Help Protect Carleton Island
This Website is intended to provide the interested person the background and information necessary to appreciate the questions and concerns surrounding the proposed development of a campground on the head of Carleton Island.
Who Are We?
Friends of Carleton Island (FOCI) are Cape Vincent, New York residents, area recreational visitors, environmentalists, naturalists, historians and organizations committed to the protection of the natural beauty and history of this St. Lawrence Island.
Upcoming...
- Zoning Board Meets 1st First Monday of the Month, 6-7:00 pm, Recreation Park, 602 James St. Next meeting - Monday, May 5th, 2025
- Planning Board Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7-8:00 pm, Recreation Park, 602 James St. Next meeting - Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
- Town Board Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:30-7:30 PM, Town Office Bldg., 1964 NYS Rte 12E. Next Meeting, Thursday, May 15th.
- 02/13/2025 CM & DK Letter to ACOE and DEC re Permitting
- 01/02/2025 CC Letter to WDT Carleton Villa project is not deserving of approval nor a state grant
- 12/27/25 Letter from Jefferson County Building and Code Enforcement Regarding Investigation
- 12/08/2024 Watertown Daily News Article Villa site plan brings to light centuries-old history of Carleton Island_nny360.com
- 12/08/2024 Photos Accompanying Watertown Daily News Article Villa site plan brings to light centuries-old history of Carleton Island_nny360.com
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Successful communities understand that when they say no to development that is contrary to the long-term health of their community, they will almost always get better development in its place.
Ed McMahon
Conservation Fund
Conservation Fund