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Archive for April, 2011

CEO bets Ben & Jerry’s is ready for the world

The Free Press reports

A tough winter for bees

The Post Star reports

N.Y.’s judges hang on to $10G stipends amid cuts

LoHud.com reports

Alien invasion(s) threaten NY, VT

Brian Mann of NCPR comments

Is it time for the North Country’s really small school districts to vanish?

Brian Mann of NCPR comments

DEC extends uncertified wood boiler sales

The adirondack almanac reports

AVCS adopts budget cuts positions, programs Pay freezes save some jobs; 19 position cuts still remain

The Press Republican reports

Today is the United Way “Day of Caring”

April 16, 2011 is the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc Day of Caring. It is a day-long event in which over 300 community members have volunteered to undertake over 30 projects in the three County region. The regional event will occur in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties, from Ticonderoga to Malone and Plattsburgh […]

Keeseville elementary principal receives very high state-wide honor

The Press Republican reports

NY loses another employer, Birds Eye Foods plant in Fulton will close in December – almost 300 jobs lost

The Post Standard reports

Owens to host Town Hall at Clinton Community College

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that he will hold a community forum on Wednesday, April 20th on the campus of Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh. Owens will deliver brief opening remarks about job creation and economic development and then answer direct questions from constituents in attendance.

Superintendent candidates face the public – listen to their presentations

The Peru Central School Board of Education will soon choose a new district leader to succeed Superintendent A. Paul Scott. The list of candidates has been narrowed to two men with the Board of Education expected to make a decision within the next few weeks. On Thursday, April 14th the Board conducted an Open Forum […]

Northern New York reps divided on federal budget

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Owens: budget ‘reasonable,’ but cuts WIC, block grants

The Watertown Daily Times reports

$41,586,451 Proposed Budget for Voter Consideration

From the office of A. Paul Scott, Superintendent of Schools Peru Central School District’s Board of Education has established a $41,586,451 proposed expenditures plan for voter consideration noon until 9 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in the district’s high school gymnasium. The proposed budget calls for a decrease in spending of 1.81%. That translates into […]

Poll: NY voters lack knowledge of Constitution

The Post Standard reports

Hannaford gears up for Lake Placid opening

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Saranac Central educators save jobs

The Press Republican reports

Public will have a chance to “interview” Peru Central Superintendent candidates

As part of the process to recruit a successor Superintendent of Schools at Peru Central, the Board of Education is hosting ‘open forums’ on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7 PM in the community room, near the high school main entrance. If additional space is required beyond the seating capacity of the community room, the […]

Seder meal will be celebrated on Maundy Thursday

Peru Community Church’s Seder meal is open to all! Thursday, April 21st, 2011 – 5:30 pm Seder Meal Fellowship Center on Elm St. The Seder meal is a Jewish tradition that is a historical, vivid, and beautiful expression of God’s action for his people. It is one part of the present-day Jewish seven-day Passover celebration. […]

Zoning Board has a one item April agenda

AGENDA, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall 1. CALL meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. ROLL CALL. 4. APPROVAL of March Minutes. 5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing. 6. APPLICATION: ST.AUGUSTINE’S/ST.PATRICK’S CHURCH – Expansion/Change of Nonconforming Use Patent Rd. 7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS. 8. CODE OFFICE REPORT. 9. […]

Spitfire Drive watershed complaint; athletes recognized; and Code Enforcement Officer position filled at Monday’s Town Board Meeting

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held its Regular Meeting on Monday, April 11th. Everyone was in attendance. The meeting started off with a complaint by Dennis Curtin about the watershed issue on Spitfire Drive. Mr. Curtin expressed frustration with the lack of action concerning the water that floods his property, the town attorney’s response, […]

FREE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ANIMAL ASSISTED GRIEVING PROGRAM

Thera-Pets at Butternut Ridge Farm in Peru will be offering 2 free programs for grieving children. This will be under the direction of The Rev. Dr. Ken Parker of Peru who has had extensive experience and education in this area. The program will meet divided by age. One group for ages 4 to 12 and the other from 12 to […]

Two lawmakers ask DEC to stop plans to demolish camps on state-owned land near Dannemora prison

The Post Standard reports

New York towns to mark Civil War’s 150th anniversary

The Post Standard reports