Archive for October, 2013
Peru Town Clerk/Tax Collector Position is on Tuesday’s Ballot
On Tuesday, November 5th, Peru voters will have the opportunity to either reelect incumbent Town Clerk/Tax Collector Kathleen Flynn or to elect her challenger John Facteau. The Peru Gazette posed five questions to each candidate and they were kind enough to respond. 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment history, a little about your family […]
Posted: October 31st, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Peru Town Board Candidates Respond to Peru Gazette Questions
Next Tuesday, November 5, 2013 voters will go to the polls to cast their ballots for their preferred candidates for office. There are two open seats on the Peru Town Council and three candidates are seeking election to office. The Peru Gazette contacted James Douglass, Lana Knight and Donald McBrayer and asked each person to […]
Posted: October 31st, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Peter Forrence Named as a Trustee of Paul Smith’s College
PAUL SMITHS, NY Peter Forrence of Peru has joined the board of trustees of Paul Smith’s College in Paul Smiths, N.Y. Forrence is co-owner and head of sales, marketing and storage at Forrence Orchards, an 1,100-acre farm in Peru that has been honored by the New York State Agricultural Society for its century-long history. The fourth-generation family […]
Posted: October 30th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Beef Nutrition Program Inspired by Study of World War II Survivors is Focus of Northern NY Beef Week Presentation
An exciting new beef nutrition program inspired by a study of World War II concentration camp survivors is focus for the Fall 2013 Northern New York Beef Week program organized by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Northern New York Regional Livestock Team. In a November 7 webcast to four locations across the Northern NY region, Ted […]
Posted: October 30th, 2013 under Agricultural News, Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Camp Gabriels sold to private buyer
Camp Gabriels sold to private buyer » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: October 30th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Wired Education: Adirondack Learning And The Internet
Wired Education: Adirondack Learning And The Internet – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: October 30th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Youth Commission Ski Program 2013-2014
Download the 2013 – 2014 Youth Commission Program Chaperone Registration Download the 2013 – 2014 Youth Commission Ski Program Registration • The Youth Commission Program (YCP) is for student’s ages* 8-18 *Minimum Age 8 years old by December 1, 2013 • A birth Certificate will be required during registration
Posted: October 30th, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Revised Zoning Law Approved and Health Plans to Change
By John T. Ryan (Updated 7:45 AM 10/30/13 to clarify the deleted agricultural lands proposal. The Peru Town Board voted to approve revisions in the Zoning Law at its October 28, 2013 meeting. The changes will not go into effect until approved by the New York Department of State. Formulating and enacting the Zoning Law […]
Posted: October 29th, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Peru School News, Town Board News, Youth News, Zoning Board News.
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Ammo checks moving target; Background database’s Jan. 15 start in doubt
Ammo checks moving target – Times Union.
Posted: October 28th, 2013 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Paying through the nose; Affordable repairs hinge on sewer vote, but debt issues linger
Paying through the nose – Times Union.
Posted: October 28th, 2013 under General News, State Government News.
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Here are the Proposed Zoning Law Changes and the Reasons Why
This is a story the Peru Gazette published on February 14, 2012. We have been informed that the only significant change made since that story is the elimination of the so-called agricultural overlays. Why is Peru adopting a new Zoning Law and what changes are being proposed?
Posted: October 28th, 2013 under General News, Peru News, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Public Hearing on Proposed New Zoning Law is Tonight at 6:30 PM
AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON NEW ZONING LAW ADOPTION October 28, 2013 6:30 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: October 28th, 2013 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Statements of Interest Sought to Fill Peru School Board Vacancy
PERU — Jonathan Ruff, a member of the Peru Central School Board of Education has resigned, and the board would like to hear from district residents willing to fill the vacancy. The board intends to appoint a new member at the meeting set for Tuesday, Nov. 12. The appointment will expire on May 21, 2014. Those interested […]
Posted: October 28th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Resident dies in Saranac Lake apartment fire
Resident dies in Saranac Lake apartment fire » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: October 28th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Pieta Dedicated at St. Augustine’s
The sun shined brightly for a few moments this morning, October 27, 2013, as Reverend Alan Shnob dedicated a replica of Michelangelo’s famous Pieta. St. Augustine’s parishioners Rick and Kathy Siddon donated the statue on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary. Kathy Siddon explained, “We’re always wanted to do something for the parish. We […]
Posted: October 27th, 2013 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Religious News.
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Hotel Saranac closes as sale nears
Hotel Saranac closes as sale nears » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: October 26th, 2013 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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State to reduce standardized tests
State to reduce standardized tests » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: October 26th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, State Government News.
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Town Board Agenda for Monday, October 28th
Regular Mtg Agenda Oct 28 2013
Posted: October 26th, 2013 under General News, Town Board News.
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Area shaken by Common Core Curriculum – Times Union
Area shaken by the core – Times Union.
Posted: October 25th, 2013 under Education News, Peru School News, State Government News.
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Cuomo says state can afford tax cuts
Cuomo says state can afford tax cuts | News from North Country Public Radio.
Posted: October 24th, 2013 under General News, State Government News.
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Jeffords Steel and Engineering Leads the Way – the United Way
Jim Favreau, CFO of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company, present John Bernardi, Executive Director of the United Way of the Adirondack Region with a check for $21,928.96 from the employees workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge. They increased last year’s donation by $1,000.
Posted: October 23rd, 2013 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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$192,850 Culvert Replace Bid Awarded to Steve Fuller Excavation
At a Peru Town Board Special Meeting held on October 22, 2013, 6:30 PM the following resolution was passed: A RESOLUTION AWARDING FULLER ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT AT DRY MILL BROOK BID TO STEVE E. FULLER EXCAVATION, INC. WHEREAS, the Town Board has received certain bids in response to its request for same in connection with the Fuller Road Culvert […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2013 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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2013 Leo Bourgeois Tournament Raises $4,000 for Scholarship Fund
October 22, 2013 – Letter to Editor Peru Gazette Dear Editor: Friday, Oct. 11th was a beautiful warm autumn day for the 72 golfers who took to the tees for the 4th annual Leo Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money for Mr. B’s scholarship fund for Peru Central School seniors. Because of the generosity of sponsors, […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2013 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Rest easy Peru residents, sale of Eurasian boar is now banned
Capitol Confidential » Rest easy New Yorkers, sale of Eurasian boar is now banned.
Posted: October 22nd, 2013 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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More burglary charges for two Peru residents
More burglary charges for two Peru residents » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.
Posted: October 22nd, 2013 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News.
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