Archive for October, 2010
October 31st in Peru is very beautiful!
Fall’s end may be rapidly approaching. We had a dusting of snow on the ground this morning, but Peru is still very beautiful this afternoon. Photos are seen best as a slideshow. Click here.
Posted: October 31st, 2010 under General News.
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Who’d want to park in this garage? (Bill and Donna Downs’ Haunted House)
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 31st, 2010 under General News.
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Miner Museum gets national recognition
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 30th, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Where Cuomo got his cash, and why he says it didn’t buy him
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 30th, 2010 under General News.
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APA asks for comments on rules, gets a plateful
The Post Star reports
Posted: October 30th, 2010 under General News.
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Burlington-Essex boys soccer game ends in brawl
The Free Press reports
Posted: October 30th, 2010 under General News.
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Car crash kills 2, injures 3 Two-vehicle accident in Peru still under investigation
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 30th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Northway to be closed in alternating lanes Monday and Tuesday
Please be advised, motorists may expect to encounter lane closures on I-87 November 2 and November 3. Northbound is expected to be closed on Tuesday, November 2 with Southbound closed on Wednesday, November 3. The closures are necessary to set steel on the CR 38 (Arthur Road) Bridge Reconstruction Project. The closures will be for […]
Posted: October 29th, 2010 under General News.
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Clinton visit to bolster Owens
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: October 29th, 2010 under General News.
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New airline service at Plattsburgh International – New airline service at Plattsburgh boasts ultra-low costs
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 29th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Public Hearing for Town of Peru 2011 preliminary budget – Thursday, Nov. 4
A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, November 4 at 6:30 PM to present the preliminary 2011 Town Budget for public comment. You can veiw the preliminary budget at: http://www.perutown.com/2011TentativeBudget.pdf
Posted: October 29th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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Paterson: 898 state workers to be laid off by year’s end
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Proposition on legislator term limits could cause voter confusion
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Kermit and Bert celebrate their 60th
News from the Irwin Family Kermit and Bertha (Nax) Irwin of Peru celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a recent family gathering at their home. The Irwin’s were married on October 14, 1950 in Rye NY. Kermit and Bert owned and operated Maplegrand Farms on the Jarvis Rd. They raised their six children there and […]
Posted: October 28th, 2010 under General News.
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Town plans to purchase Lyon Street School, a building with a wonderful history
By John T. Ryan Frederick W. Lyons purchased the Lyon Street School on September 9, 1939 for the sum of $1.00. Seventy-one years later the Town of Peru may also be purchasing the school for the same sum. The Peru Town Council voted to purchase the school at its October 25th meeting. The owners, Al […]
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Work begins on Saranac Lake VA clinic
The Adirondack Enterprise reports
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Troopers say motorcyclist was killed because unlicensed driver turned in front of him
The Post Standard reports
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Andrew Cuomo details his plans for the future, a “tough future”
The Times Union reports
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Time to sign-up for the Turkey Trot
The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 33rd John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 25, 2010. Go to www.perulionsclub.weebly.com and click on ‘Sign up for Turkey Trot’. Download the form (DO NOT SUBMIT ONLINE), fill it out and mail the form with a check to Peru Lions Club P.O. Box 165, Peru, NY […]
Posted: October 27th, 2010 under General News.
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Nine state mandates make up 90 percent of tax levies
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Lions support Habitat for Humanity – Golf tournaments are important
Peru Lions Club member Roy Perry presents a check for $1,000.00 to Harriet Burrell of Champlain Valley Habitat for Humanity. The money was raised during the 16th annual Peru Lions Club Stanley Hughes golf tournament held Sept 12th at the Barracks Golf Course.
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under Peru/Regional History.
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Saturday’s Haunted House was a success in many ways
By John T. Ryan The haunted house last Saturday at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center raised about $2,000 for the Helping Hearts for Christopher Fund. Christopher Goheens’ grandmother Jane Way said at least 300 people entered the Haunted House. She explained, “What pleased me the most was the cooperation from the entire community. The three […]
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Town to purchase historic school house for $1.00 and derogatory letter addressed
By Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday evening, October 25th at 7 PM. The entire board was in attendance. A recording of the meeting can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM-10-25-2010.WAV The Agenda contained twenty-seven Items including:
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under Town Board News.
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Nov. 10 Planning Board agenda includes several subdivisions
AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, November 10th, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under Planning Board News.
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September Zoning Board minutes include Bedard luxury apartments off the Bear Swamp Rd.
Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of September 15th, 2010 to order at 7:00 pm.
Posted: October 26th, 2010 under Zoning Board News.
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