The Peru Gazette

Source: Warren Co. officials surprised by sales tax windfall | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The November sales tax payment from the state to Warren county was 24.7% larger than last year’s payment for the same month — did it indicate a robust local economy, or

Source: State Officials Urge Vermonters On Pro-Trump Rally Bus To Quarantine, Get Tested For COVID-19 | Vermont Public Radio

January 8, 2021. Starting on Monday, New York State will begin scheduling vaccinations for “Phase 1b” groups—the next category of people eligible for the vaccine. This group includes: People aged 75 and up; education workers (pre-K through 12 teachers and education workers, licensed and registered child care providers, and school-bus drivers); first responders (local police, […]

“Each time we interview a case it takes about an hour for each,” said Essex County Health Department Director Linda Beers. “Each case is identifying at least five people with who they were in direct contact, putting 150 people per day into quarantine. That is how we know people are gathering because that contact tracing […]

Source: Without Testing for Covid-19, New York Moved Elderly, Sick Men Into “Prison Nursing Home”

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Dear Friends and Neighbors, During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the needs in our region have become increasingly more urgent and significantly more crucial. Luckily, the Adirondack Region is home to the most kind, generous, and empathetic people on the planet. Our organization represents a strong network of health and human service agencies across Clinton, […]

Anglers Reminded to Put Safety First Before Ice Fishing and Observe Public Health Guidelines During State’s Ongoing Response to COVID-19 State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New York’s new and experienced anglers to get outside and safely enjoy ice fishing during the winter months. “From small local ponds to large […]

Surveys Conducted through March 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of an ice fishing creel survey that will be conducted on the New York waters of Lake Champlain starting this week through March. “Lake Champlain is one of New York’s top fishing destinations and ice […]

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2020 Calls total 336 Structure fires 10 Cooking fires 1 Chimney fires 1 Car fires 3 Wildland fires 10 Trash/Rubbish fires 2 EMS Assist 38 EMS 48 MVA 31 Water rescue 2 Natural Gas incidents 2 Carbon monoxide calls 5 Power lines down 7 Misc…trees down, Assist law enforcement, traffic control 19 Flooded basement 3 […]

Source: Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

*Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or ride […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 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) MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of December 30, 2020. Community Input DISCUSSION: Plans for Fuller Rd. Culvert […]

 1. Call Meeting To Order   Pledge of Allegiance   Roll Call   DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2021 Salaries for Elected Positions:   DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2021 Appointees.   DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2021 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments   DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of Town Department Liaisons.   DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2021 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, […]

Since our 1/7 update, 50 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to nine. Do the right thing to protect your friends, family, and community. You DO […]

Source: As Trump Era ends in violence, Stefanik’s loyalty “unwavering” | NCPR News

Source: What we know about the 5 deaths in the mob that stormed the Capitol

Source: Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Pro-Trump Vermonters return from DC, say they were not ‘directly involved’ in riots

Source: North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Within hours of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s objections during the Joint Session of Congress electoral ballot count, protests and calls for her resignation

January 7, 2021 The increase in infection rate post-holidays is here and is problematic in and of itself, but when combined with the newly found UK strain in NYS and with the federal government’s refusal to contain more cases by instituting common sense testing requirement for international travelers, our work has become more complicated. Even […]