The Peru Gazette

MAY 2018 DEPT. REPORTS

Source: Amazon eyeing Schodack land for distribution center – Times Union

Source: Study recommends New York legalize recreational marijuana – Times Union

Very disturbing story Source: 4 arrested on hazing, conspiracy charges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little Legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would create a state tax credit to encourage forestry stewardship and habitat conservation on private property passed the State Senate today. “Undeveloped privately owned forestlands have many benefits for wildlife and water quality,” said Little.  “Growing property tax burdens and […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Family trip to Montreal an encounter with Old World culture

Source: Burlington Police Chief del Pozo Hospitalized After Serious Bike Crash in Adirondacks | Off Message

A message from the Peru Democrats Join us for one of our most important events of the year: our caucus, during which we will select candidates for Peru seats in the November elections. Join us and take part in the process. Our caucus will be held at Peru Town Hall on Thursday, June 21st, promptly […]

Source: Courts rule EPA derelict in duty | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that his legislation to place a moratorium on independent mausoleums and columbariums passed the Assembly (A.5784-B). “Mausoleums can be a beautiful way to lay a loved one to rest,” Jones said. “But we’ve seen too many standalone, independently operated mausoleums in the North […]

From the office of Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb               On Monday, Tedra Cobb released information regarding the premium increases she and her family face as a result of policy decisions being made in Washington. Today, she is releasing the letter sent to the family regarding the increase. According to the document, the reasons further increases […]

From the office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little to help address a growing crisis of insufficient Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coverage in rural regions of New York. Little, like many of her upstate colleagues, has heard increasing concern from municipalities and volunteer EMS squads […]

Main Street Project at Standstill Truck Purchase Approved Town Clerk Doing an “Excellent Job”  Confidentially Reporting Zoning/Code Violations And More  Peru – Peru Town Counselors planned to accept Main Street project bids at their June 11, 2018 meeting; instead they rejected the one bid received because it exceeded project’s estimated cost. Alternatives are being discussed […]

By John T. Ryan Hail can have a devestating impact on an apple crop and hail storm frequency is increasing. Anyone traveling by Forrence Orchards this week undoubtedly noticed the draped netting covering some trees. Seth Forrence explained,  “We’re covering 30 to 40 acres of honeycrisp trees this year. Last year we covered a few […]

Source: State Police DNA testing under scrutiny – Times Union

Source: UVM Medical Center Nurses Vote in Favor of Strike | Off Message

Source: Media Note: WPTZ-TV Announces Move From Colchester to South Burlington | Off Message

Source: Police: Assault leaves woman’s legs paralyzed | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: WPTZ: Some jobs shifting to VT | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the ofice of NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Glitches in the state Department of […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Tuesday, May 29, 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.  Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

Source: A user’s guide to the NY-21 Democratic primary | NCPR

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT PERU’S LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 26 JULY 1 BEARTRACKS – BLUEGRASS & OLD COUNTRY JULY 8 TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK JULY 15 TIMELESS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, FOLK, 50’S TO PRESENT […]

Source: U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate following G7 meeting | NCPR News

June 23-24, 2018 – Hours 10am-4pm Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY (518)643-8052 www.babbiemuseum.org Wood carving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Wood Carvers. Ongoing demonstrations of antique chain saws, shingle mill, and a planer and buzz saw run by hit and miss engines. Watch as flax is spun into linen (Brook […]