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Archive for January, 2020

INFORMATION CONCERNING SEWER LINE WORK IN THE PERU HAMLET

TO: Affected Town of Peru Sewer Users RE: Sewer Line Installation  DATE: January 2, 2019 Dear Property Owner: As you may be aware, the Town of Peru will be proceeding with sewer line project in 2020 on sections of Elm Street, Main, Street, North Bend Street, and Maiden Lane.  As part of those improvements, new […]

Agenda – Town Board Meeting of January 13, 2020

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2020 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of December 30, 2019. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; […]

Agenda – Town Board Organizational Meeting on January 13, 2020

JANUARY 13, 2020 at Peru Town Hall  6:30 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2020 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2020 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2020 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2020 Regular Town Board Meeting […]

Stefanik Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on Speaker’s Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution: “The President’s decision to strike the world’s bloodiest terrorist, Qasem Soleimani, was lawful under Article II of the Constitution and the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This critical precision strike, which took out one […]

New Strand Center Box Office Hours

Source: New Strand Center Box Office Hours

Governor Cuomo Outlines 2020 Agenda: Making Progress Happen 

Source: Governor Cuomo Outlines 2020 Agenda: Making Progress Happen | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

As Vermont Considers Legalizing Pot Sales, Some Towns Act to Ban Stores 

Source: As Vermont Considers Legalizing Pot Sales, Some Towns Act to Ban Stores | Politics | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Clinton County legislator arrested again 

Source: Clinton County legislator arrested again – Sun Community News & Printing

Depot Theatre Announces Expanded Season – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Depot Theatre Announces Expanded Season – – The Adirondack Almanack

New SUNY program 

Source: New SUNY program | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Local man left with bill after crash with city police car 

Source: Local man left with bill after crash with city police car | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Elementary School Clock Tower Complete

Yesterday was a good day in Peru. Contractors completed repairs to the Elementary School Clock Tower. It’s beautiful! Congratulations to all those who worked through the winter to get the job done!

M.T.A. Pulls 300 New Bombardier Subway Cars Over Fears Doors Would Open – The New York Times

Made in Plattsburgh, NY Source: M.T.A. Pulls 300 New Bombardier Subway Cars Over Fears Doors Would Open – The New York Times

Little: 2020 Agenda Should Focus on Growth

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little “Today marks the first day of my last legislative session and it certainly is bittersweet.  Words alone could not fully express my gratitude for the opportunity I have had to represent my constituents in Albany and I am very touched that Governor Cuomo recognized my public service […]

Still Time To Register for Peru Primary School Pre-K Lottery

Peru Primary has been awarded an additional grant to fund two additional prekindergarten classrooms to start on January 21, 2020! Students currently on our prekindergarten waitlist will be notified of their acceptance into our prekindergarten program. If you are a Peru resident and your child is age 4 and you are not currently on the […]

News from the Senior Planet in Plattsburgh and Malone – Free computer and online training for seniors.

Good Morning, Just a quick reminder that today, January 8th course registration for winter courses at The Malone Adult Center begins. Registration will be today and tomorrow from 10:30am – 1:30pm. Course registration for our Plattsburgh courses is still taking place until Friday. Stop into Senior Planet between 10:00am – 5:00pm to sign up. We […]

Census Takers Badly Needed

The gentleman handing out the “Be A Census Taker” flyer said many workers are needed. The jobs start in February and should continue until at least September. People can work up 40 hours a week, but they must work a minimum of 20 hours. He said the work should not be difficult. The census form […]

TSA seeks airport officers 

Source: TSA seeks airport officers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide 

Peru – : Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik Cosponsors Veteran Suicide Legislation

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is an original cosponsor to the Veteran Suicide Prevention Act. In September 2019, the VA released an alarming report showing that at least 60,000 veterans died by suicide between 2008 and 2017. On average, that is nearly 20 veterans per day who […]

Democrats signal they’re open to changing New York bail reform

Source: Democrats signal they’re open to changing New York bail reform | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Hiker shuttles planned for Route 73 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Hiker shuttles planned for Route 73 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Will Barclay elected NY Assembly minority leader – syracuse.com

Source: Will Barclay elected NY Assembly minority leader – syracuse.com

Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Home Town Cable Coverage Source: Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Former Apple Blossom Building May Become a Self-Storage Building

Peru – On Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals will consider granting use variance for the former Apple Blossom Florist building at 25 Pleasant St.  Rulfs Orchard, LLC.  has signed a contract to sell the building to a buyer who would locate self-storage units inside the building. The […]