Author: Ariana Henderson

Please be advised that the Town will be conducting road paving work in the following areas:

• Morris Track Road, Chaumont
• Root Road, Chaumont

Work is scheduled from August 26-28, 2026. Please note that road work is weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled due to weather conditions. During this time, there may be temporary traffic disruptions and limited access to driveways. We kindly ask for your cooperation and caution while traveling through these areas.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Town Office at 315-649-2788.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our community’s roadways.

The Town of Lyme Highway Department is accepting applications for a full-time Machine Equipment Operator.

All candidates must complete alcohol and drug screenings prior to employment. Applications are available at the Lyme Town Office, 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY 13622. Please submit completed applications and resumes to: 

Lyme Town Clerk, P.O. Box 66, Chaumont, NY 13622. 

Application deadline: September 9, 2026

For additional information, please call 315-649-2788.

Town of Lyme Clerk

Ariana Henderson

The Town Board of the Town of Lyme will hold an Organizational Budget Meeting to prepare the 2027 Town Budget on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Town Municipal Offices, located at 12175 NYS Route 12E, Chaumont, NY.

Dated August 12, 2025

BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN OF LYME BOARD

Ariana Henderson, Town Clerk

315-649-2788

JEFFERSON COUNTY SECURES $550,000 STATE GRANT TO HELP SHORELINEHOMEOWNERS UPGRADE AGING SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Jefferson County officials recently announced a major environmental win for localshoreline residents, confirming the county’s acceptance of a $550,000 grant award toparticipate in Round 5 of the State Septic System Replacement Fund Program.
The program directly targets Jefferson County residents living along prioritywaterbodies, including Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, who lack access tomunicipal sewer lines and currently rely on aging private septic systems or cesspools.Outdated, inadequate, or failing septic systems close to local waterways are leadingcontributors to nutrient pollution, which threatens public drinking water supplies andharms the local tourism and fishing industries.

The newly enacted state legislation eases the financial burden of upgradinginfrastructure. Under the guidelines, eligible property owners can be reimbursed for upto 50% of eligible costs (up to $10,000) for the installation of a conventional septicsystem.
Funding is distributed on a reimbursement basis to single-family, two-family, seasonalhome, or small business property owners with inadequate or failing septic systemslocated within 250 feet of an eligible waterbody without access to public sewers.

Jefferson County designated Round 5 priority waterbodies include:Chaumont Bay, Guffin Bay, and Eastern Lake Ontario ShorelineHyde Lake, Moon Lake, and Pleasant Lake (including Tribs to Pleasant Lake)Saint Lawrence River (Main Stem and Minor Tribs), Oswegatchie River (MiddleMain Stem), and Indian River (Middle and minor tribs)Hart Brook (and tribs), Little Sandy Creek (Upper and tribs), Skinner Creek (Middle and tribs), West Creek (Upper and tribs), and Minor Tributaries to the Black River
Property owners are encouraged to review geographic eligibility and initiate theapplication process online: Jefferson County Septic Grants Portal

Local Program Contact:Aileen Anderson

Community Development Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/07/21/jefferson-county-lands-550k-grant-shoreline-septic-replacements

Interested parties may use the interactive map to search by address to see if your parcel may be eligible:  

NYS Septic Replacement Fund Program Map Viewer of Potential Eligible Parcels

More detailed information is provided below:

Septic Repair and Replacement Program Flyer

Septic Repair and Replacement Program Application Form

IRS W-9 Form (Required)

Septic Repair and Replacement Reimbursement Form

Septic Repair Fund Tax Guidance and 1099 FAQ

Septic System Replacement Grant Eligible Costs

Septic Replacement Program Grant Press Release – 7/2026

NYS EFC Septic System Replacement Fund Webpage

Please click HERE to access the online version of the 2026 Town of Lyme and Village of Chaumont Comprehensive Plan Update Survey.

If you prefer, a paper copy can be printed from the file below and returned to the Town Offices (or one of the drop off locations around town).

The Town of Lyme and Village of Chaumont, New York propose to update their Comprehensive
Plans respectively. Town and Village conditions have changed since the last planning process
was completed in 2010. Your responses to this survey will help focus or refocus the Town’s and
Village’s respective priorities and engaging/receiving public input will assist in making it a
successful Plan Update process. Thank you!

Survey responses due by September 30, 2026.

The Jefferson County Highway Department will be closing the Morris Tract Road for Bridge Repairs July 13, 2026 until further notice. If you have any questions please contact the Jefferson County Highway Department at (315) 786-3600.

The Town of Lyme Highway Garage construction has begun. See updates below

LPAC Summer Concerts – New Temporary Location

This summer, the Lyme Performing Arts Council (LPAC) Summer Concert Series will be held at the Haywagon Stage, located on the triangle green adjacent to the Chaumont Fire Hall on NYS Route 12E.

This temporary location will be used while renovations are underway at Bicentennial Park and will remain our concert venue through this season.

Guests will enjoy:

• Ample parking
• Restroom facilities
• Food and beverages available for purchase

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of great music!

Rain Location: Inside at the Chaumont Fire Hall

The Town of Lyme is updating it’s Comprehensive Plan. The last plan was written in 2010. The Committee that will be updating the Plan has been assembled and will be meeting monthly to work on updating plan.

The Commitee will meet in the Town of Lyme Courtroom on the following dates:

8/13/2026 – 6:00 p.m.

Public Outreach and Input Session (Chaumont Volunteer Fire Deptartment):

8/27/2026 – 5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m. 

Please refer to the Comprehesive Plan page for more details… https://townoflymeny.gov/comprehensive-plan/

Please click HERE to access the online version of the 2026 Town of Lyme and Village of Chaumont Comprehensive Plan Update Survey.