The Peru Gazette

Source: Cynthia Nixon running for New York governor – Capitol Confidential

Source: Water Wellness: Understanding Our Groundwater – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Malone Telegram | Corrections officer union cites Franklin stabbing in criticizing inmate use of metal eating utensils

Source: Job Fair rescheduled for April 25 – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Recorded by Town Clerk Dianne Miller The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. […]

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, 2018 Bring your basket, there’s 10,400 eggs to be found! Come and meet the Easter Bunny while collecting as many eggs as you can.  Open to all “hunters” up to second grade. Separate hunting ground for ages 3 and younger. Time: 10:00am Sharp Place: CVPH Front Lawn Cost: Free! […]

Source: Watertown seeks to build a culture of success in anti-poverty campaign | NCPR News

From the Office of NYS Senator Betty Little The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that will allow out-of-state health care professionals to provide services for athletes competing in this year’s Lake Placid Ironman events. Licensed professionals from out of state, including massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, podiatrists and athletic trainers, […]

Please note that the meeting/workshop/forum originally scheduled for 3/13 and postponed to 3/20 has now been postponed to Tuesday, March 27th.

The Peru Free Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, March 20 at 7pm. The public is always welcome.

Source: Criticism of Cuomo’s opioid surcharge mounts – Times Union

Assemblyman Jones: Assembly budget proposal increases education funding, promotes school safety Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he helped pass the Assembly’s 2018-19 state budget proposal, which includes a significant increase in education aid as well as measures to make schools safer and more inclusive. “A good education opens the door to limitless possibilities for […]

Source: Horse show leader mourned | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: School Resource Officers – Mountain Lake PBS

Excellent program that aired last night. Source: MLJ Community Forum: Dairy Farms in Crisis – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Avoiding Conflicts With Adirondack Coyotes – – The Adirondack Almanack

North Country Harmful Algal Bloom Summit The third regional Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Summit will be held on March 20 in Ticonderoga. The summit includes an evening session open to the public from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Best Western Ticonderoga, 260 Burgoyne Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Background information about HABs will be provided, including talks […]

Source: Chlad: Comparing Executive, One-House Budgets – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Prell indicted by grand jury | Local News | pressrepublican.com “Former Clinton Correctional Facility employee Denise Prell has been indicted on charges alleging inappropriate behavior with an inmate.”

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Middle School students Isaac Mitchell, Quinn Atwood, Harrison Matthews and Olivia Baldwin have something in common – They all love math. (Olivia Baldwin could not be present for our interview) On February 10th they participated in the 35th Annual MATHCOUNTS competition at Clinton Community College. MATHCOUNTS is a […]

By John T. Ryan The Main Street Revitalization will proceed with a planned completion date of summer 2018. The Board passed a resolution (4-0) at its March 12, 2018 meeting to proceed with the first phase of the project. Supervisor Brandy McDonald noted the project workshop that preceded the meeting was generally characterized by a […]

Source: Silence, signs and empty chairs | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Trial raises questions about many Cuomo practices – Times Union

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. held its Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at the Butcher Block-The Adirondack Room on Booth Drive in Plattsburgh, NY. There were two new board members elected to the Board of Directors. They were Anna Walls, Vice President, Regional Northern Manager of Glens […]

The moose (Alces alces) is the largest member of the deer family and the largest land mammal in New York State. DEC staff, in collaboration with other groups, are currently conducting aerial distance sampling for moose across the Adirondacks. During this multi-year research project, the team will obtain information on the status of New York […]