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Archive for May, 2023

Historical Association postpones Redford Glass presentation

Good morning – We regret to advise that our May 23rd Program, Redford Glass Uncovered, to be held at the Orchard at Meadowbrook has been postponed, and a new date will be available soon. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Our May program continues with our Walking Tour of the Oval, 10:30 am, 98 […]

STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]

North Country Mission of Hope Color Run returns June 17

All proceeds to support the mission’s clinic in Nicaragua Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH nurse honored for helping to save colleague who had a heart attack

Click here for the NBC5 story

Paul Smith’s College is not closing, but its acquisition is in limbo

Click here for the NCPR story 

Stop by the Evans Fairy Garden and enjoy

Many know Don Evans as a retired Peru Central Drivers Education teacher. But, his Quaker Springs neighbors know him as a friendly, talented man who spends the winter months crafting fairy garden surprises. For the past few weeks, Don and his wife Shirley have planted flowers and put his fascinating structures in place for children […]

NYC to send first bus of migrants to Onondaga County, town official says

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AGENDA – Peru TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 22 @ 6 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Advertise for Stumpage and Chips Bid for the Town’s 469 Brand Hollow Rd. Property. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of Amendment to Employee Handbook Regarding Nepotism. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Declaring the Water/Sewer Department’s […]

Duprey Drone Zone visits the Babbie Museum

 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu, Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Coleslaw Fruit Cup Dessert Served take-out only, 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Ausgustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table

SUNY Plattsburgh celebrates 2023 graduates

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North Country’s first recreational cannabis dispensary is open for business

Elevate ADK is operating a delivery-only service until it moves into its new storefront. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday

Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]

Housing meets climate: Officials laud new microgrid community in South Burlington

The forthcoming housing development will feature 155 new all-electric dwellings — a mix of single-family, multi-family and permanently affordable homes — some of which are slated to be ready for move-in later this year. Click here for the VTDigger story 

How a flower farm flourished in the harsh climate of the North Country

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Hochul details minimum wage increases included in the budget

In response to inflation, minimum wage to increase to $16 by 2026 Click here for the Sun Community News story   

Michigans for lunch Sunday sounds like a great idea

Legendary Syracuse running back, Hall of Famer Jim Brown has died at 87

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Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Veteran Biographies – North Country Honor Flight #45 – May 13, 2023

Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by former NYS Assemblywoman Janet Duprey  Lee Terry Ackley           U.S. Air Force           1963-1988             Vietnam    As a married electronics draftsman, a non-aviation military career in the Air Force seemed like a good […]

Veteran Biographies North Country Honor Flight #44 of May 13, 2023

Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by Former NY State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey  Allen Burnsworth   U.S. Navy                            1965-1972                   Vietnam Allen, not a boat or swimming guy,  joined the Navy – the […]

ORDA board OKs $38.3M in new projects

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Town Clerk’s office offering one-day marriage officiant licenses

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The Artimus Pyle Band Saturday, May 20, 8:00 PM—10:30 PM

Higher Ground & The Strand Center for the Arts Present; The Artimus Pyle BandAPB delivers hit after hit after hit, night after night after night. From Freebird to Sweet Home Alabama, APB gives fans the best of Skynyrd with one of men who made it! More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a tribute […]

May 19, 2023 – Sunrise at Mother Cabrini Shrine, Peru, NY