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Archive for October, 2011

Peru Town Historian’s Office Annual Open House

Saturday November 12, 2011- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Find us downstairs at the Peru Town Hall Feel free to bring something to share or just come and see what’s new. Cider and Donuts will be provided.

Watertown Daily Times Editorial: Border patrols – Waving environmental laws is no answer

Watertown Daily Times | Border patrols.

Northern border agents see southern entrants, too

Northern border agents see southern entrants, too.

Adirondack Almanack: Rouses Point: History at the Canadian Border

Adirondack Almanack: Rouses Point: History at the Canadian Border.

UVM teach-in critiques economy, offers solutions (one-sided solutions)

UVM teach-in critiques economy, offers solutions | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Colombia Trade deal imposes Customs fee on visiting Canadian boats

Watertown Daily Times | Colombia Trade deal imposes Customs fee on visiting boats.

Carthage teen jailed on manslaughter charge from Denmark hunting accident

Watertown Daily Times | Carthage teen jailed on manslaughter charge from Denmark hunting accident.

Tax cap in first year seems to do some capping

Newsday reports 

Park work moving forward; bridge to be painted by volunteers

By Donald McBrayer The Heyworth/Mason Park & Trail Project is seeing good progress and more is coming according to Project Coordinator Adele Douglas.  Douglass updated the Town Board on the Heyworth/Mason Park & Trails progress at Monday’s Town Board Meeting. “There’s a big list of little things to do”, Douglas said. That list includes replacing […]

96-year-old hits casino jackpot » Breaking News

96-year-old hits casino jackpot » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Allegiant jet headed to Plattsburgh makes emergency landing in NC

Allegiant jet headed to Plattsburgh makes emergency landing in NC » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Trees fall and give the Peru Community Church a new visibility

The corner of Pleasant and Elm Street looks much different this afternoon than it did this morning. A tree service company felled two large trees in front of the Peru Community Church.  A Peru historical and religious landmark has a new look! 

NY public workers retiring at faster rate

NY public workers retiring at faster rate | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Warren County proposed budget cuts 24 jobs, brings 1.9 percent tax hike

Warren County proposed budget cuts 24 jobs, brings 1.9 percent tax hike.

Massena Superintendent’s attorney says letter meant as ‘courtesy’

Watertown Daily Times | Superintendent’s attorney says letter meant as ‘courtesy’.

Solving puzzle of bad teachers – Times Union

Solving puzzle of bad teachers – Times Union.

Poor economy puts more New Yorkers on Medicaid

Poor economy puts more New Yorkers on Medicaid | The Ithaca Journal | theithacajournal.com.

New York Faces Pension Cost Bulge From Paterson’s Budget-Paring Incentives

New York Faces Pension Cost Bulge From Paterson’s Budget-Paring Incentives – Bloomberg.

Local wollastonite producer a world leader

Local wollastonite producer a world leader » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Gazette tours a haunted house

The Helping Hearts Haunted House Benefit for Christopher Goheens and Family opened its doors at 6 p.m. tonight.  The Peru Gazette was given a preview and we’re still shaking.  (Click here for photos) Everyone involved is doing a wonderful job! Everyone is invited to tour the Haunted House on October 21st and 22nd at St. Augustine’s […]

Adirondack cell tower boom slows

Adirondack cell tower boom slows – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Air quality complaints on Board’s Monday Agenda

 AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, October 24, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m.  1. Call Meeting To Order 2.Pledge of Allegiance  3. Roll Call 4. MOTION:     Approval of Minutes from October 6, 2011 Regular Meeting. 5. Community Input and Questions. 6. DISCUSSION:  Water/Sewer Projects Update. 7. DISCUSSION:  Tropical Storm Irene Recovery Update. 8. DISCUSSION:  Highway Garage Roof Update. 9. DISCUSSION: Heyworth/Mason Park Update.  10. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Employee Benefits […]

Birchwood Drive water to be shut off Monday; Boil Water Order is still in effect

N O T I C E ! Monday the 24th of October as the Water Department will be shutting the water off from 9:00 am– 3:00 pm on Monday.  Thank you for your cooperation.  PERU WATER DISTRICT – BIRCHWOOD DRIVE NY0900216  MUST BE BOILED TO ENSURE SAFETY  THIS DIRECTIVE TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE HEALTH […]

Owens’ Staff to Hold “Mobile Office Hours” Next Week

WHAT: Members of Congressman Bill Owens’ staff will hold meetings with Upstate New Yorkers in Clinton, Jefferson, Madison, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties in an ongoing effort to increase constituent outreach. Multiple more events planned throughout New York’s 23rd Congressional district in the coming months.  Owens’ office has held more than 65 of these events […]

COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER: USDA gives nearly $3.4m toward bees’ health

Watertown Daily Times | COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER: USDA gives nearly $3.4m toward bees’ health.