Category: News

FIREWORKS CANCELLED 7/3/21

A MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN OF MINERVA Friends and Neighbors, With the unfavorable weather forecast for Minerva Day, Saturday, July 3, we have cancelled the fireworks display. They will be rescheduled to Saturday, September 4, 2021. All other events are a go! Thank you for your understanding. ~Stephen R. McNally, Supervisor

STAY POSTED FOR FIREWORKS

A MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN OF MINERVA Friends and Neighbors, With the unfavorable weather forecast for Minerva Day, Saturday, July 3, we will make a final decision by 8:00 AM Saturday on whether or not we will have our fireworks display. We will post on Facebook and the Town’s website at 8:00 AM to let…
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Free Summer Lunch Program for children 18 and under

The Town of Minerva will be offering free lunches for all children 18 and under this summer. This program is 100% funded thru the Essex County Youth Bureau. Lunches will be available Monday – Friday. This program will run for six weeks beginning July 6th. Lunches will be delivered to the Minerva Youth Program and…
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Lake George commission eyes weed killer that worked on Minerva Lake

A message from the town of Minerva, Friends and neighbors, The Lake George Park Commission is considering a new herbicide in the fight against an invasive and pervasive plant, Eurasian watermilfoil. This is the same herbicide that was used for the first time in the Adirondack Park, in 2020 on Minerva Lake. Minerva Lake has…
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2021 Assessment Changes and All-Inclusive Increase

A MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN OF MINERVA,  Dear Taxpayer, You soon will be receiving a letter in regards to assessment changes for your property. In order for the town of Minerva to maintain a 100% full value assessment sometimes it is required to do across the board assessment adjustments. Assessments are based partly on property…
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COMMUNITY COMPOSTING

A MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN OF MINERVA,  Friends and Neighbors, I would like to thank the presenters as well as the people who attended the “Community Composting” forum on Wednesday, April 21. This was a very interesting and informative program.  Community composting could be a nice program for the town of Minerva. The first step…
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Town Hall and Community Center open to the public

The Minerva Town Hall and Community Center will be open to the public starting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 after being closed to the public since January 13, 2021.  We ask that you continue to wear a mask and stay six feet apart from others that you don’t live with.  If anyone needs assistance in…
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Essex County COVID-19 Vaccine Standby List

Information from Essex County Public Health:Our goal to vaccinate 100% of Essex County residents There are NO eligibility requirements to sign up- anyone over 18 – High probability of being called Please follow this link:

2021 Spring Photo Contest Winner – our own SHARON STONE

Congratulations to Sharon Stone for four (4) winning photos in the 2021 Spring Photo Contest of the North Country Living Magazine.You can pick up a copy at the Minerva Town Hall or Sullivan’s Store.Her pictures are exquisite and beautiful!

Automated Call System – ONE CALL Now

In 2017 the Town Board of the Town of Minerva voted to contract with ONE CALL NOW to provide a mass automated call system to reach out to everyone in the community when needed. The program is used for emergencies and for times when we need to get information out to as many people as…
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MYC Survey

As we look forward to summer the MYC is trying to get an idea on how many Minerva kids would want to participate in the youth program. Please take our short survey below. We are still in the planning stages. The town is currently accepting applications for all MYP staff & lifeguards. Anyone interested in…
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Notice to Bidders

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Undersigned, on behalf of the Town of Minerva, will accept sealed bids at the Minerva Town Hall until 2:00 P.M. on April 1, 2021 for an Ambulance. The bids shall be opened publicly and read aloud on April 1, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at the Minerva…
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Spring Hiking & Mud Season in the Adirondacks

Beware the Mud! Learn About Spring Hiking & Mud Season in the Adirondacks Spring hiking means muddy hiking in the Adirondacks. As the weather warms up many outdoor recreationists are itching to get out on the trails, but mud season can be a hazard. Here’s what you need to know, what trails to stick to,…
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Public Notice