Archive for May, 2011
North Margaret Street flooding worsens
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 7th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Vermont declares state of emergency for lake flooding
The Free Press reports
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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‘NEVER SEEN IT THIS BAD’ – Raquette River overwhelms St. Lawrence County
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Kyle Petty’s charity ride revs up Saturday in Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Comptroller: NY has too many tax assessors
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Flooding worsens on N. Margaret St. – Eye Care for the Adirondacks is flooding
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Bear Swamp Rd. and Route 22 Special Permitted Uses on Zoning Board’s May agenda
AGENDA, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, May 18th, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall 1. CALL meeting to order., 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE., 3. ROLL CALL., 4. APPROVAL of April Minutes. 5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing. 6. APPLICATION: ALAN MICHAUD, D.D.S. Special Permitted Use ~ 752 Bear Swamp Rd. 7. APPLICATION: SUSAN & KIRK POLHEMUS Special […]
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under Zoning Board News.
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Town of Peru issues annual water report
Town of Peru Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2010 Peru Water District 3036 Main Street Peru, NY 12972 (Public Water Supply ID#0900216) INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations, Peru Water District, will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding […]
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Peru VFW Post 309 elects officers for 2011-2012 year
Post Commander-Thomas Fusco Sr. Vice Commander-John Mashtare Jr. Vice Commander-Gaylon LeCuyer Quartermaster-Richard Dabrowski Chaplain-Ron LaDuke Advocate-Carl Ashline Surgeon-Glen Miller Adjutant-Lee Clemons 3 Yr Trustee-Joe Stemper 2 Yr Trustee–Jason Amerell 1 Yr Trustee–Joe Patnode The Post plans on having it’s annual Memorial Day Services on May 30th at 11am. A luncheon will be served at the end of […]
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Dog owners invited to Peru meeting
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Downstate Little League treasurer accused of stealing $100K from league is hospitalized. Previous treasurer stole over $156K
Story Updated 05/06/11 Lo-Hud reports Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Mother tells how daughter was confined in potentially unsafe Oswego BOCES “time-out room”
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Good eats and beats: Vermont venues offer music and a meal
The Free Press reports and Seven Days reviews several restaurants
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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U.S. prosecutor issues Vermont pot dispensary warning
The Free Press reports
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Aerial photos capture Lake Champlain sediment plumes
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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GM plant removal begins – DEMO Project at Powertrain facility in Massena to be complete by fall
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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St. Augustine’s Church celebrates First Communion
St. Augustine’s Church held First Holy Communion ceremonies on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Fifteen children received the Eucharist for the first time. They included: Emily Beattie, Nicholas Chamberlain, Maria Folley, Ryan Furnia, Kade Manchester, Michael McBride, Cecilia McKinney, Natalie Miner, Myah Mitchell, Daniel Nisoff, Dierdre O’Callaghan, Terrance Royea, Jennifer Swyers, Zachary Swyers and Andrew Woodruff. […]
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Saranac Lake highlighted in National Geographic
National Geographic covers Saranac Lake’s many wonderful attributes. Click here for the story
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Franklin County damage said to be $10.2M, not counting Tupper
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondack Family Activities: “Stuart Little” free for mothers
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Peru area camps and roads hit with major flooding, see our photos
The record high Lake Champlain water level has resulted in the flooding of homes and roads adjacent to the lake. The road leading to the Ausable Point Campsite is covered with water and blocked to traffic. Many of the camps in “Little Peru” just north of Port Kent are inundated with water. The Giddings Road […]
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Local fire departments struggle to find new recruits
The Lake Placid News reports
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Flooding states of emergency extended – County hopes continued struggle will lead to state aid
The Press Republican reports
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Health care premiums for state employees could rise as much as 17.9 percent next year
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru is barking for a park!
Through its Bark for Your Park contest, PetSafe is giving one lucky U.S. community $100,000 toward building a dog park. Several dog park advocates in Peru have logged their support already on the contest website, www.barkforyourpark.com, making it one of the early leaders of the pack. Here’s the contest page for Peru: http://barkforyourpark.com/city/Peru_New%20York
Posted: May 3rd, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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