The Peru Gazette

Extends New York State’s Eviction Moratorium to January 15, 2021 Governor Hochul: “We’ve gone through extraordinary times and we need to take steps now to protect the people of the State of New York, and I want to let them know that we are going to continue fighting for them in partnership with our legislative […]

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From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The recent announcement that the legislature is taking up the eviction moratorium extension is misguided. For over a year, landlords across New York have not been able to collect rent from their tenants because of the failure of the rental relief programs to rollout funding. This is infuriating. […]

“While this is a concerning discovery and we take this development very seriously, we also have no knowledge that this indicates a larger problem in Vermont at this time,” said Cary Giguere, director of plant health and agriculture resource management at VAAFM. “We will take all the steps necessary to determine how large a problem […]

Source: N.Y.’s Canada goose hunting season opens Sept. 1 | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | New York’s Canada goose hunting season opens in the North Country Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Source: Essex County Health Department reports new COVID-19 death | Sun Community News An Essex County resident has died of Covid-19, the health department announced Tuesday, Aug. 31. The individual, who was not named by the department, had not been vaccinated.

Shepherd’s Pie Coleslaw (made from scratch) Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (take-out only) at St. Augustine’s Parsh Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY All are welcome at our table!

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The Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, Casella Waste Systems, and One Tree Planted, is hosting their annual Ausable River Cleanup Friday, September 17 in Peru, NY. The cleanup is open to all community members and visitors who want to volunteer their time to help enhance and protect the health of […]

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will commemorate the 10th anniversary of its North Star Underground Railroad Museum with a celebration on Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, to be held on the museum grounds at 1131 Mace Chasm Rd in Ausable Chasm. The program will include guest speakers, entertainment, and refreshments. Founders Don and Vivian Papson, […]

Plattsburgh – One of the North Country’s most beloved bands will conclude the 14-concert Curbside At Harborside season on this Saturday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. on Plattsburgh’s Harborside Stage, marking the twenty-fifth concert presented since this unique series began amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year.   The Too Tall String Band — Rod Driscoll, […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced changes to New York State’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, […]

Good morning everyone, The news is inundated with disturbing reports from multiple areas in our country as well as many other areas worldwide.  I’ve also been approached by many, asking if we will be collecting for disaster relief in aftermath of Ida.  Short answer = YES.  See below….. In two key disaster areas this morning, […]

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By John T. Ryan  Counselor Kregg Bruno reported that the Youth Commission approved Brian Marino as its chairman at its August 17th meeting. Marino, who attended this town board meeting, replaces longtime chairman Greg Mills who resigned from the position. The town board plans to officially accept Marino as commission chairman at its next meeting. […]

NYDOH Statement: The NYS Health Department is committed to helping NYS school communities get back to the classroom — safely. The Department has filed an emergency regulation requiring students, faculty and staff of all public and private schools (P-12) in New York State to wear masks inside school buildings. Effective immediately, this measure will help […]

“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recorded 6.97 inches of rain in Plattsburgh and 6.61 inches in Elizabethtown in less than a day. The river gage maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey near Au Sable Forks clocked the river’s pace on Aug. 28 at 46,500 cubic feet-per-second. Normal rainstorms push the river to run about […]

Source: Plattsburgh requiring masks in all city buildings, offices

Rifenburg Contracting will have a portion of Maiden Lane closed from the intersection with Locust Dr. to Woodland Dr. today August 30th to Wednesday, September 1st at 5 p.m. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

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