Archive for March 5th, 2026
Meet Peru’s new property assessor
By John T Ryan Peru, NY – On September 30, 2025, Jeremiah Cross’s six-year term as Peru’s tax assessor ended, and on October 1, Sean Masten succeeded Cross. Peru contracts with the Clinton County Real Property office for assessment services, so both men are county, not town, employees. When Masten isn’t in Peru, he’s either […]
Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Minutes: Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s February 9, 2026 meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday February 9, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr.Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also […]
Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Forest Rangers locate deceased hiker, conduct several rescues
Town of Schroon Essex County Wilderness Recovery: On February 24 at 3 p.m., nine Forest Rangers joined NYSP in searching for a missing hiker. The 51-year-old from the state of Florida failed to check out of his lodging that morning. The hiker was last seen on February 19 and mentioned going snowshoeing on Crane Mountain. At […]
Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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State launches $3.5 million initiative to accelerate workforce housing in the North Country
New Program Will Help Communities Plan, Finance and Build Housing for Working Families Albany, March 5, 2026, News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of Accelerate Workforce Housing, a multi-year, multi-partner initiative to address the critical shortage of housing for working families and individuals in the North Country region. Empire State Development […]
Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Live storytelling is back with the Howl, live in Plattsburgh on March 11th
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Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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From an Olympic dream to a life-changing injury, this Adirondack skier is now a Paralympian
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Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Sports News.
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Walking the walk: My experience as an EV owner in the Adirondacks
ANCA’s Jill Henck shares her experience purchasing and operating an electric vehicle (EV) in the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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