Eugene L. Nicandri

Judge Eugene L. Nicandri of Massena became a trustee in August 2008 after being nominated by Governor David Paterson and confirmed by the New York State Senate to a five-year term. Judge Nicandri, whose legal work contributed to the establishment of the Massena Electric Department in 1981, served on the St. Lawrence County Court from 1985 until 2004, when he retired. 

Judge Nicandri served as president of the New York State County Judges Association from 1999 to 2000. Before becoming a county judge, he was a partner in the Massena law firm of Lavigne & Nicandri from 1966 to 1985 and served at various times as the attorney for the Towns of Massena, Brasher, Louisville and Lawrence and the Village of Massena. He also served as the attorney for Massena Memorial Hospital.

Judge Nicandri represented the Town of Massena in landmark litigation involving the establishment of the Massena Electric Department, a municipal electric system that benefits from low-cost hydropower from NYPA as a preference customer under federal law.  He served as the Electric Department’s attorney from 1981 to 1985.

Judge Nicandri holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester and has a J.D. from Albany Law School. Prior to law school, he served on active duty with the U.S. Navy as a commissioned officer.

Judge Nicandri is married to the former Lois Anne Moore. They have three sons and four grandchildren.