Archive for July, 2011
Northway to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Please be advised, motorists may expect to encounter lane closures on I-87 July 12 and July 13. Northbound is expected to be closed on July 12 with Southbound closed on July 13. The closures are necessary to set steel on the County Route 38 (Arthur Road) Bridge Reconstruction Project. The closures will be during daylight […]
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under General News.
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4 die in boat crash on Hudson; 2 injured
Lo-Hud.com reports
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under General News.
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Dispelling myths about Adirondack invasives
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under General News.
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This week is devoted to combating Adirondack invasives
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under General News.
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Glens Falls area (Argyle) to lose 200 jobs with plant closing
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 10th, 2011 under General News.
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Welcome to Adele and Alain as United States citizens
By John T. Ryan Oftentimes over 50% of native-born U.S. citizens do not exercise one of their most sacred rights – the right to vote. Yesterday, two Peru residents, both natives of Canada, became naturalized United States citizens in a ceremony conducted at Clinton Community College. When asked why they decided to become U. S. […]
Posted: July 9th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Board has light agenda on Monday
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, July 11, 2011, 7:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: 5. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 27, 2011. 6. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Including Reports from all Departments into the Board Meeting Record: (Water/Sewer/Valcour: Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth […]
Posted: July 8th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Owens to Hold District-Wide Telephone Town Hall Tuesday; conversation to focus on jobs and the economy, but open to all issues
WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect Upstate New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Tuesday, July 12th. Beginning at 6:45 p.m., Owens will update callers about his work to create jobs in Upstate New York, and then take questions from […]
Posted: July 8th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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N.Y. slims down in obesity survey
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 8th, 2011 under General News.
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School officials grapple with implementing state regulations on teacher performance
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 8th, 2011 under General News, Peru School News.
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Local water departments earn statewide recognition
The Press Republican reports (As reported several weeks ago in the Peru Gazette)
Posted: July 8th, 2011 under General News.
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State slashes food-pantry funds; 60-percent aid cut could leave cupboards bare at some sites
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 8th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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State layoffs: the second wave
The Times Union reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Saranac Lake School Board adopts anti-bullying policy
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Saranac Lake VA clinic to open July 19 (update)
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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With enrollment up, Adirondack Community College struggles with funding cuts
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Internal strife hits corrections officers union
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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CNN axes Eliot Spitzer’s low-rated talk show
The N Y Post reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Gov. Cuomo abruptly downsizes state tax office in Chicago as union cries foul
The Daily News reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Owens announces research grant for Trudeau Institute
SARANAC LAKE – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that Trudeau Institute has been awarded a research grant that will help the facility continue to play a role in the ongoing fight against infectious disease. The grant, awarded in the amount of $162,616, was awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the […]
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Two CNY prisons will close Oct. 1, but staff will start transferring this month, union official says
Syracuse.com reports
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Benefits of wind power touted
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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NYS’s First Couple Show Limits of Law
The Times Union reports
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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People from all over North Country are stepping forward to assist Elmore SPCA
Elmore SPCA is very grateful to Vickie Trombley from Au Sable Forks whose Easter basket raffle raised $1204 for the Peru shelter. Vickie spent countless hours and weekends going to various businesses in Peru, Keeseville, Plattsburgh, and Au Sable Valley to sell raffle tickets.
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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New York’s Tax Burden: Will a property tax cap help or hurt?
The Poughkeepsie Journal reports Update 07/06/11 Lo-Hud.com reports on Governor Cuomo’s comments
Posted: July 5th, 2011 under General News.
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