The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan (The Peru Gazette did not video this meeting) The Board voted to approve the revised employee handbook updating several rules and policies. Each employee must sign for a copy.  The town may be acquiring a used excavator for use by the highway and water-sewer departments. Councilman Rick Barber said, “I’m thinking […]

Since our 5/4 update, 8 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Please note: Clinton County Vaccination Data is taken from the North Country COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard. That dashboard can be found by visiting https://public.tableau.com/profile/adkaco…. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – TODAY, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona – Thursday, May […]

Source: Investigation into Plattsburgh crossing guard On Monday, the community surprised the same crossing guard with $2,000 for his 20 years of service, working the crosswalk in front of Stafford Middle School.

Source: Crete Center’s future questionable | Local News | pressrepublican.com

PERU — The Peru Central School District’s proposed 2021-2022 budget would fall within the tax levy limit. The $49,982,897 spending plan would mark a 2.25 percent increase over last year’s, and include a tax levy increase of 1.74 percent, or $315,067, according to the district’s May community report. Noted additions aimed at improving instruction and operations are the […]

Source: Stefanik emerges as frontrunner to replace Cheney | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Man used PPP loan to start alpaca farm in Vermont, authorities allege – VTDigger

Source: Chemically contaminated Burlington High School needs to be rebuilt, superintendent says – VTDigger

Source: NY lawmakers extend Covid eviction moratorium through August – syracuse.com

Source: Pfizer Says FDA Will Soon Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine For 12-15 Age Group | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Hunters in New York Harvested More than 253,000 Deer in 2020-21 – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Tree cutting lawsuit: A timeline and background – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Low police vaccination rates pose public safety concerns – The Washington Post

Lawmakers from both parties pass ‘safe staffing’ bills for hospitals and nursing homes Source: “Safe Staffing” Bills Pass NYS Legislature

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces FY 2022 Budget Invests an Historic $5 Billion in Child Care, Fulfilling Many Recommendations Included in Child Care Availability Task Force Report

May 4, 2021. New Yorkers have embodied the spirit of New York Tough, and it shows in our numbers more and more every day. As the rate of vaccinations increases and the rate of infection decreases we are able to accelerate the reopening. I urge those who have yet to be vaccinated to protect themselves, […]

Source: In historic decision, court rules for trees over snowmobile trails | Sun Community News ALBANY | On a 4-2 vote announced Tuesday, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that 27 miles of state-planned snowmobile trails intended to connect towns in the Central

Source: Local reps weigh in on eviction moratorium extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On May 3 the Senate voted on the extension of the “COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020” and the “COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Bus

Source: Children Now Account For 22% Of New U.S. COVID Cases. Why Is That? | NCPR News

Source: SUNY campuses allow vaccinated to go mask-free | NCPR News

Source: Hiking reservations begin at a popular Adirondack trailhead | NCPR News

On Wednesday, May 5th from 7 am – 5 pm Rifenburg Contracting will be closing North Bend @ the intersection with Sunrise Drive. Local residents and emergency vehicles will need to use the following routes.   For TD Bank and addresses 2-10, North Bend must be accessed at the TD Bank intersection.   For Sunrise […]

Source: Clinton County paves the way towards summer  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As summer is fast approaching, road construction is about to be underway. 

Source: Stafford Middle School crossing guard surprised by students with $2,000 gift

More Than $850M Paid Out, Overtime Hours Up Almost 40 Percent Over Last Decade The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over the last decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by […]