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Archive for April, 2010

Showdown possible over N.Y. state worker furlough plan

The Times Union reports

Warren County BOCES faces 40 job cuts at least

The Post Star reports

Fishing season opens May 1

The adirondack almanac reports

Northern NY Marine severely wounded

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Paterson: OK furloughs 100,000 state workers face a day off without pay, unions say no way

The Times Union reports

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.  

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 […]

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 […]

Rabideau’s rules of order

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Former Plattsburgh Mayor Clyde Rabideau is making his presence felt in Saranac Lake.

Media joins in Black Hawk fly-along from Fort Drum to Whiteface

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

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.

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.

Pasquale’s bar addition before Planning Board

AGENDA  PERU PLANNING BOOARD, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:00p.m.  Peru Town Hall

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.

Town Board’s Monday, April 26th agenda

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING April 26, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

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 […]

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 […]

Scozzafava won’t run again, State Assembly seat up for grabs

The Watertown Daily Times reports

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 […]

Battle for 23rd District congressional seat seems likely to become a three-way race again

The Post Standard reports

Legislative Pork – How did our legislators fare?

The Times Union reports

School board agenda: Sleepless nights, thankless work

The Post Standard reports

Upstate shoulders lion’s share in taxes

Democrat and Chronicle reports

Saratoga businesses fret over future of the racing industry

The Post Star reports An interesting story about the importance of horse racing to Saratoga.

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.