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Archive for August, 2018

Monday’s Town Board Agenda

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 13, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of July 23, 2018;  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and […]

Proposed Augur Lake boat launch questioned 

Source: Proposed Augur Lake boat launch questioned – Sun Community News & Printing

Village to slash road salt use in Schuyler Heights for pilot project 

Source: Lake George Village to slash road salt use in Schuyler Heights for pilot project – Sun Community News & Printing

DEC Encourages New Hunters and Trappers to Register for Hunting and Trapping Education Courses

Training in Safe Handling of Firearms and Hunting Required before Purchasing a Hunting License New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded all new hunters and trappers planning to go afield this season that they must first complete a mandatory hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education course before obtaining the appropriate […]

Regular Monthly Meeting August 14, 2018

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:30 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the school board […]

Clinton Community College increases student tuition – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Clinton Community College increases student tuition – Sun Community News & Printing

Gallery Cooperative Featured Artist Lorrie Mandigo at The Strand Center for the Arts in September

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is pleased to announce painter Lorrie Mandigo as the featured artist in their Gallery Cooperative for the month of September. This forthcoming exhibit will take place in The Strand Center Community Gallery on Friday, September 7 and a free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM […]

The Emerald Trio: A Sparkling Gem of Many Facets

The Emerald Trio – Karen Bogardus, flutes; Orlando Wells, violin/viola; James Sheppard, piano – will perform in concert Sunday, August 19 at 4:00 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac.  The program will feature Trio Sonata in G of Georg PhillipTelemann and Suite, Op. 59 of Mel Bonis, as well […]

Great Offerings For History Lovers

Upcoming Clinton County Historical Association and Museum events. There are still openings for the Valcour Lighthouse Tour on August 12th. Contact 518-561-0340 or email director@clintoncountyhistorical.org

Zoning Board August Agenda

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, August 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 18, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2018-036 Jason Poynter Area Variance – To place an above ground pool in the front yard setback, 9 […]

Computer virus wreaks havoc on Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority server

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Computer virus wreaks havoc on Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority server

Keeseville Field Day and Parade marches into town Aug. 11 

Source: Keeseville Field Day and Parade marches into town Aug. 11 – Sun Community News & Printing

Eye on the Arts – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Eye on the Arts – Sun Community News & Printing

Stiller’s prison break miniseries set to air in November, first trailer released

Source: Malone Telegram | Stiller’s prison break miniseries set to air in November, first trailer released

A sweet deal: Gillibrand and Schumer announce additional $1M in maple funding

Source: Watertown Daily Times | A sweet deal: Gillibrand and Schumer announce additional $1M in maple funding

Cuomo-Nixon primary sparks new debate over school funding formula

Source: Cuomo-Nixon primary sparks new debate over school funding formula

On Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement: “I am honored that President Trump has accepted my invitation to visit Fort Drum and the brave men and women of the 10th Mountain Division on Monday,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Chair […]

Letter to the Editor

There is an African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,”  We, the officers and members of Peru Memorial VFW Post 309, knew we needed the communities’ help to raise the funds needed to purchase a new furnace and hot water system.  We wish to express our gratitude to: the event organizers and […]

Washington Street Expansion Underway

  By John T. Ryan  Peru –  Washington Street is undergoing a major expansion. For the past several weeks the William Sawyer Construction Company of Milton, Vermont has been installing the infrastructure to service 13 new homes.  Developer Bill Sawyer said, “The first home is sold and we plan to construct two spec homes this […]

Saranac Lake gets $10 million for downtown | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Saranac Lake gets $10 million for downtown | Local News | pressrepublican.com

CVPH copes with power disruption | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CVPH copes with power disruption | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Watertown Daily Times | Cost high for universal health care to all New Yorkers

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Cost high for universal health care to all New Yorkers

Watertown Daily Times | Sen. Schumer slams reported proposal from TSA to cut screenings at small airports

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Sen. Schumer slams reported proposal from TSA to cut screenings at small airports

Watertown Daily Times | Spectrum not backing down in wake of state expulsion order

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Spectrum not backing down in wake of state expulsion order