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Read all of VTDigger’s 2024 Town Meeting Day coverage

Find all the latest on Town Meeting Day here. Click here for the VTDigger story

TOP STORY Elmore SPCA: State legislation will be ‘very difficult for shelters’

Click here for the Press-Republican story  Peru Gazette photo of March 6, 2024 at 7 a.m.

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak elected mayor of Burlington, 1st woman to lead the city

The Progressive state representative beat out Democratic City Councilor Joan Shannon. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Assistant District Attorney Dan Lennon announces mayoral campaign in Plattsburgh

Peru High School graduate Dan Lennon is highlighting housing, public safety, and youth recreation as the biggest issues facing the city. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

A $66 million new school for 400 Westport-Elizabethtown students is on the ballot

Click here for the NCPR story 

Clinton County Legislator Wendell Hughes announces candidacy for Mayor of Plattsburgh

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

$1M federal award to Paul Smith’s College

Funding to be used for infrastructure enhancements and long-term stability Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest will not seek reelection

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Gov. Hochul announces major funding for ORDA, other North Country initiatives at Mount Van Hoevenberg

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Cosmetologists in New York will be required to learn how to style textured hair

Click here for the State of Politics story 

Civic, elected leaders react to Hochul budget

Medicaid costs pose challenge, investment in development wins welcome Click here for the Sun Community News story

Hochul proposes $233 billion budget that avoids broad tax increases

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

State expands pre-release photo ID service to all correctional facilities

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Tom Smothers of ‘Smothers Brothers’ comedy duo dies at 86

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

New law ends certain hunting contests

Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story 

Plattsburgh Mayor plans to appoint Peter Mitchell as chief of police

Click here for the Yahoo.com story 

Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission

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IRS waiving $1 billion in penalties for nearly 5 million taxpayers: Are you eligible?

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Hochul announces $100M to address child care shortage

$50M in capital grants for new center construction and $50M in tax credits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Town Board December 11 Meeting Summary

Outgoing Councilman Rick Barber praised for dedicated service In the first action of the evening, the board tabled Agenda #10 concerning Town Clerk Dianne Miller’s suggestion that the board only meet once a month in 2024. The board doesn’t appear to have reached a consensus on the issue.  JCEO has not been staffing its town […]

JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation

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The North Country’s congresswomen vote to keep George Santos in office

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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

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Video: Peru Town Board meeting of November 20, 2023

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Special Meeting to Adopt Budget and Special Meeting to Accept the Relevy List of November 14, 2023 and Regular Meeting of November 6, 2023. MOTION:   Acceptance of the Youth […]