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Archive for May, 2011

Nova Bus lands huge MTA contract

The Press Republican reports

Face of Vermont families is changing, census shows

The Free Press reports

Census data: NY leads in student spending

Newsday Reports

Downs praised and Heyworth-Mason recognized

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board took the occasion of its May 23rd meeting to congratulate Bill Downs for being chosen as the New York State Rural Water Association’s Plant Operator of the Year. Downs received the recognition at the Association’s annual meeting in Saratoga. Supervisor Peter Glushko, Water Superintendent Greg Timmons, Downs’ […]

St. Vincent’s annual spring sale is coming

The St. Vincent’s de Paul Society’s Annual Spring Sale will be held on Fri. (June 3rd) and Sat. (June 4th) from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Items for sale include summer clothing and footwear, a Hoosier cabinet, antiques, Adirondack items, household goods, etc. Twenty vendors with sixty tables will […]

APA aims to be more efficient

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Governor seeks federal disaster assistance

The Press Republican reports

Peru Northway Exits to close June 1 and June 3

Please be advised the NYSDOT will be closing I-87 near Peru – Exit 35 – to allow for removal of existing beams from the Rte 442 over-pass. On  Wednesday, June 1,  I-87 North will be closed at Exit 35 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m..  Traffic will be detoured off I-87 North […]

Audit in Watertown rips city’s parks department

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Auditor finds Keene finances a bit messy

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Geese killing plan will be revisited – School officials face blowback, will discuss issue further June 1

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Dog census coming – Be sure your dog is licensed

From the Office of Peru Town Clerk Kathy Flynn The Town Of Peru Town Board has scheduled a dog census through the entire town which is scheduled to begin during the month of June. If you do not have your dog licensed, please do so to avoid possible additional penalties. To license your dog, you […]

Peru Dems to meet on Thursday

A Message from Town of Peru Democratic Party Chairman Brand McDonald The date, time and location for the Peru Democratic meeting is this Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held in the Peru Town Hall. REMINDER THERE IS A Clinton County Democratic Meeting Tuesday the May 24th  at 7:00 at The American Legion on the QUARRY RD in PLATTSBURGH  […]

10 Facebook settings to check right now

Lo-Hud.com reports

USGS: flooding “off the charts”

NCPR reports

Prospect Mountain hike shines light on teen suicide

The Post Star reports

Adirondack Arts in the Park event Calendar

The adirondack almanac reports

Here are New York’s agricultural impact numbers

The adirondack almanac reports

Town Board Agenda for May 23, 2011

AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, May 23, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

Increased need, flooding leaves Salvation Army scrambling – Charity group sees huge increase in demand; seeks funds

The Press Republican reports

Embezzlement Epidemic: Big thievery in small Vermont town

The Free Press reports

Animals lost homes in flood and Elmore SPCA comes to the rescue

May has been a very busy month for Elmore SPCA Executive Director Kc Mace. Along with her SPCA responsibilities she has also been co-managing the flood victim temporary relief shelter at the Crete Center. When people were forced to evacuate the Lakeside Apartments in Plattsburgh, they came with some thirty dogs, sixty cats and an […]

Spring “springs forth” in Peru!

By John T. Ryan Rain fell this morning in Peru, but this afternoon the sun came out and it felt like spring had arrived. Our apple blossoms burst open yesterday. Here are a few photos of scenes along Route 22, Route 9 and at Rulf’s Orchard in the Town of Peru. We are blessed to […]

Closure of Port Kent Post Office under study

The Press Republican reports

Geese on Saranac Lake High School grounds will be killed

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports