Massena, NY

Town of Massena Business Development Corporation

Town Planning Board

The Massena Town Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily featuring a presentation from NYDIG on major changes to their proposed data center project at the old Reynolds site. The board will ask questions, while public questions are deferred to a future hearing. The agenda also includes approval of May 2026 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• NYDIG presentation on major changes to proposed data center at old Reynolds site
• Question and answer period for Town Planning Board only
• Public questions deferred to future public hearing
• Review and approval of May 2026 meeting minutes

Town Planning Board

Massena Electric Department

Massena Town Council

The Massena Town Council will vote on a $5,242,000 WIIA Grant Application for the North Grass River Project and a $99,344 HVAC maintenance contract. The agenda includes approvals for multiple Capital Improvement Plan projects, primarily for the Massena International Airport, totaling over $5.5 million. A public hearing is scheduled, though the specific topic is not listed in the provided text.

• Approval of $5,242,000 WIIA Grant Application for the North Grass River Project
• Approval of $99,344 Trane Scheduled Service Agreement for HVAC maintenance at the Airport, Museum, Library, and Town Hall
• Approval of CIP data sheets for Airport projects including Terminal Access Drive ($1,270,000) and Lighting Vault ($1,900,000)
• Approval of Change Order No. 2 for South Racquette Water District increasing costs by $187,605.01
• Approval of grant application for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

The Massena Town Board approved scheduling a public hearing to adopt a six-month moratorium on data centers, following a petition with over 1,200 signatures from residents concerned about environmental, economic, and health impacts. The board also approved the Massena Humane Society taking over dog control, reinstated library part-time employees to the union, and approved numerous resolutions including a $99,344 HVAC maintenance contract, grant applications, and capital project data sheets. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved scheduling public hearing for six-month data center moratorium (5-0)
• Approved Massena Humane Society taking over dog control (5-0)
• Approved reinstating library part-time employees to union (5-0)
• Approved $99,344 Trane HVAC maintenance agreement (5-0)
• Approved WIIA grant application for North Grass River Project ($5,242,000) (5-0)
• Approved CDBG grant application for economic development (5-0)
• Approved two change orders for South Racquette Water District (net increase $61,513.09) (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #8 totaling $1,541,918.53 (5-0)

Massena Public Library

The Massena Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on the FY27 budget proposal, a hiring and orientation policy, and other routine items. The agenda also includes public comment periods, committee reports, and trustee training opportunities.

• FY27 Budget Proposal vote
• Hiring and Orientation Policy vote
• Approval of bills vote
• State Aid for Library Construction forms requiring signature
• NCLS ACH Credit Authorization Form signature

Village Zoning Board of Appeals

The Massena Village Zoning Board of Appeals will review two use variance requests. The first, tabled from a prior meeting, seeks approval for a generator at the Bowers Street water tower for T-Mobile cell infrastructure. The second is a new request from Sacred Heart Church for office space at Highland Park. The board will also approve minutes from the July 20 meeting.

• T-Mobile / Water Tower use variance (VZ-2026-06) for generator at 21 Bowers St
• Sacred Heart Church use variance (VZ-2026-07) for office space at Highland Park
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Village Board of Trustees

The Massena Village Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including awarding a demolition contract, spending from the Rescue Squad Capital Reserve Fund, and adding a second School Resource Officer. The board will also receive the Treasurer's report and hear public comments.

• Award bid for demolition of 17 King St to Jeda Environmental Services for $43,430
• Resolution to spend up to $8,170 from Rescue Squad Capital Reserve for 10 Motorola pagers and security camera upgrades
• Resolution to approve agreement with Massena Central School District for a second School Resource Officer (Sept 2026–June 2027)
• Appointment of Patrol Officer Shawn Hatch as second School Resource Officer (contingent)
• Resignation of Stephen Wiggins, Motor Equipment Mechanic, and authorization to canvass for replacement

Massena Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Massena Town Council with no public hearings, announcements, presentations, or standard agenda items listed. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters related to appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, or suspension. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public for that discussion.

• Executive session for personnel or financial matters
• No public hearings or standard agenda items
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM

The Massena Town Board met on August 11, 2026, but took no substantive public action. The board entered executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, or other confidential matters, then adjourned without any public votes or decisions. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026.

• Opened executive session at 4:31 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned executive session at 6:20 PM (all in favor)
• Adjourned public session at 6:22 PM (all in favor)

Village Planning Commission

The Massena Village Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, accept a resignation, and review two applications: a one-lot subdivision on Owl Ave/Marie St and a site plan for professional offices at 242 N Main Street for MILC's new office location.

• Subdivision Wilmshurst/Bresett (VP-2026-05) – 1 lot, Residential B, Owl Ave/Marie St
• MILC New Office Location (VP-2026-06) – site plan, Commercial Transition District, 242 N Main Street
• Resignation of Joel Grigg
• Approval of July 14, 2026 minutes

Massena Museum

The Massena Museum board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer’s report, and discuss accessions and deaccessions of museum items. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

Massena Electric Department

The Massena Electric Utility Board is holding a special meeting. The board intends to enter an executive session pursuant to New York state law.

Town of Massena Business Development Corporation

The Town of Massena Business Development Corporation will hold its regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review draft financial statements, and receive committee reports. Old business includes a rail spur update and discussions about the future of the corporation, with reports from the Town and Village of Massena.

• Approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of 7/30/2026 draft financial statements
• Rail spur update under old business
• Future of BDC discussion with Town and Village of Massena reports

Town Planning Board

Massena Electric Department

The Massena Electric Utility Board will consider approval of $1,279,245.27 in bills and $25,253.39 in account write-offs. They will also discuss winter 2026-2027 forward pricing, a NYPA rate review, and updates on cybersecurity, AMI, and NYSERDA infrastructure grants. The meeting includes committee reports on energy efficiency programs and a cloud software upgrade.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,279,245.27
• Write-offs of $25,253.39 across 27 accounts
• Discussion of forward pricing for Winter 2026-2027
• NYPA rate review and Transmission Congestion Contract (TCC) update
• NYSERDA infrastructure grants for Circuit 61/64 and 2305

The Massena Electric Utility Board approved the June minutes, a $25,253.39 bad debt write-off, and bills totaling $1,279,245.27. It also authorized $12,500 in additional engineering for the Engstrom breaker upgrade, $19,100 for substation gate grounding, $16,500 for fence improvements, and staff attendance at the MEUA conference. The board did not recommend entering a forward power pricing agreement for winter 2026-2027.

• Approved June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized $25,253.39 bad debt write-off (all in favor)
• Approved bills totaling $1,279,245.27 (all in favor)
• Authorized $12,500 additional engineering for Engstrom breakers (all in favor)
• Approved $19,100 for substation gate grounding (all in favor)
• Approved $16,500 for fence improvements (all in favor)
• Authorized staff attendance at MEUA conference Aug 17-19, 2026 (all in favor)
• Authorized legal counsel to attend APPA Legal & Regulatory Conference Oct 11-14, 2026 (all in favor)

Village Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider grant applications for wastewater treatment plant projects at 302 E Orvis Street. The board is also reviewing several budget transfers to cover end-of-year overages across multiple funds and discussing agreements with the Massena Central School District.

• Proposed grant applications for NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) and Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) for wastewater plant improvements
• Proposed 3-year service agreement with Trane for Massena Rescue Squad equipment ($2,713 year one, $2,876 year two, $3,049 year three)
• Proposed agreement with Elmer W. Davis Roofing for emergency roof repairs at the Massena Fire Department
• Budget transfer of $409,739.70 in the General Fund to cover end-of-year overages
• Proposed agreements with Massena Central School District for crossing guards and a School Resource Officer

Village Zoning Board of Appeals

The Massena Village Zoning Board of Appeals will approve minutes from June 15 and act on two previously approved variance applications: a fence on a lot line at 91 Maple Street and a cannabis cultivation/processing use at 25 Talcott Street. New business is a use variance request from T-Mobile for a generator at the water tower at 21 Bowers Street.

• Approve minutes of June 15, 2026
• Area variance approved for fence on lot line at 91 Maple Street
• Use variance approved for micro business (cultivation & processing) at 25 Talcott Street
• New: T-Mobile use variance for generator at water tower, 21 Bowers Street

The Massena Zoning Board of Appeals tabled T-Mobile's request for a use variance to install a 48 KW diesel backup generator at 21 Bowers Street. The board voted 4-0 to table the application, requiring T-Mobile to complete a SEQR review, examine the feasibility of testing once per month instead of four times, explore alternatives, and provide proof of the required four tests. T-Mobile must respond within two weeks on whether it will continue the application.

• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled T-Mobile use variance for backup generator at 21 Bowers Street (4-0)

Town Planning Board

The meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been postponed. It is rescheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Massena Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to vote on several capital improvement projects and bond resolutions. Key items include funding for water district establishment and multiple airport rehabilitation projects.

• Bond resolution for $5,500,000 to establish and improve the North Grass River Water District
• CIP Project Data Sheets for Taxiways A, E, G construction ($2,983,000) and ARFF/SRE Building Modifications ($1,725,000)
• CIP Project Data Sheets for Taxilane design ($140,000) and Airfield Pavement Rehab design ($78,000)
• Consultant Agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. for Disadvantage Business Enterprise Administration for $15,0000
• Increase of NYSTCA membership fee from $85 to $100 per year

The Town Board approved $5.5 million in serial bonds for the North Grass River Water District and signed several airport infrastructure project data sheets. The board also approved a $970,019.47 payment warrant and various budget transfers.

• Authorized $5.5M in serial bonds for North Grass River Water District (5-0)
• Approved Bond Resolution for North Grass River Water District Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved $970,019.47 payment warrant #7 (5-0)
• Signed $2,983,000 project data sheet for Taxiways A, E, G rehabilitation (5-0)
• Signed $1,725,000 project data sheet for ARFF/SRE Building Modifications (5-0)
• Signed $140,000 project data sheet for Taxi Lane design (5-0)
• Signed $78,000 project data sheet for Airfield Pavement Rehab design (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 consultant agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. (5-0)

Massena Public Library

The Massena Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on several key items, including the NCLS 2027-2031 Plan of Service, the Central Library Plan, and the Free Direct Access Plan. The board will also consider approval of bills and may enter executive session. Policy votes on hiring and non-discrimination have been postponed.

• Vote on NCLS 2027-2031 Plan of Service
• Vote on Central Library Plan
• Vote on Free Direct Access Plan
• Approval of Bills – Vote
• Executive Session – Vote

Village Planning Commission

The Massena Village Planning Commission will review a site plan for a tanning salon at 256 E Orvis Street (VP-2026-03) and a one-lot residential subdivision at 21 Owl Ave / Marie St (VP-2026-05). They will also accept a resignation and approve minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting.

• Site plan approval for tanning salon at 256 E Orvis Street (VP-2026-03)
• Subdivision of 1 lot at 21 Owl Ave / Marie St (VP-2026-05)
• Resignation of Joel Grigg
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026

The Massena Planning Board approved a preliminary and final subdivision application for a new home at 21 Owl Ave / end of Marie St, owned by Kirk Wilmshurst. The board also approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Closed preliminary public hearing for Owl Ave/Marie St subdivision (4-0)
• Approved final subdivision as submitted (4-0)

Massena Town Council

The Massena Town Council will convene a special meeting with an executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters. The public will not have access to this meeting via Zoom.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters (appointment, employment, discipline, etc.)

Massena Museum

The Town of Massena Museum Board will not hold a meeting in July. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, at 4:30.

Town Planning Board

The Massena Town Planning Board will review a presubmission for a proposed data center at the old Reynolds plant site. The board will discuss consultants and lead agency designation. No minutes from the previous meeting or unfinished business are listed.

• Presubmission for NYDIG data center at old Reynolds plant
• Discussion of consultants needed for project
• Discussion of lead agency designation

The Planning Board initiated the review process for a proposed 635MW data center campus by NY Digital Investment Group LLC. The board referred the project to the Zoning Board of Appeals to determine if data centers are permitted in industrial zones and began the process to identify a lead agency for environmental review.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Referred NYDIG project to Zoning Board of Appeals for industrial zone use clarification (4-0-1)
• Approved starting the lead agency inquiry process for SEQR, coordinated by town lawyer Eric Guftason (4-0-1)

Town Planning Board

The Town Planning Board will review a presubmission from NYDIG to build a data center at the old Reynolds plant. The board will discuss the need for consultants and the designation of a lead agency.

• NYDIG application to build data center at the old Reynolds plant
• Discussion of required consultants
• Discussion of lead agency

Town of Massena Business Development Corporation

This is a regular meeting of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena board. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Board approved hiring an appraiser for two properties on Commerce Dr. to ensure a future sale meets fair market value requirements. The Board also authorized Jeff Dobbins to explore options for selling BDC property and transferring rail spur maintenance responsibilities to a third party.

• Approved hiring Michael Varley to appraise two properties on Commerce Dr. for up to $2,000 (All in Favor)
• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes (All in Favor)
• Authorized Jeff Dobbins to pursue agreements for the sale of BDC property and transfer of rail spur maintenance

Massena Electric Department

The Massena Electric Utility Board is holding a monthly meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and no specific discussion items or decisions.

The Board approved the purchase of 17 Transmission Congestion Contracts to manage rising power costs. Other actions included authorizing bad debt write-offs, approving bills, and allocating funds for ash tree removal.

• Authorized purchase of 17 Transmission Congestion Contracts for $114,262.61 (All in Favor)
• Authorized write-off of bad debt totaling $30,043.11 (All in Favor)
• Approved bills totaling $842,583.03 (All in Favor)
• Approved Commercial Energy Credit of $4,545.50 (All in Favor)
• Approved ash tree removal west of Main Street not to exceed $20,000 (All in Favor)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2026 meeting (All in Favor)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2026 special meeting (All in Favor)

Town Planning Board

Massena Town Council

The Massena Town Council will vote on a lease-purchase agreement for a 2025 International HV507 truck with dump body, plow, and spreader at a cost of $240,162.98, leased for 5 years at $55,886 per year. Other resolutions include hiring a library aide pending drug screening, joining the NYSTCA for $85/year, and supporting a grant application for tourism funding. The meeting also includes standard approvals, reports, and a public comment period.

• Approval of lease-purchase agreement for 2025 International HV507 truck with Tenco Dump Body, Plow and Spreader at Highway Garage; cost $240,162.98, 5-year lease at $55,886/year
• Approval to hire Library Aide candidate pending drug and alcohol screening policy outcome
• Approval for Town Clerk's Office to join NYSTCA; membership fee $85/year
• Approval of resolution supporting grant application through CFA process for Massena Tourism funding

The Town Board approved Warrant #6 for $1,978,951.61 and a lease-purchase agreement for a new highway truck. Other actions included approving a $40,000 agreement with the National Pro Fishing League and an addendum to the water agreement with the Village of Massena.

• Approved $1,978,951.61 in invoices for Warrant #6
• Approved lease-purchase of 2025 International HV507 Truck for $240,162.98 (5-year lease at $55,886/year)
• Approved $40,000 Confidentiality Host Site Agreement with The National Pro Fishing League, LLC
• Approved contract with St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce not to exceed $5,000
• Approved Addendum to the Water Supply and Maintenance Agreement with the Village of Massena
• Approved hiring of Library Aide candidate pending drug and alcohol screening
• Approved $85 annual membership fee for NYSTCA
• Approved an escrow agreement as modified by the Town Attorney

Village Board of Trustees

The Massena Village Board of Trustees will hold three public hearings to consider adopting local laws that revise chapters on taxicabs, sewers, and water. The board will also discuss authorizing a demolition bid for 17 King Street, an occupational health services agreement with WellNow Urgent Care, and awarding bids for water treatment plant supplies totaling $190,962.00.

• Public hearing and proposed resolution to adopt a local law revising Chapter 270 (Taxicabs & Vehicles for Hire)
• Public hearing and proposed resolution to adopt a local law revising Chapter 230 (Sewers)
• Public hearing and proposed resolution to adopt a local law revising Chapter 290 (Water)
• Authorization to bid for demolition and removal of unsafe real property at 17 King Street
• Award bids for water treatment plant supplies: Diatomaceous Earth ($126,036.00) and Chlorine & Hydrofluosilic Acid ($64,926.00)