Town of Elizabethtown, New York
Elizabethtown is a down-to-earth, welcoming Adirondack community nestled between Lake Champlain and the High Peaks. As the county seat, Elizabethtown serves as a regional hub for businesses, schools, practical amenities and healthcare. Residents and visitors find limitless opportunities for world class outdoor recreation. Enjoy multi-use trail networks built by local volunteers, rivers in the heart of a historic town, signature events and a vibrant regional arts scene!
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Elizabethtown launches new website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2026 Elizabethtown, NY – Elizabethtown is positioning itself as the “Hometown of the Adirondacks” and launching a new website to serve residents and visitors.The website will feature a new look and is expected to be online by February 18, 2026 at https:/…
Lost Valley Tattoo Co. - NEW BUSINESS
I had the pleasure of meeting up with Neil Brown, owner & tattoo artist of Lost Valley Tattoo Co., last week. With endless questions on hand, our conversation flowed easily, and an hour passed before either of us even noticed. I have followed Neil since his tattoo venture started and have seen…
NEW OWNER - Park Motor Inn
I had the pleasure of meeting with Duncan Adamson, new owner of the Park Motor Inn. We chatted about many things, and not surprising, our focus always came back to Elizabethtown. Duncan moved to the area as a young child, graduated from Ausable Valley, and spent many years throughout Northern New…
Windsor Memorial Park RFP
Notice of Award March 31, 2026 Town of Elizabethtown – Windsor Memorial Park Design Services RFP Request for Proposals (RFP) Park Design Services – Windsor Memorial Park The Town of Elizabethtown is soliciting proposals for professional park design services for the enhancement of Windsor Memorial…
New Flood Maps
Please listen to the YouTube video put out by BRASS (Boquet River Association). These new maps could affect your need for Flood Insurance. If you need further information, please visit the Elizabethtown Town Hall, or call 518-873-6555.BRASS YouTube video
NOTICE Public Hearing - CDBG funding
Legal Notice - Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given, that on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm, the Town Board of the Town of Elizabethtown, in the County of Essex, at 7563 Court Street, Elizabethtown, New York will hold a Public Hearing. The purpose of the hearing is for…
Standard Work Day established
RESOLUTION 94-26:A motion was made by Councilperson Bailey and seconded by Councilperson Wright to establish Standard Work Day hours for elected positions.BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Elizabethtown/30133 hereby established the following Standard Work Days for these titles and will report the…
Upcoming Events
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Elizabethtown Social Center Open House!
You're Invited: Open House at the Elizabethtown Social Center!5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Let's celebrate together! We've nearly doubled our community programs in the last year - and our free afterschool Teen Rec program enrolls over 85% of local teens. There's more we want to do — and we want your help shaping it and sustaining it. Come share your ideas, meet our team, and help build the community you want to live in. Enjoy Mocktails, appetizers from Pleasant Valley Cafe & Irma's Tamales, live music from Two Of A Kind Duo, and a silent auction — plus crafts and games for our younger guests. 5:30p Short Presentation6:30p Listening Session - Talk to us about what you want to see at the Center! Meet our Executive Director, Board Members, staff. and the donors who helped us complete our recent major energy upgrade (Stewart's, Hometown Electric, George and Shirley Moore Foundation and the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA). Hear from teens about what the Social Center means to them. Tour our upgraded facilities! Resources like the Social Center are rare in rural communities. Find out what it takes to keep this resource going and how you can help sustain our growth.
2026 Rabies Clinic
Free Rabies vaccinations for Essex County Residents.
Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals
Family Farm Visit to Sand River Community Farm
Sand River is a small farm striving to feed its neighbors. Let's come together and see what grows there! We will garden, eat, and sing with some of the helpful humans, cows, and sheep who love this place. Families will pick food, prepare and eat a farm dinner! Although the visit is geared towards kids and teens, adults will enjoy learning about this unique community farm run by volunteers. There will be activities for young kids to get their wiggles out, learn, and reflect. The visit is free but PLEASE RSVP on our event page at https://www.elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/event-details-registration/free-visit-to-sand-river-community-farm-3 (so we know when we reach a minimum size to host the trip.) WE WILL MEET AT THE FARM at 2:00pm. Dinner is served around 5:30pm (healthy snacks included in between!). Located at 1044 Mace Chasm Road just outside of Keeseville, NY. 30 minute drive from Elizabethtown. For more information visit our website at elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or contact us at news@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or (518) 873-6408 A collaboration between the E'town Social Center and Sand River Community Farm.
