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Archive for December, 2011

Tax break ‘good in theory’ – New assessment relief law aims to help storm victims, but towns, schools, counties may opt out

Tax break ‘good in theory’ – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Lake Placid nursing home fined over abuse allegations

Nursing home fined over abuse allegations – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Planning Board May minutes published – includes dental clinic, fitness center and other issues

Richard Williams, Chairman of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at 7:06 pm to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. ROLL CALL: RICHARD WILLIAMS, CHAIR: PRESENT, DALE HOLDERMAN, VICE CHAIR: PRESENT, ADELE DOUGLAS : PRESENT, JOHN KANOZA: EXCUSED, MARK LUKENS : PRESENT, MARK ROBINSON: PRESENT, BENJAMIN WRIGHT: ABSENT, KARA MCBRAYER (Alternate): EXCUSED, ATTY. THOMAS MURNANE: PRESENT, Code Enforcement Officer: […]

Town Board changes longtime mailbox replacement policy

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board reversed a longtime policy at its Monday, December 12, 2011 meeting.  The town will no longer repair or replace mailboxes damaged by town snow plows. Last winter the town paid out more than $2,500. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said, “We’re the only town replacing mailboxes. No one […]

Funeral home burns in AuSable Forks (3rd update)

Updated 12/14/11 with Press Republican video Funeral home burns in AuSable Forks (3rd update) – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise. and The Press Republican reports 

Owens announces Moratorium on Post Office closure until May

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that there will be a moratorium on the closing or consolidation of any post office or mail processing facility until May 15, 2012.  “This is great news for those who depend on their local postal facilities for the vital services they provide,” said Owens. “It is my hope […]

Gov. Cuomo broke a campaign promise when he agreed to raise taxes on New York’s richest residents | syracuse.com

Gov. Cuomo broke a campaign promise when he agreed to raise taxes on New York’s richest residents | syracuse.com.

Owens rapped for Drum “earmarks”

Watertown Daily Times | Owens rapped for Drum “earmarks”.

Poor would benefit from aid change – State Board of Regents says a change in education aid formula would help neediest districts

Poor would benefit from aid change – Times Union.

Adirondack Resort at the APA this Week

Adirondack Almanack: Adirondack Resort at the APA this Week.

Adirondack Almanack: Dave Gibson: Water Resources and the Adirondack Resort

Adirondack Almanack: Dave Gibson: Water Resources and the Adirondack Resort.

Ecumenical Choir brings the true spirit of Christmas to Peru

By John T. Ryan St. Augustine’s Church was filled to capacity Sunday night as the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performed its 46th Annual Concert. Directed by Jeanette Woodruff and accompanied by pianist Carol Bachand and organist Steve Woodruff, the seventy member choir sang seventeen songs. Emotions ran high beginning with the very first song when the […]

NYPD officer shot and killed responding to Brooklyn break-in

NYPD officer shot and killed responding to Brooklyn break-in | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Church continues gift-buying tradition for children with imprisoned parents

Church continues gift-buying tradition for children with imprisoned parents.

Congress lifts ban on horse slaughter, to outrage of many

Congress lifts ban on horse slaughter, to outrage of many.

Wind tax credit separates Owens, Doheny

Watertown Daily Times | Wind tax credit separates Owens, Doheny.

N.Y. economic grants favored project with quick prospect for jobs, private-sector investment

N.Y. economic grants favored project with quick prospect for jobs, private-sector investment | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Owens campaign erred on finance reports

Watertown Daily Times | Owens campaign erred on finance reports.

Report: N.Y. ranked second in public employee pay, 26th in per capita cost

Report: N.Y. ranked second in employee pay, 26th in per capita cost | Press & Sun-Bulletin | pressconnects.com.

New shelter something to bark about – Peru’s aging Elmore SPCA gets needed facelift, facility update

New shelter something to bark about » Local News » Press-Republican.

Fiber-optical line crosses new bridge

Fiber-optical line crosses new bridge » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Adirondacks could have grass-fed future

Adirondacks could have grass-fed future.

Lake Placid school sup’t apologizes for offensive remarks

School sup’t apologizes for offensive remarks – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Bloomingdale School cracks down on Christmas; Concern expressed about only having winter songs at holiday concert — no Santa or religion

School cracks down on Christmas – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

City Council hears from public on library

City Council hears from public on library » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.