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Welcome to Dannemora, New York. Our small village is located in central Clinton County which is also part of the northern Adirondack Park. Dannemora was incorporated as a village in 1901 growing up around the Clinton Correctional Facility, which happens to be the largest and third oldest prison in the state.
Dannemora is a great place to live in and to raise a family. With only a few thousand residents, our village provides a safe and friendly atmosphere and we welcome all to our neighborhood. The forests, mountains, and lakes surrounding our community provide great scenery and excellent recreational activities. We are also only a couple of hours away from Montreal and only a half hour away from Plattsburgh and Lake Champlain so come see what Dannemora and our region has to offer!
This section contains news and events which occur in our Village. If you have an event or news or photo's you would like on the website please email me and I will post it as soon as possible.
Permanent settlement in Dannemora had begun in 1838 with the first permanent settler, Thomas Hooker. The early economy was based on mining and smelting iron, but this industry did not become significant until about 1845 when Clinton Prison was opened to employ convicts to work in the iron industry. As a maximum security facility, it currently houses long-term prisoners and is the largest prison in the state. The Village of Dannemora was officially incorporated in 1901.
For more information on the Village history please visit the following the links.
Village History & Pictures
Historical Newspapers
Please click on the following links below to view videos about the Village of Dannemora and Clinton Correctional Facility. Historical and present day pictures can be viewed by clicking on the corresponding photograph on the right.
Videos
Auggy's Pizza
D&C Auto Parts
Dannemora Federal Credit Union
Dannemora Ford
Dannemora Free Library
Dannemora Post Office
Dicks Liquor & Wines
Dunkin Donuts
Hometown Fitness
Key Bank
Lashway's Meat Market & Deli
Maggy's Marketplace & Pharmacy
Maplefields
Outfitters Plus
Pasquales Restaurant
R Tripp Trucking & Excavating
Reisdorf Redemption Center
Saranac Cooperative Nursery School
Stewart's Shop
Subway
Tina's Shear Magic Salon
UP&GO Grocery Delivery Service
While not many things change in our little village, we do have a varied choice of places to shop and eat.
Clinton Correctional Facility is classified as a maximum security correctional facility for males 16 years of age and older. Clinton is the largest and third oldest facility in the New York State correctional system, presently confining approximately 3,000 inmates. Clinton Correctional also happens to be the largest public employer in the County. For more information on Clinton Correctional Facility please visit the following the links. This page is intended for informational use only, for official press releases and official policy please contact the Department of Correctional Services.
Prison History & Pictures
General Information
The Village of Dannemora, because of its unique location off Dannemora Mountain, experiences weather events which may, or may not be occuring only a few miles away. As local residents already know, Dannemora winters are truly one of a kind and have been known to last well into the spring months. If you have weather related photo's you would like seen on this page please email me and I will post them as soon as possible.
Village Weather
Village Maps
Other Maps
Public Transportation
Driving Directions
Surrounding Communities
Town of Dannemora
Town of Saranac
Town of Plattsburgh
City of Plattsburgh
Clinton County
Education
Saranac Central School
Champlain Valley Educational Services
Clinton Community College
SUNY Plattsburgh
Civic
New York State
I Love New York
North Country Chamber of Commerce
JCEO of Clinton County
Old Dannemora High School
Dannemora Religious Services
CVPH Medical Center
Local Information
Power Outage Information
Current Road Conditions
Village Facts
Village Census
Tourism
Adirondack Park
Ausable Chasm
Trip Advisor
Plattsburgh Area
Plattsburgh International Airport
Amtrak Train Service
Media
Press-Republican
WPTZ-TV
Denton Publications
FOX 44
Mountain Lake PBS
WIRY Hometown Radio
Mayor
Michael Bennett
Trustees
Eric Jarvis
Kathleen Kiroy
Thomas Tripp
Richard Scholl
The Village Board of Trustees is the legislative body of the Village of Dannemora. This Board consists of a Mayor and four Trustees. They are elected to four year terms with elections staggered every two years. As the governing body, the Mayor and Board of Trustees set laws and policies for the village, appoint certain officials, administer village finances, oversee village services, and handle legal matters.
The Mayor insures that village policies are carried out by the various village departments. The village provides the following services: Department of Public Works, Water and Waste Water, Fire Protection, Code Enforcement, Constable, and Recreation. Please refer to individual department pages for additional information.
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held at 7:00 PM in the Community Building located at 40 Emmons Street. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month. In addition, the Board holds special meetings whenever urgent business requires and for special work sessions for larger projects and budget preparations.
Public Participation sessions are held during all regularly scheduled meetings to allow citizens of Dannemora the opportunity to address the Board on items of concern.
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Chairperson
Martha Sweeney
Members
James Petrashune
Zach Babbie
Bonnie Pelerin
Gary Hart
Perry Barber
The Planning Board's responsibility is to review proposals affecting land use in the Village. The Board processes applications for site plans, minor site plans and change of use. The Planning Board also advises the Village Board and makes recommendations to them on the granting of special permits, zoning changes, and improvements or new construction.
Applicants may contact the Planning Board in the Village office to have their applications placed on the agenda.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals meets to consider applications for special permits, and for variances from the Zoning Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals is charged with hearing appeals to the Village Zoning Ordinances. The meetings are open to the public.
Coordinator
Kristina O'Neill
Bruce Barber
Tricia Duffield
Scott O'Neill
The Dannemora Youth Commission during the summer sponsors a T-ball, baseball, and softball program at our local parks. We also offer a summer music instruction program. During the fall we offer soccer and we provide an Annual Halloween Party & Dance for various age groups. During the winter months we offer a basketball program and open an ice rink for open skating and hockey.
If you have any questions please call Kristina O'Neil at 492-2606 or attend a Youth Commission meeting that is held every 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the Village office.
More Information
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Halloween Dance
Our annual Halloween Dance is offered every October. Music, games, costume contests, and other various Halloween activities
Breakfast with Santa
Held every December there is a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, and fire truck rides
Baseball and Softball
May through July
Soccer
August through October
Basketball
December through February
Preschool Gym Time
September through June for infants to six years old
LaFontain Park on Smith Street
Families are welcome and encouraged to enjoy usage of this park which is open dawn to dusk year round.
Summer Program
Sports, arts, and crafts July through August
Skating Rink
Open skating and hockey during the winter as weather permits
*All recreation opportunities & service events are free and open to all Town of Sarananc & Town of Dannemora residence. Dates and times of recreation opportunities & service events are subject to change without notice.
Village Clerk-Treasurer
Donna Taylor
E-Mail: dtaylor_villageofdannemora.net
Deputy Clerk
Florence Fredette
E-Mail: ffredette_villageofdannemora.net
Village Clerk's Office
40 Emmons Street | Dannemora, New York 12929
Phone: 518-492-7000
Fax: 518-492-7548
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
9 AM to 4 PM
The primary duties of the Village Clerk involve the making and maintaining copies of all ordinances, resolutions and other papers filed with this office, as well as acting as the clerk to the Board of Trustees, attending all Board meetings while recording the minutes, receiving all communications addressed to the Board, and serving all notices.
As Village Treasurer, Donna Taylor is responsible for maintaining daily operations in regards to the Village’s finances such as accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, general finances, and taxes. The Treasurer is also responsible to provide the most current information of revenues and expenditures to Village Board of Trustees. It is the Treasurer’s duty to work with the Village Board to create a budget which serves the best interests of the Village.
Judges
Hon. Daniel Lucia
Hon. Thomas M. Douglas
Prosecutors
Clinton County District Attorney's Office
Dannemora Village Court
PO Box 566, 40 Emmons Street | Dannemora, New York 12929
Fax: 518-492-7341
Court Night: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Dannemora Town Court
PO Box 658, 1168 Cook Street | Dannemora, New York 12929
Phone: 518-492-7541 Ext 105
Fax: 518-492-7314
Email: tdouglas_townofdannemora.com
Court Clerk: Melissa Bradley
Court Night: Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
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Code Enforcement Officer
Byron Wing
The Code Enforcement Officer administers the village's building construction, permitting and housing inspection programs. Under these programs the Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the enforcement of all state and local codes as well as the village's zoning ordinance. Typical functions also include the issuance of building permits, performance of construction and housing inspections, vacant building inspections and issuance of certificates of occupancy and compliance.
Permits
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Supervisor
Kim Provost
The Village of Dannemora Department of Public Works has many dedicated employees who are responsible for the success of projects and the safety of this community. The department provides many services to residents around the clock and throughout the year.
Cleanup Days
Village residents can take this opportunity to remove any tree limbs, grass clippings and leaves from their property. The Village Public Works Department will pick up these items and dispose of them without cost to the resident. All tree limbs and branches must be less than three inches in diameter and less than four feet long, stacked at the curbside. All grass clippings and leaves must be placed in clear plastic bags for removal. No trash, garbage, metal, glass or plastics will be accepted.
Street Cleaning & Snow Removal
Streets are swept and cleaned in the Village beginning in the spring and continuing throughout the summer. Snow and Ice removal efforts are performed as required.
Street Repair & Projects
Capital improvements to various roadways are performed by the Department of Public Works or outside contractors depending the scope of the project. General maintenance of roadways is a consistent and endless chore of activity and the Department routinely repairs streets and sidewalks.
Chief Operator
Elaine Thompson
The Village of Dannemora Department of Water and Wastewater is responsible for ensuring that village residents have access to clean water and for the diposal of wastewater at the treatment plant located on the Ryan Road. The Water Department also assists the Department of Public Works in the maintenance and cleaning of the water infrastructure throughout the village.
Constables
Kris Mullady
Robert Stiles
The Village Constable position was established to prevent and report crimes occuring within the Village of Dannemora and to enforce the evening curfew. The constable is a peace officer, not a police officer and therefore in an emergency situation the State Police or Sheriff's Department should be notified.
Phone Contacts
Emergency 911
518-563-3761 New York State Police
518-565-4300 Clinton County Sheriff's Department
518-492-2298 Constable Kris Mullady
518-492-7074 Constable Robert Stiles
518-492-7000 Village Office
Fire Chief
Michael Recore
The Dannemora Volunteer Fire Department is comprised of many brave and willing volunteers. The Fire Department, also known as the Walter N. Thayer Hose Company, has been a part of the Dannemora community since 1884.
The Dannemora Fire Station is not staffed twenty-four hours a day but when they are needed the station siren will sound and volunteers will be dispatched. All staff are well trained and practice every Monday of the year to make sure their equipment is in working order.
The Village of Dannemora is located in a rural section of upstate New York. There are a number of small villages and hamlets in the immediate vicinity. Each of these communities has their own separate fire departments, but because of their size and limited populations the equipment is minimal. Largely due to the rural nature of this area the Dannemora Fire Department and Ambulance Squad is often called upon for mutual aid to assist with emergencies in these neighboring communities. Many of these same departments have also responded to our community with equipment and manpower during fires and other emergency situations.
EMS Captain
C. Roberts
EMS Lieutenant
R. Hoyt
The residents of the Village of Dannemora and Saranac Fire District can rest assured that they have the best medical response teams and advanced equipment available in Clinton County today.
We have paid EMT crews on everyday from 5 AM to 5 PM comprised of a basic EMT and an Advanced Life Support Critical Care EMT or Paramedic seven days a week. The paid crew is at the Dannemora Station April 1st through September 30th and at the Saranac Station October 1st through March 31st. During the evening to morning hours our local Volunteer Firefighter EMT's provide this same advanced level of care to the community.
We are always looking to the future as newer and better methods of patient care evolve. With state of the art telemetry, 12 lead EKG, cardiac monitoring, emergency medications, and trauma care.
We are always looking for new members to our Team. Contact the Village Office at 492-7000 for more information. Please call 911 if you have an emergency.
M. Recore
Assistant Fire Chief
S. Jarvis
Captains
P. Barber
J. Carter
Lieutenants
B. Barber
N. Pain
Firefighters
E. Jarvis; J. Howell; J. Petrashune; R. Akey; J. Jessie; S. Pierce; J. Miner; B. Cross; J. Bradley; T. Bingel; A. Bordeau; J. Couture; M. Bordeau; B. Baker; D. Bell; R. Stiles; Z. Hoyt; E. Lucia; J. Drollette; D. Bordeau; B. Mason; J. Kowalowski; F. Petrashune; H. Jarvis; D. Robart
Walter N. Thayer Hose Company
H. Pickman – President
J. Reisdorf – Vice President
K. Mullady – Secretary/Treasurer
President
C. Pellerin
Vice President
D. Akey
Secretary
K. Jarvis
Treasurer
L. Cross
J. Jarvis
J. Robart
S. Pickman
R. Pierce
M. Miner
Each December, the Auxiliary distributes plates of cookies to the elderly and shut-ins within the Dannemora Fire District. If you know of someone who would enjoy receiving these cookies, please contact Christy Pellerin at 492-9712.
Please click on the following links to view the minutes for regular monthly meetings and special meetings held by the Village Board.
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Regular Meetings
Special Meetings
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Revenues and Expenditures
2011-2006 Village of Dannemora Revenues and Expenditures
2005-2000 Village of Dannemora Revenues and Expenditures
Property Taxes
Tax Exemptions
Federal
United States Senators
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
P.O. Box 273 | Lowville, NY 13367
Phone: 315-376-6118 | http://gillibrand.senate.gov
Charles E. Schumer
Leo O'Brien Building, Room 420 | Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-431-4070 | http://schumer.senate.gov
United States Congressman, 23rd District
Bill Owens
14 Durkee Street, Suite 320 | Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518-563-1406 | http://owens.house.gov
County
Samuel J. Trombley (Area 2)
5617 Route 11 | Ellenburg, NY 12933
Phone: 518-594-7742 | trombleyma_aol.com
State
Governor
Andrew Cuomo
State Capital Building | Albany, NY 12224
Phone: 518-474-8390 | www.governor.ny.gov
New York State Senator
Elizabeth O’C. Little
305 West Bay Plaza | Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518-561-2430 | www.senatorlittle.com
New York State Assemblywoman
Janet Duprey
202 U.S. Oval | Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Phone: 518-562-1986 | http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=114
Village Office
St. Joseph's Church
179 Smith Street, PO Box 418| Dannemora, New York 12929
Phone: 518-492-7118
Fax: 518-492-7742
E-Mail: st.joe_charterinternet.com
Sunday Masses: 4:00 pm; 8:30 am
Weekday Masses: 8:30 am Monday-Wednesday-Friday
Holy Days: 4:00 pm; 8:30 am; 7:00 pm
Penance: 3-3:45 pm Saturday, 8-8:15 am Sunday
United Methodist Church
82 Clark Street | Dannemora, New York 12929
Phone: 518-492-7062
E-Mail: Daviss_westelcom.com
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