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.
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Community Events.
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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
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Community Events, Education News.
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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.
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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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
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Community Events.
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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 […]
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Environmental News, Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Vermicomposting: Making Black Gold – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Vermicomposting: Making Black Gold – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: March 12th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Environmental News.
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