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Archive for December, 2019

January Peru Tax Collector Hours

During January Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller will be in her office at the Town Hall to receive tax payments during the following  hours:  Mondays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Tuesdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Wednesdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Thursdays – 9 a.m. […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s December 9, 2019 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday December 9, 2019 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. Richard Barber; Councilman, Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

DEC Encourages Anglers to Try Ice Fishing – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC Encourages Anglers to Try Ice Fishing – – The Adirondack Almanack

Weather cuts power to 1,000+ NYSEG customers in Clinton County 

Source: Weather cuts power to 1,000+ NYSEG customers in Clinton County | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Border crossings on rise in Champlain 

Source: Border crossings on rise in Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Minimum wage increasing in New York state next week – syracuse.com

Source: Minimum wage increasing in New York state next week – syracuse.com

Vermont offering up to $7,500 to relocate there

Source: Vermont offering up to $7,500 to relocate there

Stewart’s Shops to offer free coffee on New Year’s Eve | WRGB

Source: Stewart’s Shops to offer free coffee on New Year’s Eve | WRGB

Cuomo catching up on vetoes as year ends | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo catching up on vetoes as year ends | NCPR News

Casella Promotion Benefits United Way

William Meyers, General Manager and Nicole Cline, Account Manager, presented a $6,400.00 check to John Bernardi; President and CEO, & Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Casella Waste System, Inc. completed a promotion where they donated $25.00 to United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. for every customer […]

New Book on Bootlegging, Prohibition in Northern New York

Peru, N.Y., November 29—Bloated Toe Publishing has released a new nonfiction book, “Bullets, Booze, Bootleggers, and Beer: The Story of Prohibition in Northern New York, Volume 1: 1920–1926” (8 x 10, hard cover, 472 pp, $32), by award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley. The book chronicles in detail the first seven years of the Prohibition Era. […]

GP United Way Donations Top $39K

Left to Right: Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., Steve Maharaj; Mill Director at Georgia Pacific-Plattsburgh, and John Bernardi; President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Georgia Pacific’s salaried employees and USW Local 4-387 hourly employees contributed $39,597 to United Way of the Adirondack […]

CD Launch Event: French-Canadian Traditional Music and Dance

Nicolas Babineau and Alexis Chartrand celebrate the release of their new CD with a live show at the Saranac Fire Hall on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm.  Titled “un beau p’tit son” (translation: “a beautiful little sound”), the album was developed and recorded during two residencies at Hill and Hollow Music during 2019. […]

Stefanik Announces Winner of 2019 Congressional App Challenge – NCCS Student Seth Albertus

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced Seth Albertus, a senior at Northeastern Clinton Central School, as this year’s winner of the Congressional App Challenge. Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to […]

CCC nursing program ranked No. 3 in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: CCC nursing program ranked No. 3 in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County to adopt overdose map 

Source: Clinton County to adopt overdose map – Sun Community News & Printing

Blaring sirens and Christmas cheer from the Peru Fire Department 

Source: Blaring sirens and Christmas cheer – Sun Community News & Printing

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY

Action Recommended: Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…MIXED PRECIPITATION EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 4 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER SNOW AMOUNTS UP […]

Dedication of Peru Court Building to Joseph Kelley

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE PERU COURT HOUSE AGENDA: DECEMBER 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Dedication of Court Building to Joseph Kelley. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Transfer of Funds in General Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Transfer of Funds in Highway Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Transfer of Funds in […]

AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY, January 8, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 11, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Major Subdivision of Phase II with SEQR: P-2005-032 Winter Lane, LLC Major Subdivision – Final Plan Review of Phase II 279.-1-27 Mannix Rd. and Washington St. Peru, NY 12972 2. […]

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, January 15, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 18, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance: Z-2019-031 Rulfs Orchard, LLC Use Variance – for self-storage units   280.1-8-16 25 Pleasant St. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:   CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Source: At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all Peru Gazette readers. Your interest and encouragement are appreciated. 

Peru To Expand Pre-K Program

https://www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_news/peru-csd-to-expand-pre-k-program/article_58d21646-5fb6-506a-bffc-02f915283a38.html

Ecumenical Choir Concert, St. John The Baptist Church, Keeseville, NY – December 21, 2019