Press Releases
About the Development Authority
The Development Authority of the North Country is a leader in providing regional infrastructure and technical services to municipalities that strengthen communities in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. As a New York State Public Benefit Corporation chartered in 1985 and based in Watertown, NY, the Authority works with partners to meet the region’s infrastructure needs in water, sewer, housing, telecommunications and solid waste management, owning and operating water and wastewater lines, over 2,000 miles of fiber network, and a tri-county solid waste management facility in Rodman, NY. Visit the Authority online at www.danc.org or www.northcountryrecycles.org.
Fall 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
Published on August 31, 2021
If you’re going to be cleaning out the garage or basement this weekend, you’ll have several opportunities to properly dispose of household hazardous waste this fall. The Development Authority of the North Country, in cooperation with its regional county partners and the New York State Department of…
Recognizing John B. Johnson, Jr. for Authority Service
Published on August 20, 2021
In June, the longest-serving member of the Development Authority of the North Country’s Board of Directors, John B. Johnson, Jr., elected to step down at the conclusion of his current appointment by the City of Watertown. Mr. Johnson, chairman of the Northern New York Newspaper Corporation, was fi…
Emergency Drill Held at Regional Landfill
Published on June 11, 2021
June 10, 2021 The Development Authority of the North Country hosted the South Jefferson Rescue Squad and other local emergency response volunteers at its regional landfill in Rodman on June 10 for an emergency drill. The drill provided the opportunity for the both the emergency responders and D…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Scheduled
Published on April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 The Development Authority of the North Country, in cooperation with its regional county partners and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will be sponsoring five free household hazardous waste collection days this spring and fall to help residents in Jeffe…
St. Lawrence County Broadband Survey Making Progress
Published on April 09, 2021
April 9, 2021 Over 1,500 residents and businesses have responded to the St. Lawrence County broadband survey so far, but more responses are needed to ensure a clear understanding of the locations that are unserved or underserved by broadband access. In particular, more responses are needed from…
Jefferson County Broadband Survey Launched
Published on January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021 In an effort to improve broadband access in Jefferson County, county residents and businesses are asked to participate in a survey to help determine the needs and opportunities for broadband in the county. Jefferson County and the Development Authority of the North Country have…
Lewis County & Development Authority Launch Broadband Survey Project
Published on November 09, 2020
November 9, 2020 In an effort to improve broadband access in Lewis County, county residents and businesses are asked to participate in a survey to help determine the needs and opportunities for broadband in the county. Lewis County and the Development Authority of the North Country have partnered…
Virtual Tour of Regional Landfill Available
Published on October 09, 2020
October 7, 2020 Have you ever wondered where your trash goes? Now residents of Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties will have the opportunity to see how the regional landfill works with the release of a new “virtual tour,” created by the Development Authority of the North Country. The Aut…
Changes to Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
Published on August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020 The Development Authority of the North Country, in cooperation with its regional county partners and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will be sponsoring three free household hazardous waste collection days in the fall to help residents in Jefferson, S…
Carl Farone Appointed Executive Director
Published on July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020 Carl E. Farone, Jr. has been appointed Executive Director of the Development Authority of the North Country by the organization’s Board of Directors. Farone has been employed by the Authority for 21 years, mostly recently as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Fiscal Officer. The …