Archive for October, 2016
Tickets Available for Taste of the North Country
The North Country Chamber of Commerce invites you to the most delicious events of the year. Taste of the North Country will be held on November 17th at the SUNY Field House. This event combines an amazing Food/Beverage Tasting experience with an incredible auction. The Auction preview begins at 5:00, followed by the Silent Auction […]
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Planning Board Agenda
WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2016 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 12, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Home Based Business P-2016-024 Kerri Bedard Home Based Business 860 Fuller Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
WEDNESDAY, November 16, 2016 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 19, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Continuation of Nonconforming Use Z-2016-016: Wendy Silverman Continuation of Nonconforming Use-Replace Single Wide Mobile Home- 80 Pleasant St. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: […]
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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Remaining Deer Management Permits Available for Hunters
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning November 1. Deer Management Permits, which allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer, are issued for specific WMUs to control deer populations. In some WMUs, all applicants […]
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Dunkin Donuts to Open Tomorrow
By John T. Ryan There’s a beehive of activity on the Bear Swamp Road today. According a roadside sign, the new Dunkin Donuts restaurant will open tomorrow (Tuesday, November 1, 2016) at 5 a.m. Last February franchisee Ray Aley told the Peru Gazette he hoped to begin contsruction on July 1 and open by September […]
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Dog Park to be Dedicated to Lynn and Ann Wilke
The new dog park in Peru will be officially opened with a ceremony on Saturday, November 5th at 10AM. During the ceremony, the Town Board of Peru will be dedicating the Dog Park to Lynn & Ann Wilke. Ann Wilke formed a volunteer group a few years back to raise funds for a dog park […]
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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CCC official: Student killed in crash ‘very, very respected’ | News | pressrepublican.com
Akeem Carr-Foster and four other students were on their way to campus when driver fell asleep at the wheel, police said. Source: CCC official: Student killed in crash ‘very, very respected’ | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Cheese and Beer Tasting Friday Night at the Library
Together with the North Country Creamery Livingood’s will be hosting an evening of beer and cheese tasting at the Peru Free Library on Friday November 4, 2016 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. 6, 5oz samples of Livingood’s beers (TBD) alongside cheese boards featuring North Country Creamery’s cheeses. Matt from Livingood’s and Ashlee from North Country Creamery […]
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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State, Clinton County health officials investigate Legionella bacteria contamination | NCPR News
Source: State, Clinton County health officials investigate Legionella bacteria contamination | NCPR News
Posted: October 31st, 2016 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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The New York Bar Foundation and NYSBA Committee Announce Scholarship for Students Aging Out of Foster Care
The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the 2017 Honorable Judith S. Kaye and Children and the Law Committee Scholarship, which has been created through a special project of the Committee on Children and the Law of the New York State Bar Association. The scholarship partnership aligns the missions of […]
Posted: October 29th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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No Excuse For Not Being in Shape
Peru Water/Sewer/Parks Department personnel have begun installing excessive stations in Heyworth-Mason Park and along the Little Ausable River Trail. Peru Town personnel are performing the work. A $7,058 NYS grant administered by the Clinton County Health Department will pay for the materials. Stump Jump, a series of stumps of various diameters and heights (from 6” […]
Posted: October 26th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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The Town Loves To Post Notices on the Electronic Signs, But …
RULES FOR SUBMITTING MESSAGES TO THE COMMUNITY SIGN BOARD: 1.) ONLY (1) LETTER OR SPACE PER BLOCK. 2.) DO NOT SPLIT SINGLE WORDS UP ONTO DIFFERENT LINES 3.) USE ONLY THE SPACE PROVIDED, DO NOT ADD BLOCKS OR EXTRA LETTERS. 4.) IF YOU MUST REARRANGE YOUR MESSAGE TO MAKE IT FIT, PLEASE DO! 5.) *IF […]
Posted: October 26th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Norsk Titanium Introduces Itself to Plattsburgh
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Posted: October 25th, 2016 under Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Dog Park – Another Community Asset
Several Peru dogs and residents are getting acquainted with one another this afternoon at our new dog park. The animals are having a great time and the owners say they love the the facility. And yes, the fire hydrant and water bucket are being put to good use.
Posted: October 23rd, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru, Town Board News.
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Striving to be Fair and Consistent
By John T Ryan Peru – Since becoming Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer on May 31st, Bob Guynup has discovered that Peru is a very busy small town. A 20+ year Wilmington resident, Guynup said, “Before taking this job I didn’t really know a lot about Peru. I knew it’s a bedroom community. Now I […]
Posted: October 21st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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A Chance to Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs
October 22, 2016 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. PLATTSBURGH POLICE DEPARTMENT PLATTSBURGH PD 45 PINE STREET PLATTSBURGH NY, 12901 or KINNEY DRUGS […]
Posted: October 21st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Youth Group to Host Beartracks at Peru Community Church Fellowship Center
Popular acoustic musical group Beartracks will perform Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7 pm in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru, NY. Tickets are $10 in advance. $12 at the door (if available). Doors open at 6 pm. The Senior/Junior High Youth Group is pleased to host the performance. Proceeds will benefit […]
Posted: October 20th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Peru News, Religious News, Youth News.
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State Senate candidate arrested in Tupper Lake | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Green Party candidate Steve Ruzbacki, opponent to Betty Little, charged with marijuana possession. Source: State Senate candidate arrested in Tupper Lake | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: October 20th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Posted: October 20th, 2016 under General News.
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DEC Forest Rangers Asks Hunters to Help Locate Man Missing in the Adirondacks since November 2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers are asking hunters in northeastern Warren County to be alert for any signs or clues of the whereabouts of a hunter from Troy who went missing last November. Thomas Messick was last seen on Nov. 15, 2015, while hunting a short distance from Lily Pond […]
Posted: October 20th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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This Man Takes His Job Seriously
By John T. Ryan When Dave Drollette became Peru’s Dog Control Officer (DCO) in September 2014 there were 845 licensed dogs in the town. Today 1,098 dogs are licensed, a 36% increase. Drollette’s enforcement activities undoubtedly motivated several people to bring their dogs to the September 6th rabies vaccination clinic at the Peru Fire Station. […]
Posted: October 18th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Town Board Reschedules Budget Workshop
Due to a conflict in scheduling, the Salaries Budget Workshop has been changed from Tuesday October 18th to Wednesday October 19th at 6:30 downstairs.
Posted: October 18th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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NY-21 debate moderator donated to Stefanik campaign – Capitol Confidential
The moderator of a Monday 21st Congressional District debate has donated $650 to Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik over the past two election cycles, campaign cash which drew a rebuke from Democrat Mi… Source: NY-21 debate moderator donated to Stefanik campaign – Capitol Confidential
Posted: October 18th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Adirondack Park wilderness expands, but critics see missed opportunities | NCPR News
Source: Adirondack Park wilderness expands, but critics see missed opportunities | NCPR News
Posted: October 17th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Volunteers Needed For Tax Assistance
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties helped well over 4,440 individuals and families last year get their taxes done for FREE. This program counts on volunteers! Over $6,000,000 in refunds was seen in the three counties. The Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition of the Adirondack chaired by Kathy […]
Posted: October 15th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
Tags: Volunteer News
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