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Archive for July 29th, 2020

Churchill: In Cohoes, handling of cop’s case shows old rules still apply

Source: Churchill: In Cohoes, handling of cop’s case shows old rules still apply

Local July 29th COVID-19 Report – Lab-confirmed positive +1, Probable +1, Active +2, Tested +395

Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. We’ve received many questions and concerns about the Bass-Masters Elite fishing tournament. Please know: – Prior to entering NYS, the Bass-Masters Elite was required to submit a safety plan, which was approved by the NYS Empire State Development (ESD) Corp. – Due to previous stops in NYS before reaching Clinton […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones’ July 29th COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 July 29 Updates 5 Hour Driving Course Updates Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that DMV licensed driving schools can now conduct distance learning Pre-Licensing Courses. In order to safely meet the demand for driver training while adhering to social distancing guidelines, the State Department of Motor Vehicles has issued guidance to driving schools allowing them to […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s July 29th COVID-19 Report

Today New York took another step to pay forward the kindness that our fellow Americans showed when we were experiencing the worst of the pandemic here. In response to Florida’s current surge in COVID cases, New York sent the City of St. Petersburg thousands of pieces of PPE along with teams to set up a […]

Town Board takes action on IT, sewer system engineering, Town Hall entrance repairs and more

By John T. Ryan  The Peru Town Board made several significant decisions at its July 27 meeting.  The Board:  Agreed to a contract with AES Northeast as its engineer to develop plans for the hamlet’s wastewater treatment plant. The NYS is requiring the Town to upgrade the plant and its infection control system no later […]

Bassmaster Elite Series Set to Safely Return to Lake Champlain this Week State and County approved fishing tournament set for July 30-August 2 

Plattsburgh, NY – 7/29/20 – With approval from New York State and the Clinton County Health Department, the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, are happy to welcome the Bassmaster Elite Series back to Lake Champlain, July 30th to August 2nd. Although this year […]

Peru CS board: name is changing | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru Central School Board of Education released a statement July 27 making it clear they will not change their mind when it comes to changing the school nickname and mascot.

Source: Peru CS board: name is changing | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru Central School Board of Education released a statement July 27 making it clear they will not change their mind when it comes to changing the school nickname and mascot.

Let’s be careful | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Let’s be careful | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Sewer project workshop scheduled

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss all town sewer projects.  The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall.  

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s July 29th meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday July 13, 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, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

Peru Town Board Emergency Meeting

There will be an Emergency Meeting held at Peru Town Hall August 3, 2020 at 5:30 PM to discuss a personnel matter. The majority of discussion will take place during an executive session.

Sail Lake Champlain With Whistling Man Schooner Company | Staytripper | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Sail Lake Champlain With Whistling Man Schooner Company | Staytripper | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Black Burlingtonians arrested at much higher rate than white residents, report shows – VTDigger

Source: Black Burlingtonians arrested at much higher rate than white residents, report shows – VTDigger

Back to school: students with special needs face added obstacle

Source: Back to school: students with special needs face added obstacle

Six Little League umpires quarantined due to Altona party | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Six Little League umpires quarantined due to Altona party | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Off-duty cop allegedly fires gun in confrontation with Black kids in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Off-duty cop allegedly fires gun in confrontation with Black kids in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Nearly all CNY nursing homes still ban visitors because of tough reopening rules – syracuse.com

Source: Nearly all CNY nursing homes still ban visitors because of tough reopening rules – syracuse.com