Archive for September 24th, 2020
Free books for adults and kids on Route 22
A message to the Peru Gazette from Sandra Lashua “I would like to let your followers know about my new “Book Nook” free library at 3712 Route 22. It’s located on the corner of the Renadette Road. One shelf is adult books and one is for children.” Sandra told the Peru Gazette, “Take as many […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Burlington schools knew about PCBs in soil for 13 months before reporting the problem – VTDigger
Source: Burlington schools knew about PCBs in soil for 13 months before reporting the problem – VTDigger
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Education News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting of Sept.28th
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Local Law #1 for 2020 Public Hearing and the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 14, 2020. MOTION: To Approve the August 2020 Report from the JCEO Program. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: For the Purchase […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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County allocates over $13 Million in funding to repair runways | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Source: County allocates over $13 Million in funding to repair runways | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Legislature passed a resolution to award Rifenburg Construction, Inc. of Troy to repave Runway
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Sept. 24th COVID-19 Update
September 24, 2020. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen during the pandemic, public health issues can become politicized. We want to avoid that with any future COVID-19 vaccine. To that end, New York is establishing two task forces to help advise the clinical safety of future vaccines as well as on how best to distribute and implement […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Ontario Hospital Association calls for restrictions as cases rise | NCPR News
Source: Ontario Hospital Association calls for restrictions as cases rise | NCPR News
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Paul Smith’s invests in biathlon range, future student-Olympians, and the Adirondacks as a winter sports mecca | NCPR News
Source: Paul Smith’s invests in biathlon range, future student-Olympians, and the Adirondacks as a winter sports mecca | NCPR News
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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DEC Announces Bowhunting Seasons for Deer and Bear
Youth Big Game Hunt Scheduled for Columbus Day Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that bowhunting seasons for deer and bear begin in the Northern Zone on Sept. 27, and in the Southern Zone on Oct. 1. Hunters are also reminded to apply for Deer Management Permits […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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New York will create task force to review coronavirus vaccine, citing partisan pull
Source: New York will create task force to review coronavirus vaccine, citing partisan pull
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Clinton County Sept. 24th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Probable +1, Active +2, Tested +226
Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case counts. Stay home if you are sick. If you believe you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can help determine if you should be tested for COVID-19, and when it is safe for you to return to […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Source: City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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DEC Announces Permit to Issue Antlerless Deer Tags for Valcour Island, Clinton County
Tags Awarded by Lottery System beginning this Fall The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced new opportunities to take antlerless deer on Valcour Island with antlerless deer tags issued through the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). Deer hunting is allowed on Valcour Island, in the towns of Peru and Plattsburgh, Clinton […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, State Government News.
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UPDATE: Impact on County Sales Tax Receipts
From the North Country Chamber of Commerce State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has released the following report on county sales tax receipts for the period of January-August 2020 compared with the same period in 2019: CLINTON: Down 6.3%. $35.3 m. in 2020 compared with $37.6 m. in 2019. ESSEX: Down 4.7%. $18.7 m in 2020 compared with […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Unemployment Continues to Drop in Our Region
From the North Country Chamber of Commerce August unemployment numbers have been posted by the New York State Labor Dept., showing the state at 12.6% for August. Our North Country numbers are significantly better in comparison: CLINTON COUNTY: 8.0%, down from a high of 15.2% in April FRANKLIN COUNTY: 8.8%, down from a high of 14.3% in […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Extended Unemployment Benefits Explained
From the North Country Chamber of Commerce In New York State, traditional Unemployment Insurance provides 26 weeks of benefits to those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. For claimants who filed a claim and were approved at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, they may be close to exhausting their […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Applying for Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness
From the North Country Chamber of Commerce As some lenders begin to accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness applications, you may have questions about how to apply, when to apply, and the documentation you will need to include with your application. Luckily, Forbes has put out a timely and insightful article that covers the questions […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Special School Board Meeting – September 30, 2020
The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM in the High School Gymnasium. It is anticipated that the Board will conduct brief discussions on the topics of strategic planning, policy, evaluations, and reopening. At this time, no other District business is anticipated for this […]
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Peru School News.
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Carrier Dome renovations will be on display for the first time on Saturday. Here’s what will be new – syracuse.com
Source: Carrier Dome renovations will be on display for the first time on Saturday. Here’s what will be new – syracuse.com
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to return Oct. 19 – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to return Oct. 19 – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Scammers targeting college students
Source: Scammers targeting college students
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Education News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington High Scrambles After Air Tests Detect Cancer-Causing Chemicals | Education | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice
Source: Burlington High Scrambles After Air Tests Detect Cancer-Causing Chemicals | Education | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice
Posted: September 24th, 2020 under Education News, Regional NY-VT News.
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