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Archive for January, 2020

State Releases Ambitious Electric Vehicle Charging Station Plan – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: State Releases Ambitious Electric Vehicle Charging Station Plan – – The Adirondack Almanack

Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News

Winterfest 2020 pushed back due to weather – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Winterfest 2020 pushed back due to weather – Sun Community News & Printing

Workshop to determine if a solar farm ordinance is needed – Public encouraged to attend.

Other important topics: Meeting time to change $20K grant awarded Planning and Zoning Board chairs and vice-chairs approved Highway Dept. employee comp. time OK Back-up generator for Town Hall By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s January 13, 2020 meeting Zoning Board of Appeals Liaison Rick Barber told the Board that the Zoning […]

DEC Accepting Applications for Pheasant Release Program

Applications for Cooperative Program Due by March 25 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that applications are available for DEC’s cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program. The program provides pheasant hunting opportunities through a partnership among DEC, hunters, 4-H youth, and interested landowners. “For more than a century, volunteers […]

Enjoy Sunday Breakfast at VFW Post 309 – Everyone Welcome!

What:    4th Sunday Breakfast – Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice and coffee. Only $10 – seconds on the house. Where:   Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Peru, NY When:   January 26th 9 a.m. – Noon

ORDA wins big in budget

Source: ORDA wins big in budget | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Fire-ravaged Boonville makes pitch for HGTV makeover – syracuse.com

Source: Fire-ravaged Boonville makes pitch for HGTV makeover – syracuse.com

Should a judge be free to lock up any dangerous suspect? A NY bail reform dilemma – syracuse.com

Source: Should a judge be free to lock up any dangerous suspect? A NY bail reform dilemma – syracuse.com

Another round of prison closures may be coming to NY: What to know

Source: Another round of prison closures may be coming to NY: What to know

From fighting flames to battling cancer 

Source: From fighting flames to battling cancer – Sun Community News & Printing

2020 Town Board Organizational Meeting

The Peru Town Board conducted its 2020 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020. The approved resolutions covered: salaries of elected officials, appointees, appointee salaries and frequency of payments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, the mileage reimbursement rate, town depositories, the official town newspaper and town policies. The most significant change from past […]

Ausable Chasm: Hiking the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks – Uncovering New York

Source: Ausable Chasm: Hiking the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks – Uncovering New York

Cuomo threatens to make NY counties pay more for Medicaid if they don’t cut costs – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo threatens to make NY counties pay more for Medicaid if they don’t cut costs – syracuse.com

An 18-day NY State Fair? Cuomo wants to add five days to lineup – syracuse.com

Source: An 18-day NY State Fair? Cuomo wants to add five days to lineup – syracuse.com

How to Fix a $6.1 Billion Budget Hole? Attack Health Care Spending – The New York Times

Source: How to Fix a $6.1 Billion Budget Hole? Attack Health Care Spending – The New York Times

Jones Has Concerns About Cuomo’s Budget Proposals Including the Proposal to Close More Prisons

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he will fight for a state budget that addresses the needs and concerns of North Country families after listening to the governor’s budget address earlier today. The proposal includes critical funding for North Country schools, veterans and small businesses, as well as […]

NYS Tax Department: Learn about Free File options—you may be eligible to file your taxes for free!

Source: NYS Tax Department: Learn about Free File options—you may be eligible to file your taxes for free!

Sheldon Silver’s Corruption Conviction Is Partly Overturned – The New York Times

Source: Sheldon Silver’s Corruption Conviction Is Partly Overturned – The New York Times

Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers | CSNY

Source: Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers | CSNY

Town Board Organizes for 2020

The Peru Town Board conducted its 2020 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020. The approved resolutions covered: salaries of elected officials, appointees, appointee salaries and frequency of payments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, the mileage reimbursement rate, town depositories, the official town newspaper and town policies. The most significant change from past […]

Chamber of Commerce Informational Meeting – All Businesspersons Invited

Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Breakfast on Wednesday, February 12th from 8:00 – 9:00am at the Chamber office, 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh. This informational meeting will provide an overview of Chamber activities regarding tourism promotion, government affairs, small business support and economic development.   You’ll also learn how […]

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied – An Opinion by John Ryan

Peru – The accompanying photo depicts the scene at the January 15th Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. The Board, an applicant seeking a use variance to start a new business, his attorney and several of his supporters were present. By law the Zoning Board should have five members; however a resignation resulted in it currently […]

Buses will ferry Adirondack hikers – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Buses will ferry hikers – Sun Community News & Printing

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s December 30, 2019 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Peru Town Court House.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present; Mr. Michael […]