Delaware County NY Planning & Watershed Affairs

During the April 8, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting in Delhi, supervisors were joined by Delaware County NY Soil and Water Conservation District (DCSWCD) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County (CCE) representatives for a presentation regarding its project, Enhancing Soil Health, Farm Climate Resiliency and GHG Emissions Through Precision Manure Application, Injection, and Storage Management in Delaware County. This three-year project was recently awarded $2,865,890 through the NYS Climate Resilient Farming program. The newly awarded project will assist farms in adopting liquid manure injections with anticipated benefits of reducing nutrient loss and improving soil health, reducing harmful nutrient emissions and runoff into the environment, and reducing manure odors in the community.

Delaware County works closely with our partners at DCSWCD and CCE. The organizations’ ongoing technical and scientific innovations have greatly benefited the agricultural community, the county’s economy overall, the environment, and the watersheds. Partnerships such as these help protect the longevity of our rural economy and communities through sound science, measurable objectives, and long-term success and sustainability. Delaware County congratulates DCSWCD and partners on the funding award. We look forward to our continued, strong partnership as we work together to protect and preserve the lives of Delaware County residents and our rural identity.

A recording of the April 8, 2026, meeting can be viewed on our YouTube channel, “Delaware County NY”.

Photo, left to right: Paul Cersoletti CCE, Tina Molé Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman, Graydon Dutcher DCSWCD, Shelly Johnson-Bennett Delaware County NY Planning & Watershed Affairs, Frank Albano Albano Farms. Stamford NY, and Dale Dewing CCE.

The Workforce Housing & Infrastructure Summit will bring together public and private sector leaders to explore how aligning community needs with development opportunities can benefit residents, attract a skilled workforce, and support successful projects for developers. It will showcase impact development (workforce, housing, brownfields, and infrastructure investments) as a tool to transform local challenges into catalysts for regional community growth.

Participants will gain insights, tools, and perspectives on community investment, partnerships, emerging opportunities, and the future of development in the Southern Tier.

• Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Binghamton, NY
• Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Details & Registration: link in comments or scan QR on image

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The Workforce Housing & Infrastructure Summit will bring together public and private sector leaders to explore how aligning community needs with development opportunities can benefit residents, attract a skilled workforce, and support successful projects for developers. It will showcase impact development (workforce, housing, brownfields, and infrastructure investments) as a tool to transform local challenges into catalysts for regional community growth.

Participants will gain insights, tools, and perspectives on community investment, partnerships, emerging opportunities, and the future of development in the Southern Tier.

• Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Binghamton, NY
• Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Details & Registration: link in comments or scan QR on image

The Workforce Housing & Infrastructure Summit will bring together public and private sector leaders to explore how aligning community needs with development opportunities can benefit residents, attract a skilled workforce, and support successful projects for developers. It will showcase impact development (workforce, housing, brownfields, and infrastructure investments) as a tool to transform local challenges into catalysts for regional community growth.

Participants will gain insights, tools, and perspectives on community investment, partnerships, emerging opportunities, and the future of development in the Southern Tier.

• Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Binghamton, NY
• Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Details & Registration: scan QR on image or visit https://regionalboard.regfox.com/southerntierdeveloperssummit

Did you know that you can still apply for Delaware County positions when there is no pending civil service exam or opening?
While those who have taken an exam and earned a reachable spot on a mandatory eligible list are the first to be contacted for open positions, the department can also hire individuals who have applied without yet having taken the exam if there is no mandatory list. This is called a provisional appointment. If hired provisionally, the employee must take the exam the next time it is offered and receive an acceptable score to commence the probationary period of their permanent employment in the position.

Did you know that you can still apply for Delaware County positions when there is no pending civil service exam or opening?

While those who have taken an exam and earned a reachable spot on a mandatory eligible list are the first to be contacted for open positions, the department can also hire individuals who have applied without yet having taken the exam if there is no mandatory list. This is called a provisional appointment. If hired provisionally, the employee must take the exam the next time it is offered and receive an acceptable score to commence the probationary period of their permanent employment in the position.

Don’t let “subject to civil service exam” next to a job opening dissuade you from applying – While the Civil Service program prefers permanent to provisional appointments, it’s becoming more common for employees to start a provisional position and take the exam once it is offered to gain permanent employment status. The County is currently hiring provisionally for several positions!

Have questions? Contact the Personnel Office: 607-832-5678

Current openings: https://www.delcony.us/departments/pers/jobs.htm

Learn about Housing Development Practices that can be applied in our community at the Workforce Housing & Infrastructure Summit. Meet local teams that are working on infrastructure and housing development and promote your business at the Summit!
• Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Binghamton, NY
• Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Details & Registration: link in comments

The Summit will focus on impact development and showcase innovative approaches to housing, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects that leverage opportunities to strengthen communities across the Southern Tier.

WHO should ATTEND?
You and your staff!
Municipal leaders
Planning Boards
Economic Developers
Housing Developers
Local Bank Presidents
Real Estate Professionals
Foundations
Policy Makers

Southern Tier 8 ARC grant pre-applications are due before 3pm on MONDAY, April 28, 2025!

Presentation slides, pre-application, and more can be viewed at: https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

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Apply for Funding - Economic Development for the Southern Tier Region of New York How to apply for funding to further the economy of the Southern Tier of New York.

Southern Tier 8 ARC grant pre-applications are due before 3pm on April 28, 2025!

Presentation slides, pre-application, and more can be viewed at: https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

Delaware County NY Government Delaware County Economic Development, New York

Apply for Funding - Economic Development for the Southern Tier Region of New York How to apply for funding to further the economy of the Southern Tier of New York.

SESSION TODAY, APRIL 17TH, AT 12PM!

Are you preparing an ARC grant application and need guidance on key components? Tier 8 Regional Board will be hosting a series of Q&A sessions designed to help you strengthen your proposal and get your questions answered. This is your opportunity to get feedback, clarify application requirements, and refine your proposal for success. Bring your questions and leave with confidence!

Register here:
https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

Each session will focus on a critical part of the application process, giving you the chance to ask specific questions and ensure your project is on the right track:

🔹Thursday, April 17th at Noon - Project Sustainability: What strategies can help your project to continue beyond the grant period?

Presentation slides, pre-application, and more can be viewed at: https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

Delaware County NY Government Delaware County Economic Development, New York

SESSION TOMORROW, APRIL 17TH, AT 12PM!

Are you preparing an ARC grant application and need guidance on key components? Southern Tier 8 Regional Board will be hosting a series of Q&A sessions designed to help you strengthen your proposal and get your questions answered. This is your opportunity to get feedback, clarify application requirements, and refine your proposal for success. Bring your questions and leave with confidence!

Register here:
https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

Each session will focus on a critical part of the application process, giving you the chance to ask specific questions and ensure your project is on the right track:

🔹Thursday, April 17th at Noon - Project Sustainability: What strategies can help your project to continue beyond the grant period?

Presentation slides, pre-application, and more can be viewed at: https://southerntier8.org/how-to-apply

Delaware County NY Government Delaware County Economic Development, New York