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
Posted: January 29th, 2016 under Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: January 29th, 2016 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 28th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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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
Posted: January 27th, 2016 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 27th, 2016 under General News, Peru News.
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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
Posted: January 27th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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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
Posted: January 27th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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“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, […]
Posted: January 26th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: January 26th, 2016 under General News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 26th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: January 26th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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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.
Posted: January 26th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Stefanik moves confidently in first year, but questions linger | NCPR News
Source: Stefanik moves confidently in first year, but questions linger | NCPR News
Posted: January 25th, 2016 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 25th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: January 25th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 22nd, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 21st, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: January 21st, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News.
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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
Posted: January 20th, 2016 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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
Posted: January 20th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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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.
Posted: January 19th, 2016 under Peru School News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 18th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 14th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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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.
Posted: January 13th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 13th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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