July 14 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.
July 19 – 12:30 pm. Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Part 1. Inspired by CCHA photo albums of early area trains and the recently acquired collection of rail enthusiast Lawrence Duffina, Transportation Historian Dick Soper will share the history of rail development, which opened up Clinton County to new markets and eventually to new tourism and a past we now take for granted. This is the 1st of a multi-part series that will span the period from 1833 to the present and include photographs, newspaper articles, and information from our large collection of railroad books recently added to our research library.
July 21 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.
July 25 – 6:30 pm, Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. Booming Blueberry Business on the Altona Flat Rock with Steve Frederick sharing the legacy of the Flat Rock community of local pickers who supplied blueberries throughout the East Coast and into Canada.
July 28 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.
August 4 – Sunday on the Island. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse and explore the trails on Valcour Island. Transportation to the Island begins at 9:20. $30 per person. Call 518-561-0340 to reserve your spot.
August 10, 9:30 am. Walking tour of Riverside Cemetery. Visit the graves of Plattsburgh pioneers and notables with narrations by Anne Bailey, Helen Nerska, Kit Booth and Jackie Madison.
Except for August 4th, all events are free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact:
Helen Nerska, Director
518-561-0340
Posted: July 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Education News, Lake Champlain News, Peru/Regional History.
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On June 20, the owner of a property management company in Montgomery County accepted a plea agreement in Canajoharie Town Court for illegally dumping solid waste on private property earlier this year. On Feb. 6, 2024, workers with the Canajoharie Department of Public Works observed and recorded video of a dark pickup truck carrying a dump trailer filled with solid waste entering a bank-owned property off West Ames Road in Canajoharie and offloading the waste at the location. The workers reported the incident to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which contacted ECO Willson for assistance. Working with Sheriff’s Deputy Emery, Officer Willson identified and contacted the pickup truck’s owner for an interview.
During the interview, the owner admitted to being contracted to clean out a residence on Reed Street in Canajoharie and claimed to be “temporarily storing” multiple loads of garbage at the property off West Ames Road until he could bring the trash to Utica, where disposal fees are cheaper.
ECO Willson advised the property management owner that it’s illegal to dump solid waste on private property without authorization or use property as a transfer station and issued four tickets to the owner for each separate pile of garbage discovered at the property off West Ames Road.
The owner accepted a plea to one count of illegal disposal of solid waste, which resulted in a $1500 fine and a $90 surcharge.
Posted: July 5th, 2024 under Business News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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On June 20, ECOs Thibodeau and Kelley were attending a training course in Lake George on the safe handling of rattlesnakes when they received a call reporting a rattlesnake had made its way into the common area of a local hotel on the lake, just five minutes away from the training site. The Officers responded to the location, successfully caught the young timber rattlesnake, and relocated it into the wild. Lake George and the South Bay area on Lake Champlain contain a large breeding population of timber rattlesnakes.
Posted: July 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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TOWN OF PERU
- CALL MEETING TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL of April 17, 2024 minutes
- OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
- APPLICATIONS:
- Z2024-009 Area Variance: 13foot 3 inches side setback for placement of car chargers
Tesla Corp
280.1-9-21.2
2997 Main St
- Z2024-093 Special Use Permit; Off-Premises Sign
St Augustine’s Church
268.-1-26
3035 Main St
- Z2024-094 Special Use Permit; Off-Premises Sign
St Augustine’s Church
268.-1-26
3035 Main St
- AN FURTHER BUSINESS
- CEO REPORT
- ADJOURNMENT
Christine Crawford
Codes & Zoning Secretary
Town of Peru
3036 Main St.
Peru, NY 12972
Email: zoningsecretary@perutown.com
Phone: 518-643-2745 Ext. 106
Fax: 518-643-0078
Posted: July 5th, 2024 under Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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The new deal is for a 23% wage increase over three years.
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: July 5th, 2024 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Stuffed Shells
Vegetable
Bread
Dessert
Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972
All are invited and welcome!
Posted: July 5th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Enjoy our Peru Gazette photos in and near Trinity Park before the parade and the colorful parade. Many local organizations and businesses went all-out to make it an entertaining experience. The kids along the parade route got so much candy.
Posted: July 4th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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“On America’s Independence Day, join me in celebrating our greatest treasure as Americans: our freedom.
“Let us reflect on the countless lives sacrificed in the pursuit of this freedom, from the American Revolutionary War battles that took place in Upstate New York and the North Country to the brave men and women stationed at Fort Drum today, and vow never to take such a gift for granted. It is our duty now to continue trusting in our Declaration of Independence and pledge to continue building a nation that reflects its promises of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
“Let us be courageous like our Founding Fathers and remember that our nation has persevered through the worst of times. We must fearlessly continue to fight for America’s prosperity and safeguard the American Dream for generations to come.
“God Bless you, God Bless our brave service members at home and abroad, and God Bless the United States of America.”
Posted: July 4th, 2024 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Schedule of Events
12:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Trinity Park Food Court will feature local food trucks and food vendors
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: The Fourth of July parade showcases over 30 floats, firetrucks and race cars, dance performances and more!
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM: FREE Concert on the steps of City Hall featuring COUCH and Taylor LaValley!
9:30 PM – 9:50 PM: Fireworks display viewable from Downtown Plattsburgh, Harborside, Champlain Monument and The Plattsburgh City Beach
Event Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusivity are important aspects of the Fourth Parade so that all residents of Plattsburgh can enjoy the festivities. This year, there will be a designated Accessibility Tent located on the North Lawn of City Hall. This area will provide an unobstructed view of the parade for folks who are wheelchair users or have mobility needs. In addition to the Accessibility Tent, a designated Quiet Zone will be established in front of Plattsburgh Pediatrics at the corner of Bridge and Jay Street. This area is designated for families and children with auditory sensitivities who require a quiet area to view the parade. Parade participants will not play music or blow horns or sirens in this area.
Posted: July 4th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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According to State Police, three U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and four former officers were charged.
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: July 3rd, 2024 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Heart singer Ann Wilson revealed that she is being treated for cancer.
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: July 3rd, 2024 under Arts and Entertainment, National News, Upstate New York.
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Dear Water District customers:
The Town of Peru water district must comply with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR). This is an EPA-issued regulation detailing how communities must address lead within their public water supply. To help comply with this regulation, we ask that all water district customers fill out the survey being mailed with this
quarter’s water bills and reply ASAP. If you do not receive one, you can find an online version on our website: www.perutown.com. Each survey will have a QR code directing you to the online version to fill out or fill out the paper copy and return it with your water bill.
Lead Services Inventory Brochure Peru_No Color
Posted: July 3rd, 2024 under Peru News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Plattsburgh, NY — Nearly two dozen local middle and high school students learned about healthcare careers during the Medical Academy of Science and Health (MASH) Camp at Clinton Community College. Held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26-27, the event partnered with the Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC).
MASH Camp is designed to make healthcare careers fun and accessible. Students explored various healthcare jobs, from entry-level to those requiring advanced degrees. While at Clinton Community College, students used the nursing labs and equipment.
The camp was packed with unique activities. Students learned how to use personal protective equipment, read blood pressure, use microscopes, and perform first aid. They also tackled an exciting escape room challenge. In the end, everyone got to take home their very own stethoscope.
One of the camp highlights was a tour of the CVPH Medical Center, where students got a behind-the-scenes look at various healthcare roles. It was a fantastic opportunity to see what different healthcare professionals do daily.
Assemblyman Billy Jones visited the camp to discuss our community’s vital healthcare worker needs. He also toured Clinton’s nursing labs, supporting these educational programs.
Students said the camp was engaging, hands-on, and informative. Clinton Community College and NAHEC were pleased, too, with how the camp turned out and
are excited to see these students become the healthcare heroes of tomorrow.
Posted: July 2nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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