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Archive for July, 2020

NYS Department of Health stops Meadowbrook’s plans for visitation

Source: NYS Department of Health stops Meadowbrook’s plans for visitation

Peru community members deliver passioned plea | Sun Community News PERU | Community members delivered a passioned response to school superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer July 22 — do not change our mascot.

Source: Peru community members deliver passioned plea | Sun Community News PERU | Community members delivered a passioned response to school superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer July 22 — do not change our mascot.

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s July 23rd COVID-19 Report

July 23, 2020. I have a message for young people: This is not the time to fight for your right to party. We are seeing a statistically significant increase in the COVID infection rate in 21- to 30-year-olds. Remember: Young people can get seriously sick and some will die from the virus. Young people can […]

Local COVID-19 Report for July 23rd – No change in lab positive, probable, recovered or suspected, Tested + 317

AuSable Chasm in the Era of COVID | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: AuSable Chasm in the Era of COVID | Jack LaDuke’s Adirondack Journal – Mountain Lake PBS

Stefanik Announces HHS Grant for Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the HHS’ Rural Health Care Coordination Network Program. The purpose of the program is to support rural health consortiums/networks aiming to achieve the overall goals of improving access, delivery, and quality of care through the application […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Senator Little appointed to ORDA Board

State Senator Betty Little has been appointed to serve on the board of the Olympic Regional Development Agency (ORDA).  Her nomination by Governor Andrew Cuomo was confirmed today by the State Senate. “I’ve long advocated for ORDA as a member of the Assembly and Senate,” said Little.  “To serve on the board will truly be […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting, Monday, July 27th @ 6 p.m.

1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of July 13, 2020. 5. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of AES Northeast’s Town of Peru Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades and Disinfection Project Agreement. 6. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Quote for Town Hall Paver Repair. 7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Hire […]

North Country Representatives pass Road Salt Task Force legislation; onto the Governor

            The Randy Preston Road Salt Reduction Act (S.8663/A8767) has now passed in both the Assembly and the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-Queensbury), was passed unanimously by the Assembly on Monday, July 20, 2020. The Senate passed the bill yesterday with only one member voting […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones July 23rd COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 July 23 Updates SLA Guidelines There are new FAQs for the recent State Liquor Authority guidance that was released last week which include important information about what counts as food under the guidelines. Here is an important question included in the guidance: Q: I operate a restaurant or bar, and I understand that I must serve sandwiches, soups, or […]

North Country prisons emptying as New York’s inmate population plummets | NCPR News

Source: North Country prisons emptying as New York’s inmate population plummets | NCPR News

Peru High School Teacher Leif Sorgule is one of 50 national finalists for Teaching Excellence Award.

CALABASAS, Calif.—Eight high school skilled trades teachers and programs from New York State are among 50 teachers and teacher teams from across the country who were named today as finalists for the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. Peru High School teacher Leif Sorgule is one of the eight New York […]

Peru residents and alumni express opposition to mascot change

By John T. Ryan Twenty-five residents were present at last night’s Peru Central School Town Hall Community Meeting. The subject was the Board of Education’s (BOE) July 14th decision to retire the “Indian” as Peru’s school mascot. No Board of Education (BOE) members attended. Superintendent Thomas Palmer said Health Department COVID-19 regulations limit attendance to […]

Whiteface Mountain Upgrades | Whiteface Mountain

Source: Whiteface Mountain Upgrades | Whiteface Mountain

Special BOE Meeting July 23rd  

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 6:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to discuss the draft reopening plan.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, the meeting will be held remotely via Google Meet.  The public may view the meeting live at https://youtu.be/KsB8aCZaoYg.  […]

Free tire collection for Clinton County residents | Sun Community News ALTONA | Clinton County residents can soon take advantage of a free local tire-collection event.

Source: Free tire collection for Clinton County residents | Sun Community News ALTONA | Clinton County residents can soon take advantage of a free local tire-collection event.

Saranac Lake looks to “hybrid” reopening schedule this Fall | Sun Community News SLCSD looks to stagger school arrival, departure times, with Wednesday for remote learning.

Source: Saranac Lake looks to “hybrid” reopening schedule this Fall | Sun Community News SLCSD looks to stagger school arrival, departure times, with Wednesday for remote learning.

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s July 22nd COVID-19 Report

When New York began to reopen, we expected to see the infection rate go up as people moved about. That has not happened. What happened was far better: The infection rate keeps going down. That is a testament to New Yorkers’ civic-mindedness. Still, there are two threats that we face. The first is the risk […]

Peru students react to ‘Indians’ retirement | Sun Community News PERU | Students here had the chance to give their thoughts on the plan to find a new name for the school district’s mascot at a town hall meeting July 21.

Source: Peru students react to ‘Indians’ retirement | Sun Community News PERU | Students here had the chance to give their thoughts on the plan to find a new name for the school district’s mascot at a town hall meeting July 21.

Rulfs’ Orchard Makes the List: Where to Find America’s Best Apple Pies

Source: Where to Find America’s Best Apple Pies

Racist graffiti found in Cadyville Recreation Park | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Racist graffiti found in Cadyville Recreation Park | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Burlington mayor: CityPlace developer intends to abandon project

Source: Burlington mayor: CityPlace developer intends to abandon project

An essential worker struggles to find child care in Tupper Lake | NCPR News

Source: An essential worker struggles to find child care in Tupper Lake | NCPR News

Local July 22nd COVID-19 Report – Recovered +1, Active -1, Tested +264

  CCHD Message: Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case count updates. We continue to receive many questions about travel restrictions. To view NYS guidance for travel and an up-to-date list of restricted states, visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory. Keep up the good work! 💪 Wear a face covering, practice physical distancing, and wash your hands.