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Archive for March, 2022

ORDA rethinks mission statement

Source: ORDA rethinks mission statement

Sweet News – Maple Weekend is Back  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Sweet News – Maple Weekend is Back  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Longtime Town of Plattsburgh Rec Director honored with park dedication | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Longtime Rec Director honored with park dedication | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After 32 years with the Town of Plattsburgh, longtime Parks and Rec Director Melanie Defayette was recently honored for her service and surprised by the official gesture

Micro-grants for Adk farms grow larger | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Farms that implement environmentally beneficial practices favored.

Source: Micro-grants for Adk farms grow larger | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Farms that implement environmentally beneficial practices favored.

Heightened snowmobile enforcement this weekend  | Sun Community News ALBANY 

Source: Heightened snowmobile enforcement this weekend  | Sun Community News ALBANY | The New York State Office of Parks, New York State Park Police, New York State Police and Department of Environmental Conservation remind snowmobilers to ride responsibly and exe

N.Y. highlights available programs to help with energy costs  | Sun Community News 

Source: N.Y. highlights available programs to help with energy costs  | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding New Yorkers of programs and options available to address rising energy supply costs. 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Meal for Wednesday, March 9, 2022

  Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Fruit Cup 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!

CDC moves Clinton County, NY from High to Medium COVID-19 Risk

Determination is based on the following as of March 3, 2022.  New COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population (7-day total) are calculated using data from February 24-March 2, 2022 New COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population (7-day total) are calculated using data from February 23-March 1, 2022 The percent of inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients (7-day […]

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2022 TOWN OF PERU

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Options – In-person or online via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81386210880… Meeting ID: 813 8621 0880 Passcode: 774523 One tap mobile +16465588656,,81386210880#,,,,*774523# US (New York) +13017158592,,81386210880#,,,,*774523# US (Washington DC) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of February 9, 2022 minutes 5. […]

1 additional COVID-19 related death reported today

Everyone is welcome at this information meeting. You do NOT have to be a City of Plattsburgh resident. If you have ideas or questions, please participate

The 2nd public information meeting for the Margaret Street Concept Study will be held on Wednesday, March 9th at 5:30 PM at the Plattsburgh Public Library. Join us to hear about the upcoming project on Margaret Street! If you’d like to find out more you can look on the project website: www.cscos.com/margaretstreet/ Cannot attend in […]

Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Source: Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Pioneers of Suffrage in Clinton County Commemorating the Fabulous Five 7 pm, March 24th, 2022

In recognizing Women’s History Month, the League of Women Voters of the North Country and the Clinton County Historical Association are inviting members and the public to attend a Women’s History Commemoration event highlighting the fabulous five women who fought for the right for women to vote in Clinton County. Helen Nerska, Co-President of the […]

Strand’s First Artisan Market of the Year!

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host its Artisan Markets again! To kick off the season our Spring Artisan Market will be held inside the Arts Center at 23 Brinkerhoff St. in Plattsburgh. The gallery on the 1st floor and the classrooms on the 2nd floor will be overflowing with talented Artisans […]

Stefanik Introduces Bill to Combat Invasive Species

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today reintroduced the Stamp Out Invasive Species Act to help combat and raise awareness about the threat invasive species pose to Upstate New York and North Country ecosystems. Specifically, this bill would direct the United States Postal Service to issue a “Combating […]

The Peru Fire Station has maintenance and space needs

By John T. Ryan PERU — The Peru Fire District will hold a workshop concerning the Peru fire station’s condition at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at 753 Bear Swamp Road. The meeting is open to the public.  Greg Timmons, Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, said the metal fire station has several maintenance […]

Judge blocks NY bid to close NRA | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Judge blocks NY bid to close NRA | News | pressrepublican.com

Peru Central School Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or […]

Retail cannabis approved in a number of Vermont communities

“Among those approving the change were larger communities of Barre, Essex and Rutland. Smaller towns like Bolton, Grand Isle and Milton also gave a green light to retail sales.” Source: Retail cannabis approved in a number of Vermont communities

Dozens from northern New York participate in ‘People’s Convoy’

Source: Dozens from northern New York participate in ‘People’s Convoy’

Sen. Stec advocates against planned energy cost hikes | Sun Community News ALBANY

Source: Sen. Stec advocates against planned energy cost hikes | Sun Community News ALBANY | Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) has joined colleagues in urging residents to submit official public comment on the Climate Action Council’s (CAC) draft Scoping Plan by the A

County aims to bring Philadelphia flights to Plattsburgh airport | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: County aims to bring Philadelphia flights to Plattsburgh airport | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Official Peru Grand Union Ribbon-Cutting Held Today

By John T. Ryan Peru – The official Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony took place today at Peru’s Grand Union. “The Grand Union stores are back and better than ever. We have taken an iconic brand that everyone loved and leveraged our best-in-class retail strategies to take this legendary brand to the next level,” stated Bob Palmer, […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s February 14, 2022 Meeting

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