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Archive for December, 2011

Fearing Climate Change’s Effects on the Adirondacks – NYTimes.com

Fearing Climate Change’s Effects on the Adirondacks – NYTimes.com.

Watertown International Airport to expand parking again

Watertown Daily Times | Watertown International Airport to expand parking again.

Andrew Cuomo’s false case for tax hikes—Editorial – NYPOST.com

Andrew Cuomo’s false case for tax hikes—Editorial – NYPOST.com.

Tupper Lake educators ask for music, library jobs to be reinstated

Educators ask for music, library jobs to be reinstated – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Section of Irish Settlement Road closed

Section of Irish Settlement Road closed » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Congressman Owens opens application process for 2012 Internship Program

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that several 2012 internships are available in his offices in Washington, Watertown, Plattsburgh, and Oneida.  “Our internship program offers a tremendous opportunity for recent graduates and current college students to gain valuable work experience and learn about the operations of a Congressional office,” said Owens. “I urge all […]

Whitehall woman charged with illegally tattooing young girls

Whitehall woman charged with illegally tattooing young girls.

EDITORIAL: State must fund schools fairly

EDITORIAL: State must fund schools fairly.

Lower NYS tax rates for some, higher tax rates for others considered

Watertown Daily Times | Lower tax rates for some, higher tax rates for others considered.

Lake Placid principal says superintendent discriminated against women – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Principal says superintendent discriminated against women – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Peru Stewart’s Shop robbed » Breaking News » Press-Republican

Peru Stewart’s Shop robbed » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Laurentian Aerospace project making slow progress

Laurentian Aerospace project making slow progress » Local News » Press-Republican.

Santa visits Peru during Tree Lighting Ceremony

By Donald McBrayer Kids of all ages came together Friday evening to celebrate one of Peru’s most cherished traditions — The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Several hundred neighbors gathered in the crisp evening air singing Christmas carols, and awaiting the arrival of Santa. This year the tree is adorned by blue lighting to bring awareness to […]

State police ticket 816 in N.Y. for texting while driving

State police ticket 816 in N.Y. for texting while driving | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

State shifts some jobs; More than 700 employees will be moved to downtown Albany from Stuyvesant Plaza

State shifts some jobs – Times Union.

Former ComLinks director admits theft

Former ComLinks director admits theft » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

St. Augustine’s Winter Craft Fair is this Saturday

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Owens to hold telephone town hall Wednesday

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Wednesday, December 7th.  Owens will update callers about the effort to create jobs in New York and take questions from […]

Planning Board to appoint 2012 officers

AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, December 14th, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall    1. CALL meeting to order. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.  3.     ROLL CALL.  4. APPROVAL of July & October Minutes. 5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing. 6.  APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2012.  7.  ANY FURTHER BUSINESS. 8.  CEO REPORT.   9.  ADJOURNMENT.

Two items on Zoning Board agenda

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall 1 .        CALL meeting to order. 2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.  3.     ROLL CALL. 4.     APPROVAL of June & September Minutes. 5.    OPEN floor to Public Hearing.  6.   APPLICATION: CARRIE BRASHEAR Area Variance ~ Dashnaw Rd.  7.   APPLICATION: ALLEN TURNER Special Permitted Use ~ Duplex ~ Elm St.  8. […]

Fair Fares: An Essex cabbie allows passengers to pay what they want

via Fair Fares | Seven Days.

Could the North Country be an immigrant mecca again? « The In Box

Could the North Country be an immigrant mecca again? « The In Box.

Audit reveals thousands of dollars missing from Bombay Fire Company

Audit reveals thousands of dollars missing from Bombay Fire Company » Local News » Press-Republican. Peru Gazette Editor Opinion:  This is not an unusual situation. Most town council members and volunteer organization trustees are not trained auditors. They are also reluctant to audit their friends and associates. State audits are extremely rare and usually happen […]

Homeowners association gets jail time for stealing thousands

Bookkeeper thief gets jail time for stealing thousands.

Adirondack Family Activities: A Cold Fort Ticonderoga

Adirondack Almanack: Adirondack Family Activities: A Cold Fort Ticonderoga.