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Archive for January, 2016

Air Force finds chemicals in groundwater near former Plattsburgh base | NCPR News

Source: Air Force finds chemicals in groundwater near former Plattsburgh base | NCPR News

Board Learns About New Programs and Attempts to Control Spending

By John T. Ryan Highlights of the Peru Town Board meeting of January 25, 2016 included: The possibility of more youth activities, highway department expenditures, Main Street planning, cell phones for department heads, high praise for a town employee, zoning and planning board leadership, dog identification and other matters. Counselor Donald McBrayer reported that the […]

Budget Workshop Tuesday – All are welcome

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 2nd at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their first public session budget workshop.  At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Receive a budget overview brief. ·         Examine a budget timeline. ·         Receive a general Executive Budget […]

Sea lamprey control treatments announced for Lake Champlain

LAKE CHAMPLAIN — Efforts to control sea lamprey populations in Lake Champlain tributaries proved successful in 2015 and improved conditions for landlocked Atlantic Salmon and Lake Trout, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DE Source: Sea lamprey control treatments announced for Lake Champlain

January Peru Democratic Party Meeting Cancelled

Democratic Party Town of Peru Officers; Chairman- Brandy McDonald Vice Chairman – Kregg Bruno Treasurer- Jean Schiffler  ·       Due to conflict in my schedule the meeting that had been scheduled for January 28th has been cancelled. ·       The next meeting will be held on February 25th, 2016 at 7;00 pm, the location will Peru Town […]

Plattsburgh medical-marijuana dispensary opens – Press-Republican: Local News

Columbia Care site at 345 Cornelia St. is now accepting state-registered patients. Source: Plattsburgh medical-marijuana dispensary opens – Press-Republican: Local News

Commons at Plattsburgh Bay project progressing – Press-Republican: Local News

Local developers have acquired former Lakeside Apartments property, plan to start demolition soon. Source: Commons at Plattsburgh Bay project progressing – Press-Republican: Local News

“Call for Artists” for Strand Center Off-Site Gallery Program

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is currently accepting artist applications for their Off-Site Gallery Program. There are currently eight Off-Site Gallery locations that feature local artists booked through the Strand Center: Best Western Plus the Inn at Smithfield, Valcour Imaging, The Development Corp, Clinton Community College, Eye Care for the Adirondacks, […]

N.Y. Senate report shows surge in synethic marijuana abuse – The Pulse

Source: N.Y. Senate report shows surge in synethic marijuana abuse – The Pulse

AuSable Forks Graves Mansion Explored

By Ed Schiffler Long time Clinton County Senior Computer Club member John Gillen, who now lives in Pennsylvania, sent me this interesting link to the “Graves Mansion”, AuSable Forks, NY. The construction of this mansion is an interesting story and the wood work in the interior is nothing less than amazing and unbelievable. The quality […]

Learn to Use Computers in Genealogy

The Clinton County Senior Computer Club will meet on Monday February 1st, 2016 1:30PM at the Senior Center. The presentation will deal with “Genealogy”. The presenter, Jean Schiffler will discuss and demonstrate using the internet to do research using Ancestory.Com and Family Search .Com. There is a great deal of family information available at these […]

Town Tax Collection Hours Extended

The Town of Peru Tax Collection Office will be extending the hours of operation on Friday January 29th to 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and Saturday January 30th from 9:00 AM- Noon.  Please direct any questions to Kathleen Flynn at 643-2745 ext.#2.

Stefanik moves confidently in first year, but questions linger | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik moves confidently in first year, but questions linger | NCPR News

EAT OUT & GIVE BACK, DINE UNITED on January 28, 2016

Thursday, January 28, 2016, will mark the 6th Annual Dine United for the Adirondack Region. There will be a wide variety of restaurants throughout Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties participating. Every patron that visits a participating restaurant on January 28, 2016 will be giving back to our region, as well as supporting local restaurants. Each […]

A Welcome to SUNY Plattsburgh Freshmen and Transfer Students

According to an editorial in today’s Press Republican all SUNY Plattsburgh incoming freshman and transfer students receive a text connecting them to this welcome video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFgGq_ofuuI&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFgGq_ofuuI&feature=youtu.be

Town Board Agenda for Monday, January 25, 2016

DRAFT AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 25@ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the January 11, 2016 Town Organizational Meeting and for the Minutes of the January 11, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/MOTION: Acceptance of December 2015 Dog Control Officer Report.  DISCUSSION: Town Health […]

Board Elects Officers and Receives 2016 State of the Library Report

By John T. Ryan The Peru Free Library Board of Trustees chose Diane Haight as a new member and elected its 2016 officers at its Wednesday, January 20th meeting. Board Vice-President Kara McBrayer, who chaired the meeting, submitted her resignation after serving on the board for six years. Holly Heller-Ross was elected as 2016 board […]

The Flag is Flying High

By John T. Ryan As of 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016, the American Flag was once again flying high on the Peru Free Library flagpole. Town Councilman/Town Board Liaison Donald McBrayer and 23-year U.S. Navy Veteran David Drollette braved cold temperatures this morning to raise the flag following last evening’s Peru Free Library […]

Prevost Cars files notice of potential layoffs – Press-Republican: News

But company officials say April 15 cutback plan is preemptive, and plant hopes to win OK on new contract next week. Source: Prevost Cars files notice of potential layoffs – Press-Republican: News

East Coast Snocross coming to Plattsburgh – Press-Republican: Local News

Event at the Clinton County Fairgrounds Jan. 23, 24 is presented by Taylor Rental. Source: East Coast Snocross coming to Plattsburgh – Press-Republican: Local News

Tonight’s Zumba Class Cancelled

The Tuesday, December 19th Community Education Zumba Dance Class, originally set for 6-7 PM in the Peru Elementary building, has been cancelled.

PCS Budget Advisory Committee Welcomes Members

From the Office of the Peru Central School Superintendent For the past ten years, Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process. The BAC typically meets 3-4 times to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components […]

Peru Farm Center Has a New Owner

By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 one of the area’s longest-operating businesses was passed on to new ownership. New owner-operator Chris Akey said, “The Peru Farm Center is a 65-year old local business that we want to continue through the 100-year mark. We are very excited to be joining the […]

Town of Peru Public Notice

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a workshop for Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:30 PM.  The purpose of the workshop is to discuss town employee cell phone policy,  and employee insurance. Peru Gazette Note: All workshops are open to the public and are conducted at the Peru Town Hall.

Peru Property Owners Have Been Receiving Tax Freeze ‘Rebate’ Checks

A few days ago Town of Peru property owners started receiving tax freeze ‘rebate’ rebate checks which range from $100 to $200 and higher thanks to the Town of Peru and the Peru School District staying under the state-imposed tax cap. The school district also had to submit a plan detailing how it would shrink […]