Tel: 315-562-3400
Fax: 315-562-2010
161 Main Street
PO Box 24
Edwards, NY 13635
townofedwards@tds.net
STAR EXEMPTIONS FOR 2026
Star exemptions for 2026 have gone from $107,300.00 or less in 2025 to $110,750.00 or less for 2026
Senior exemptions are now $30,700.00 or less
Senior exemptions are eligible for seniors 65 or older upon age, ownership & income qualifications.
Please contact Kathy Besaw at 315-276-5987 for application to apply.
ABOUT EDWARDS
Town of Edwards
Current Meeting Information
December 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM
Next Meeting:
January 14, 2026
Town of Edwards Highway Department
Parking on Streets & Highways and Posting of Seasonal Roads
2025 – 2026 Winter Season
Per Local Law #8 of the year 2014. The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited on all streets and highways within the boundaries of the former Village of Edwards between the hours of 2:00AM to 7:00Am from November 1st to May 1st of each year.
All in violation can be towed at owner’s expense. A violation of this article shall constitute a traffic infraction and any person convicted of a violation shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50) for the first conviction and by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) for a second conviction within one (1) year, and by a fine of not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a third conviction within a one-year period.
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Seasonal Roads​
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The following roads in the Town of Edwards will be claimed as seasonal use only. There will be no winter maintenance on the following roads from December 1st to April 1st: Ames Road, Bingo Road, Stammerville Road & Thomlinson Road.
Town of Edwards
Duane Sykes
Highway Superintendent
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