Main Industries: Essex County is home to several high-tech, bio-medical and light industrial companies.

Education: North Country Community College is located in Essex County.

Land: Essex County is in the northeastern part of New York State, just west of Vermont along the eastern boundary of the State. The eastern boundary of Essex County is Lake Champlain, which serves as the New York – Vermont border. The highest natural point in New York, Mount Marcy at 5,344 feet, is in the Town of Keene. The Ausable River forms a partial northern boundary for the county.

Chair, Board of Supervisors - Shaun Gillilland

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