Archive for December, 2016
Modest Rate Increases Approved
By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted its final 2016 meeting this morning at 8 a.m. As expected, the proposal to increase water/sewer usage rates and charges for repairs, mid-quarter reads and hydrant fills was approved. Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault has told the board that a typical residential user would experience a $32 […]
Posted: December 30th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Vehicle cut in half in West Chazy wreck | News | pressrepublican.com
Two with critical injuries in crash on Military Turnpike. Source: Vehicle cut in half in West Chazy wreck | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 29th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News.
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Last Town Board Meeting of 2016 Friday at 8 AM
AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING December 30, 2016 @ 8:00 AM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the December 27, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Increase in Water & Sewer Rates for 2017 DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Authorize Transfer of Town General Funds. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Authorize Transfer of Town […]
Posted: December 29th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Planning Board Jan. 11 Agenda
AGENDA – Peru Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, January 11, 2017 @ 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 14, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Continuation of a Site Plan Review: P-2016-027 College Auxiliary Services PSU Continuation of a Site Plan Review – Hotel/Motel 3714 State Rt. 9 […]
Posted: December 29th, 2016 under Business News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Planning Board News, State Government News.
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A Virtual Tour Through the History of Beer and Brewing
The Alice T. Miner Museum Presents Brewing Up History Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Chazy, N.Y.—Beer is one of humankind’s oldest beverages. Some of the earliest known writings deal with beer and brewing, and archaeological evidence of beer production dating to ca. 3500 BCE has been found in the Middle East. Today’s craft […]
Posted: December 29th, 2016 under Agricultural News, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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NYSEG Unveils its Natural Gas Expansion Plans
By John T. Ryan Peru – NYSEG has informed the Town of Peru that in 2017 it will be bring natural gas service to the Cayea Road, Henry Sr. Drive and portions of the Lapham Mills Road (299, 315-349, 128) and Rock Road (336-384) in 2017. In 2018 NYSEG has plans to bring gas to […]
Posted: December 28th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Favro Named as Town, Planning and Zoning Attorney
By John T. Ryan Peru – As of January 1, 2017 Plattsburgh Attorney Matt Favro will be Peru’s new town attorney, planning board attorney and zoning board of appeals attorney. Favro’s appointment was approved at the Town Board’s December 27th meeting. Favro replaces Donald Biggs who has been town attorney since November of 2006. Matt […]
Posted: December 28th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Fire Fighters Called to Brand Hollow Rd. Blaze
At about 2:30 p.m. today p.m. today the Peru and South Plattsburgh Fire Departments were called to an apparent attic fire at 435 Brand Hollow Rd. in Peru. The home is owned by Betty J. Theisen. No one was in the house at the time of the fire. Heavy smoked enveloped the home as firefighters […]
Posted: December 27th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Peru News.
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DRAFT AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the December 12, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Retention of Matt Favro as Town Attorney And Planning Board And Zoning Board Of Appeals Attorney. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Authorize Transfer Of Town General Funds. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: […]
Posted: December 27th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Turnpike Wesleyan Church burgled, safe stolen – Sun Community News & Printing
PLATTSBURGH — Authorities are investigating an early-morning burglary at Plattsburgh Turnpike Wesleyan Church in Plattsburgh. Source: Turnpike Wesleyan Church burgled, safe stolen – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: December 22nd, 2016 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country? | NCPR News
In every corner of the North Country, there are towns with persistent questions about economic development – how do we make our downtowns bustle again? How do we fill the empty storefronts? How do we create a new generation of entrepreneurs? Source: Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North […]
Posted: December 22nd, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Christmas Week Services at the Peru Community Church
Blue Christmas is a time for those who are sad, grieving, lonely or just looking for a reflective time of worship. Peru Community Church will be holding a Blue Christmas Service, open to everyone, on Thursday, December 22nd at 6:30 pm, in the Chapel of the Fellowship Center. Held the longest night of the year […]
Posted: December 21st, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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Census: NY lost more people than gained this year as of July – Capitol Confidential
For the first time in a decade, New York State experienced a net population loss, as of July of last summer, according to the Empire Center which examined Census data. While upstate has been steadi… Source: Census: NY lost more people than gained this year as of July – Capitol Confidential
Posted: December 21st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Buddy Bench at Peru Central
A Message from the Office of the Superintendent of Peru Central School The “Buddy Bench” is being used in schools around the world. First introduced in September, the “Buddy Bench” has been rolled out to students in the Peru K-2 House at our first assembly as a way to teach “compassion,” which is one of […]
Posted: December 20th, 2016 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Keeseville Riverfront Park to move forward – Sun Community News & Printing
KEESEVILLE — A proposed riverside park in downtown Keeseville has moved closer to reality as another piece of the funding puzzle has snapped into place. Source: Keeseville Riverfront Park to move forward – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: December 20th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Search for new Peru CSD superintendent underway – Sun Community News & Printing
PERU — Peru Central School District is continuing to search for new superintendent, and hope to hire a replacement by April. Source: Search for new Peru CSD superintendent underway – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: December 20th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Has a New Business Woman
By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru has a new small business. On November 15, 2016 Kerri Bedard opened KB Styles at her 860 Fuller Road residence. Bedard has eight years of cosmetology experience including the last six years at Colours in Peru. An Ausable Forks native and Ausable Valley Central graduate, Kerri Bedard and […]
Posted: December 20th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Artist Store at The Strand Center for the Arts Opens
PLATTSBURGH, NY –The Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is excited to open a larger, updated Artist Store in the Strand Center at 23 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, NY. This project was made possible in part by generous donations from friends of the Strand Center for the Arts and from the tireless work of numerous volunteers […]
Posted: December 19th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fellowship at the Harkness Methodist Church in the Form of a Free Dinner
If you find yourself hungry or alone (or both) on Christmas Day, come enjoy a FREE Ham Dinner at the Harkness Methodist Church Hall at the four corners in Harkness, 776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru. The dinner is Open to All, on Sunday December 25 from 2 to 5pm. In addition to warm fellowship, the […]
Posted: December 19th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Religious News.
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DiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
Office of the New York State Comptroller: Press Release Source: DiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
Posted: December 17th, 2016 under General News, State Government News.
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Peru’s Most Beautiful Building
Thanks to Vicki Defayette for this drone photo taken this morning of the original Peru School. At one time it was the home to grades K-12. Now it houses grades 3-6.
Posted: December 17th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fire companies respond to building rekindle, house fire | News | pressrepublican.com
Construction building fire in Peru had firefighters out most of the frigid night. Source: Fire companies respond to building rekindle, house fire | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 16th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Volunteer Drivers Needed
Are you looking to volunteer in the community? JCEO is looking for volunteer drivers to provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. YOU decide when and how much you want to drive. Drivers are reimbursed 56 cents per mile and must have their own vehicle. For more information, contact Chelsea at 518-561-6310 or stop by your local […]
Posted: December 15th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Students press for better cafeteria food | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Peru superintendent says more feedback on choices will be sought. Source: Students press for better cafeteria food | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 15th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Water and Sewer Rate Increases Planned and Attorneys Needed
By John T. Ryan Peru – The Main Street Plan was the primary topic at the Monday, December 12th Peru Town Board meeting; however, other important topics were discussed or acted on. The need for water and sewer rate increases was on the agenda. Supervisor Glushko said, “The special districts have to support themselves. Unfortunately, […]
Posted: December 14th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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