Please note: We are all moved into our new offices, our new address is 340 Main street Clock Fund The Jay Town Office is accepting donations for purchase of the new Jay Town Clock.  Checks can be made out to the Town of Jay Clock Fund.    Raffle Winner! The winner of the Quilt/rack raffle  was Jill Deane from Jay.  Kylie Palmer from Dixfield drew the winning ticket on July 16, 2008 Christmas in July Raffle Homemade Ice Fishing Traps w/case made by Bernard Boivin Drawing will be Aug. 29th Tickets: 1 for $3 2 for $5 Click for more information NOTICE: Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed for the recording, filming, editing for programs on Channel 7. Please call the Jay Town Office if interested- 897-6785

The Town of Jay
is nestled in a valley formed by the Androscoggin River in Southern Franklin County. That geographical fact led the area to become a hotbed of industry during the industrial revolution. The Androscoggin provided power for a multitude of mills and factories, and while industry remains a strong part of Jay's past, the town retains a rural feel. With a population of just under 5,000 Jay has kept the small-town characteristics that make Western Maine an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

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Community
Jay boasts a very active civic atmosphere, with 2 Veteran's Organizations, an Historical Society, many churches, a Youth Organization, a Paper and Heritage Museum, Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary, just to name a few.

Recreation
Located right on the edge of the western mountains and at the gateway to the major ski areas, Jay has access to abundant recreational activities. Right here in town there is French Falls recreational area, a ball field in the summer that is flooded and maintained for ice skating in winter; Spruce Mountain Ski Slope, a tri-municipality ski area; tennis courts located at the high school; and a Rail Trail Snowmobile/ATV/Hiking system, spanning a distance of 14 miles from Jay to Farmington. The Androscoggin River itself provides opportunities for excellent fishing, and is the venue for many fishing tournaments. Canoes and kayaks are a common site, as local folk are using the river for recreation as never before.

North Jay boasts a now-idle granite quarry that for decades provided high-quality white granite for buildings throughout New England , including the city hall in Portland . A walking path in a neighboring orchard provides the opportunity to view this site. The Paper making industry and the granite quarry attracted a diverse ethnic background that has survived for over 200 years and provides a rich environment.