Archive for January, 2016
James Langley, former Chairman of the Clinton County Legislature, took his seat as a Town of Peru Councilman at the Monday, January 11, 2016 Town Board meeting.
Posted: January 13th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Town Board Rules of Order Approved
The Monday, January 11, 2016 Town of Peru Organizational Meeting included approval of the 2016 Town Board Rules of Order. TOWN OF PERU JANUARY 11, 2016 2016 RULES OF ORDER Pursuant to Section 63 of the Town Law. RESOLVED, that the Rules of Order of the Town Board of the Town of Peru for the […]
Posted: January 13th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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2016 Town of Peru Procurement Policy Adopted
The Monday, January 11, 2016 included adoption of the town’s 2016 procurement policy. The policy includes criteria when prices from more than one vendor are required and when formal bids are required. TOWN OF PERU 2016 PROCUREMENT POLICY ADOPTED: 1.11.2016 WHEREAS, Section 104b of the General Municipal Law requires every town to adopt internal policies […]
Posted: January 13th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Organizational Meeting Sets Salaries, Department Liaisons, Mileage Rates and More
These are the approved resolutions at the Monday, January 11, 2016 Town of Peru Organizational Meeting involving: salaries, appointees, department liaisons, meeting dates, approved annual contract information, mileage rates, official depository, and official newspaper. Resolution #1 Resolution Establishing 2016 SALARY AND PAYMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS BE IT RESOLVED that 2016 salaries for Town of Peru […]
Posted: January 13th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Stefanik Announces State of the Union Guest: Brigadier General Diana Holland, First Female Commandant of U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Washington, D.C.–Yesterday Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that Brigadier General Diana Holland would be her honorary guest to the President’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 12th. Brigadier General Holland served as the 10th Mountain Division’s deputy commanding general for support. She was the first female general officer at Fort Drum and the […]
Posted: January 13th, 2016 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Town Board Sets Its 2016 Meeting Schedule
2016 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Monday January 11, 2016 7:00 PM Monday January 25, 2016 7:00 PM Monday February 8, 2016 7:00 PM Monday February 22, 2016 7:00 PM Monday March 14, 2016 7:00 PM Monday March 28, 2016 7:00 PM
Posted: January 12th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Bharara: Not enough evidence to bring charges after Moreland Commission shutdown – Capitol Confidential
Source: Bharara: Not enough evidence to bring charges after Moreland Commission shutdown – Capitol Confidential
Posted: January 12th, 2016 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Spaghetti Dinner Proceeds will Assist Local Charities and Programs
Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. “ALL YOU CAN EAT” spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and a delicious dessert will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to […]
Posted: January 10th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Religious News.
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John Jay defends Peru Invitational title – Press-Republican: Sports
The Peru wrestling team finished second in the 47th annual tournament. Click link for Press republican story John Jay defends Peru Invitational title – Press-Republican: Sports Click here for Peru Gazette Saturday night Final Photos
Posted: January 10th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, January 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of December 21, 2015. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports) Community Input DISCUSSION: NYSDOT/Town of Peru Shared Services. DISCUSSION: Town Winter […]
Posted: January 10th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Town of Peru Organizational Meeting Monday, at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, JANUARY 11, 2016 – 6:30 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2016 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2016 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2016 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2016 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates […]
Posted: January 10th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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John Stafford, A-EMT Critical Care Escorts WWII Vet on Honor Flight
Click here for story – UVM Health Network – CVPH-Home The Peru Gazette was present when John Stafford acted as an Honor Flight Escort.
Posted: January 8th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Wrestling Classic Honors Stan Riggs and Bill Kivett
The 47th Peru Invitational Wrestling Classic is taking place on January 8th and 9th at the Peru High School Gymnasium. This year’s tournament is dedicated to Stan Riggs and Bill Kivett, both of whom passed away in 2015. Stan and Bill started the Invitational in the 1969-70 season. Stan coached the Indians from 1964 to […]
Posted: January 8th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru School Board Regular Meeting January 12, 2016
Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]
Posted: January 8th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Consultant Hired to Plan Main Street Upgrades
By John T. Ryan Peru – By the end of 2017, Peru’s primary artery should have a better appearance and physical upgrades thanks to a resolution passed at the Peru Town Board’s December 21, 2015 meeting. The Board approved a $49,000 consulting contract with River Street Planning and Development to review Main Street and its […]
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Highway Department Employees Want Union Representation
By John T. Ryan Peru – Town of Peru Highway Department personnel have informed the Town Board that they would like to be represented by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the Town Board at its December 23, 2015 meeting that a notification has been received from the department’s […]
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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NY lawmakers convene: $15 wage, schools, ethics top agenda – Times Union
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers on Wednesday kicked off their 2016 session, which is expected to be dominated by debates over government corruption, education funding and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. While the Senate’s Republican majority will be an obstacle, Heastie told The […]
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Lawmakers promise, again, to seize felons’ pensions | POLITICO
Cuomo, Heastie, Flanagan promise action on deal that fell through Source: Lawmakers promise, again, to seize felons’ pensions | POLITICO
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Zoning Board to Elect Officers on January 20
http://www.perutown.com/zoning-agenda.pdf
Posted: January 6th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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Planning Board to Elect Officers on January 13
http://www.perutown.com/planning-agenda.pdf
Posted: January 6th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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Essex Co. questions DOT salt use – Press-Republican: Local News
Engineer also talks about shared services and tow-plows. Source: Essex Co. questions DOT salt use – Press-Republican: Local News
Posted: January 4th, 2016 under Environmental News, General News, State Government News.
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IG: State worker tole then sold agency laptops – Capitol Confidential
Source: IG: State worker stole then sold agency laptops – Capitol Confidential
Posted: January 4th, 2016 under General News, Law Enforcement News.
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There’s Still Time to See, Enjoy and Purchase
By John T. Ryan Peru Free Library visitors can still enjoy the beautiful pottery and artwork that has been on display since November. Fifteen members of the North Country Potters’ Guild created the functional and abstract pottery and artwork. Librarian Becky Pace said, “This has been one of our most successful events. There’s been a […]
Posted: January 1st, 2016 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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