The Peru Gazette

Source: Interest rates on new federal student loans going up for 2022-23 – syracuse.com

Source: How much more are you spending at the grocery store? See price hikes for 10 common items – syracuse.com

Source: Tuesday updates: Mass shooting at Texas elementary school in Uvalde

Source: Massive tire fire reported at Clinton Co. Landfill | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | Thick smoke could be seen for miles after a massive tire fire was reported at the Clinton County Landfill Tuesday morning.

Source: Capital project continues at NCCS | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | While initially construction was planned in three phases, delays in the arrival of needed supplies have caused the phases to be adjusted.

From the office of State Sentry Dan Stec   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) and officials from the New York State Corrections Officers Police Benevolent Association at a press conference to announce legislation that would repeal the HALT Act (Senate bill S9378/Assembly bill number pending). HALT […]

“At least 14 students and a teacher were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said on Tuesday. Abbott said that the shooter, an 18-year-old male, was dead.” Source: Live updates: 14 students, 1 teacher killed in Texas elementary school shooting, governor says

Source: Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5. Here’s what to know about the vaccine.

New York Hunters Took More than 211,000 Deer Total Harvest Decreased Due to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, Deer Management Permit Declines The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced hunters in New York harvested an estimated 211,269 deer during the 2021-22 hunting seasons. The season’s harvest was down 17 percent last year and […]

            The State Assembly yesterday passed a bill (A8445a/S7504a) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to rename the bridges located on Interstate 87 over the Saranac River after Trooper Brian S. Falb. Trooper Falb died of cancer due do injuries acquired during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Jones introduced the […]

Source: Adult Survivors Act passes NYS Assembly, ready for Gov. Hochul’s pen | NCPR News

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 26th at 9:00 AM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that the Board will almost immediately convene in Executive Session to conduct employment interviews for an Associate Principal vacancy.  At this time, no other District business is anticipated […]

“As part of the investment, the state’s Office of Children and Family Services will expand the eligibility levels for families in August 2022 to up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or $83,250 for a family of four.” Source: Thousands of families to be eligible for child care subsidies, Hochul says – syracuse.com

Source: Supreme Court to rule soon on Upstate NY case that could make it easier to carry guns across US – syracuse.com

Eric and Heidi Duquette’s “Orchard House” here in Peru was very beautiful about 6:45 this morning.

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on Country Fresh 4.1-ounce Market 32 Apples, Cheese and Pretzels with Peanut Butter Tray, with UPC 41735 04810 and expiration dates of 5/14/21 – 6/4/22. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to possible salmonella contamination in the peanut butter ingredient, which is […]

Source: City parks celebrated with new summer event series | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sunny days are back and what better way to enjoy them than gathering in a city park for an evening of local food, drinks, live music, and fun for everyone?

Source: N.Y. launches prison redevelopment commission | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the Prison Redevelopment Commission focused on reimagining closed prisons for redevelopment.

Source: Michael Fish sentenced to 111 months for hacking, child porn

Source: Adirondack rangers conduct overnight rescue of injured hiker on Giant Mt. | NCPR News

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AGENDA, Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 @ 6:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of May 11, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:  1.P2022-013 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA                                                               James and Cheryl Murray                                                                268.-1-52.7                                                                751 Brand Hollow Rd                                                                  Peru, […]