Jay's Economic Development Committee discussed plans to advance a Comprehensive Plan for public release on October 1, with an October 22 open house beginning a six-week comment period before anticipated March 2027 Town Board action.
The Parks and Open Space Committee received updates on park maintenance projects and heard about future work. Brooke Paries reported new garbage cans distributed across town parks and renovations at The Grove. Sarah Duheme and Larry Hartson presented a draft site plan for the Kendall Harston LeMay
Parks Committee secured fiscal sponsor for Au Sable Forks Dog Park. The committee approved Lake Placid Rotary Foundation as the project's fiscal sponsor, with committee member Sarah Duheme designated as the sole authorized individual for fund access and the foundation charging a 3 percent fee for
Jay's Short-Term Rental Task Force holds inaugural meeting to chart a balanced regulatory path. Supervisor Matt Stanley led the seven-member panel, which learned the town hosts approximately 240 active STR listings out of 1,100 residential properties, generating an estimated 900,000 dollars in
Jay Economic Development Committee reports progress on Church Lane affordable housing acquisition. The town is under contract for a $150,000 purchase of a 16-acre Church Lane property, contingent on environmental review, with plans for 10 to 20 affordable housing units while reserving space for a
Jay Board approves $606,445 in bills and septic tank repairs. Deputy Supervisor Tom McDonald led the unanimous vote approving Abstract #08-26A, encompassing vouchers #2026-855 through #2026-983. Water/Sewer Superintendent Paul Mintz reported a water main break from hydrant flushing and five leaking
Jay Town Board awards $35,000 economic development grant to Meadow Farmstand. The five-member board voted unanimously July 9 to approve the Main Street Micro Enterprise Grant, with Supervisor Matthew Stanley, Deputy Supervisor Thomas McDonald, and council members Knut Sauer, Olivia Dwyer, and
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