The Peru Gazette

Source: Gov. Scott orders child care centers to close amid COVID-19 epidemic

Plattsburgh, NY – 3/17/2020 – As the pandemic continues to change shape, it is more important than ever to support our local businesses and keep your dollars within the community. With the new “no table service” policy, restaurants and bars are doing their best to adjust to the ever-changing restrictions. The North Country Chamber of […]

Source: Restaurant owner: ‘There’s no money left’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Peru – This fall Peru residents should see a new three-unit apartment under construction at 58 Elm St. The Peru Planning Board approved conceptual plans for the property at at Wednesday, March 11, 2020 meeting. Magnolia Properties owner Allen Turner told the Board that he would comply with all town requirements […]

Source: NY, CT, NJ to close restaurants, gyms, bars, and more starting Monday night as NY cases rise to 950 | News 4 Buffalo

Source: Price Chopper will close 24-hour supermarkets overnight to restock, clean amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer

Michael Carpenter, President and CEO of the Northeast Group being presented the Dorothy and Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award by John Bernardi, President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Click here to read in-depth Press Republican story on the award. 

Source: Ferry company seeks to sink old vessel in Lake Champlain

Source: North Country at Work: inside running Plattsburgh’s food cooperative | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan Peru – Word of mouth travels fast in the North Country. On November 6, 2019 The Mariner Bar and Grill opened its doors. There wasn’t a sign outside, but customers started coming through the door. Owners Brandon Way and Teresa Larsen still haven’t advertised, but they say business has been very […]

Source: Cl. Co. Legislature supports SkyWest bid | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Preview of “Women in Manufacturing” course offered – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Nova Bus kicks off 2020 with the biggest US contract of its history – Novabus

4:55 p.m. tweet from Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael S. Cashman. “Lots to celebrate today with Nova Bus securing  MTA contract. They will produce 165 hybrid buses with options for additional 126 hybrid buses and 209 diesel buses for a potential total amount of up to 500 buses. Produced right here in the Town of Plattsburgh. […]

Source: Ellenburg store ravaged by flames – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: North Country Chamber-Business Expo

Source: Monster CNY solar farm would replace corn and soybeans with power for 30,000 homes – syracuse.com

Source: Officials optimistic about Bombardier rail sale – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: A Towering Debate: City, Citizens Coalition clash over flyer, DRI development height | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Minimum wage boost will become law as House overrides Scott veto – VTDigger

Source: Essex tackles housing issue – Sun Community News & Printing

By John T. Ryan Peru – LALO Properties, LLC owned by Matt Murphy of Peru would like to purchase property owned by Rulfs Orchard LLC (the former location of Apple Blossom Florist) at 25 Pleasant Street for use as a temperature controlled self-storage facility. Peru’s zoning law permits self-storage facilities in some zoning districts but […]

Source: FAA denies plans for hotel at Burlington Airport – VTDigger

Source: North Country at Work: a family affair running the Woodruff Motel in Keene | NCPR News