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Archive for August, 2020

DEC accepting applications for pheasant hunt program – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC accepting applications for pheasant hunt program – – The Adirondack Almanack

New buildings at Air Industrial Park | Sun Community News

Source: New buildings at Air Industrial Park | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New business and job creation are the goals behind The Development Corporation (TDC)’s new 60,000 sq. ft. industrial space and increased administrative office capacity at the former Cl

Pressure grows for investigation of off-duty cop who fired gun in encounter with Black youths in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Pressure grows for investigation of off-duty cop who fired gun in encounter with Black youths in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s August 7th message

The infection rate statewide—in every region—is below the established threshold and therefore all school districts are permitted to open this fall. Whether your school will be in-person, remote, or a hybrid model will be determined locally by each individual school district under strict Department of Health guidelines. Every school district was required to submit a […]

Cuomo gives green light to schools | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: Cuomo gives green light to schools | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the green light for any school with an approved plan by the Department of Health to reopen in September during a Friday news conference.

Troopers: Westport teen reported missing | Sun Community News WESTPORT | New York State Police in Troop B are asking for assistance in located a missing teen girl here.

Source: Troopers: Westport teen reported missing | Sun Community News WESTPORT | New York State Police in Troop B are asking for assistance in located a missing teen girl here.

Local COVID-19 Report for August 7th: Recovered +1, Active -1, Tested +116

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Many residents have asked where they can be tested for COVID-19. CVPH is a New York State-designated COVID-19 testing site and offers three locations to receive a COVID–19 screening, depending on your individual needs. For details visit www.cvph.org/Patients-and-Visitors/Patients/COVID-Testing. To find additional COVID-19 testing sites near you visit […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Cuomo: New York schools can reopen this fall following coronavirus shutdown

Source: Cuomo: New York schools can reopen this fall following coronavirus shutdown

Giving Back to the Community

Taylor Rental, Party Plus has many essential supplies in stock and took the opportunity to share it with local organizations and give back to our community!! On June 19th, they donated 10,000 wipes each (individually wrapped antiseptic wipes) to 10 different organizations and they were very thankful.

Peru School Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 18th

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 6:30 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  The Board will allow thirty-five […]

Trapped Timber Rattlesnake Surprises Vacationers – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Trapped Timber Rattlesnake Surprises Vacationers – – The Adirondack Almanack

Great Adirondack Garage Sale to take place this weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Great Adirondack Garage Sale to take place this weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

Bassmaster Elite Series Has Safely Come, Gone and Left an Impact State and County approved fishing tournament went off successfully!

From the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau 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, was happy to host the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Champlain last weekend. Despite the limitations and change […]

Stefanik Statement on Trump Administration Reinstating Tariffs on Imports of Non-alloyed Aluminum from Canada

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada: “I oppose the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The United States and Canada have a strong […]

PPP Act 2? Why small business owners should wait to apply for loan forgiveness – syracuse.com

Source: PPP Act 2? Why small business owners should wait to apply for loan forgiveness – syracuse.com

How many kids can you put on a school bus during the coronavirus pandemic? Answer elusive – syracuse.com

Source: How many kids can you put on a school bus during the coronavirus pandemic? Answer elusive – syracuse.com

Syracuse University places students on interim suspension for violating quarantine orders – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse University places students on interim suspension for violating quarantine orders – syracuse.com

As UVM move-in looms, testing plan does little to quell Burlington’s concerns – VTDigger

Source: As UVM move-in looms, testing plan does little to quell Burlington’s concerns – VTDigger

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s August 6th Pandemic Update

Today is day 159 of the pandemic. This crisis is not over. We need to rely only on science and data. This is not about politics—it’s about science. And the virus will continue to ricochet across this country until we realize that unless we control it everywhere, we won’t control it anywhere. New Yorkers worked […]

 Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a national coin shortage sweeping the North Country, local residents and businesses are feeling the impacts firsthands.

Source: Locals feeling the pinch of national change shortage | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a national coin shortage sweeping the North Country, local residents and businesses are feeling the impacts firsthands.

NY AG seeks to dissolve the NRA | Sun Community News NEW YORK | NY AG Letitia James seeks the NRA’s dissolution after investigations allegedly found rampant fraud contributing to $64m in losses over three years.

Source: NY AG seeks to dissolve the NRA | Sun Community News NEW YORK | NY AG Letitia James seeks the NRA’s dissolution after investigations allegedly found rampant fraud contributing to $64m in losses over three years.

Assemblyman Jones: The State must act now before it is too late

“The North Country entered Phase IV over a month ago and it is unacceptable that so many small businesses remain closed due to lack of guidance released from the State. Gyms and fitness centers, bowling alleys, movie theaters, attractions, and other business not yet given guidance are still closed although we have been in the […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones COVID-19 update of August 6, 2020

COVID-19 August 6 Updates DOH Travel Advisory Updates Rhode Island was added to the list of states and territories on the travel advisory list this week, and Washington D.C. and Delaware were removed. For the full guidance, visit this website. To report any violations, visit this website. Here is the current list of state and […]

Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting of August 19th at 6 p.m.

1. Call Meeting To Order   2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)   5. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of July 27, […]