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
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Environmental News, State Government News.
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Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News
Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Winterfest 2020 pushed back due to weather – Sun Community News & Printing
Source: Winterfest 2020 pushed back due to weather – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Community Events.
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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 […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Highway Dept. News, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News, Zoning Board News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Environmental News.
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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
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Community Events, Veterans' News.
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ORDA wins big in budget
Source: ORDA wins big in budget | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, State Government News.
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Fire-ravaged Boonville makes pitch for HGTV makeover – syracuse.com
Source: Fire-ravaged Boonville makes pitch for HGTV makeover – syracuse.com
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Peru/Regional History.
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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
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: January 23rd, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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From fighting flames to battling cancer
Source: From fighting flames to battling cancer – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: January 22nd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Fire Department News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 22nd, 2020 under Town Board News.
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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
Posted: January 22nd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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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
Posted: January 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: January 22nd, 2020 under State Government News.
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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
Posted: January 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 21st, 2020 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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!
Posted: January 21st, 2020 under Education News, General News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: January 21st, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News.
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Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers | CSNY
Source: Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers | CSNY
Posted: January 21st, 2020 under State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 21st, 2020 under Town Board News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 21st, 2020 under Business News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 19th, 2020 under Business News, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Buses will ferry Adirondack hikers – Sun Community News & Printing
Source: Buses will ferry hikers – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: January 17th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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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 […]
Posted: January 16th, 2020 under Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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