Archive for March 13th, 2020
Sewer upgrade to be done in two phases; Highway Dept. may get a deputy superintendent position & other issues
By John T. Ryan The March 9, 2020 Peru Town Board meeting was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. Supervisor Brandy McDonald was on vacation. Plans are moving forward on Peru’s sewer system upgrade project; however, there’s been a change of plans. The project will be done in two phases – Maiden Lane and Elm […]
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru School News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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First major part of NY Thruway’s $355M cashless system installed near Syracuse (video) – syracuse.com
Source: First major part of NY Thruway’s $355M cashless system installed near Syracuse (video) – syracuse.com
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Email just received from a friend in Northern Italy:
Updated 5:14 p.m. Limit your exposure and contact… keep a distance between you and the next person…wash your hands and don’t touch your face. We are in complete lock down. Remain home. However, we can still go to our local grocery store for a brief shop. Can’t go cross into another community/town. I went today […]
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Bishop of Ogdensburg issues statement related to the coronavirus
The Diocese of Ogdensburg is actively following the directives of public health officials to ensure all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Masses throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will continue to be offered at this time, contingent on emergency restrictions regarding large gatherings. Additionally, to those […]
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Religious News.
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Cuomo: Requirement to have 180 school days waived; decision to close up to districts – syracuse.com
Source: Cuomo: Requirement to have 180 school days waived; decision to close up to districts – syracuse.com
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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A message from Hill and Hollow Music
Dear Friends, With deep regret – but also with a good measure of relief – we must inform you that Jazz at the Fire Hall March 20-22 has been cancelled. It has taken the better part of a week for our drama to play out and point us in the right direction. We’ve had many […]
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events.
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North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News
Source: North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer
Source: Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru K of C Bingo Cancelled Until Further Notice
Peru – Seeking to safeguard the health of our bingo patrons, workers and community the Peru Knights of Columbus Tuesday night bingo is cancelled until further notice. We pray that the Coronavirus crisis is resolved soon.
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Assemblyman Jones calls for limiting visitation to New York Correctional Facilities
Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, I am calling on the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to follow the same course as institutions across the state and temporarily suspend visitation practices to our State Correctional facilities. This will ensure that we protect the well-being of correctional officers, civilian staff, inmates and their family members. To ensure […]
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Legislator News.
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U.S. Census letters are arriving via U.S. Mail to be completed by April 1
Received 2020 United States letter in the mail today. Responses are submitted online. It took four minutes to complete for a two-person household.
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under General News.
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Don’t forget the Fire Dept. Car Wash on Saturday
Peru Fire Department Is your car dirty? We can help! Car Wash Saturday, March 14th. 8am – noon. $5 donation
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Community Events, Fire Department News.
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UVM Medical Center treating 2nd positive COVID-19 case
Vermont’s 2nd coronavirus patient in critical condition; others waiting for test results Source: UVM Medical Center treating 2nd positive COVID-19 case
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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