Tel: 315-562-3400
Fax: 315-562-2010
161 Main Street
PO Box 24
Edwards, NY 13635
townofedwards@tds.net
ABOUT EDWARDS
Town of Edwards
Current Meeting Information
May 13, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM
Next Meeting:
June 10, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of Edwards, County of St Lawrence, has completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year, and that a copy is located on the Saint Lawrence County Government website by clicking here, or here, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person until Grievance Day. Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that assessment inventory and valuation data for the Town of Edwards is available for review. Please feel free to call with questions or concerns (315) 276-5987. The tentative assessment roll is also available for viewing on the St Lawrence County website – www.stlawco.gov - per the requirement of RPLT section 1590(2). The Assessor will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll on the following days.
Saturday, May 2 10am – 2pm
Wednesday, May 6 9am – 1pm
Monday, May 11 4pm 8pm
Tuesday, May 19 12pm – 4pm
Town Hall, 161 Main St, Edwards
E-mail: edwardsassessor4@gmail.com
Mail: PO Box 24, Edwards, NY 13635
The Board of Assessment Review will meet on May 27, 2026, between the hours of 4 pm and 8 pm at the Edwards Town Hall, 161 Main St, Edwards, in said town, to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any persons believing him/herself to be aggrieved. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the town clerk, St Lawrence County Real Property Office, or online:
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp524_fill_in.pdf
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Dated this April 13, 2026
Kathleen Besaw
Town Clerk/Tax Collector:
Phone: 315-562-3400 - Fax: 315-562-2010
Email: townofedwards@tds.net
Town Clerk: PO Box 24, Edwards, NY 13635
Tax Collector: PO Box 126, Edwards, NY 13635
Office Hours:​
Monday - Friday: 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
Please call 315-562-3400 and leave a message.if you need to schedule a time outside of regular hours. I will get back to you.
Water & Sewer Clerk:
Phone: 315-562-3704 - Fax: 315-562-2010
PO Box 24, Edwards, NY 13635
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
8:30AM to 1:30 PM
This website provides information about and for the Town of Edwards.If you experience a problem with the site, please let the web manager know.
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If you do not need a quick response, use the website Contact Form. If you need more immediate action, call us at 315-562-3400 during office hours.
Drop Box Location: 161 Main Street (gold bar in door.)
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ATTENTION TOWN OF EDWARDS RESIDENTS
BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK THAT MUST COMPLY WITH THE UNIFORM CODE, LISTED ARE A FEW OF THE REQUIRED ITEMS:
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ANY AND ALL ELECTRICAL WORK
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ANY ADDITION
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ANY DETACHACHED STRUCTURE 120SF (10X12) OR LARGER. THIS INCLUDES ANY CONEX BOXED, FABRIC COVERED STRUCTURES, PRE-MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS, CARPORTS.
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SWIMMING POOLS, IF IT HAS THE CAPACITY TO HOLD MORE THAN 24 INCHES OF WATER – THIS INCLUDES THE INFLATABLE RING POOLS. POOLS HAVE ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS FOR BARRIERS, ALARMS 7 ELECTRICAL.
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SOLID FUEL FURNACES -APPLIANCES & ASSOCIATED CHIMNEYS, WOOD, CORN, COAL, PEAT
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BUILDING COMPONENTS THAT PERTAIN TO STRUCTURAL – LOAD BEARING:
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REMOVAL OF EGRESS – SEPTIC SYSTEMS
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THE ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPLACEMENT, OR RELOCATION OF ANY BUILDING SYSTEM.
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DEMOLITION
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ANY RENOVATION AND/OR REMODELING – PLUMBING – WINDOWS – DOORS.
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PARKING A TRAILER - WHILE STORING
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COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
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ROOFING
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TRAILERS OR MODULARS
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SUN DECKS – PORCHES- DECKS
YOUR LOCAL CODE OFFICER IS MANDATED TO ENFORCE THE NYS UNIFORM CODE. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT OF YOUR PROJECT REQUIRING A PERMIT PLEASE CALL, CODE OFFICER: LARRY ATKINSON, 315-543-2287 OR THE CLERK @ 315-562-3400 APPLICATION FORM CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CLERK