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Archive for August, 2009

Watertown Post Office to lose 50 jobs

The Watertown Times reports

St. Regis Mohawk tribe suing Franklin County

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Kinney Drugs broken into

The Press Republican reports

Local trooper killed in Peru mid-day crash

The Press Republican reports 

There’s a free light show this week!

By Donald McBrayer I sat out last night with friends and a glass of merlot and watched dozens of shooting stars streak overhead. The Perseid Meteor shower peeks on the 12th, but it can still be enjoyed all weekend. The best way to spot Perseid Meteors is to go to a dark location after 10PM (most […]

Eat desserts to your heart’s content and help deserving animals

The Elmore SPCA continues its wonderful series of creative fundraisers with “an evening of delicious delectable desserts and exhilarating eclectic entertainment.” It will take place on Friday, August 28th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Tickets are $15.00 in advance; $20.00 at the door; $5.00 for children 6-12, and […]

State sets guides for employee buyouts

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

August APA meeting agenda

The adirondack almanack reports

Stalemate rules the night – other actions were taken

By John T. Ryan As previously reported, the Peru Town Board did not reach a decision on the appointment of either a supervisor or counselor at its August 10th meeting. Jeff Meyers of the Press Republican filed a detailed story covering the Board’s deliberations. The large number of residents in attendance witnessed Counselors Peter Glushko […]

Council can’t decide on vacancies

The Press Republican reports

No supervisor, no board member agreed upon

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board failed to reach agreement on the appointment of either a supervisor or a counselor at its Monday, August 10, 2009 meeting. Discussion centered on the appointment of a board member. Counselors Peter Glushko and Brandy McDonald generally favored people with previous town board experience while Counselor Tom […]

Where do your tax dollars go?

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has established a website that tracks government spending at all levels. It’s called “Open Book New York.” It includes the grants being awarded under the federal government’s economic stimulus program. This link is provided for the use of our readers.

Here’s a great way to have fun and help our community!

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting the 15th Annual Stan Hughes Golf Classic on Sunday, September 15th at the Barracks Golf Club. The proceeds will benefit many worthy local community projects, so help out by either playing or sponsoring a hole. It costs $60 a person to play, $50 for an individual to sponsor […]

Gillibrand tours Trudeau Institute

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Feds are looking at Camp Gabriels

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Solar energy is coming to our library

By John T. Ryan Technicians from Triangle Electric were installing solar panels at the Peru Free Library this week. The panels are part of a $67,000 renovation project which is progress at the library. The Peru Gazette will have more details on the solar energy portion of the project in an upcoming story. Denton Publications […]

Our Town has two new historic markers

By John T. Ryan Town of Peru Co-Historians Ron and Carol Allen led a joyous celebration Friday, August 7, 2009 on the occasion of the unveiling of the historical markers for historic Peru Landing and Port Jackson.  (See more photos) The unveiling took place on the site of the original Port Jackson – the Valcour […]

Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene

The adirondack almanac reports

School Board will set tax levy & tax rate at its August meeting

Click here for the Board’s August 11th Agenda 

Zoning Board Agenda for August 19

AGENDA PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday August 19, 2009  7:00 p.m.  Peru Town Hall

Planning Board Agenda for August 12

AGENDA  PERU PLANNING BOARD Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  Peru Town Hall

Here’s someone who thinks the Rooftop Highway is a very bad idea

The adirondack almanac reports

Glushko will sign checks, but positions remain vacent

By Donald McBrayer



 The Town Council held an Emergency Board Meeting on Monday August 3rd in order to authorize someone to sign upcoming payroll checks.
 Counselor Tom Powers chaired the meeting and informed the public that no public input would be allowed. Town Attorney Donald Biggs suggested someone be appointed for the purpose of signing […]

Tourism is down statewide

The Albany Times Union reports

Two of our best known Peru residents have retired and we wish them well!

The Press Republican has the story