Archive for September, 2010
Thank You For a Wonderful Applefest
By Donald McBrayer The 33rd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest in Peru, NY was a great success. and I wish to offer many thanks to all the people that made it possible: There are so many people to thank I could fill several pages and still miss some, but here’s my attempt to touch the tip […]
Posted: September 30th, 2010 under General News.
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Conservatives back Paladino, who threatens reporter
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 30th, 2010 under General News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh President Ettling collapses during morning history class
The Cardinal Points reports
Posted: September 30th, 2010 under General News.
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Glens Falls maple trees, in decline, turn early as they die
The Post Star reports
Posted: September 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Saranac Lake considering apartment registration and inspection requirements
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Owens’ office accepting Service Academy applications
Communication from Congressman Bill Owens I am pleased to announce that my office is accepting applications for appointments to our nation’s Service Academies. If you, your son, or your daughter are between 17 and 23 years old, a U.S. citizen, unmarried, are without legal obligation to support children, and reside within the boundaries of New […]
Posted: September 29th, 2010 under Congressional News, General News.
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Clinton County property taxes rank in top 8% of all U.S. counties
The Tax Foundation released an analysis this week of property taxes in 792 United States counties. Clinton County ranks 62nd from the top for property taxes as a percentage of home values and 253rd in the amount of property taxes paid. Nine of the top ten counties for property taxes as a percentage of home […]
Posted: September 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Selection of New Workman’s Comp Insurance Company for Town Employees among topics at Monday’s Town Board Meeting
By Donald McBrayer The Peru Town Board held its regular meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 27, 2010. Everyone, except Town Clerk Kathy Flynn who was excused, was in attendance. An audio recording of the meeting can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM-09-27-10.WAV The Agenda contained 22 items including: Approval of Minutes for the September 18th Regular Meeting. […]
Posted: September 29th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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Owens endorsed by National Rifle Association Victory Fund
Congressman Owens Press Release Plattsburgh, NY – Last week, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) endorsed Bill Owens in his re-election campaign for U.S. Congress. Boasting a membership of nearly four million members, Owens was endorsed based on his “solid pro-gun voting record in Congress.”
Posted: September 28th, 2010 under Congressional News, General News.
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With moose population up, DEC warns motorists
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 28th, 2010 under General News.
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South Glens Falls American Legion has its building up for sale – Many veterans and fraternal groups are finding it too expensive to maintain their buildings
The Post Standard reports
Posted: September 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Planning Board has five scheduled issues in October
AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall
Posted: September 27th, 2010 under Planning Board News.
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Planning Board says applications should go the Zoning Board first
Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 7:00pm, to order.
Posted: September 27th, 2010 under Planning Board News.
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Planning Board Minutes for July, 2010
Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 7:00pm, to order.
Posted: September 27th, 2010 under Planning Board News.
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Schroon Lake, Lewis rest areas to close
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Mountain biking momentum – New recreational trail planned on Lussi family property in Lake Placid
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Tea party backing Doheny – Leader says Hoffman doesn’t have a chance
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News.
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DEC reminds hunters about new regulations
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Swanton Marine killed in Afghanistan
The Free Press reports The story of a fine young man! Updated 10/3/10 The Free Press Reports Swanton Salutes its fallen Marine
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News.
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The Babbie Museum has a busy October of family-fun scheduled
By John T. Ryan Many people are undoubtedly asking, “How are things going at the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum?” Rick Laurin, the museum curator says, “It’s been going great. We’ve had 1,500 people go through since our June 12th Grand Opening.” Laurin says people enjoy many aspects of the museum. The machine demonstrations are […]
Posted: September 25th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Owens touts new tax cuts and credit for small business
Congressman Owens Press Release Thursday’s vote supported by U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens voted in favor of The Small Business Jobs Act, H.R. 5297, a bill that provides tax cuts for the middle class and spurs economic development in Upstate New York. The legislation, which is backed by the U.S. […]
Posted: September 24th, 2010 under Congressional News.
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Hoffman will stay in congressional race
The Press Republican reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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“The Times They Are a Changing” – Debt, changing media habits topple Blockbuster
Yahoo News reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Gillibrand: Raise milk quality to keep Euro markets
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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No federal funds for Patriot Hills next year
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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