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Archive for January, 2019

Peru, Beekmantown earn wins on lanes – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Peru, Beekmantown earn wins on lanes 

DEC Releases New York State Hunting Safety Statistics for 2018

Incident Rate Ties Lowest Annual Total in History, Past Six Years are Safest on Record The 2018 hunting seasons in New York tallied the lowest number of recorded hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) and tied the 2016 mark – 13 – as the safest on record, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. […]

A Message From the Clinton County Historical Association

Clinton County Historical Association January 31, 2018 · WHEN YOU SEE CALVIN AT AN EVENT – You probably don’t think of him as a historian, but that’s what he is. Think of all the events that would not have been saved for posterity if it wasn’t for Calvin. Many of our CCHA events have been […]

DA: Out-of-town drug traffickers complicate battle | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: DA: Out-of-town drug traffickers complicate battle | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik Reappointed to House Intelligence Committee

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 116th Congress by GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. “I’m grateful to Leader McCarthy for reappointing me to the House Intelligence Committee,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “It is an honor to serve […]

Woman found dead at Cadyville home 

Source: Woman found dead at Cadyville home – Sun Community News & Printing

Indian Wrestlers Top Northern Adirondack Tonight

Peru Sr HS  – 58.0 Northern Adirondack Sr HS – 15.0 106: Aaron Edwards (PSH) over taylor mick (NASH) (MD 15-3) 113: Aston Seymour (PSH) over   (NASH) (For.) 120: Brayden Bushey (PSH) over troy labarge (NASH) (Dec 12-9) 126: Logan Dubuque (PSH) over caden bruce (NASH) (Fall 3:56) 132: Connor Witkiewicz (PSH) over isaac pratt […]

NTSB gets access to limo in deadly crash – Times Union

Source: NTSB gets access to limo in deadly crash – Times Union

Court orders Plattsburgh to award firefighters $740K 

Source: Court orders Plattsburgh to award firefighters $740K – Sun Community News & Printing

State legislature passes strongest gun control bills since SAFE Act; North Country reps react 

Source: State legislature passes strongest gun control bills since SAFE Act; North Country reps react – Sun Community News & Printing

NY gun control package part of ‘ongoing crusade’ – Times Union

Source: NY gun control package part of ‘ongoing crusade’ – Times Union

Approved Peru Town Board 2019 Organizational Meeting Minutes

(Please note- At the Board’s January 28th meeting last meeting date of the year was changed to December 30 at 6 PM and the Water/Sewer Superintendent’s salary was corrected) The organizational meeting of the Town of Peru, Town Board was held on January 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s January 14, 2019 Meeting (Includes Resolution for Sewer System Upgrade Bonding)

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday January 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

2019  Peru Town Board Regular Meeting Schedule

Monday January 14, 2019 7:00 PM Monday January 28, 2019 7:00 PM Monday February 11, 2019 7:00 PM Monday February 25, 2019 7:00 PM Monday March  11, 2019 7:00 PM Monday March 25, 2019 7:00 PM Monday April  8, 2019 7:00 PM Monday April 22, 2019 7:00 PM Monday May 13, 2019 7:00 PM Thursday […]

February is Career and Technical Education Month

Peru – At its Monday, January 28th meeting the Peru Town Board approved a proclamation designating February as Career and Technical Education Month. CV-TEC Director Michele Freedman thanked the Board and commented on the exciting CV-TEC programs, especially how much they’ve changed over the years. Today CV-TEC students can earn college credits.  

Youth Commission Chair Resignation Accepted; New Plow Truck to be Ordered; No Progress on Washington Street Dispute; No Progress on Main Street Bid Approval

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Peru Town Board accepted the resignation of Peru Youth Commission Chairperson Jennifer Madore at its Monday, January 28, 2019 meeting. Madore is the third Youth Commission member to resign over the past few months. On November 27th the Board accepted the resignations of Beth Lozier and Carrie Smith. […]

Ferry crossing closed due to high winds

Source: Ferry crossing closed due to high winds

St. Lawrence County population, student enrollment down

Source: Watertown Daily Times | St. Lawrence County population, student enrollment down

Rescuers held hand of Peru man pinned under truck 

Source: Rescuers held hand of man pinned under truck | News | pressrepublican.com

James Matthews of Peru Named to the University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 Semester

DURHAM, NH (01/28/2019)– James Matthews of Peru has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for earning High Honors for the fall 2018 semester. Matthews is majoring in Theatre:Musical Theatre. Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their […]

2nd airline announces new non-stop flight from Burlington

Source: 2nd airline announces new non-stop flight from Burlington

Peru man dies after pinned under truck tire 

Source: Peru man dies after pinned under truck tire | News | pressrepublican.com

Agenda: TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting of January 14, 2019.  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept report from Youth Department Report for December 2018. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Proclamation of Designation for Career and Technical Education Month.  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  Motion to Rescind Organizational […]

Icy conditions contribute to lots of injuries 

Source: Icy conditions contribute to lots of injuries | News | pressrepublican.com

Antique Valentine Creations Crafts Day

Location: CCHA, 98 Ohio, Ave. Plattsburgh Description: The Clinton County Historical Association Announces Antique Valentine Creations Crafts Day Saturday, February 2, 11 am to 3 pm At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Families are welcome to join us at the Museum on Saturday, February 2, from 11 am to 3 pm, to make special Valentine’s Day […]