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Archive for October, 2025

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting October 2025

Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

ICE plans to boost its surveillance on social media using contractors in Vermont

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Lake Placid Center for the Arts breaks ground on $33 million renovation project

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Eastern Adirondack farmers face severe drought, reduced crop yields this season

Click here for the Adirondack Almanack Story 

Saturday, October 11, 2025 beauty at Ausable Point, Peru, NY

If you love chicken & biscuits, Harkness is the place to be on Sunday, Oct. 19

State seeks to buy majority of Whitney estate

Governor’s letter signals state interest in buying 32,000 acres to add to Adirondack Forest Preserve Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Insurance rates could double for some in the North Country if healthcare tax credits expire

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SUNY expands outdoor opportunities at North Country campuses

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A fall fishing ritual: Salmon run brings anglers to Saranac River

Angling meets community at popular salmon pool in Plattsburgh Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

ADK puts Cascade Ski Center up for sale at $2.85M

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Burlington mayor and police chief provide a community safety update

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Pride Center of Vermont to close Friday due to funding gap

It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show

Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer  Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Community Arts Festival to Transition to Keeseville Free Library Leadership in 2026

AdkAction and the Keeseville Free Library are pleased to announce that the Keeseville Community Arts Festival, a beloved celebration of arts and community, will transition to new leadership beginning in 2026. The Library will now serve as the lead organizer of the event, with AdkAction providing support throughout the transition year. The 2026 Keeseville Community […]

Hochul names Mark Hall as chair of Adirondack Park Agency board

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North Country farms are caught between labor shortages and visa limits

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“No Sewing Machine Required” – An America250 Event Workshop

November 15, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Clinton County Historical Association Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base, Plattsburgh With a few stitches in the right spot, and some instructions by those in the ‘know’, you can make a shirt or a shift for your Revolutionary War outfit during this America250 Event Workshop.  Workshop leader Sharon Bell will […]

Planning Board Agenda – WEDNESDAY, September 10, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL June  2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2025-0014 Site Plan Review;Food Truck, Michele Belanger, 280.1-5-6,  2 Gorman Way P2025-0015 Merge, Forrence Orchards Inc, 268.-1-49 & 268.-1-35.1, 307 Route 22B                      ANY […]

Here’s what you should know about COVID-19 vaccines for this fall

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The entire 34-mile Adirondack rail trail is officially open

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Clinton Community College’s ASAP program supports Pell and TAP grant-eligible students

CCC News Release of 10/08/25 – PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Clinton Community College’s successful Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program was highlighted during a special event Wednesday, a program featuring students highlighting how it has helped them achieve and accomplish their goals. The college’s ASAP program supports Pell and TAP grant-eligible students, providing multiple resources […]

APA moves ahead with Saranac Lake headquarters despite some public pushback

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How the drought impacted Adirondack fall foliage

This year’s fall foliage hasn’t been as colorful as some years due to a number of factors, including the drought. Click here for teh Adirondack Explorer story 

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , OCTOBER 9, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  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; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 22 and Special Meeting of October 2, 2025 Community Input.  DISCUSSION: Update […]