Archive for May, 2011
“This is a noble work” – Words describing our region’s newest museum
By John T. Ryan A ten-year dream came to fruition on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the North Star Underground Railroad Museum. The museum is housed in the Town of Chesterfield Heritage Center adjacent to Ausable Chasm at 1131 Mace Chasm Road. It will open to the public on Saturday, May […]
Posted: May 14th, 2011 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVES (BOCES) cuts 60 positions
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondacks get a bit grayer
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Cuomo seeks tougher criteria to evaluate teachers
The Press Republican reports The Times Union reports the details of Cuomo’s request
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News.
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Growing rice along the shores of Lake Champlain
Seven Days reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News.
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With Breath Testers in Doubt, Vermont Prosecutors to Toss Dozens of DUI Cases
Seven Days reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News.
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AuSable Forks Golf Great Marjorie Harrison
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011 under General News.
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Diocese announces clergy retirements and reassignments – Father Reamer to be OLVA Pastor in addition to CVPH Chaplain
The North Country Catholic reports
Posted: May 12th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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How the U.S. oil industry saves $4.4 billion a year on taxes
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 12th, 2011 under General News.
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Freeze in pay OK’d by teachers in Watertown area school – Move will allow district to restore at least 21/2 positions for 2011-12
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 12th, 2011 under General News.
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Conference Center expected to help Lake Placid’s year-round economy
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 12th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Missing boater’s dad finds son’s body
The Free Press reports
Posted: May 11th, 2011 under General News.
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Clayton teachers mull wage freeze to save 3 jobs as budget vote looms
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 11th, 2011 under General News.
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Four candidates vie for Peru School Board
The Press Republican reports Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 19th from noon until 9 p.m.
Posted: May 11th, 2011 under Peru School News.
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New Appointments and Highway Department Issues dominate Town Board Meeting
By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, May 9th. Everyone was present. Three town positions were filled. Paul Sarbou was hired as the new Highway Mechanic/MEO. Mr. Sarbou is replacing Bryan Duprey who recently left the position for a job with the Sheriff’s Department. Saubou will start May 26th for $22 […]
Posted: May 11th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Gary Trudeau, Jane Pauley to host AMC Centennial Gala
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 9th, 2011 under General News.
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Excess New York prison capacity as high as 8,000 beds
The Democrat and Chronicle reports
Posted: May 9th, 2011 under General News.
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Champlain Valley Expo finances falter in 2010 – Rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Doobie Brothers open the fair on Aug. 27, while Lady Antebellum will perform Sept. 3.
The Free Press reports
Posted: May 9th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Lack of mandatory controls, audit requirements, leave private youth sports programs open to fraud
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: May 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Refugee influx challenges Syracuse – nearly 1,000 refugees arrive in Syracuse each year
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Ex-St. Lawrence County town supervisor upset by action forcing ex-supervisors to pay for health costs
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Lasting loss prompts life of giving for Rouses Point mom
The Press Republican reports on a very special mother!
Posted: May 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Clinton County Airport delays addressed
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 8th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town Board will fill/discuss position openings Monday night
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, MAY 9, 2011, 7:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Approval of minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2011. 5. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Including Reports from all Departments into the Board Meeting Record: (Water/Sewer/Valcour: Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; […]
Posted: May 7th, 2011 under Zoning Board News.
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Public Hearings on park closing hours and Community Development Block Grant
AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 Town Park Closing Hours Ordinance, May 9, 2011 – 6:15 PM Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant for South Acres sewer system upgrade at 6:30 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order, 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Roll Call 4. MOTION: To open the Public hearing. 5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and questions 6. MOTION: […]
Posted: May 7th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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