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Students in grades 3-5 can sign up for a night of fun in the gyms, with games and activities planned by the indoor track team’s coaches and athletes! All proceeds from ticket sales will help the indoor track team attend more events this season.
A child admission ticket covers (1) child for the event. Snacks will NOT be included at the event. Children are encouraged to bring a water bottle and any snacks if needed.
If you are a parent who is interested in volunteering for this fundraiser, you can sign up here – Volunteer Sign-Up Link: https://tinyurl.com/PeruKNO-Volunteer
Drop-off and pick-up will be at the Intermediate Gym, which has doors on the bus loop behind the Elementary School.
CVPH News Release – Foundation of CVPH fundraiser supports women’s heart health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says, on average, 86 women in Clinton County die each year from heart disease.
PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/20/2025) – Getting dressed for the day is not typically considered a lifesaving activity. In this case, it could do exactly that for women in the North Country and across America.
The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is asking businesses and community members in northern New York to join millions of people in rocking their red as part of “National Wear Red Day” on Feb. 7. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about efforts to end heart disease and stroke while spreading the word about the risks and how to prevent heart disease.
“Losing even one woman to cardiovascular disease is too many,” says Michelle Senecal, Foundation of CVPH Events and Special Projects Manager. “Who will you wear red for? Whether it’s a loved one, co-worker or neighbor, this is an easy way to make a real difference in their lives and health.”
The Foundation is asking local businesses and residents to wear red and donate $5 in honor of someone they know who has been affected by heart disease. It also offers a red logo pin for $10. Individuals can donate by visiting UVMHealth.org/CVPHHeart. Businesses interested in participating or getting more information can contact Senecal at 518-314-3359 or email her at msenecal@cvph.org.
Money raised through this National Wear Red Day event will go toward a $1.2 million cardiac and pulmonary rehab expansion project at the hospital. The upgraded center will more than double the number of cardiac patients who can undergo rehab and open up a new pulmonary rehab program.
More than 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease, and it is the leading cause of death for women in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says, on average, 86 women in Clinton County die each year from heart disease.
“By wearing red and giving a small gift to The Foundation, you’re helping people with heart and lung disease live fuller lives,” Senecal adds.
1/20/24 – 5 a.m. Starting today, you’ll notice noticeably colder temperatures. These cold temperatures, with wind chills of -5 to -15 F, will last through Thursday morning before temperatures return to normal next weekend. If you’re spending time outside, please be sure to dress accordingly!
National Weather Service – Burlington- Heads up! Temperatures will turn very cold Monday onward, with wind chills below zero throughout Vermont and northern New York. The mountains will be especially cold. Anyone planning to recreate outdoors should take precautions against the extreme cold.
The Peru Town Board conducted its 2025 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 13. The board approved all proposed resolutions except those related to the Peru Free Library and JCEO, which are awaiting more information. The board expects to approve those resolutions at its January 27 meeting.
Here is the agenda for the meeting, followed by the resolutions.
Call Meeting To Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Establishment of 2025 Salaries for Elected Positions:
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Approval of 2025 Appointees.
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Establishment of 2025 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Establishment of Town Department Liaisons.
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Establishment of 2025 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times.
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Approval of 2025 Contracts.
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Establishment of 2025 Town Mileage Reimbursement.
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Designation of Town Depositories.
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:Designation of Town Newspaper.
CityPlace is divided into two buildings, and the smaller south building is slated to open in mid-to-late June. It includes 53 residential market-rate units, retail space and a roughly 150-room hotel.
1/16/25 – Plattsburgh, New York — Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CVES BOCES) is proud to announce plans for a new, state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Plattsburgh, New York. This transformative project addresses growing enrollment, space constraints, and the demand for modern workforce development programs, positioning CVES BOCES as a leader in educational excellence and regional economic development.
The $59 million project includes a 155,000-square-foot CTE center and an additional 12,000-square-foot accessory building to be built on a 17-acre site adjacent to CVES’s Learning Hub Campus. The facility will provide cutting-edge learning environments for high school and adult students, fostering opportunities for skills development in alignment with the needs of regional employers.
“The CVES Board is proud to support this innovative initiative that will empower students to pursue their desired career paths with the high-quality resources needed to succeed in the modern workforce,” CVES Board President Mr. Michael St. Pierre said. “This CTE Center possesses vital importance to our community, and we anticipate outstanding results thanks to the incredible staff that works with our students on a daily basis to create the next generation of young professionals and boost the skillsets of adult learners.”
“The Clinton County Capital Resource Corporation, an economic development partner of the Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), is proud to support the development of this transformative Career and Technical Education Center. By issuing the bonds that assisted with financing this critical project, the Corporation is reinforcing its commitment to advancing workforce development, education, and economic growth across the North Country,” said Molly Ryan, Executive Director of CCIDA. “This state-of-the-art facility will empower students and adult learners with the skills they need to succeed and strengthen partnerships with regional employers and drive long-term economic sustainability in the community. The Corporation is thrilled to be a part of such a visionary project that will have a lasting impact on the region.”
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L-R Suburban Propane Assistant VP of Product Supply Craig Palleschi, Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr, JCEO Director of Community Outreach Lisa Gardner-Goodrow, and JCEO Director of Development Ellie Jent.
PLATTSBURGH | On Monday, January 13, Adirondack Farms and Suburban Propane recently presented a $1,000 check donation to the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties, Inc. (JCEO) to support their local food pantry programs, which works to improve community health by distributing donated, recovered, and farmed food to those in need.
Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr and Suburban Propane’s Assistant Vice President of Product Supply Craig Palleschi presented the check to Director of Community Outreach Lisa Gardner-Goodrow and Director of Development Ellie Jent at the JCEO Food Distribution Center on Margaret Street in Plattsburgh.
On Giving Tuesday, Adirondack Farms hosted a fundraiser on its Facebook page (Adirondack Farms), encouraging community members to help raise funds for the JCEO food pantry. For each share of their Giving Tuesday Facebook post, Adirondack Farms committed to donating $5, up to a $500 donation. Suburban Propane committed to matching the funds raised. In total, $1,000 was donated to the JCEO.
Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the inflation rate or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year-end.
“For the fourth year in a row, the property tax levy for school districts and 10 cities will be capped at 2%,” DiNapoli said. “School district and municipal officials will have to deliver services efficiently as they face the difficult task of managing costs that continue to rise.”
The 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap calculations for 675 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2025, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, as well as Amsterdam, Auburn, Corning, Long Beach, Watertown, and White Plains.
State tax receipts totaled $79.9 billion through the first three quarters of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, $1.2 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. On a year-over-year basis, collections were $5.5 billion higher than those through December 2023, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
“Strong financial markets and economic growth have propelled the state’s revenues through December,” DiNapoli said. “However, recent volatility in the markets and persistent inflation are cause for concern. In addition, the direction of federal tax policy under the new administration could potentially impact state revenues.”
Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $40.7 billion and were $719.3 million above DOB’s financial plan projections and $4.4 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2023-24, reflecting, in part, the impact of wage and financial market growth over the course of the year.
Year-to-date consumption and use tax collections totaled $17 billion which were 2.1%, or $353.8 million, higher than the same period last year but were $53 million lower than DOB’s mid-year estimate. Sales tax receipts, the largest share of these taxes, increased by $320.8 million, or 2.1% over last year. Business taxes, which include collections from the pass-through entity tax (PTET), totaled $20.2 billion, $1.3 billion higher than through December in the prior fiscal year and $530.4 million higher than financial plan projections.
All Funds spending through December totaled $172.3 billion, which was $8.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher costs in non-Medicaid public health and public welfare. All Funds spending through December was $1.2 billion lower than DOB projected, primarily due to lower than anticipated spending from state capital projects funds. State Operating Funds spending totaled $91 billion, $7.2 billion, or 8.7%, higher than last year but $2.6 billion lower than DOB projected.
The state’s General Fund ended December with a balance of $55.2 billion, $7.8 billion higher than DOB projected and $4.2 billion higher than last year at the same time primarily due to higher than anticipated tax collections and lower than anticipated spending. In addition, in December 2024, the state transferred just over $3.6 billion from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to the General Fund.
Students in grades 3-5 can sign up for a night of fun in the gyms, with games and activities planned by the indoor track team’s coaches and athletes! All proceeds from ticket sales will help the indoor track team attend more events this season.
CVPH News Release – Foundation of CVPH fundraiser supports women’s heart health 
1/20/24 – 5 a.m. 
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National Weather Service – Burlington- Heads up! Temperatures will turn very cold Monday onward, with wind chills below zero throughout Vermont and northern New York. The mountains will be especially cold. Anyone planning to recreate outdoors should take precautions against the extreme cold.
1/16/25 – Plattsburgh, New York — Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CVES BOCES) is proud to announce plans for a new, state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Plattsburgh, New York. This transformative project addresses growing enrollment, space constraints, and the demand for modern workforce development programs, positioning CVES BOCES as a leader in educational excellence and regional economic development.
Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year, according to 
January 16, 2025