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Archive for January, 2024

Why Monday night is a great time to see live music in Saranac Lake

Listen to this man sing!  Click here for the NCPR story 

Schluter Systems donates big to Plattsburgh YMCA

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Fire fighters battle River Rd. and Macey Lane blazes Saturday night

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Spectrum hikes prices for 2nd time in 6 months. Here’s how to avoid some of the increases

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout

“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

Snow, Wind, Rain! What’s next?

National Weather Service graphic

Significent storm system pending

National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx

Everyone is invited for great food and community

Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are […]

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Lamoille-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT […]

New York State Police identify victim of fatal bus crash on Adirondack Northway

Another passenger, who was airlifted to Albany Medical Center is still in critical condition, according to police CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Beef Stew Fruit Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome. We truly look forward to seeing everyone.

Keene-grown business picks up momentum nationwide

Small Town Cultures to see big time growth with national chain pickups Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Livingoods posts new business hours

Our updated hours until further notice are: Monday and Tuesday – Closed Wednesday through Friday – 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday – 12 pm to 8 pm Sunday – 10 am to 8 pm (brunch buffet 10 am to 2 pm, regular menu available 12 pm to 8 pm)

Fire destroys River Rd. home

January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]

Hoping to draw visitors, St. Lawrence County launches lodging website

Click here to view the NCPR story 

Dry January: Resources and tips to help you drink responsibly (or not at all)

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Some Cabot products removed from shelves amid labor shortage, co-op says

Cabot cited a workforce shortage combined with strong demand  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Suspect vandalizes Champlain Islands farm, steals pride flag and leaves homophobic letter

Click here for the VTDigger story 

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , JANUARY 8, 2024, 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports); MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 28, 2023.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Purchase of John Deere 2025R Compact Utility Tractor […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, JANUARY 8, 2024 5:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2024 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2024 Contracts. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  […]

Updated: One dead after I-87 tour bus crash

Area between Exits 22 and 23 remains closed Friday evening as the investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Snow forecast adjusted slight;y upward

As of 4 pm Fri: Here’s our latest snow forecast for this weekend’s system. Note there has been a slight northward trend in the low track, so snow amounts have been adjusted upward slightly. The forecast will continue to evolve as we go forward; additional adjustments are likely.

Anthony Politi, MD Obituary

Dr. Politi owned and operated Adirondack Medical Practice at Glenwood Plaza, 3384 Route 22, since May 1, 2001 Dr. Anthony F. Politi, 68, of Willsboro passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Dr. Politi was born in Mount Vernon, NY on February 24, 1955, the son of Anthony […]

Hockey programs rally together in mourning local teacher Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane

Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]