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Archive for March 12th, 2020

Peru K of C’s Saturday Corned Beef Dinner Canceled

Please be advised that in the interest public health the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Irish Dinner scheduled for Saturday, March 14th has been cancelled. The Knights were looking forward to serving everyone, but they believe that this is the prudent course of action. They pray that the coronavirus will be contained very soon.

NY state workers to get 2 weeks’ paid leave if ordered into COVID-19 quarantine – syracuse.com

Source: NY state workers to get 2 weeks’ paid leave if ordered into COVID-19 quarantine – syracuse.com

Plattsburgh students scramble to make plans as SUNY campuses shift online | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh students scramble to make plans as SUNY campuses shift online | NCPR News

Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Protect School Meal Access During Coronavirus Closures 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect students’ access to school meal benefits during school closures that occur as a result of coronavirus. The legislation will create a nationwide waiver authority, allow school officials to distribute food in any number of settings across […]

Sewer Upgrade Workshop scheduled for Thursday, April 9

The Town of Peru Town Board will be holding a workshop on Thursday April 9, 2020 at 6 PM at the Peru Town Hall.  Discussion item will be the Town of Peru’s sewer upgrade project.  

Cancellations: March 14th Willsboro Coffeehouse & March 20th Contra Dance

Due to the growing public health problem of the COVID-19 (Corona) virus, the following events are cancelled: Saturday, March 14th Willsboro Coffeehouse concert with the Too Tall String Band. Friday, March 20 Contra dance at the North Country Squares Dance Hall with caller Jeremy Clifford and Adirondack 2 Step

DEC Announces Residential Brush Burning Prohibited in New York State March 16 Through May 14

Annual Burn Ban Has Decreased Spring Wildfires 42.6 Percent Since 2009 Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin March 16 and run through May 14. With spring approaching, DEC is reminding residents […]

Coronavirus in NY: Most nursing homes dogged by poor infection control – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus in NY: Most nursing homes dogged by poor infection control – syracuse.com

New York State to contract private labs to assist in coronavirus testing – amNewYork

Source: New York State to contract private labs to assist in coronavirus testing – amNewYork

Vermicomposting: Making Black Gold – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Vermicomposting: Making Black Gold – – The Adirondack Almanack