UPDATE:  Gaines residents can now pay their water bills online using a credit card.  This system allows you to view and pay your bills online using Visa, Mastercard, or electronic check. Please be assured that every precaution has been taken to ensure that your online transactions are safe and secure. Click the button below to pay online.

Gaines residents can now pay there property taxes online using a credit card.  This system allows you to view or pay your taxes online using Visa, Mastercard, or electronic check. Please be assured that every precaution has been taken to ensure that your online transactions are safe and secure. Payments will be accepted through April 30th, 2010.  Click the button below to pay online.

The Town of Gaines was formed from the Town of Ridgeway on February 14, 1816. It is 9 miles across from east to west and 3-3/4 miles across from north to south. It is located in the center of Orleans County just north of the Town of Albion. The Village of Albion's northern most part is in the Town of Gaines.

 

Village of Gaines:  The village developed around the intersection of Ridge Road and the original Oak Orchard Road (today Rt. 279).  The village was established in 1832.  West Gaines:  This small community developed around the intersection of the Ridge Road and Kenyonville Road. East Gaines:  This community existed at the intersection of the Ridge Road and the Kent Road.    Five Corners:  The intersection of three roads: Oak Orchard Road, Route 279 (Old Oak Orchard Road), and Bacon Road gave the name to this community.  Childs:  This community developed around the intersection of the Ridge Road and the second meridian survey line of the Holland Land Company (today’s Rt. 98).  It was originally referred to as Proctor’s Corners and then Fair Haven until its name was changed to Childs.  Gaines Basin:  This hamlet developed on the Erie Canal where a turn basin was dug for canal boats to turn around in their direction of travel—it was the basin in Gaines.  Eagle Harbor:  This village developed as a shipping site on the Erie Canal.