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Archive for July 13th, 2020

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of February 19, 2020 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATION:   1. Area Variance: Z-2020-049 Brett Baker Area Variance – to convert the existing property to a Two-Family Dwelling. In the Hamlet Zoning […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s July 13th COVID-19 Message

Everybody wants to reopen schools, but we can only do so if it’s safe to reopen. That will be determined solely by the data. Today, we announced a formula for how and when it is safe for schools to reopen in New York State. Schools can reopen if the region is in Phase 4 and […]

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board June 22nd Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman;  Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also […]

July 15th menu at St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen

Tossed Salad Chili Rice Home-made peanut butter cookies Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Take-out only.

Assemblyman Jones’ July 13th COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 July 13 Updates DMV Updates Clinton County DMV has returned to appointment only. Please visit this website to make an appointment: Franklin County DMV in Malone is still open by appointment only- please call 518-481-1606. Franklin County DMV in Malone also has a drop-box available where patrons can leave their paperwork. The Saranac Lake DMV office, unfortunately, […]

Governor Cuomo urges New Yorkers to slow down in work zones as New York reopening continues

As Traffic Increases, New Yorkers Are Urged to Practice Caution As Construction Crews and Law Enforcement Work to Keep Highways Safe  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today, in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, State Police and the Thruway Authority reminded motorists of the […]

Assemblyman Jones: State must provide PPE and hand sanitizer to our schools

“Many school administrators, teachers, faculty and concerned parents from our local schools have reached out to my office with concerns about acquiring PPE and hand sanitizer for the upcoming school year as New York State releases more guidance for reopening. As an advocate for public education, I understand the current fiscal situation for our local […]

Local COVID-19 since July 10th – Positive +3, Active +2, Recovered +2, Tested +679

Clinton County Health Department, “Since our last Clinton County COVID-19 case update, Clinton County has seen 3 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. Please continue to wear face coverings, wash your hands frequently, and maintain physical distance (of at least 6 feet) from others.”

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus: NY Gov. Cuomo says he won’t use kids as ‘guinea pigs’

“New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined the criteria to reopen school districts closed this fall, stressing that he wants to keep kids safe: “We’re not going to use our children as guinea pigs.” Source: Coronavirus: NY Gov. Cuomo says he won’t use kids as ‘guinea pigs’

Summer Food Service Program for all children 18 years and under free of charge

  The Peru CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meal Packages containing six days of Breakfast and Lunch are available this summer to all children 18 years and under free of charge. They are available for pick-up at Peru Elementary-Intermediate Building, Entrance E-31. Pick-Up Dates are scheduled for: Thursdays, July […]

Governor Cuomo Live – July 13, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/GovernorAndrewCuomo/videos/325256625305705/UzpfSTE3NzAwOTI5MjMzMDI5MjpWSzozMjUyNTY2MjUzMDU3MDU/

Regents: Students, teachers must wear masks when school resumes

Source: Regents: Students, teachers must wear masks when school resumes

Covid-19 challenges farmers in getting key flow of foreign workers | Business | buffalonews.com

Source: Covid-19 challenges farmers in getting key flow of foreign workers | Business | buffalonews.com

Voices of 1,200 people with stake in public education to be heard | Newsday

Source: Voices of 1,200 people with stake in public education to be heard | Newsday

As shootings rise, young offenders in Albany ‘run ragged’

Source: As shootings rise, young offenders in Albany ‘run ragged’

Capital Region has highest COVID-19 percent positives in state over weekend

Source: Capital Region has highest COVID-19 percent positives in state over weekend

Staff called into Clinton Correctional Facility Saturday night

Source: Staff called into Clinton Correctional Facility Saturday night

City makes big gesture to honor Sen. Little | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: City makes big gesture to honor Sen. Little | Local News | pressrepublican.com