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
/ Seeking Applications for PB
Now accepting applications for the planning board and zoning board.
/ NY Forward
​Learn more at the link below.
/ Comprehensive Plan Revision
​​Learn more at the link below.
/ Henderson MEO Job Posting | Please Apply
​​Learn more at the link below.
​/ Annual Water Quality Report
​Learn more at the link below.
/ Senior Citizen Tax Exemption
Available for property owners 65 and older.
/ Henderson Water Quality Project
View the public hand out, presentation, and more. Click below. 
PUBLIC NOTICES & DOCUMENTS
12/4/2024 Town of Henderson Workshop meeting for tonight is cancelled.
Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update
File Size: 459 kb
File Type: pdf
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Workshop Notices: Game Club Rd, Bridge & Organizational Meeting Changes
File Size: 252 kb
File Type: pdf
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Town Financial Audit- Seeking Qualified Audit Firms
File Size: 76 kb
File Type: pdf
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August 2024 Highway Report to Town Board
File Size: 1443 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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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.