News & Public Notices

  The moment everyone has been waiting for! The winners of the 1st annual 2021 Scarecrow contest and display.   The Winners of the 2021 Scarecrow Contest and Display click here

Weekly schedule for October 25 – 30.  

There is free Weatherization & Energy Services to income eligible home owners in Essex County – call 518-873-3207 ext. 241 through the Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc., Essex County, NY If you are approved for our program, an Energy Audit will be scheduled to assess the needs of your home. The following are some examples of…
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The Town of Minerva is looking for donations of winter coats for children, women and men. Last year many folks donated new and gently used coats and the coats were very much appreciated by everyone. Currently we are asking for donations of new and gently used coats. The coats will be on a coat rack…
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ESSEX COUNTY RABIES CLINIC SCHROON LAKE 10/12/21

BUILDING DEPT. OFFICE HOURS FOR OCTOBER, 2021

Saturday, October 9, The Minerva Service Organization is having their Harvest Pie & Soup Sale at the Minerva Community Center, 1652 State Route 28N, Minerva, NY, from 10 am – 2 pm. Homemade pies and Quarts of Soup. Lunch is available from 11 am – 1 pm.  

MINERVA | Concerned that every house in the Town of Minerva is easily identified in the event of a fire or some other need for rescue assistance, Town Supervisor Steve McNally has introduced Minerva’s 911 Emergency Sign Program, whereby all Minerva residents—including property owners and renters—will be given 6″ X 18″ reflective signs with the…
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The former headquarters of a 20th century theme park in North Hudson had their grand re-opening on September 25, 2021 as the new headquarters for vacationers exploring the southern side of the High Peaks and environs. Known locally as the A-Frame, the soaring 20,000-square-foot center was once part of Frontier Town, a Wild West theme…
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The Town of Minerva has one vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning board of Appeals meets on a monthly basis for approximately 1-2 hours. If you would like more information, please call Town Hall at 518-251-2869 Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 4pm. If you would like to volunteer, please send a letter of…
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BE PREPARED FOR ANY EMERGENCY  Ice Storms, Blizzards, floods and other Disasters!

Dear residents of Minerva,   The Town of Minerva is concerned that every house in town be easily identified, especially in case of fire or if there is a need for the rescue squad to assist them. This is best accomplished by each of us having the number of our residence displayed. In order for…
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Minerva Youth Commission Great Escape Fright Fest Trip Saturday, 10/23/21. Any questions please call 518-251-2869. Permission slips and checks need to be in to the Town Hall no later than October 15th. Permission slip FRIGHT FEST  

The Town of Minerva Meal Site will be open on Thursday, 9/2. Any questions please call 518-251-2869. Thank you.

The fund raiser for the Minerva Backpack Program on Wed, 8/18 at the concert raised $227.00 from the food sales and the raffle sales of one of Jake’s unique stone dogs. The winner of the stone dog was Rick Brown from John Brannon Road. Thank you to everyone who donated cookies, cake and money to…
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A MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN OF MINERVA Friends and Neighbors, The boil water ban has been lifted. Our water is safe to use. Thank you all for your patience. ~Stephen R. McNally, Supervisor

A MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN OF MINERVA Friends and Neighbors, I was contacted Sunday morning that five individuals had tested positive for COVID in the Town of Minerva. Beginning Sunday, we began collecting data on any possible contacts for the positive individuals.  This data has been forwarded to the Essex County Health Department where contact…
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Free Lunch Program for Youth of Town of Minerva The Town of Minerva is pleased to be able to offer a free lunch program this summer for children under eighteen years of age. Lunches are delivered to the youth program and, there are lunches available for children to pick up at the community center. This…
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