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.    New Raffle- 10' Perception Prodigy kayak with paddle from Ski Depot  The Raffle will start on 4/11/2008 and will end on 6/11/2008. All proceeds will benefit the Town of Jay Clock Fund. Tickets: one for three dollars or two for five dollars. Raffle Winner! The winner of the recent raffle (Cedar Chair & Firepit)  to benefit the Town of Jay Clock Fund was Laurie Wright of Jay.  Ronald Roy drew the winning  ticket on March 31, 2008.  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.