- Call Meeting to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2024.
- Community Input.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approving the Court Internal Audit of 2024.
- DISCUSSION: Shared Services Agreement with the Town of Ausable for Water Operator.
- DISCUSSION: AES Proposal for Decommissioning Sand Bed Plans.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Authorize Submission of Clean Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) Grant Application by AES Northeast.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve the Appointment of Jerry McGovern as an Alternate on the Peru Planning Board.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Hiring an Engineer for Water Treatment Plant Compliance.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Adopting the Pro-Housing Communities Pledge Resolution.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approving the Appointment of Adam Senecal to the Youth Commission.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approving the Removal of John Whitmarsh from the Youth Commission Due to Non-Attendance.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve the Hiring of Part Time Seasonal Laborer for
Water/Sewer/Parks Depts.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: March 2024 Bills.
- MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
- MOTION: Return from Executive Session.
- MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.
Posted: March 22nd, 2024 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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As of 530 am, Fri, March 22…Winter Storm Warnings (pink) & Winter Weather Advisories (purple) have been issued. Much of today will be dry as snow will only move on this evening. Prepare today because travel will likely be very hazardous on Saturday! Power outages are also expected.
Posted: March 22nd, 2024 under General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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17 degrees, sunny, cheerful morning.
Posted: March 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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[Mar 21 PM Update] directly from the US National Weather Service Burlington VT: “Snow ratios remain in question as well, though in general, we should see >10:1 on the front and back ends of the storm, with 5-10:1 during the bulk of it during the daylight hours on Saturday. Central and southern Vermont, where mixed precipitation and warmer surface temperatures are forecast, is expected to see the greatest chance of impacts to the electrical grid, with scattered power outages likely due to heavy snow and ice-laden tree limbs. To the north, where the precipitation stays all snow and generally around 10:1 across the storm, snow amounts of 8-12″ appear likely, with the higher elevations above 2500 feet potentially up to 18″ from Mt. Ellen to Mt. Mansfield to Jay Peak.”
Posted: March 21st, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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“If I didn’t dislocate my knee, I never would have started track,” said Evie Liberty
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Posted: March 21st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Youth News.
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SARANAC LAKE, NY — The annual ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, May 11, part of a full weekend of paddling activities in Saranac Lake.
Hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from over a dozen partners, ‘Round the Mountain Weekend features the traditional Saturday race as well as the Freshet Film Festival, a paddler mixer and a community paddle.
“Saranac Lake is one of the busiest NFCT trail towns, hosting several of our marquee events and serving as a hub for paddlesports in upstate New York,” said Karrie Thomas, executive director of the NFCT. “The ‘Round the Mountain’ race is a mainstay of spring in the Adirondacks, and this year, we’re excited to team with our local partners to add more activities to round out the weekend.” Read more »
Posted: March 21st, 2024 under General News.
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Clinton County, NY, March 12, 2023. On January 31, 2024, the Compliance Team (TCT), a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the award of Exemplary Provider® status to the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). This recognition follows the successful completion of TCT’s Health Department Clinical Services Accreditation program.
Debra Tackett, MSN, RN, Director of Health Care Services, expressed her satisfaction with the achievement, stating, “The Health Care Services staff is proud to have attained accreditation in Health Department Clinical Services from The Compliance Team. This accomplishment validates our team’s dedicated efforts and reinforces our commitment to quality measures and evidence-based practices, thus enhancing our preparedness for future healthcare crises.”
Tackett further emphasized, “The clinical services accreditation complements our existing accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). This milestone assures residents and referral sources in Clinton County that the CCHD meets and surpasses industry healthcare quality standards. It underscores our dedication to implementing best practices and upholding elevated standards of care.”
Sandra Canally, RN, Founder and CEO of The Compliance Team, commended the Clinton County Health Care Services team for their proactive approach in embracing this program and acknowledging the importance of third-party quality validation at the individual patient level. “We take pride in welcoming them as a new Exemplary Provider®,” she stated.About the Clinton County Health Department:The Health Department is an accredited full-service department serving the residents of Clinton
Posted: March 21st, 2024 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: March 21st, 2024 under Border News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DiNapoli estimates that the securities industry accounted for approximately $28.8 billion in state tax revenue, or 27.4% of the state’s tax collections, for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23
Information from NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
The average annual Wall Street bonus dipped to $176,500 last year, a 2% decline from the previous year’s average of $180,000, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. Wall Street’s profits were up 1.8% in 2023, but firms have taken a more cautious approach to compensation and more employees have joined the securities industry, which accounts for the slight decline in the average bonus.
“Wall Street’s average cash bonuses dipped slightly from last year, with continued market volatility and more people joining the securities workforce,” DiNapoli said. “While these bonuses affect income tax revenues for the state and city, both budgeted for larger declines so the impact on projected revenues should be limited. The securities industry’s continued strength should not overshadow the broader economic picture in New York, where we need all sectors to enjoy full recovery from the pandemic.”
The $33.8 billion bonus pool for 2023, which closely matched the 2022 pool, was well below the 25% growth seen in 2020 ($37.1 billion) and the 15% jump seen in 2021 ($42.7 billion), but slightly over the pre-pandemic high of $32.1 billion. Read more »
Posted: March 21st, 2024 under City News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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The Peru Community Church announces that the Sunday worship service at 9 am will be in the sanctuary of the historic stone church (12 Elm St, Peru) on Sunday, March 24, Palm/Passion Sunday, and continue each Sunday. All are welcome. During the cold winter months, the congregation worshipped in the church’s Fellowship Center Chapel across Elm Street from the church building.Also, on Sunday, March 24, the church’s annual Palm Sunday Brunch returns, serving from 8:15 am – noon in the Fellowship Center. All-you-can-eat pancakes, maple syrup, bacon, apple compote, and beverages will tempt your tastebuds for only $10 for adults, $5 child (ages 5-11), and free for those under 5. Join friends and eat in the spacious hall. Or take-outs are available for $10.
Holy Week services are scheduled as follows:
Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Service with Communion in the Chapel, Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St.
Friday, March 29, from noon to 8 pm – Good Friday Stations of the Cross Experience, also in the Chapel.
On Easter Sunday, March 31, Sunrise Worship at Lake Champlain is at 6:30 am at the Peru Dock Boat Launch, 3930 Route 9, Plattsburgh. Dress for the weather at sunrise.
Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary is at 9 am, in-person and via Zoom. Alleluia!
The Rev. Peggi Eller is the pastor of The Peru Community Church. A United Methodist/Presbyterian (USA) federation, the Peru Community Church has served Peru and the surrounding communities for over 200 years. All are welcome. For more information, please call the church office at 518-643-8641.
Posted: March 20th, 2024 under Peru News, Religious News.
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By John T Ryan
Peru/Plattsburgh, March 20, 2024—If you’ve never been to Peru’s Courthouse, you may not know Holly Stone. She’s been a Peru court clerk since 2011. Holly and her husband Terry’s 25-year-old son Austin is battling brain cancer.
Austin Stone is a 2016 Beekmantown High School/CVTEC and 2023 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) graduate. Before the onset of his illness, he worked in Rochester as a computer game design and development engineer.
Peru Town Judge James Kirby, who has worked with Austin’s mom for many years and has been battling cancer himself for over two years, commented. “I’ve met Austin. He’s a very nice man. We couldn’t ask for a nicer family. Cancer is an awful thing for a family to go through.”
The first sign of Austin’s cancer came on November 19, 2023, when he suddenly lost consciousness. On January 5, physicians diagnosed his illness as a rare form of cancer called oligodendroglioma multifocal. He has four cancerous brain tumors. Associated symptoms commonly include seizures, headaches, altered sensations (strange smells or hallucinations related to the sense of smell), muscular weakness (mainly down one side of the body), and a loss of control of bodily movements. Austin’s experiencing all of those symptoms.
Austin’s Aunts, Sandy Rasco, Judy Rasco, Gail LeBeau, and Uncle Art Rasco, are organizing a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for April 27 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Quarry Road American Legion in Plattsburgh. There’ll be an auction, raffle, music, and great food. The dinner, raffle, and auction proceeds will help with Austin’s medical and travel expenses to Burlington and Boston. Auction donations and gift cards to help purchase dinner supplies are needed.
If you would like to discuss a potential collaboration or to make a donation, you can contact Art at 518-569-1859, Sandy at 518-293-1116, Gail at 518-225-2186, or Judy at 518-569-9849.
Given Holly Stone’s long and valued service to our community, the Peru Gazette hopes Peru will rally behind the Stone family.
Posted: March 20th, 2024 under Charity Events, City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Town of Black Brook
Clinton County
Wilderness Rescue: On March 14 at 12:51 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from Clinton County 911 requesting Forest Ranger assistance with an injured hiker on the summit of Catamount Mountain. Ranger Odell contacted the distressed hiker, who indicated she had hurt her ankle and could not walk. Due to the severity of the injury and the location, Rangers requested NYSP Aviation assistance. Pilots Engle, Kneer, and Crew Chief Ranger Martin inserted Rangers Curcio and Ordway, who assessed and packaged the 73-year-old for a hoist rescue. At 3 p.m., the subject was flown to the hospital.
Town of Keene
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On March 17 at 12:56 a.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from the daughter of a 57-year-old overdue hiker. The hiker’s last known location was downhill from Grace Peak, with no contact for nearly 3.5 hours. Forest Ranger Morehouse located the subject’s vehicle at the Round Pond trailhead. Rangers Martin and Morehouse hiked to the subject’s last known location and found her along the north fork of the Boquet River. Rangers helped the hiker cross the stream and return to the trailhead. Resources were clear at 1:50 a.m.
Posted: March 20th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Nomination deadline is March 31
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2024 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community and those around them. Awards will be given for various categories, such as health care, business, volunteer work, and education. The deadline for nominations is March 31, and the awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at Clinton Community College’s Stafford Center Theatre.
“For the past seven years, it has been an honor to recognize some of the women who make the North Country a great place to live,” said Assemblyman Jones. “I am inspired every year while reading through the nominations- there are truly some amazing women in our region. I cannot think of a better way to honor Women’s History Month.”
Residents who wish to nominate a woman for the awards can fill out a nomination form online at https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/Billy-Jones/story/109406. Nominees must live in the 115th Assembly District, which includes all of Clinton and Franklin counties and a portion of Essex County. Last year’s Women of Distinction award winners were: Sarah Maroun (Education Award), Gail Roberts (Community and Civic Affairs Award), Sarah Howell (Healthcare Award), Linda Young (Volunteerism Award), Elizabeth Pearl (Businesswoman Award), Jacqueline (Jackie) Madison (Military Service Award), Jessica Kline (North Country Neighbor Award), and Judith (Judy) Lefebvre (Service to Hometown Heroes Award).
Posted: March 20th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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PLATTSBURGH – Active educators in Clinton and Essex Counties are invited to apply for a $500 grant to assist them in their classroom endeavors. The local association of the Retired Educators of New York (RENY), known as the Northeastern Zone (NEZ), will offer the Kramer Memorial Educator Award of $500 to be awarded to a local educator.
This annual award honors Dr. Karl Kramer, former professor and mentor to Education Majors at SUNY Plattsburgh and a long-time devoted Northeastern Zone of RENY member. The grant is designed to assist active educators in developing and implementing an innovative program or project. To be eligible for the grant, an educator must be a full-time teacher, nurse, counselor, or administrator in a public school district in the Northeastern Zone region, Clinton and Essex counties. The full grant amount must be used for a program or project to improve instruction and academic achievement or in support of a current issue in a classroom, school, or district. The grant is for the 2024-2025 school year. The grant winner will be determined by the end of the 2024 school year. Informational packets with directions and contact information will be sent electronically to District Superintendents early in March 2024.
Please get in touch with your Superintendent’s Office for information packets if you haven’t received one. Application packets are also available on the North Country Teacher Resource Center Website:
https://northcountrytrc.wixsite.com/educ…/news-and-eventsa click the RENY information box. Completed applications must be returned to the co-chairs listed on the application on or before May 1, 2024.
Posted: March 19th, 2024 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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2023 -Lions Club President signs up volunteers
2023 Green Up Day is a GREAT FAMILY EVENT!
Spring has arrived, signaling it’s time to start planning the 3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We invite you to join the Peru Lions Club and the Peru K-5 PTO along with our sponsors, Stewart’s Shops and Casella, to celebrate Earth Day by helping our planet and community as we pick up garbage and debris along the town roads.
Meet us at the Peru Fire Dept. to get bags, gloves, pickers and safety vests so you can participate safely. The first 50 kids who join us will receive a coupon for one free ice cream cone from Stewart’s. Can’t you join us on April 20th? Please email us to find out how to participate on your schedule. For further information, contact us at perunylionsclub@gmail.com or perupto@gmail.com.
Peru Gazette photos at the 2023 Green Up Day
Posted: March 19th, 2024 under Environmental News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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