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Archive for July, 2009

Covel jury trial to start after jury selection

The Press Republican reports

Adirondack region weekend music scene

adirondack almanack reports 

Tupper Lake Town Board doesn’t support the Rooftop Highway

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

A look at Adirondack region jobs, energy and the “green” economy

The adirondack almanack reports

Cold Spring Granite in AuSable Forks plans to expand

The adirondack almanack reports

Board passes new OWB Law

By John T. Ryan  The Peru Town Board conducted its business meeting on Monday, July 13, 2009. The Board passed Local Law #6 regulating Outdoor Wood Boilers. The amended law will be published on the Town of Peru website in the very near future. Only minor changes were made to the law originally passed in September […]

Peru firefighters honor their deceased chief

By John T. Ryan Bernard Rock served the Peru Fire Department for over forty-five years including fifteen years as the Department Chief. Rock passed away on July 10th and today Peru firefighters honored their leader as he was laid to rest at St. Augustine’s Cemetery. See David Brown photos

Elmore SPCA announces upcoming fund-raisers

The Elmore SPCA Board of Directors will host and dinner and auction in early October to raise money for our shelter.  Presently, we are seeking donations of collectibles and antiques for the auction which will be called by Frank Stefanick, auctioneer and author.   Please call Carol at 534-3484 or email carol@elmorespca.org.  if you have questions, or […]

Here’s the regional county fair schedules

The adirondack almanac reports

Peru Democrats to meet on Thursday

By Brandy McDonald  Time and Place:  7:00 PM  Thursday July 16th, 2009 St Augustine’s School Building It is at these meetings from now until election day that important decisions will be made and actions will be taken. Your input is needed. We are very fortunate that we have an excellent selection of candidates.  The best […]

Did you know the Adirondack region is a “hot spot” for orchids

See this story

APA names new Executive Director

The adirondack almanac reports The Press Republican reports

FLW Fishing Tournament continues

  Plattsburgh’s Bridge Street Dock was an exciting place this afternoon as participants in the FLW brought the day’s catch to shore. Pros are competing for a top award of $125,000 this week plus valuable points in the hope of qualifying for $2.5 million Forrest Wood Cup where they could win as much as $1 […]

Bernard Rock passes away (Updated July 11, 2009)

This messsage has been posted on the Town of Peru website Our condolences and prayers go out to the family and many friends of Bernard Rock  who has recently passed away. Bernard was a former two-term member of the Peru Town Council and  lifetime member of the Peru Fire Department, of which he was Chief for […]

Light agenda for Town Board’s July 13 meeting

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING  JULY 13, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

Adirondack weekend music scene

The adirondack almanac reports

Clinton County real estate sales trend continues while Essex County trend brightens

By John T. Ryan Statistics released by the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) indicate the existing single family home sales in Clinton County continue to decline compared to the previous year.  May sales in Essex County on the other hand increased by over 80% compared to 2008. The homes that are being sold […]

AUSABLE CHASM TO TURN OVER ESTES HOUSE TO TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD FOR UNDERGROUND RAILROAD VISITORS CENTER

Monday July 27 will be a momentous day at Ausable Chasm. At 4 P.M. the Ausable Chasm Corporation will turn over the keys of the historic 19th century sandstone Estes House to Gerald Morrow, Town of Chesterfield Supervisor. Morrow has forged a unique partnership between the Town of Chesterfield, the Chasm Corporation and the North […]

Foxy Gagnon pleads not guilty

The Press Republican reports

Covel trial is 12 days away

By John T. Ryan Peru Town Supervisor Donald Covel’s trial will begin at 9:30 a.m. on July 20th in Clinton County Court. Covel was indicted by a Clinton County Grand Jury in March 2009 on eight misdemeanor charges. The charges included seven counts of official misconduct and one count of obstruction of governmental administration in the […]

The St. Lawrence Seaway turns 50

The Gouverneur Times reports

APA July Meeting Agenda

The adirondack almanack reports

Peru Republicans nominate candidates

By Donald McBrayer The Peru Republican Caucus was held on July 2 at 7:00PM in the St. Augustine Parish Center and was chaired by Keith Matott. Individuals nominating candidates had up to three minutes to make their introduction, while individuals nominated had up to five minutes to address the attendees. There were 201 registered Republicans […]