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Archive for December, 2010

Respected Peru Central educator passes away

The Press Republican reports Sports Editor Bob Goetz honors Mau Lou with beautiful words at the end of his column.

Peru says “Good-by” to Becky’s Restaurant

By John T. Ryan December 31, 2010 was a day of mixed emotions for people as they gathered at Becky’s Restaurant for a last meal and to wish the restaurant’s owner Becky Garrow well. (Click here for photos) They’re sad because they’re losing a favorite Peru eating and gathering spot. On the other hand they’re […]

Town Board awards bid and concludes 2010 business

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Council conducted business this holiday morning opening bids and conducting a thirty-two minute meeting. Only one bid was received in connection with the Town’s “Records Management Project.” The Board voted to accept a $17,851 bid from Alden Stevens of Rochester, NY. Stevens has years of experience in records management. […]

Peru’s churches celebrate the birth of Christ

Attending church as a family is the focal point of the Christmas Season for many Peru families. Both St. Augustine’s Church and the Peru Community Church extend a welcome to everyone through their wonderful services and their Christmas decorations. Many people work long and hard to prepare their church to celebrate the birth of Christ. […]

Board will hold final 2010 meeting at 8 a.m. tomorrow

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 31, 2010 @ 8:00 AM   1.                  Call Meeting To Order   2.                  Pledge of Allegiance   3.                  Roll Call   4.                  MOTION:      Approval of minutes for the December 27, 2010 Public Hearing and the December 27, 2010 Regular Meeting.   5.                  Community Input and Questions.        6.                  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  […]

Here are the final 2010 Peru election results

By John T. Ryan The 2010 elections took place almost three months ago, but the final vote tallies for Clinton County towns just became available. Town of Peru voters favored Democrats in five of the nine races.  Senators Kristen Gillibrand and Charles Schumer and Governor-Elect Andrew Cuomo carried Peru by wide margins while Representative Bill […]

State audit says Lake Placid abused funds

The Press Republican reports Click here to view Comptroller’s News Release and the entire audit

Sayward, Duprey defend pension loophole

North Country Public Radio reports

Legal foul-up may cost World Trade Center responders millions

The N Y Port reports

NYS Senate Democrats forced to fire 200 staffers in January

The Daily News reports

Dog Law passed, year-end business completed and Public Hearing on Noise Ordinance scheduled

By Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, December 27th. Wrapping up the year’s business dominated the meeting. Year-end fund transfers in several budget categories totaling $99,559.72 were approved. ·    24 transfers in the General Fund totaling $31,662.51 ·    21 transfers in the Highway Fund totaling $33,081.70 ·    18 transfers in the […]

Where are the jobs? For many companies, overseas

The Post Star reports

Lake Placid board to stop illegal meetings

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Father, son charged in shooting death of 12-year-old

The Post Star reports

Taxes trigger a Texodus in New York

The NY Post reports

Cuomo team working on Day One

The NY Post reports

Merry Christmas to everyone from the Peru Gazette!

Billy Demong starts a hometown business

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

$1B tuition tax credit there for U

The NY Post reports

Monday’s Town Board agenda involves continuing issues

AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, December 27, 2010 @ 7:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Approval of minutes for the December 13, 2010 Regular Meeting. 5. Community Input and Questions 6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Fund Transfers. 7. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Internet Tax Payments 8. DISCUSSION/MOTION: 2011 Dog Licensing/Town Dog […]

Saranac Lake and Lake Placid Catholic schools will not merge

The adirondack almanac reports

Zoning Board had a one item November agenda

Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of November 17, 2010 to order at 7:00 pm.

November Planning Board minutes include six decisions

Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 7:00pm, to order.

New Wood Boiler Regulations Approved

The adirondack almanac reports

Former Garvey Hyundai dealership manager accused of vehicle thefts

The Press Republican reports