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Archive for October 8th, 2026

Town Board passes local law permitting town to exceed tax levy limit

By John T. Ryan Peru, NY, the Peru Town Board held a 6 PM regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, immediately following a 5:45 PM Public Hearing where the public had the opportunity to comment on the town’s anticipated 2027 budget exceeding the state-imposed 2% tax levy increase limit. At this meeting, the board […]

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER- SEEKING APPLICATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE Date: October 5, 2026 From: The Town of Peru Planning Board Position: Alternate Planning Board Member The Town of Peru Planning Board is currently seeking a civic-minded resident to fill a vacancy for an Alternate PLANNING Board Member. This is a vital role that ensures our town’s land-use, zoning, and development reviews continue smoothly […]

Town Board Resolution for Thursday, October 15, 6:00PM Meeting

Copied from the Town of Peru Website: A Resolution will be considered by the Town Board of the Town of Peru, Clinton County, New York on October 15, 2026 to authorize the reconstruction of the Lyons Road and Westcott Road culvert crossings at an estimated maximum cost of $4,334,157 and authorizes the levy of a […]

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Town of Altona to Break Ground on New Town Hall

ALTONA, N.Y. — The Town of Altona will officially break ground on its new Town Hall on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at 3124 Miner Farm Road. The new facility will provide a modern, accessible and efficient space for town government and community services. Plans include seven designated office spaces, a separate modern […]

Asphalt topcoat laid down at Telegraph Road bridge

Peru, NY – October 8, 2026 – Luck Bros. applied an asphalt topcoat to the Telegraph Road Dry Mill Brook bridge today.  The fine asphalt will extend up the hill on both sides of the structure. Unfortunately, the guardrail subcontractor can’t deliver until October 19.  The new bridge will hopefully open later that week.  The […]

DEC Regional Forest Ranger Actions – Week in Review

Town of Keene, Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On September 29 at 8:25 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker reporting their hiking partner missing on the Van Ho Trail. Forest Rangers Curcio and Foutch spoke to the caller at the Adirondak Loj and learned that the two separated at Indian Falls. The caller […]

ACW’s Annual High School Writing Retreat returns to Paul Smith’s College

SARANAC LAKE, NY –- The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will present its 22nd annual High School Writing Retreat on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Paul Smith’s College. With two full days learning creative writing through workshops, activities and readings, the retreat is open […]

Protect Yourself During Respiratory Illness Season

Plattsburgh, October 6, 2026. As we enter respiratory illness season, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding residents to practice good health habits and take precautions to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Respiratory illness season typically lasts through the end of March but varies season-to-season. Respiratory illnesses are spread through the air and affect […]

Whiteface sees first snow of the season

Temps warmed to 38 degrees Wednesday, according to the mountain’s daily report Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story