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Public Hearing for Town of Lyme

The Town of Lyme will be holding a Public Hearing on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Town Municipal Offices located at 12175 NYS RT 12E, Chaumont, NY to consider the proposed amendments to our Zoning Law to change the language for Special Use timeframes. The regular monthly meeting and any other business that may come before the Board will follow at 6:30 p.m. A full text of the above referenced laws are on file with the Town Clerk and may be inspected during normal business hours. All persons wishing to be heard on the issue should be present at the time and place set forth or have written comments submitted to the Town Board or Clerk prior to that date and time. Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in such Public Hearing should notify the Town Clerk at 315-649-2788 at least 3 business days prior to the hearing.

Dated May 21, 2025

BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

Town of Lyme

Ariana Henderson, Town Clerk

The Town of Lyme Board will hold an emergency meeting May 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Town Municipal Office, 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622, to discuss the current conditions of the Town Office and any other business that may come before the board.

Notice Concerning the Examination of Assessment 

Inventory and Valuation Data (Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law)

Notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data is available for examination and review. This data is the information which will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Lyme which will be filed on or before May 1st, 2025.The information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s Office at 12175 NYS Rt 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622 on May 7,13,14 between the hours of 10 am and 2pm and on May 17 between the hours of 4 pm and 8pm by appointment only. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by telephoning the assessor at (315) 649-2387.

Dated 15 day of April, 2025             .

Carol Quencer, Sole Assessor

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL

(Pursuant to Section 1526 of the Real Property Tax Law Revised by L 1970 ch 957)

HEARING OF COMPLAINTS

Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Lyme County of Jefferson, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year; that a copy thereof has been left with the Town Clerk at 12175 NYS Rt 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622 where it may be seen and examined by any person interested therein during the hours and date following: May 7,13, and 14 between 10am and 2pm, May 17 between the hours of 4pm and 8pm by appointment only. On “FOURTH TUESDAY OF MAY NEXT,” The Board of Assessment Review will meet between the hours of 12:30pm and 4:30pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm at 12175 NYS Rt 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622 to hear and examine all complaints in relation to such assessments, on the application of any person believing himself aggrieved hereby.

Dated this 15 day of April, 2025

Carol Quencer, Sole Assessor 

154 YES

99 NO

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Town of Lyme, New York

RE:  TOWN HIGHWAY BARN

          PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Election will be held on May 13, 2025, regarding construction of, and financing for, a new Town Highway Barn.  The election shall be held at the Town Offices located at 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622.  The polls shall open at 12:00 pm and shall remain open for voting until 8:00 pm.  The proposition to be voted on will be as follows:  “Shall the Town spend a maximum of $4,822,656.52 to construct a new Highway Barn?”

Please note that voters must meet eligibility requirements in order to vote in the Special Election.

Date: April 13, 2025      

Ariana Henderson, Town Clerk

Letter Mailed to Residents

Amortization Schedule

FACT Sheet

Amended Bond Resolution

The Town of Lyme is accepting bids for an Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor. The air compressor still works properly and is available for viewing at the Town Highway Garage.

Sealed bids will be accepted until the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.  Bids may be submitted by mail to Lyme Town Clerk, PO Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622, hand-delivered to the Town Clerk’s Office, 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622, or emailed to lymetownclerk@townoflyme.com. Bids will be opened on January 8, 2025, during the regular monthly Town Board Meeting. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

December 17, 2024

Ariana Henderson

Town of Lyme Clerk

Planning Board Secretary

The Town of Lyme is seeking interested residents to fill the vacancy for the Town of Lyme Planning Board Secretary. Applications are available at the Lyme Town Office, 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622 and online at townoflyme.com. Please submit applications and resumes to the Lyme Town Clerk, PO Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622. For more information call 315-649-2788.

Town of Lyme Clerk

Ariana Henderson

Part-Time Summer Recreation Positions

The Town of Lyme is looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our Summer Recreation Program team. This seasonal program runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., July through August.

We are currently hiring for the following part-time positions:

• Program Director
• Director’s Assistant
• Two Recreation Assistants

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and supervision of program participants
• Engage children through educational and recreational activities
• Collaborate with team members to create a fun and positive environment

Additional job requirements and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply:

Please submit your completed application by May 12, 2025 to the Town of Lyme Clerk via one of the following methods:

• Email: lymetownclerk@townoflyme.com
• Mail: Town of Lyme, PO Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622
• In Person: Drop off at the Town Offices, 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622

Application forms are available online at townoflyme.com.

Part Time Groundskeeper

The Town of Lyme is seeking a reliable and motivated individual to fill a part-time Groundskeeper position. This seasonal role requires 20–25 hours per week, running from May through October.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and prepare Town Park grounds, including athletic fields
• Operate hand tools and landscaping equipment
• Clean and remove litter and debris from park grounds and building areas

Additional job requirements and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply:

Please submit your completed application by May 12, 2025, to the Town of Lyme Clerk by one of the following methods:

• Email: lymetownclerk@townoflyme.com
• Mail: Town of Lyme, PO Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622
• In Person: Drop off at the Town Offices, 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622

Application forms are available online at townoflyme.com.