Established in 1808
Moriah is a town in eastern Essex County, New York, located within the Adirondack Park along Lake Champlain. The town includes the hamlets of Port Henry, Mineville, Moriah Center, and Witherbee, and had a population of 4,716 at the 2020 census.
Moriah’s history is closely tied to iron ore mining, iron production, and shipping, which helped shape the town and its communities over many generations. Today, the town remains a place of strong local identity, public service, and community pride.
This website provides links to the Town of Moriah’s official pages, departments, services, and community information, as well as resources related to the history of Moriah’s distinctive hamlets.
Town News
Budget Workshop October 13, 2026
BUDGET WORKSHOP The Town of Moriah Town Board[...]
Port Henry Fire Department Public Hearing 2027 Budget
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed 2027 Budget of[...]
Water & Sewer Billing Deadline – November 3, 2026
Town of Moriah Water & Sewer Billing Deadline The[...]
Sewer Reconstruction Project to begin 10/5/26
NOTICE! Beginning October 5, 2026, Phase 1B of the[...]
Public Hearing-Flood Damage Prevention Local Law October 15, 2026
TOWN OF MORIAH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED LOCAL[...]
Hydrant Flushing-Beginning Monday, October 5, 2026
NOTICE TOWN OF MORIAH WATER DISTRICT USERS DISTRICTS #1, #2[...]