Village
of Castorland
New
York, 13620
"A great
place to live"
Important
Dates Impacting theVillage:
First
Tuesday
of Month - Meeting Dates
June 1st
- Fiscal
Year Begins
February
- Village
Caucus
March -
Village
Election
April -
Budget
Hearing
February
1st
& August 1st - Water Bills Due
June 1st
- Tax
Collection
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Our Village & Area
The Village
of Castorland takes it's name from
the
French word for beaver which is caster. The Black River, which flows
within
one mile of the village, played an important role in the development of
the north country and the village in particular. The river was the
primary
method of transportation for both people and products during the early
1800's. By the 1870 roads had improved, the Black River Canal was built
and the railroad reached the village. The Village of Castorland came to
life. |
Fishing, Canoeing
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Village
Hall
All of these businesses provided a
stable but growing
economy for the village, with Climax Manufacturing remaining the main
source
of income for residents until the 1990's. During the 1990's the village
grew to a population of about 100 families and remains at that level
today.
Most of the industry has gone from the village now, but the small
village
friendliness and concern for neighbors remain to make Castorland a
great
place to live if you enjoy a quiet, safe way of life. |
During
the 1880's and
early 1900's the industries in the village included lumber
and farming.
Other business ventures in the village included a mattress factory,
furniture
factory, several hotels and two general stores. Climax Manufacturing
Company,
a wooden and paper box manufacturing company was a very important
employer
in the village.
DPW
Building
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| Enjoy the scenic rural
drive while visiting
small family manufacturers. Our visitors look for the areas'
"Signature
of Pride" brand image ("Made in Lewis County, New York")
when purchasing items from the local shops and businesses. This
represents
our World-Class Manufacturers, Reputable Merchants, Competent
Professionals,
and our Skilled Workforce. |

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Castorland a great place if you
enjoy
a quiet, safe way of life!
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New
York State Map
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