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A public hearing on proposed Local Law C (No. _) for the Year 2026, “Amending Local Law B (No. _) for the Year 2026, ‘The St. Lawrence County Room Occupancy Tax and Rescinding all Previous Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax Local Laws and Amendments in St. Lawrence County and Opting Out of the New York State Short Term Rental Registry’” will be held at…
The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory has notified the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) that three raccoons in the Canton, Brasher Falls, and Ogdensburg area have tested positive for rabies, two were submitted by the USDA and one by SLCPHD. Twenty-eight animals have tested positive for rabies in St.…
Fair Housing Training Sessions on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 CNY Fair Housing is scheduled to deliver two in-person Fair Housing training sessions on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 at the Dobisky Center in Ogdensburg.The first session on Wednesday, October 21st is targeted for service providers and tenants: The…
Canton, NY — The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory has notified the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) that a raccoon in the Gouverneur area has tested positive for rabies, submitted by the SLCPHD. Twenty-five animals have tested positive for rabies in St. Lawrence County so far this year. Rabies…
St. Lawrence County is holding the annual real estate auction for the County’s Tax Foreclosed Real Properties. The online auction conducted by Auctions International starts Saturday September 12, 2026 and will begin to close Saturday September 26, 2026 at 10:00am.Please visit www.auctionsinternational.com and click on the real estate tab.…
Canton, NY — The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory has notified the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department (SLCPHD) that a cat in Heuvelton and a bat in Massena have tested positive for rabies, submitted by the SLCPHD. Nineteen animals have tested positive for rabies in St. Lawrence County so far this year. …
There will be a Special Board Meeting of the Board of Legislators held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at the County Courthouse Legislative Chambers, 48 Court Street, Canton, and broadcasted live via www.stlawco.gov for the purpose of a resolution Setting the Allocation Algorithm for Workers' Compensation Plan Participants for 2027, 2028…
Volunteer Transportation Center (VTC) is looking for more volunteer drivers. VTC has generous mileage reimbursement, and volunteers make their own schedule. To learn more about becoming a volunteer driver, watch WWNY Channel 7's interview with VTC's Director of Recruitment and Retention: https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/08/12/…
The Operations Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026 will not be held. There will be no committee meeting of the Board of Legislators on June 8, 2026. On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Operations Committee will immediately follow the Services Committee Meeting, at the County Court House Legislative Chambers, 48 Court Street,…
There will be a Special Board Meeting of the Board of Legislators held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:15 p.m., at the Board of Legislators Chambers, 48 Court Street, Canton, and broadcasted live via YouTube for the purpose of a resolution to address the building maintenance system and chiller replacement in the 1993 Court House, a resolution…
St Lawrence County is holding an online only real estate auction for the County’s Tax Foreclosed Real Properties. The online auction conducted by Auctions International starts Saturday September 14, 2024 and will begin to close Saturday September 28, 2024 at 10:00am.
Over 75 parcels located across St. Lawrence County will be up for auction…
Resolution No. 194-2024, "Establishing a Standard Work Day for New York State Retirement System Reporting Purposes"
Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law E (No. ) for the Year 2024, "Amending Local Law 2 for the Year 2023, Setting Policy on Acquisition and Sale of Tax Delinquent Property in St. Lawrence County"
Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law D (No. ) for the Year 2024, Amending Local Law 1 for the Year 2018, "A Local Law Permitting and Regulating All-Terrain Vehicle Operation on Certain County Roads"
Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law C (No. ) for the Year 2024, "A Local Law of the County of St. Lawrence Imposing the Wireless Communications Surcharges Pursuant to the Authority of Tax Law §186-G"
There will be a Special Board Meeting of the Board of Legislators held on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:15 p.m., at the Board of Legislators Chambers, 48 Court Street, Canton, and broadcasted live via YouTube for the purpose of a resolution authorizing use of parking lots at the County Complex for the annual Dairy Festival Parade, a resolution…
Legal Notice on Public Hearing to Receive Comments on Recommended Changes to Agricultural Districts 1 and 2
There will be a Special Board Meeting of the Board of Legislators held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:25 p.m., at the Board of Legislators Chambers, 48 Court Street, Canton, and broadcasted live via YouTube for the purpose of a resolution, “Authorizing the Chair, as the Authorized Official, to Sign for the Northern Regional Commission Catalyst…
There will be a Special Board Meeting of the Board of Legislators held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 5:15 p.m., at the Board of Legislators Chambers, 48 Court Street, Canton, and broadcasted live via YouTube for the purpose of a resolution authorizing the Chair to sign a final and comprehensive Mohawk Land Claims Settlement Agreement, and any other…
The County Clerk's Office is sponsoring a bottle drive to benefit Donate Life. April is Donate Life Awareness Month. The Donate Life budget was cut this year, so they are in need of assistance. Last year we raised $320. Large boxes have been placed near vending machines in several of our buildings for your bottle donations. Please help if you can…