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Archive for July 27th, 2020

Stefanik Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Local Child Care Providers with Aid

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020, legislation led by Congressman Tom Reed. This bipartisan legislation will ensure child-care providers across the country receive critical federal support in order to serve hardworking families. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), […]

Peru School District publishes overview of reopening plan

July 24th – This is an overview of our plan. The finished document will look much different but this is a chance for the public to see some of the planning steps and processes that the Peru Central School District has been working on as a leadership team and the Teachers’ leadership team. The final […]

Peru School Board issues statement on mascot issue

July 27, 2020 Peru Board of Education background information for the resolution to retire the term Indians and form a committee of stake holders to guide the process. At the July 14th, School Board Meeting the Peru Central School Board of Education voted to retire the “Indians” name and mascot for the Peru Central School […]

Scott beefs up virus mask requirements | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced strengthened mask requirements in public places and congregate settings on July 24.

Effective Friday, Aug. 1, 2020, the amendment requires all Vermonters to wear masks or cloth facial coverings any time it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet with others from outside their household. Source: Scott beefs up virus mask requirements | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Phil […]

Fifth Meadowbrook Employee tests positive for COVID | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Meadowbrook broke the news early Monday morning of another positive case.

Source: Fifth Meadowbrook Employee tests positive for COVID | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Meadowbrook broke the news early Monday morning of another positive case.

Syracuse school district announces reopening plan: High school kids will be learning from home – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse school district announces reopening plan: High school kids will be learning from home – syracuse.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s July 27th COVID-19 Report

As an extreme heatwave hits our state, I urge New Yorkers to exercise caution and limit outdoor activity, especially if you are more susceptible to heat-related illness. I also want to stress that even in the heat it is essential to wear a mask outdoors. I know it isn’t comfortable but COVID won’t stop spreading […]

NY Thruway: Majority of cashless tolling project underway, Exit 37 update – syracuse.com

Source: NY Thruway: Majority of cashless tolling project underway, Exit 37 update – syracuse.com

Lost sales, disrupted markets, health worries: A majority of NY farmers negatively impacted by COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: Lost sales, disrupted markets, health worries: A majority of NY farmers negatively impacted by COVID-19 | NCPR News

Agenda – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of Wednesday, August 19th

  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87354195052?pwd=M3I2U3Y2S2JabTl3UVY3eU9aa0p2Zz09 Meeting ID: 873 5419 5052 Passcode: 001100 WEDNESDAY, August 19, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 15, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATION:   Area Variance: Z-2020-050                         Catherine […]

Three North Country bars and restaurants charged with NY liquor violations | NCPR News

Source: Three North Country bars and restaurants charged with NY liquor violations | NCPR News

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Local COVID-19 Report for July 27th – Lab-Confirmed positive +3, Probable +2, Total +5, Recovered +4, Active +1

CCHD: Clinton County currently has 7 active cases of COVID-19. Five of these cases are epi-linked (connected). In addition to travelers and close contacts of known cases, a number of individuals associated with a large gathering on 7/17/20 are also under quarantine. CCHD continues to urge all individuals who were at a party on Memory […]

Marlins-Orioles game canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak resulting in at least 14 cases, per reports – CBSSports.com

Source: Marlins-Orioles game canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak resulting in at least 14 cases, per reports – CBSSports.com

Man who escaped Vermont prison captured near facility, police say

Source: Man who escaped Vermont prison captured near facility, police say

Adirondack Legend Dan Berggren performs solo drive-In concert Aug. 1  

FOLK MUSIC ICON TO FEATURE NEW ALBUM AT HARBORSIDE After a successful first month in which each concert presented featured an average of more than 50 carloads of music lovers packing the Harborside Parking Lot, Plattsburgh’s Curbside At Harborside drive-in concert series continues with a full slate of concerts throughout the month of August, beginning […]

ZBA Chair: Durkee lot developer making added site plan changes | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ZBA Chair: Durkee lot developer making added site plan changes | Local News | pressrepublican.com

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 29th

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take-out only Coleslaw Pulled Pork Sandwich Baked Beans Homemade Butterscotch Chip Cookies

CNY radio host whose mom died of coronavirus warns: Not wearing a mask is ‘a license to kill’ – syracuse.com

Source: CNY radio host whose mom died of coronavirus warns: Not wearing a mask is ‘a license to kill’ – syracuse.com

NY has just 3 coronavirus deaths in one day: ‘Don’t get cocky,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: NY has just 3 coronavirus deaths in one day: ‘Don’t get cocky,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

As districts release reopening plans, some school officials are uneasy – VTDigger

Source: As districts release reopening plans, some school officials are uneasy – VTDigger