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Archive for December, 2018

Thanks for the Memories

We’re a little late with this, but here’s the Peru Gazette’s nomination for Peru’s most beautiful Christmas decorations. It’s on Main Street, the home of Darrell and Elise Altizer.

DEC Forest Ranger Highlights

Several of the Forest Ranger Actions for 12/24 – 12/30/18 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Town of Keene Essex County Rescue: On Dec. 27 at 10:58 a.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for assistance for a 50-year-old male who sustained injuries […]

Healthy Neighborhoods Program Coming To Peru

The Healthy Neighborhoods Program of the Clinton County Health Department will be conducting door to door outreach and offering in-home surveys in the Town of Peru during the months of January, February, and March. These brief in-home surveys are designed to identify and educate residents on health and safety concerns. Home safety products such as […]

Man badly burned in Dannemora fire 

Source: Man badly burned in Dannemora fire | News | pressrepublican.com

Groups name a lot more than 5 threats to the Adirondacks 

Source: Groups name a lot more than 5 threats to the Adirondacks – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Invasive species named No. 1 environmental threat to Adirondacks

Source: Invasive species named No. 1 environmental threat to Adirondacks – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Mission of Hope targets need in south Texas

Source: Mission of Hope targets need in south Texas | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Churchill: An epidemic born of greed and despair – Times Union

St. Regis Reservation News Source: Churchill: An epidemic born of greed and despair – Times Union

2018 in review: Schoharie limo crash – Times Union

Source: 2018 in review: Schoharie limo crash – Times Union

Plattsburgh Post office named for local war hero

Source: Post office named for local war hero | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Dannemora apartment house ablaze | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Dannemora apartment house ablaze | News | pressrepublican.com

New partnership aims to make college education more accessible – Peru Central is part of the program 

Source: New partnership aims to make college education more accessible – Sun Community News & Printing

Vandals Attack Walking Trail Solar Signs

A Facebook message received yesterday from Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald: Last night they got a couple more signs !!!! Please Share!!! Anyone that has seen anything over the past 2 days or nights down on the Peru Walking Trail please let me know. This was a wonderful solar project the kids from Peru School […]

SL Winter Carnival Accepting Parade Applications 

Source: SL Winter Carnival Accepting Parade Applications – – The Adirondack Almanack

Peru Indian Wrestlers Defeat Warrensburg-Bolton at Peru

The match was scored 40 to 40 with Peru winning on criteria. Peru won 8 matches while Warrensburg-Bolton won seven. Friday, December 28, 2018 – 99: Aaron Edwards (PSH) over (WSH) (For.) 106: Aston Seymour (PSH) over Landian Templeton (WSH) (MD 13-0) 113: Dylan Winchell (WSH) over Kadin Johnson (PSH) (Fall 1:57) 120: Brayden Bushey […]

Several Good News Items

Grant Awarded for Valcour Sewer System Engineering CEO Vehicle Lease Approved Peru Water District Receives Excellent Report By John T. Ryan Peru – In action at its December 27, 2018 regular meeting the Peru Town Board authorized Supervisor Brandy McDonald to enter into a contract with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC). Peru […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 31, 2018 @ 12:30 PM

  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approval of Estimate for Hydraulics Repair on Vac Truck. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in General Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Highway Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Sewer Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Water Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Valcour Fund. […]

DEC wants to consolidate titles 

Source: DEC wants to consolidate titles | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County gets new chief Assistant District Attorney  

Source: Clinton County gets new chief ADA | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik steps into limelight as leader of GOP women – Times Union

Source: Stefanik steps into limelight as leader of GOP women – Times Union

Canada imposes stricter DWI penalties at border

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Canada imposes stricter DWI penalties at border

Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match breaks record, raises over $2M

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match breaks record, raises over $2M

Minimum wage in upstate NY to increase to $11.10 next year

Source: Minimum wage in upstate NY to increase to $11.10 next year

Office of the New York State Comptroller: Audit on Town of Plattsburgh

Key Findings All 23 properties tested with agricultural exemptions totaling $6.2 million lacked completed original applications and/or supporting documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic verification of reported farm income. Three veteran exemptions had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Source: Office of the New York […]

Morrisonville cab company continuing to fleece refugees: AG 

Source: Morrisonville cab company continuing to fleece refugees: AG – Sun Community News & Printing