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. and is a picturesque lake front community. 

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.

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Our Mission

To keep Henderson a great place to live, work and visit
Henderson is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,438 at the 2020 census. The town is named after William Henderson, the original European-American land owner. 

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Announcements & Calendar
/ Comprehensive Plan Revision
​​Learn more at the link below.
/ Henderson MEO Job Posting | Please Apply
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/ NY Forward
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​/ Annual Water Quality Report
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/ Senior Citizen Tax Exemption
Available for property owners 65 and older.
/ Sewer Extension Updates
Learn more at the link below.
/ Henderson Water Quality Project
View the public hand out, presentation, and more. Click below. 
PUBLIC NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
Budget Hearing Notice
File Size: 247 kb
File Type: pdf
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Public Hearing Notice
File Size: 866 kb
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August 2024 Highway Report to Town Board
File Size: 1443 kb
File Type: pdf
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Important Information about Water Quality
File Size: 436 kb
File Type: pdf
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Notice of Completion of Tentative Assessment Roll
File Size: 116 kb
File Type: pdf
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Nexamp Signed Agreement
File Size: 270 kb
File Type: pdf
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IMPORTANT UPDATES

Local Highlights

Why Henderson?

Purpose
The Town of Henderson is a picturesque downtown hamlet and waterfront community located along Stony Creek and Lake Ontario. Known for world renown fishing, breath taking views, and a friendly community that is vibrant and growing. We hope you'll visit us soon.
This website is designed to provide as much relevant info as possible that will be helpful to you and keep transparency between residents and the local government. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please contact us by clicking here.