The Peru Gazette

Source: Beekmantown CS offering in person, digital options for return to school | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | Students here will have the option of returning to school full time or in a digital model, according to superintendent Dan Mannix.

New York continues to make progress in beating this virus. For the fifth consecutive day, New York’s infection rate has been below 1% and for the second straight day we tested a record number of New Yorkers, conducting 87,900 tests. These numbers are by no means a coincidence. They’re the result of our hard work […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Have you explored the NY Forward website? Additional NYS reopening guidance is updated often–you can stay informed by exploring their website at https://forward.ny.gov. #WearAFaceCovering #SocialDistance #WashYourHands

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Plattsburgh, August 13, 2020. As North Country residents return to work and school, local health officials are urging community members to continue to be respectful and responsible. While active cases of COVID-19 have remained low in the region over the past month, many residents have expressed concerns about potential rising numbers as students return to […]

Response rates to-date range from 61 percent in Clinton County to just 18 percent in rural Hamilton County. Source: Census participation lags in North Country as new deadline approaches | NCPR News

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By John T. Ryan Peru – Ideally, Peru Highway Department Superintendent Michael Farrell would like to repave about four miles of Town of Peru roads each year. His department maintains 82 miles of town roads and asphalt has a 20-year rule of thumb life-expectancy. There are variables such as traffic volume, vehicle weight, and weather […]

Census Takers to Follow Up With About 56 Million Households Nationwide AUG. 11, 2020 — This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Based on the current self-response rate of 63.3%, the Census Bureau estimates it will need to visit about 56 million […]

Thanks to the generosity of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the North Country Chamber of Commerce was awarded funding to help reimburse our small businesses for some of their expenses related to equipment and materials needed for re-opening. The grant can reimburse costs you incurred for purchasing: Sanitizer Masks and face shields Special safety related signage Modifications […]

Source: Annual Church Street sidewalk sale still happening during the pandemic

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The Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, is hosting an Ausable River Clean-Up Tuesday, September 8th in Peru, NY. The clean-up is open to all community members and visitors who want to volunteer their time to help restore and protect the Ausable River.   AsRA will be working with Adirondack River […]

Source: Cuomo appeals judge’s decision to allow weddings over 50 people