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Located east of Lake Ontario, the Town of Hounsfield’s scenic beauty emerges. Dramatic uninterrupted vistas and breathtaking limestone waterfront cliffs characterize the Town’s 27,291 acres of natural beauty. Once renowned for flourishing dairy farms and prosperous cheese factories, today the Town is the hub of cultural tourism in Jefferson County’s central region.
Water is a key feature. Mill Creek flows through its center. Its border are defined by Black River, Black River and Henderson Bays. The islands of Gull, Snake (Bass), Calf, Great and Little Galloo and Stony expand the Town’s shoreline.
The Town named after Ezra Hounsfield, was formed from Watertown on February 17, 1806. Settlers arrived quickly as news spread of abundant forests, fertile soil, bountiful fish and game.
Nestled on the Town’s western boundary is Sackets Harbor which housed the military and naval headquarters for the US Northern frontier during the war of 1812.
Early settlers recognized the rich opportunities in the Town’s land and water resources. The population has grown from 2,700 in 1880 to today’s 3,300 figure. Two hundred years after settlement, the Town of Hounsfield is a popular place for both year-round residents and visitors.
Robert and Jeannie Brennan
Town Historians
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GREATER SACKETS HARBOR VISITORS' GUIDE - 2013
[Commemorating 200 Years Since the War of 1812]
Coming soon...
Hard copy available by calling (315) 646-2321
LAKESIDE CEMETERY
Rules and Regulations
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Hounsfield will be holding a Public Meeting on June 12 th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Barn for the following matter:
The transfer of Tax Parcel No. 81.14-1-46.9 (vacant land on Storrs Road) from the Town of Hounsfield to Robert J. Ritz, combining it with his pre-existing lot, via a Quit Claim Deed and in consideration of $0.00.
Dated: May _____, 2013 Town of Hounsfield
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By: Diane Nier, Town Clerk |
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NOTICE |
A work session meeting of the Town of Hounsfield
Town Board will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013
at 7 PM at the Town meeting room, 18774 Co. Rt. 66,
Watertown, NY 13601 |
If you are interested in serving in any local government position for the Town of Hounsfield, please call the Town Clerk at (315) 782-6380 or email: townclerk@townofhounsfield.com.
FROM THE ASSESSOR:
Tentative 2013 Hounsfield Tax Roll
[click here]
Complaint Application Forms (RP-524)
available at the end of the Assessor portion of this website.
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