The Peru Gazette

Source: Rangers have busy Memorial Day weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted today in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation that she cosponsors. This legislation would provide flexibility for small businesses that have utilized PPP loans. Specifically, this legislation extends the period businesses can utilize funds and receive forgiveness […]

Source: Update: Governor Cuomo extends Phase 1, businesses erupt in confusion | NCPR News

Updates on PPP Loan Forgiveness On Friday, the SBA released additional guidance for borrowers and lenders on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. For information on the borrower requirements for loan forgiveness, visit this website. For information on loan review procedures for lenders and borrowers, visit this website. Please note, loan forgiveness is not automatic- to […]

Today I signed an Executive Order that permits store owners to deny entry to people who refuse to wear masks. Many stores have already implemented policies to this effect, and this order clarifies that they are within their rights to do so. People may choose to put themselves at risk but they don’t have the […]

Source: Multiple fires lead officials to caution campers – Adirondack Explorer

May 28, 2020 The Latest Experts are still learning about coronavirus as the death toll continues climbing past 100,000. For months, public health officials have urged people to stay 6 feet apart to slow its spread through respiratory droplets. But some experts say 6 feet may not be enough and that airborne transmission of the […]

Hikers Advised to Temporarily Avoid High-Elevation Trails, Especially in the High Peaks The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today urged hikers to be cautious and postpone hikes on trails above 2,500 feet until high elevation trails have dried and hardened. North-facing trails have retained snow and ice late into the season this […]

The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the upcoming June 9th budget vote & board election.  The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the […]

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Source: Red Fox: Nature’s Rodent Control – – The Adirondack Almanack

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,699,933 (+1.10%) Brazil 411,821 (+5.27%) Russia 370,680 (+2.30%) UK 268,619 (+0.76%) Spain 236,259 (0.00%)** Italy 231,139 (+0.25%) France 183,038 (+0.10%) Germany 181,524 (+0.18%) Turkey 159,797 (+0.65%) India 158,613 (+4.44%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Today the U.S. death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic topped 100,000, a tragic milestone. This is an unfathomable and immeasurable loss. Words simply fail in capturing the scale of this loss and the trauma and grief it has caused. Each person who we lost was loved. Each person will be missed. We stand united in […]

Source: Vermont reports no patients hospitalized for COVID-19 Wednesday

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Almost everyone is frustrated that the COVID-19 pandemic is depriving 2020 graduating classes the traditional pomp and circumstance of a formal graduation ceremony. This morning Peru High School Principal Matt Berry, several staff members, and parents were doing their part to honor the seniors. They placed individual large photo […]

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 27th. Served 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. 3030, Main St. Peru. Take-Out Only. Turkey Potatoes Gravy Coleslaw Green Beans Cranberry Sause Rhubarb Cake

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 11, 2020. DISCUSSION:  Sewer Project Bid Results. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay Bills MOTION:     Adjourn **In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be […]

May 26, 2020 The Latest Between packed beaches, pool parties and other outdoor gatherings across the U.S., many Americans celebrated Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial beginning of summer without face masks or social distancing — guidelines that have been urged by health officials. The holiday weekend push for a return to normal life came […]