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Summer Recreation Porgram

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.

Groundskeeper Position

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.

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

Assessment Notices

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 

Cedar Grove Cemetery Director

The Town of Lyme is now accepting applications for the position of Director of the Cedar Grove Cemeteries. This role involves overseeing the upkeep of cemetery grounds, managing the sale of burial plots, and handling the day-to-day operations of both Old Cedar Grove Cemetery and New Cedar Grove Cemetery. The Director must be available on an on-call basis during evenings and weekends.

Interested applicants may submit their applications by mail to the Town Clerk’s Office at PO Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622, or deliver them in person to the Town Offices at 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622. Application should be submitted by May 5, 2025.

An applicant will be appointed during the Regular Town Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

April 15, 2025

Ariana Henderson

Town of Lyme Clerk

Highway Garage Special Election 5.13.25

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 of Lyme Clerk

Mowing Specs- Cedar Grove Cemeteries

The Town of Lyme will be accepting a one-year bid for the 2025 mowing season. This will include mowing, trimming and general pick up (twigs/branches) for the Old Cedar Grove Cemetery and New Cedar Grove Cemetery. The Cemeteries must be in excellent shape for Memorial and Labor Day weekends.

  1. Old Cedar Grove- 27372 Washington Street Chaumont

10 mowings/trimmings per instructions from cemetery director

  • New Cedar Grove- 10499 NY-12E Chaumont

14 mowings/trimmings per instructions from cemetery supervisor

The awarded lawn care professionals are responsible for providing their own equipment, maintenance and fuel. Proof of liability insurance of at least one million dollars must be provided. Quotes will be accepted until the closing of business at 4:00 p.m. on April 7th, 2025, and mailed to the Town Clerk’s Office, PO Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622, or dropped off at the Town Offices at 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622. Quotes will be reviewed, and awards will be made during the Regular Town Board Meeting to be held on Wednesday April 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The Town Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

March 18, 2025

Ariana Henderson

Town of Lyme Clerk

Parking on Three Mile Point

Public Hearing for Town of Lyme

The Town of Lyme will be holding a Public Hearing on Wednesday April 9, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Town of Lyme Office 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622 to consider the proposed Local Law to restrict parking on Three Mile Point from November to May 1st in the Town of Lyme. The regular monthly meeting and any other business that may come before the Board will follow. 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 March 13, 2025

BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

Town of Lyme

Ariana Henderson, Town Clerk

Joint Meeting 3/27/25

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Lyme will hold a special meeting with the Water Board and Barton and Loguidice regarding the proposed Water District #6 at 6:00 P.M., March 27, 2025, at the Town Office, 12175 NYS RTE 12E, Chaumont, NY.

Ariana E. Henderson

Town of Lyme Clerk

Notice to residents: DANC Maintenance

Please be advised that the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) will be scheduling above-ground water line maintenance on all properties accommodating the main service line from the Town of Brownville to Cape Vincent. This includes all Town of Lyme and Village of Chaumont residents on the line. The Town of Lyme Department of Works will be working with DANC to manage this landscaping project along the length of the line within our jurisdiction.

This collaborative enterprise will begin in Brownville, March 13, 2025 and will continue until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.