Welcome to the Town of Henderson, New York. This is the official municipal website for the Town and all Town related business. Henderson is located in Upstate New York. Founded in 1806, Henderson lies in the heart of the Golden Crescent on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. Known far and wide for its smallmouth bass and perch fishing opportunities, Henderson is also a great place for largemouth bass, northern pike, trout and salmon fishing.
Applications are now being accepted for flood relief funds for private property owners from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
Information and applications can be found by clicking on the link below.
hcr.ny.gov/lake-ontario-st-lawrence-river-flood-relief-and-recovery-grant-program
Information and applications may also be obtained at Neighbors of Watertown, Inc.
112 Franklin Street Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: 315-782-8497
Please note: THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS OCTOBER 31, 2019
Information and applications can be found by clicking on the link below.
hcr.ny.gov/lake-ontario-st-lawrence-river-flood-relief-and-recovery-grant-program
Information and applications may also be obtained at Neighbors of Watertown, Inc.
112 Franklin Street Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: 315-782-8497
Please note: THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS OCTOBER 31, 2019
The Town of Henderson passes a resolution calling for the suspension and reworking of Plan 2014 and a return to Plan 1958DD until such time as Plan 2014 can be made safe to implement. Henderson calls on all its elected representatives to advocate for suspension and reworking of Plan 2014. ijc_plan_2014_resolution.pdf
The Town of Henderson sexual harassment policy: Sexual Harassment Policy Harassment Complaint Form
As of January 1, 2019 the cost of dog licenses will be increased from
$10.00 to $15.00 for spayed dogs and $20.00 to $25.00 for unspayed dogs.
This is an increase from the Jefferson County Dog Control Office who the Town of Henderson uses for our animal control.
$10.00 to $15.00 for spayed dogs and $20.00 to $25.00 for unspayed dogs.
This is an increase from the Jefferson County Dog Control Office who the Town of Henderson uses for our animal control.
Due to capacity issues, the following rules are being implemented regarding depositing brush
at the Town's Transfer Station:
* Brush deposit is for town residents from individual residential property only; This service is not intended for large scale land developers; No commercial vehicles permitted
* Vehicles hauling brush are limited to pickup trucks or cars with small personal trailers
No full size dump trucks or flatbeds permitted
* Two loads per day are permitted
* Residents must unload brush themselves
* Brush should be no longer than 6' in length
* Brush must to be bundled and able to be handled by one man
We appreciate your cooperation in abiding by these regulations. Violations may result in the Transfer Station no longer accepting brush.
at the Town's Transfer Station:
* Brush deposit is for town residents from individual residential property only; This service is not intended for large scale land developers; No commercial vehicles permitted
* Vehicles hauling brush are limited to pickup trucks or cars with small personal trailers
No full size dump trucks or flatbeds permitted
* Two loads per day are permitted
* Residents must unload brush themselves
* Brush should be no longer than 6' in length
* Brush must to be bundled and able to be handled by one man
We appreciate your cooperation in abiding by these regulations. Violations may result in the Transfer Station no longer accepting brush.
NOTICE
Effective June 1, 2018 all refuse disposed of at the Town Transfer Station MUST be in clear plastic bags. White, black or green bags will not be accepted.
Bags are limited to 33 gal. max
Henderson Town Transfer Site Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 8AM to 4PM.
Sundays 8AM til Noon from Memorial Day through September 30th
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 8AM to 4PM.
Sundays 8AM til Noon from Memorial Day through September 30th
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Our Mission:
To keep Henderson a great place to live, work and visit.
To keep Henderson a great place to live, work and visit.
