Archive for February, 2017
Chazy River Near Champlain on Sunday
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Posted: February 28th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Institute for Advanced Manufacturing rolling toward completion | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Clinton Community College hosted tours of the $12 million project Monday afternoon. Source: Institute for Advanced Manufacturing rolling toward completion | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 28th, 2017 under General News.
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Fishing Champs Going to National Finals
Posted: February 28th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Variance Request and Public Hearing on Zoning Board Agenda
AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2017 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 18, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance & Area Variance: Z-2017-018 Nicholas Zagrodzki Use Variance & Area Variance- 8 Oakdale Dr. Peru, NY 12972 Continuation […]
Posted: February 27th, 2017 under Agricultural News, General News, Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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Close-up View of Ausable Chasm on Sunday, Feb. 26th
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Posted: February 26th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Lake Placid power restored; storm left mess | News | pressrepublican.com
A 115,000-volt line went down in snowstorm Saturday night, killing electricity to entire village. Source: Lake Placid power restored; storm left mess | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 26th, 2017 under General News.
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Coyotes In and Around Peru
By John T. Ryan Peru – Oftentimes the most interesting part of a Peru Town Board meeting comes up under “Other Business” when Counselor Brandy McDonald reports on what’s going on in and about town. At the Monday, February 13th meeting his subject was coyotes. McDonald reported that about seventy coyotes have been shot in […]
Posted: February 26th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Family gathering gives sendoff to U.S. Army Reserve platoon | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Lt. Col. Jerry Mastan advised 962nd Ordnance Company of Plattsburgh to embrace faith, to journal and maintain contact with loved ones. Source: Family gathering gives sendoff to U.S. Army Reserve platoon | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 26th, 2017 under General News.
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DiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing regional trends in education funding, enrollment and conditions across the state. The report analyzes school district financial and demographic information from nine separate regions outside of New York City. “Investments in New York’s public schools are vital at both the state and local […]
Posted: February 25th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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In Massena, Sen. Gillibrand urges senior citizens to get wise about fraud | NCPR News
Fake phone calls from people claiming to be tax collectors. Emails requesting Social Security numbers out of the blue. These are just a few of the scams that senior citizens are being targeted with all across the state. Source: In Massena, Sen. Gillibrand urges senior citizens to get wise about fraud | NCPR News
Posted: February 24th, 2017 under General News.
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Plattsburgh-based firm expanding through Start-Up NY | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Biotech Energy plans to invest $30,000, create 10 new jobs in space at Clinton Community College. Source: Plattsburgh-based firm expanding through Start-Up NY | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 24th, 2017 under General News.
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Monday, Feb. 27 Town Board Agenda
AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, February 27@ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the February 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Water/Sewer Truck Purchase DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Sewer Bond Resolution Clarification. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Hwy. Dept. Mower Purchase. DISCUSSION: Alarm System Inspection. DISCUSSION: Sewer System Repair Update. DISCUSSION: […]
Posted: February 24th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Meet 1st Announced Democrat Candidate for Our Congressional Seat
Meet and Greet Candidate 21st Congressional District Patrick Nelson A Message from the Peru Democratic Party On Sunday March 5th from 5-7pm there will be a Meet and Greet for Democratic Congressional 21st District, Candidate “Patrick Nelson”. Location will be at Cheryl Lussier’s home located at 19 Lakeside Court in Plattsburgh. All are invited to […]
Posted: February 24th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Budget Workshop #2 for Peru Board of Education
The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 28th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their second public session budget workshop. At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: · Examine current year projections · Review tax levy limit calculation · Receive overview of revenues […]
Posted: February 24th, 2017 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Uncertainty over Medicaid changes may stall N.Y. computer upgrade – Times Union
Uncertainty over federal changes to Medicaid in a Trump administration has prompted New York to notify a vendor that it may cancel a $550 million upgrade to the state-administered health program’s information and billing system. State Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson said the state could lose the 90 percent share the federal government was expected to […]
Posted: February 24th, 2017 under General News.
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43 Companies Commit to Creating 640 New Jobs
Empire State Development today announced that 43 businesses will expand in or locate to New York State, partnering with colleges and universities to spur economic growth across the state. These 43 businesses have committed to create more than 640 new jobs and invest more than $15 million statewide. “From life sciences to advanced manufacturing, industrial […]
Posted: February 23rd, 2017 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Clinton County reveals foreclosure list – Sun Community News & Printing
PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County has compiled a list of over 100 tax delinquent properties, and aims to auction them off this summer if their owners don’t settle up. Source: Clinton County reveals foreclosure list – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: February 23rd, 2017 under General News.
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Nicholas Uliva Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY (02/23/2017)– Nicholas Uliva, a resident of Peru and Business Administration major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Business for the fall 2016 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines […]
Posted: February 23rd, 2017 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Zoning Board Agenda for Wednesday, March 15th
CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 18, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance & Area Variance: Z-2017-018 Nicholas Zagrodzki Use Variance & Area Variance- 8 Oakdale Dr. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT
Posted: February 23rd, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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Charitable groups cheer proposed gaming reforms – Sun Community News & Printing
Relaxing statutes will make games more attractive, lucrative for players, say advocates — and will aid with fundraising Source: Charitable groups cheer proposed gaming reforms – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: February 22nd, 2017 under General News.
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Champlain continues push to go green – Sun Community News & Printing
CHAMPLAIN — The village is working with the state to be designated as a Clean Energy Community. Source: Champlain continues push to go green – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: February 22nd, 2017 under General News.
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A Message From the Peru Free Library
Local photographer Tom Semeraro will be exhibiting here at the library March 3 – April 15. Opening reception Friday March 3 from 5-7. All welcome.
Posted: February 22nd, 2017 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Eric Reinemann’s “Phases 2009-2016” Exhibit in the Main Gallery at The Strand Center for the Arts
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is delighted to host artist Eric Reinemann in the Main Gallery in March, 2017. This upcoming exhibit, “Phases 2009-2016,” will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, March 3; an opening reception that is free and open to the public will be held from […]
Posted: February 22nd, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Vegetable Soup Chicken Breasts & Stuffing Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Cranberry Sauce Corn Cherry Cobbler The cooks are at work. The welcome mat is out. Serving begins at 4:30. Come and enjoy this free, delicious meal.
Posted: February 22nd, 2017 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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Cuomo warns state agencies to start pumping out good news | New York Post
Gov. Cuomo’s office has warned public-relations officers at 55 state agencies to start churning out a lot more good news about the administration — or else, sources said. Cuomo’s communications Source: Cuomo warns state agencies to start pumping out good news | New York Post
Posted: February 22nd, 2017 under General News.
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