The Town of Minden Town Clerk and Assessor have MOVED to 168 Canal Street, Fort Plain (the former Village of Fort Plain offices). Our phone numbers are the same. Town Clerk hours are Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 4:30pm, Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm. The Assessor hours are Tuesday & Wednesday evenings 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Thank you.

The Town Clerk’s office is NOW able to process fishing and hunting licenses. Thank you for your patience.

Local law 1 of 2023

Welcome

The Town of Minden encompasses nearly 33,000 acres, and is located on the southwestern border of Montgomery County in the state of New York. The Town of Minden has six hamlets which are Hallsville, Mindenville, Freybush, Fordsbush, Salt Springville, and Brookmans Corners. The Town of Minden has always been an agricultural based community. Dairy farming has been the main part of this agricultural base and continues to be so today.

The Town of Minden contains some historic, architectural and cultural resources which gives the Town a character all its own. There is a wealth of buildings associated with the Town’s early history and development. Throughout the Town there are several old farmhouses and barns that were erected in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn More About Local Points of Interest, Town History, and What Minden Has to Offer.