De Kalb is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, USA. Our population was 2,434 at the 2010 census. The town is named after American general Baron de Kalb, a German officer serving under George Washington.
The Town of De Kalb is in the southwest part of the county and is southwest of the Village of Canton.
Settlement began in June 1803 when the first settlement party arrived, led by Judge William Cooper of Cooperstown, New York. The town was organized in 1806. De Kalb was one of the original ten towns of the county. In 1825, the part of De Kalb North West of Beaver Creek was taken to be part of the Town of De Peyster. In 1830, the Southeastern corner of De Kalb was made part of the Town of Hermon.
The Town of De Kalb is in the southwest part of the county and is southwest of the Village of Canton.
Settlement began in June 1803 when the first settlement party arrived, led by Judge William Cooper of Cooperstown, New York. The town was organized in 1806. De Kalb was one of the original ten towns of the county. In 1825, the part of De Kalb North West of Beaver Creek was taken to be part of the Town of De Peyster. In 1830, the Southeastern corner of De Kalb was made part of the Town of Hermon.
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Contact-Alexa Backus Chase- AChase@stlawco.gov
September 18, 2023
GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUTH BUREAU FOR TEAM SPORTS
CANTON, NEW YORK- The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau is now accepting funding proposals from community-based and non-profit organizations to provide services to the youth of St. Lawrence County. These programs fall under New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) “Youth Team Sports.” Funds are distributed for programs operating from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau will be receiving $52, 517 to fund team sports.
Programs must serve youth, under the age of 18, and meet at least one of the following goals:
Youth Team Sports (YTS) funding streams provide an opportunity to invest in infrastructure improvements that benefit youth athletics such as the re-pavement of courts, new nets, and storage for equipment. Other uses include purchasing gear for youth, uniforms, equipment, adaptability aids making sports accessible for youth with disabilities, and consumable supplies.
The Youth Bureau is offering a virtual Q&A on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Proposals for funding must be submitted to the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau by Monday, October 16, 2023. Proposals received after this date will not be considered. Contact the Youth Bureau at (315) 379-9464 or email slcyouthbureau@gmail.com for an electronic copy of the application and Zoom link to attend the Q&A.
Contact-Alexa Backus Chase- AChase@stlawco.gov
September 18, 2023
GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUTH BUREAU FOR TEAM SPORTS
CANTON, NEW YORK- The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau is now accepting funding proposals from community-based and non-profit organizations to provide services to the youth of St. Lawrence County. These programs fall under New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) “Youth Team Sports.” Funds are distributed for programs operating from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. The St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau will be receiving $52, 517 to fund team sports.
Programs must serve youth, under the age of 18, and meet at least one of the following goals:
- Educational Connection and Achievement
- Physical Health and Well-Being
- Mental Health and Well-Being
- Community Cohesion
Youth Team Sports (YTS) funding streams provide an opportunity to invest in infrastructure improvements that benefit youth athletics such as the re-pavement of courts, new nets, and storage for equipment. Other uses include purchasing gear for youth, uniforms, equipment, adaptability aids making sports accessible for youth with disabilities, and consumable supplies.
The Youth Bureau is offering a virtual Q&A on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Proposals for funding must be submitted to the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau by Monday, October 16, 2023. Proposals received after this date will not be considered. Contact the Youth Bureau at (315) 379-9464 or email slcyouthbureau@gmail.com for an electronic copy of the application and Zoom link to attend the Q&A.
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De Kalb Rabies Clinic September 27th, from 6 to 8PM at the Town Barn, located at 2810 State Highway 812. All dogs, cats and ferrets, must be registered. Please go to the link to the right and register.
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FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYS
September 23, 2023 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Human Services Building located at 80 State Highway 310 in Canton, NY
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The following materials WILL be accepted
Prescription and OTC medications from residential households will be collected by Law Enforcement Officials at this event. |
The following materials WILL NOT be accepted
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Fall Cleaning Town wide curbside pick-up will be October 10th. All items must be curbside by
6 am. The crew will only do one pass per road/street, no exceptions. Furniture must be dry. Will not pick up if wet. Mattresses and box springs will not be picked up. Only 2 tires per household and must be off the rims. No household garbage, hazardous waste, or construction materials. Also, if it is able to be placed in a large trash bag, it is not appropriate for pickup. |
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The ACP is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for school, work, healthcare and more. People/households that qualify for any number of programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, public housing, WIC or the free and reduced price school lunch program also qualifies for the ACP; full program info at: https://www.fcc.gov/acp.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
If you have questions about broadband access, you are welcome to call our office at 315-379-2292.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
If you have questions about broadband access, you are welcome to call our office at 315-379-2292.
The 2023 St. Lawrence County Tax Foreclosure Auction is scheduled to be held online with bids starting Saturday September 9th and closing on Saturday September 23rd.
All information regarding the auction, updates and list of parcels is available on the website at www.auctionsinternational.com/liveauctions under St. Lawrence County Tax Foreclosed Real Estate Auction. Anyone who is interested in the auction can print their own copies of the auction catalog from this website along with bidder registration requirements. As a courtesy, Auctions International will mail one printed auction catalog to each town & village. Additional catalogs can be requested by contacting Auctions International at 800-536-1401.
Direct link: https://www.auctionsinternational.com/liveauctions/#33646
Here is the property list link: https://auctionftp.com/s/JoNYHAgggqkkzf6
All information regarding the auction, updates and list of parcels is available on the website at www.auctionsinternational.com/liveauctions under St. Lawrence County Tax Foreclosed Real Estate Auction. Anyone who is interested in the auction can print their own copies of the auction catalog from this website along with bidder registration requirements. As a courtesy, Auctions International will mail one printed auction catalog to each town & village. Additional catalogs can be requested by contacting Auctions International at 800-536-1401.
Direct link: https://www.auctionsinternational.com/liveauctions/#33646
Here is the property list link: https://auctionftp.com/s/JoNYHAgggqkkzf6
Have you had the opportunity to visit one of the many Little Libraries that have been placed around the hamlet of De Kalb and Hermon? If not, you should. These are free and open to everyone. If you find a book you would like, please feel free to take it. In kind, if you have a book that you no longer want, please give to the library for someone else to enjoy.
Upcoming events
September 27th 6-8 PM Free Rabies Clinic at the De Kalb Town Barn
There will be a Free Rabies Clinic at the DeKalb Town Barn at 2810 Highway 812 on September 27th from 6-8 PM. All participants must pre-register on the St. Lawrence Public Health website or Facebook page. Links to register will not be available until September 20th.
Their website is https://stlawco.gov/Departments/PublicHealth. Contact the Town Clerk regarding questions on registration, 315-347-3331 ext. #2.
There will be a Free Rabies Clinic at the DeKalb Town Barn at 2810 Highway 812 on September 27th from 6-8 PM. All participants must pre-register on the St. Lawrence Public Health website or Facebook page. Links to register will not be available until September 20th.
Their website is https://stlawco.gov/Departments/PublicHealth. Contact the Town Clerk regarding questions on registration, 315-347-3331 ext. #2.
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September 30, 2023 at 2PM
Join members of the De Kalb Historical Association for a walking tour of the Union Cemetery on Risley Rd in the Town of De Kalb. The tour will be held Saturday, September 30th at 2 PM with a rain date of Sunday October 1st. Learn stories about local heroines, villains and victims on this cemetery walk lead by Bryan Thompson De Kalb Town Historian. |
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October 7th from 10 AM to 5 PM at Hermon-DeKalb Central School at 709 East DeKalb Road DeKalb Junction, NY 13630. The DeKalb Revitalization Committee is holding its First Annual Hermon & DeKalb Small Business Expo on Saturday,
The Business Expo is to be an annual gathering of businesses, vendors, crafters, and artists that either have a physical footprint in Hermon, DeKalb, or Richville or are residents who operate online or out of their homes. There is no admission fee for the public, businesses who wish to set up informational or promo tables are free, and there is a $10 booth fee for vendors who will be selling their wares. Set up begins at 8:30 AM. Interested businesses should visit www.IBelieveinDeKalb.com to complete an application. They may also request a printed application via mail at DRC PO Box 244 DeKalb Junction NY 13630. Small business owners are also welcome to leave menus, business cards, coupons, or other printed materials that will be available for the public. This event is part of the DRC’s continued efforts to support and promote the town’s economy. The committee has been compiling and verifying information about the entrepreneurs in the community with the aim to publish a business directory that will be available on Hermon and DeKalb’s Town websites, the DRC site, and later as a hard copy booklet that will be distributed to the public. This directory will be part of a larger marketing and rebranding effort for the Town of DeKalb. The DRC plans to create a “Welcome (Back) to DeKalb” community guide that will provide free or low cost advertising for small businesses, a vital information resource for residents, and will serve to promote DeKalb as a destination for visitors, new residents, and new commercial investment. Businesses who have not already been contacted by the committee should email info@IBelieveinDeKalb.com to ensure they are included. Thus far, well over one hundred businesses, farms, artisans, and “side hustles” are on the registry, including many “mom and pop” establishments that may not otherwise have the budget for advertising. Beyond providing an opportunity for sales and promotion, the DRC hopes that the expo serves as a networking event for local entrepreneurs - possibly one that could lead to the formation of a joint Towns of Hermon and DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. |
October 14th 10 AM - 2 PM Craft Fair Hepburn Library of Hermon 105 Main Street Hermon NY 13652. A craft fair will be held at the Hermon Library. There will be vendors, chance auction, lottery wreath raffle, 50/50 raffle and a food & baked goods sale. For information, contact the library at (315) 347-2285.
October 7, 2023 Gouverneur Breast & Ovarian Cancer Walk
The event will be held in the Gouverneur Village Park. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the Walk begins at 10:00 AM. You can register for the Walk on their website. www.gouverneurbreastovariancancerfund.com
There mission is to alleviate at least some of the financial burden patients face during treatment to allow them to focus on recovery and healing. Patients receive financial assistance with medical expenses, household expenses, rent, mortgages and car payments as a few examples. Your support goes directly to assist newly diagnosed patients with their recovery in St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, and Franklin Counties, New York.
Do you have some time to enjoy a walk and at the same time help someone during their darkest hours? If so please come and join the Gouverneur Breast & Ovarian Cancer Walk on October 7, 2023.
There mission is to alleviate at least some of the financial burden patients face during treatment to allow them to focus on recovery and healing. Patients receive financial assistance with medical expenses, household expenses, rent, mortgages and car payments as a few examples. Your support goes directly to assist newly diagnosed patients with their recovery in St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, and Franklin Counties, New York.
Do you have some time to enjoy a walk and at the same time help someone during their darkest hours? If so please come and join the Gouverneur Breast & Ovarian Cancer Walk on October 7, 2023.
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DRC TO PUBLISH DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES IN HERMON & DEKALB, SEEKS INPUT FROM OWNERS
DeKalb Junction - The DeKalb Revitalization Committee is compiling a business directory for the towns of Hermon and DeKalb (including Richville.) The organization is asking all business owners to complete a registration form available online to provide their company's information such as location, business hours, contact information, and 2-3 sentences summarizing what services or goods they offer.
The registry will be part of a greater Hermon & DeKalb Area Guide which will highlight the history of the community, local attractions, and a FAQ section about the area and its resources. The DRC hopes to publish this directory later this summer on the Hermon and DeKalb town websites and offer a hard-copy version. It is free to be listed in the directory but the committee is exploring the opportunity for businesses to place additional ads for a small fee to cover the cost of publication and distribution.
By publishing this directory, the DRC hopes to provide more exposure for small businesses and to also open a dialogue between the organization and local entrepreneurs in order to further support and expand community businesses.
The DRC will be reaching out to HD businesses via email and/or USPS in the coming week. The deadline for registration is July 1. The link for the survey is: https://forms.gle/KHfie5Ch9rXFoJZj9
Anyone with questions should contact Janice Brabaw at DeKalbRevitalizationCommittee@gmail.com.
DeKalb Junction - The DeKalb Revitalization Committee is compiling a business directory for the towns of Hermon and DeKalb (including Richville.) The organization is asking all business owners to complete a registration form available online to provide their company's information such as location, business hours, contact information, and 2-3 sentences summarizing what services or goods they offer.
The registry will be part of a greater Hermon & DeKalb Area Guide which will highlight the history of the community, local attractions, and a FAQ section about the area and its resources. The DRC hopes to publish this directory later this summer on the Hermon and DeKalb town websites and offer a hard-copy version. It is free to be listed in the directory but the committee is exploring the opportunity for businesses to place additional ads for a small fee to cover the cost of publication and distribution.
By publishing this directory, the DRC hopes to provide more exposure for small businesses and to also open a dialogue between the organization and local entrepreneurs in order to further support and expand community businesses.
The DRC will be reaching out to HD businesses via email and/or USPS in the coming week. The deadline for registration is July 1. The link for the survey is: https://forms.gle/KHfie5Ch9rXFoJZj9
Anyone with questions should contact Janice Brabaw at DeKalbRevitalizationCommittee@gmail.com.
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For anyone wishing to have their water shut-off or turned-on here in the hamlet, must complete a request application. The application can be found here on the town's website under news/info, general information. Once completed, submit to the town clerk. You can also stop in and complete an application at the clerk's office.
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Mom, Dad, I am licensed right?
Dog Enumeration
The Town of De Kalb will be conducting a dog enumeration starting March 1, 2023. The dog control officer will be going to each resident. Please have licenses available for proof. Any dog found to be unlicensed during the enumeration will be subject to penalty and/or tickets. All dogs four months or older must be licensed with the Town Clerk’s office. Clerk’s office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am to 1pm, Tuesday & Thursday 11am to 5pm. A current Rabies Certificate must be presented at the time of licensing.
The Town of De Kalb will be conducting a dog enumeration starting March 1, 2023. The dog control officer will be going to each resident. Please have licenses available for proof. Any dog found to be unlicensed during the enumeration will be subject to penalty and/or tickets. All dogs four months or older must be licensed with the Town Clerk’s office. Clerk’s office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am to 1pm, Tuesday & Thursday 11am to 5pm. A current Rabies Certificate must be presented at the time of licensing.
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town of de kalb tax roll
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| 2019_dekalb_final_assessment_roll.pdf |
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Town of De kalb's annual water report
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If you have an event you would like listed on the town's website, please contact the town clerk at townclerk@townofdekalb.org or call 315-347-3331
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Adopted De Kalb Richville Fire District Budget for 2022
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