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Archive for December 14th, 2020

NYSEG Project Will Bring Benefits, But NYSEG Failed to Communicate

By John T. Ryan   For the past several weeks, Peru residents have watched NYSEG contractors installing massive 70 ft. poles (15 ft. are underground) adjacent to one of our most highly traveled streets, the Bear Swamp Rd. Many residents have had questions about the nature of the work which has caused traffic delays, while […]

Live updates: Biden secures his win over Trump as California’s electoral votes put president-elect over the top – The Washington Post

Source: Live updates: Biden secures his win over Trump as California’s electoral votes put president-elect over the top – The Washington Post

City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Fontas Advisors

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Fontas Advisors

Fire Department Lighted Truck Plan

Here is the Plan for the Lighted Trucks parade. PLEASE SHARE. We leave the station at about 6 pm. December 16, Bearswamp to Rt. 9 turning around at Spitfire back to bear swamp end of Jabez Allen road to Sullivan, Telegraph Rd, Bruce Dr, Telegraph back to Fuller Rd to Lapham Mills, Valour Heights to […]

Local Dec.14 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +95 (Approx. 25% at Clinton Correctional), Recovered +63, Active 124, Tested 2,751+

Since our 12/11 update, 95 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 63 individuals have moved to recovered. We continue to see many close contacts of positive cases becoming positive, as well as many new cases associated with small gatherings and “informal” interactions with friends and family members. In addition, approximately 25% of […]

Cleveland baseball team will change name after 105 years | CANVAS Arts

Source: Cleveland baseball team will change name after 105 years | CANVAS Arts

Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Totals Exceed $1 million and Going Strong with 11 Collection Days Left!

December 14, 2020 — Despite people using less cash, a national coin shortage and customers staying home more, Stewart’s Shops is happy to report that the Holiday Match Program is going strong and has hit the $1 million mark; and there’s 11 collections days left. As of Sunday, December 13th, donations collected total $525,104 and […]

What to do if you are in close contact with a COVID-19 diagnosed person

At this time, nothing different. You should continue to follow the same recommended everyday practices—wear a face mask, watch your distance around others (keep a distance of 6 feet from others), wash your hands often, avoid crowds and gatherings, stay home when you’re sick, and monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19. Why? – Person A […]

ICU nurse receives first COVID-19 vaccine in New York

Source: ICU nurse receives first COVID-19 vaccine in New York

Rouses Point’s December 13th Parade of Lights

Click here to view on Calvin Castine’s Home Town Cable 

Tonight’s Peru Town Board Meeting Available on Zoom

Note – The Zoom software must first be installed on your device if you want to see and participate via video.  It is not necessary if you are only listening and talking under “Dial by your location.”  Topic: My Meeting Time: Dec 14, 2020, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83026628396?pwd=T3NsdGpqWHBXelJrSlZOVHRZUDRDdz09 […]

When will you get a vaccine? Upstate’s top coronavirus doctor answers your questions – syracuse.com

Source: When will you get a vaccine? Upstate’s top coronavirus doctor answers your questions – syracuse.com

Those recycled bottles? Odds are, they will have no second act – VTDigger

Source: Those recycled bottles? Odds are, they will have no second act – VTDigger

On Twitter, former Cuomo aide alleges sexual harassment by governor

Source: On Twitter, former Cuomo aide alleges sexual harassment by governor

Bethlehem has 250 students, dozens of staff in coronavirus quarantine

Near Watervliet – Source: Bethlehem has 250 students, dozens of staff in coronavirus quarantine

New York State DMV warns of new text messaging scam

Source: New York State DMV warns of new text messaging scam

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Shepherd’s Pie Garden Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

Stink, squash and seed bugs: Uninvited pests – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Stink, squash and seed bugs: Uninvited pests – – The Adirondack Almanack