The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, September 28, 2021. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved booster shots for eligible individuals who have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for eligible individuals Thursday, September 30, 2021. Residents who are eligible can register for a CCHD clinic regardless […]

“Knocking on the door The hodgepodge of project locations so far approved in the park has given some local leaders pause. The state and federal push for more renewable energy has solar developers knocking on Adirondackers’ doors, but some are wondering if large solar projects belong in the park and, if so, where. Even stalwart […]

Source: Hochul touts environmental, economic projects in the Adirondacks

Since our 9/27 update, 57 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. – […]

Source: Climate change conference set for Oct. 21 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“Over the weekend, in a lengthy statement, Winooski schools Superintendent Sean McMannon said three opponents from the visiting team, Enosburg Falls High School, as well as some spectators, used racially abusive slurs against Winooski players. Those included the N word, McMannon wrote.” Source: Allegations of racist slurs, violence mar Vermont youth soccer game

Source: Adirondack search and rescues down since 2020, but so is the ranger force | NCPR News

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland to Button Brooktoday Tuesday, September 28th   from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm to install a sewer line.  There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

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Source: Trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween is ‘absolutely’ safe, CDC director says – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse nursing homes report staff vaccination surge ahead of NY deadline – syracuse.com

Source: Area hospitals boost pay | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Reflective of structural changes within the Adirondack labor force, two hospitals operating within Essex County have announced wage increases for lower income employees, creating a base pay of $

“On Sept. 27, as Saranac Elementary School returned to campus following a week-long switch to remote instruction there, Keeseville Elementary began its first day on a temporary remote basis due to an increase of cases at that school.” Source: Keeseville Elementary now remote as new cases reported | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Clinton […]

Source: Northern Tier teens arrested for felony arson | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | Three teens have been arrested after they allegedly broke into a shed, stole gasoline and then ignited a fire that caused damage to a local home.

“In accordance with CDC’s recommendations, which were officially endorsed by New York Sept. 24, there are four groups of New Yorkers now eligible for COVID-19 booster doses. Pfizer vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster dose if they are 65 and older or residents in long-term care facilities or are 50-64 of age with […]

Source: Grant to further local Franco-American collection | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | A $2,500 Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership grant will now help the Samuel de Champlain History Center enhance its unique Franco-American Collection.

Source: Hochul to sign emergency order to ease hospital staffing shortages over vaccine mandate | NCPR News

(Corrected – Originally Read Sept. 27) Goulash Coleslaw Bread Dessert Served Take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY. All are welcome at our table!

Since our 9/24 update, 115 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. – […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, TODAY, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

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“It’s not often that voters get a shot at immediate results. But that’s exactly the opportunity New Yorkers will have this fall, as a proposal to amend the state constitution faces its final hurdle. The proposed “Green Amendment” would guarantee clean air and water as a legal right in New York. It passed the New […]

“In March 2021, after discovering the campus on Institute Road was filled with toxic chemicals known as PCBs, the high school relocated to an abandoned Macy’s department store in downtown Burlington. They erected classrooms and hung up student artwork, but relics of the Macy’s remain.  While there have been plenty of jokes, memes and press […]

Source: Fatal zip line accident at Stowe Mountain Resort under investigation – VTDigger

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 13 and Special Meeting of September 22, 2021. Community Input. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval to Close H-27 Bank Account. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval to Close H-28 Bank Account. DISCUSSION Security Cameras Update. DISCUSSION: Security Door Locks Update.  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: […]