Archive for April, 2010
Showdown possible over N.Y. state worker furlough plan
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Warren County BOCES faces 40 job cuts at least
The Post Star reports
Posted: April 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Fishing season opens May 1
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: April 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Northern NY Marine severely wounded
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Paterson: OK furloughs 100,000 state workers face a day off without pay, unions say no way
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Owens Declares “War on Debt” with New Bill
Legislation aims to remove ownership of debt from foreign nations and control future spending WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens introduced H.R. 5157, the War on Debt Act. The legislation enacts a specific blueprint to force Washington to get serious about reducing the national debt and eliminate American dependence on foreign creditors.
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under Congressional News.
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Town Supervisor to Cut Ribbon at the Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum Grand Opening Ceremony
The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, April 26 at 7 P.M. All Board personnel were present. An audio recording of the meeting can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM-04-26-10.WAV Minutes for the Regular Meetings on 3/22/10 & 4/12/10, and Special Meeting on 4/1/10 were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/min10.htm The meeting started […]
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Eating Local Yet?
If not and you want to know where to find fresh locally-grown and locally-processed foods, attend Eating Local Yet events in Canton on Thursday, May 6 from 5:30-8:30pm at Plattsburgh High School; Friday, May 7 from 5:30-8:30pm at St. Lawrence University’s Eben Holden Hall in Canton; or Saturday, May 8 at Case Junior High School […]
Posted: April 28th, 2010 under Business News, General News.
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Rabideau’s rules of order
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Former Plattsburgh Mayor Clyde Rabideau is making his presence felt in Saranac Lake.
Posted: April 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Media joins in Black Hawk fly-along from Fort Drum to Whiteface
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: April 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Up to 200 Vermont dairy farms could fail soon, state says
The Burlington Free Press reports This story is included because the situation undoubtedly applies to many farms in our region.
Posted: April 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Gazette adds “Restaurant Review” Link
The Peru Gazette added a new link to its right sidebar today “Restaurant Reviews.” The Urbanspoon website has several reviews of local restaurants. We thought our readers might find it useful! Please add your reviews.
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under Business News.
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Pasquale’s bar addition before Planning Board
AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOOARD, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:00p.m. Peru Town Hall
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under General News, Planning Board News.
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Planning Board approves farm museum plans
Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm, to order.
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under Planning Board News.
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Town Board’s Monday, April 26th agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING April 26, 2010 @ 7:00 PM
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under Town Board News.
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Youth Group returns home following service in Nation’s Capital
Photo includes – Emma Altizer, Gabrielle Altizer, Alissa Chung, Rachel Collier, Sarah Connelly, Kariana Garrand, Mary Gilbert, Rebecca Gonyea, Sven Hecken, Russell Izzo, Kyler Kennedy, Emily McCall, Paige Moore, Boone Nolan, Morgan Reyell, Justus Ruff, Taylor Spear, Corey Knight and Charles Remillard. (Not pictured) Will Rice. Click here to see a larger photo. While some teenagers […]
Posted: April 23rd, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Owens Votes for Vets, Expands Benefits for American Soldiers
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens voted to ensure that veterans and their families get the care and support they deserve. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act will reform and improve veterans’ health services by supporting wounded warriors and their families, expanding health care for female veterans, improving mental health services, and increasing […]
Posted: April 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Scozzafava won’t run again, State Assembly seat up for grabs
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: April 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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National Week Urges Cautious Driving Through Maintenance and Construction Zone – 100 troopers will be working full time to enforce work zone laws
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Regional Director Mark E. Frechette is joining officials from across the state highlighting National Work Zone Awareness Week. National Work Zone Awareness Week focuses on the critical importance of driving safely and staying alert in highway construction and maintenance work zones. Local transportation officials gathered this morning […]
Posted: April 20th, 2010 under General News.
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Battle for 23rd District congressional seat seems likely to become a three-way race again
The Post Standard reports
Posted: April 20th, 2010 under General News.
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Legislative Pork – How did our legislators fare?
The Times Union reports
Posted: April 19th, 2010 under General News.
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School board agenda: Sleepless nights, thankless work
The Post Standard reports
Posted: April 19th, 2010 under General News.
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Upstate shoulders lion’s share in taxes
Democrat and Chronicle reports
Posted: April 18th, 2010 under General News.
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Saratoga businesses fret over future of the racing industry
The Post Star reports An interesting story about the importance of horse racing to Saratoga.
Posted: April 15th, 2010 under General News.
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VA will put a clinic in Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports VA to staff two outpatient clinics – one in Elizabethtown and one in Saranac Lake.
Posted: April 15th, 2010 under General News.
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