Archive for March, 2011
Teen dies in West Mountain skiing accident
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Summer fun for winter sports enthusiasts
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Join Karen Land and Borage on an icy adventure in the comfort of your library
Karen Land is a newspaper columnist, writer, oral historian, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,150-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska. She’s on the road year-round with her beloved sled dog, Borage, giving dog mushing presentations in schools and libraries across the country. Please join them at the Peru Free Library on Friday, […]
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under General News.
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Peru grows 9.9% leading the way by far in Clinton County
Peru town Clinton County 2010 2000 Change % change Total population 6,998 6,370 628 9.9% Hispanic 116 (1.7%) 54 (0.8%) 62 114.8% Non-Hispanic 6,882 (98.3%) 6,316 (99.2%) 566 9.0% Breakdown by race 2010 2000 Change % Change White 6,754 (96.5%) 6,193 (97.2%) 561 9.1% Black/ African American 103 (1.5%) 58 (0.9%) 45 77.6% American Indian/ […]
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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NYS Senate GOP: Over $250 million restored to schools
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Round 1 of Tupper Lake resort hearing ends five days early
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Dog dies in burning truck
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Water quality engineer interviews on Board’s Monday agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 28, 2011 @ 7:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call ,4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes from February 28, 2011 Public Hearing and February 28, 2011 Regular Meeting. 5. Community Input and Questions. 6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Amended Contract for Heyworth-Mason Building Project. 7. DISCUSSION/MOTION: […]
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Public Hearing on grant to improve South Acres at no cost to the taxpayers
AGENDA, PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MARCH 28, 2011, 6:30 PM Supervisor Peter Glushko described the Block Grant for the Gazette: The Community Development Block Grant program is designed to develop viable urban communities for low and moderate (LMI) persons, providing them with affordable housing and economic opportunities. It is administered by the NYS Office of […]
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Counties face public-health cuts – NNY officials argue ‘optional’ services not optional here; idea garners support in Albany
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Albany region has healthy population gains
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Reminder: Brush brurning prohibited until May 15th
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Ticonderoga Central School District faces budget crisis
The Press Republican reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News.
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North Country sees shifts in population, no overall decline
NCPR reports
Posted: March 25th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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School Board Meets Tonight and Again on March 29th
From the office of A. Paul Scott, Superintendent of Schools Peru Central Central’s Board of Education is slated to meet at 6 PM this evening for an executive session discussion with search consultant Craig King, District Superintendent of this region’s BOCES. The Board will be examining and discussing the employment history of the applicants for […]
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under Peru School News.
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Worry over cuts to math, electives in Lake Placid schools
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Understanding fish “winterkill” on small waters
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Massena School District expects to cut 57 jobs – $6.2m budget gap will force programs, activities from options
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Prison guards offer their view
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Proposed EPA rules will protect the Adirondacks
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Hunting related shootings rise in 2010
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Burglary & Vandalism at Peru Central School
From the Office of A. Paul Scott – 3/23/11 Peru Central School District Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott reported that buildings & grounds staff and school administrators responded on a timely basis prior to the start of classes this morning and promptly engaged the New York State Police, upon discovering evidence of burglary and […]
Posted: March 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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Unions rally as Cuomo seeks cuts – Talks include governor’s effort to halt step increases scheduled for 50,000 workers
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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Shenendehowa school district administration unveiled a proposal Tuesday to eliminate more than 80 jobs, including many teaching positions
The Times Union reports
Posted: March 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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