Archive for October, 2009
It’s very scary at this corner!
By John T. Ryan It’s been an extremely blustery Halloween, but Bill and Donna Downs are undoubtedly still busy entertaining the many families who stop by their wonderful haunted house. The Downs’ location at the intersection of Main Street and Bear Swamp Road is the ideal place to attract attention and that’s just what Bill […]
Posted: October 31st, 2009 under General News.
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Scozzafava ends campaign; releases supporters
The Post-Standard reports Posted 1:45 p.m.
Posted: October 31st, 2009 under General News.
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Here is a photo of next Tuesday’s Peru ballot
Posted: October 30th, 2009 under General News, Town Board News.
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Budget ready for hearing – overall proposed spending increase is modest
The Peru Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, October 26, 2009 and scheduled a public hearing on the town’s preliminary 2010 budget. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 6:30 p.m. As proposed, the budget promises a decrease in general fund spending and a modest increase in highway and […]
Posted: October 30th, 2009 under General News.
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Diocese of Ogdensburg adjusts service due to flu – Communion wine and handshakes deferred
The Watertown Daily Times reports Click here for the Diocesan Directive
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Our Congessional District could be eliminated
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Lt. Gov. warns of a $25B NYS budget deficit over the next 2.5 years
The New York Observer reports
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Catholic Daughters leaders say “Thank You” to everyone who helped
By Christa Reyell On behalf of the Catholic Daughter’s of St. Monica’s Court 2598, we would like to thank everyone who participated in St. Augustine’s Parish 3rd Annual Walk of Faith held on October 11, 2009 making it a huge success. Together, we raised $1214.42 to help support The North Country Mission of Hope and […]
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under General News.
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Staff absences force cancellation of Peru classes on Friday, Oct. 30th
Here is Superintendent A. Paul Scott’s news release
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under Peru School News.
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The Peru Lions say “Thank You” for a very successful Golf Classic
The Peru Lions Club held the 15th annual Stanley Hughes Golf Classic at the Barracks Golf Course on September 13th. Thanks to the sponsors listed below more than $4,000.00 was raised. The money will be used to support local programs in sight conservation. These include eye exams and glasses for those who could not otherwise […]
Posted: October 28th, 2009 under General News.
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Businesses, farms get power deal
The Watertown Times reports
Posted: October 28th, 2009 under General News.
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Town Highway Department returns to regular hours of operation
The Town of Peru’s Highway Department will be going back to their regular hours of operation 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday starting today, 10/27/09.
Posted: October 27th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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Peru schools have high absenteeism
The Press Republican reports See the Peru Central School website for more information
Posted: October 27th, 2009 under General News, Peru School News.
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Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. Water-Sewer rate change on tonight’s Town Board agenda
Public Hearing on Water-Sewer District Extension at 6:30 p.m. followed by Regular Meeting AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
Posted: October 26th, 2009 under Town Board News.
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E’town Community Hospital to offer chemo treatments
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 26th, 2009 under General News.
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Unmonitored spring water is not safe for you and your family
By John T. Ryan An Editorial If you are a Peru resident who doesn’t care for the taste of chlorinated water or you’ve been concerned about those periodic Town of Peru warning letters regarding disinfection by-products you may have gone to local unmonitored “springs” and filled your containers with that great tasting “spring” water. My […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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State Health Dept. vigorously inspecting motels in Lake George – repairs costing in the thousands
The PostStar reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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The Wall Street Journal comments on our House Race
The WSJ’s opinion
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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An analysis of the Congressional race
The New York Observer reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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Paterson puts same sex marriage on Special Session agenda
The New York Observer reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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State suspends health care worker vaccine mandate
The Post Standard reports
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News.
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Three unit apartments approved downtown and former Green property to be restored
By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals approved five of its six agenda items on October 21, 2009. One item was tabled because the person filing the application was not present. The Board: Approved Raymond Desso’s application for an area variance for the construction of a garage at 15 Locust […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2009 under General News, Planning Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Judge upholds indictment in fatal hunting accident
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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Appeals court clears teacher convicted of sexual abuse
The PostStar reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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Stop loss program pay now available – Troops entitled to $500 for each month of duty
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: October 22nd, 2009 under General News.
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