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Archive for March 13th, 2020

Sewer upgrade to be done in two phases; Highway Dept. may get a deputy superintendent position & other issues

By John T. Ryan The March 9, 2020 Peru Town Board meeting was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. Supervisor Brandy McDonald was on vacation. Plans are moving forward on Peru’s sewer system upgrade project; however, there’s been a change of plans. The project will be done in two phases – Maiden Lane and Elm […]

First major part of NY Thruway’s $355M cashless system installed near Syracuse (video) – syracuse.com

Source: First major part of NY Thruway’s $355M cashless system installed near Syracuse (video) – syracuse.com

Email just received from a friend in Northern Italy:

Updated 5:14 p.m. Limit your exposure and contact… keep a distance between you and the next person…wash your hands and don’t touch your face. We are in complete lock down. Remain home. However, we can still go to our local grocery store for a brief shop. Can’t go cross into another community/town. I went today […]

Bishop of Ogdensburg issues statement related to the coronavirus

The Diocese of Ogdensburg is actively following the directives of public health officials to ensure all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Masses throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will continue to be offered at this time, contingent on emergency restrictions regarding large gatherings. Additionally, to those […]

Cuomo: Requirement to have 180 school days waived; decision to close up to districts – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo: Requirement to have 180 school days waived; decision to close up to districts – syracuse.com

A message from Hill and Hollow Music

Dear Friends, With deep regret – but also with a good measure of relief – we must inform you that Jazz at the Fire Hall March 20-22 has been cancelled. It has taken the better part of a week for our drama to play out and point us in the right direction. We’ve had many […]

North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: North Country’s rural community could see slower spread of COVID-19 | NCPR News

Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer

Peru K of C Bingo Cancelled Until Further Notice

  Peru – Seeking to safeguard the health of our bingo patrons, workers and community the Peru Knights of Columbus Tuesday night bingo is cancelled until further notice. We pray that the Coronavirus crisis is resolved soon.

Assemblyman Jones calls for limiting visitation to New York Correctional Facilities

Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, I am calling on the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to follow the same course as institutions across the state and temporarily suspend visitation practices to our State Correctional facilities. This will ensure that we protect the well-being of correctional officers, civilian staff, inmates and their family members. To ensure […]

U.S. Census letters are arriving via U.S. Mail to be completed by April 1

Received 2020 United States letter in the mail today. Responses are submitted online. It took four minutes to complete for a two-person household.

Don’t forget the Fire Dept. Car Wash on Saturday

  Peru Fire Department Is your car dirty? We can help! Car Wash Saturday, March 14th. 8am – noon. $5 donation

UVM Medical Center treating 2nd positive COVID-19 case

Vermont’s 2nd coronavirus patient in critical condition; others waiting for test results Source: UVM Medical Center treating 2nd positive COVID-19 case