The Peru Gazette

Source: Cuomo gives a shot to an alcohol-friendly agenda | CSNY

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from the backcountry. In 2019, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 337 search and rescue […]

Source: Synthetic marijuana found in Cape Vincent prison after four overdoses in three days | Jefferson County | nny360.com

By John T. Ryan Acquiring easements for the sewer system upgrade project was a primary topic at the Monday, January 27, 2020 Peru Town Board meeting. Approximately 45 easements must be acquired; however, about only about 15 have been acquired to date. Water/Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said he has been on the phone calling residents, answering […]

Monday, February 17th, Noon to 2 pm and Friday, February 21st, 1 pm to 3 pm Crafts for kids of all ages. Make and race a clothespin race car. Design your own back yard with flowers, bugs and a picket fence. Take home a yarn apple. Tour the museum and win a prize for finding […]

Source: Bills tackle housing code enforcement across New York

Source: Booming Long-Term Care Industry Drives Medicaid Cost Surge

Source: Burlington deputy chief gets 8-day suspension for anonymous social media activity – VTDigger

Source: Assemblyman Reilly to introduce legislative package to fix new bail reform laws – silive.com

Source: Hunter Church’s team wins United States’ first bobsled medal since 2017

Dear Editor, Living in the North Country all of our lives, we have experienced many situations which our neighbors helped us and we helped them.  These needs have grown throughout the years and there are many families still struggling in everyday life.  One way that both of us help out our neighbors is by donating […]

NYS Comptroller Audit Results Town of Canton – Compensation and Benefits (St. Lawrence County) The Supervisor re-allocated and collected additional salaries for bookkeeping duties totaling $73,794 from April 2015 through August 2017 without board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for these extra payments and the town paid $58,858 to the supervisor’s wife […]

Source: DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue

NYS School Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Rates Northern Adirondack Central at its highest stress level. Ausable Valley rated as susceptible to fiscal stress. https://www.osc.state.ny.us/…/scho…/pdf/2019/stress-list.pdf

Source: Cuomo amends marijuana legalization plan, but not enough yet for lawmakers – The Buffalo News

Source: Adirondack Council Reviews Gov’s Budget Plans – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Is UVM Health Network consolidation raising health care prices? – VTDigger

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – The New York State’s bail reform that took effect this year has serious implications. At a news conference in Plattsburgh today Assemblyman Billy Jones explained, “I’m trying to make changes because it’s a public safety issue. We don’t want a criminal act that can be avoided.” Jones’ remarks followed […]

From the office of State Senator Betty Little   Would require at least 19 states agree before adoption   State Senator Betty Little has introduced legislation proposing to make daylight savings time (DST) permanent in New York State, which would mean more hours of late-day sunlight year-round.   A majority of U.S. states are considering […]

Source: RAMP provides support to local graduates | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Returning to Auschwitz: Holocaust survivor from Plattsburgh travels back to ‘family cemetery’ | NCPR News

Source: Strand moves forward | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Back-to-Back Adirondack Rescues in the High Peaks – – The Adirondack Almanack

NOTE – CHANGE IN MEETING START TIME TO 6 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Organizational Meeting and Town Board Regular Meeting of January 13, 2020. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Standardization of Control Systems for Water and Wastewater Systems.    DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Purchase of Briggs & Stratton […]