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Archive for October, 2018

 Arturo Delmoni and the Quintessential Virtuoso Violin Recital 

Arturo Delmoni is one of the most celebrated artists of his generation. His remarkably distinctive playing embodies the romantic warmth that was the special province of the great virtuosi of the golden age of violin playing. Yo-Yo Ma describes Delmoni as “an enormously gifted musician and an impeccable violinist. His playing style is unique, and […]

Senior Planet’s northernmost initiative turns 3 \

Source: Senior Planet’s northernmost initiative turns 3 | News | pressrepublican.com

Massena, NJ men killed in helicopter crash

Source: Massena, NJ men killed in helicopter crash | News | pressrepublican.com

Jeffords Steel Lead the Way

L-R Alexandra Jeffords, Vice President of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company;  John C. Bernardi; Jesse Ringer, President of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company. Jeffords Steel officials met with John Bernardi, CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. to provide the total from the employees’ workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge contributing $18,046 […]

Preliminary 2019 Budget on Special Meeting Agenda

The Peru Town Board will hold a special meeting on November 5, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.. in the Town Hall for a discussion of  the 2019  Preliminary Budget. Dianne E. Miller Town Clerk 

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s October 11, 2018 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday October 11, 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; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Matthew Favro,Town Attorney; was excused but was […]

After Kavanaugh confirmation, abortion and women’s choice shape NY21 House race | NCPR News

Source: After Kavanaugh confirmation, abortion and women’s choice shape NY21 House race | NCPR News

An Opportunity to Help a Great Organization

NAC Future Farmers of America craft/vendor show on Saturday, November 10th from 9-3 at Northern Adirondack Central. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 9-11 in the hgh school cafeteria, 5572 Route 11, Ellenburg.

Sample Ballot for the Tuesday, November 6th election

https://www.clintoncountygov.com/sites/default/files/boe/pdf/SampleBallots/PERU%20SAMPLE%20BALLOT.pdf

Registered Voter Information

Clinton County Board of Elections website: If you move within Clinton County, change your name, or your party affiliation, you must fill out a Voter Registration Form. You can check your Voter Registration Status anytime. VOTER IDENTIFICATION New Federal and State laws require voters who appear to vote in an election district for the first […]

Hazardous Driving Conditions

Current I87 Nothway driving conditions (3 p.m.) near Keene Valley. Friends were headed south. They’re turning around and coming back to Peru. Very hazardous driving conditions.

Malone Telegram | Marine officer wounded in Vietnam says honor those who died by helping end current divisiveness

Source: Malone Telegram | Marine officer wounded in Vietnam says honor those who died by helping end current divisiveness

The Gibson Brothers go electric on new album 

Source: The Gibson Brothers go electric on new album – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Solar Farm Hosts “Bring Your Bill” Event

Thursday, November 1, (5 p.m.) at the Peru Free Library Libraries in Peru and Mooers are getting ready to host events in early November to explain how area residents can save money with solar energy without buying and installing costly panels on their rooftops. Solar Farms New York is currently installing solar panels on three […]

Potters’ Guild & Pace

                         Peru Free Library                      November 9 – January 4                Opening reception November 9                              […]

Champlain Valley Family Center opens Clinton County’s first detox, rehabilitation facility

Located in Schuyler Falls Source: Champlain Valley Family Center opens Clinton County’s first detox, rehabilitation facility

State Dept. of Transportation Set to Hire Nearly 500 Maintenance Workers

Snow and Ice Staff Needed in Advance of Winter Weather Season New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that applications are available for approximately 470 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance staff all across Upstate New York and Long Island. Beginning in September each year, the Department begins to […]

North Country, Canadian officials bet on farmers – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: North Country, Canadian officials bet on farmers 

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the October 11, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Liz Tedford Contract for Sewer District Collection System Upgrade Project. DISCUSSION:  Peru Sewer Collection System Upgrade Project. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Acceptance of Resignation of Beth Lozier from Youth Commission. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Acceptance of Resignation […]

Use Variance For Solar Farm on Hold

Peru –  The Apex Solar Power application on behalf of the Hamilton family for a Use Variance to construct a solar farm at 286 Mannix Road was tabled at the Zoning Board of Appeal’s Wednesday, October 17, 2018 meeting.  The property is zoned for agricultural and rural residential use; therefore, a use variance is required. […]

REVISED AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a 2.7 megawatt ground mount solar array 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

Enriching the Lives of Others

By John T. Ryan  Nan Mitchell is #46 in the Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live.  At age 91 Nan radiates wit, joyfulness and energy. Many people know Nan for her quilting and needlework skills. Longtime friend Joanne Kennedy said, “ Her quilting is perfect. Her work […]

Statewide Survey of NY Landowners About Black Bears is Underway

DEC is partnering with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences (CCSS) at Cornell University on a survey of roughly 11,000 randomly-selected New York landowners to better understand public perceptions of and preferences for black bear population levels. The survey is being sent out this fall to owners of both large and small residential properties, and […]

Plattsburgh cryptocurrency regulations unveiled 

Source: Plattsburgh cryptocurrency regulations unveiled – Sun Community News & Printing

Social Security checks to grow 2.8% 

Source: Social Security checks to grow 2.8% – Sun Community News & Printing