Archive for August, 2009
Watertown Post Office to lose 50 jobs
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: August 14th, 2009 under General News.
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St. Regis Mohawk tribe suing Franklin County
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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Kinney Drugs broken into
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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Local trooper killed in Peru mid-day crash
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 13th, 2009 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment, General News.
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State sets guides for employee buyouts
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under General News.
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August APA meeting agenda
The adirondack almanack reports
Posted: August 12th, 2009 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 11th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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Council can’t decide on vacancies
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 11th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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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.
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Gillibrand tours Trudeau Institute
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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Feds are looking at Camp Gabriels
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: August 10th, 2009 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 8th, 2009 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 8th, 2009 under General News.
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Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 7th, 2009 under Arts and Entertainment.
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School Board will set tax levy & tax rate at its August meeting
Click here for the Board’s August 11th Agenda
Posted: August 7th, 2009 under Peru School News.
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Zoning Board Agenda for August 19
AGENDA PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday August 19, 2009 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall
Posted: August 4th, 2009 under Zoning Board News.
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Planning Board Agenda for August 12
AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall
Posted: August 4th, 2009 under Planning Board News.
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Here’s someone who thinks the Rooftop Highway is a very bad idea
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: August 4th, 2009 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 4th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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Tourism is down statewide
The Albany Times Union reports
Posted: August 3rd, 2009 under General News.
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Two of our best known Peru residents have retired and we wish them well!
The Press Republican has the story
Posted: August 2nd, 2009 under General News.
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