, meeting.
Old Business

Final review of the application and final survey map of “Boundary Line Adjustment DeCesare/Hettenbaugh” 311 Aldermeadow Rd Schroon Lake, NY.

New Business

Initial review of an application from Willian Christian for a 3 lot subdivision at about 1495 US Rt 9 Schroon Lake, NY.

Adjourn Meeting

Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall meeting room.

Town Board Meeting
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00

Town of Schroon Public Hearing on 2% Tax Cap
2024-11-07 17:45 - 18:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2024

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Schroon, Essex County, New York will meet at the Town Offices of the Town of Schroon, Essex County, New York located at 15 Leland Ave Schroon Lake NY 12870, on the 7th day of November at 5:45 p.m. for the purposes of conducting a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 entitled “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c”. To allow the town to pass a tax levy that is greater than the tax levy limit calculated for 2024.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a said Public Hearing to be held at the time and place set forth above, the Town Board will consider this Local Law and hear all parties interested therein concerning the same.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the full text of proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2024 may be obtained upon request from the Town Clerk of the Town of Schroon.

Dated: 10/17/2024
Erica Hedden, Town Clerk
Town of Schroon
15 Leland Ave, Schroon Lake NY 12870
518-532-7737
