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Tops Raises Over $400,000 For 26TH Annual JDRF Campaign

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that it has raised over $400,000 for the 26th Annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Campaign.  Since 1993 Tops has raised over $12 million dollars for the cause with Tops fund-raising efforts putting […]

Norsk lands Airbus contract 

Source: Norsk lands Airbus contract | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Bombardier work shifted 

Source: Bombardier work shifted | Local News | pressrepublican.com

CCC and Peru offering new program 

Source: CCC and Peru offering new program | Local News | pressrepublican.com

4-Way Stop May Not Happen; Zoning Change Delayed & Other Meeting Highlights

By John T. Ryan Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the Monday, June 10, 2019 Town Board meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald is recovering from a second and very painful shoulder surgery. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated that NYS Department of Transportation in Watertown will not work with Stewarts Shops to install a 4-way stop at the […]

40 Years of Employment Trends in the Adirondacks 

Source: 40 Years of Employment Trends in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Protecting Our Region’s Waters

Peru – A stop today at the Peru Dock along Route 9 yielded an interesting story. Nathan Brault, a 2016 Peru High School graduate and SUNY Canton engineering student, was there working at his summer job – discovering and removing invasive species on boats and trailers entering and leaving Lake Champlain.  Nathan is employed by […]

A New Convenience Store on the Lake Shore Road

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru has a new convenience store. On May 3rd Shawn and Heather Garrow opened Valcour Convenience at 3999 Route 9, opposite Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant and only a short distance north of the Peru Dock.  The store offers Route 9 travelers, nearby campers and anyone living in close proximity […]

Assemblyman Jones: North Country prisons remaining open major win for local economy

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The governor and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s decision not to close any prisons in the North Country is a huge victory for our communities and our regional economy. The men and women whose jobs were up in the air can breathe a sigh of relief […]

North Country at Work: Remembering 37 years at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Rouses Point | NCPR News

Source: North Country at Work: Remembering 37 years at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Rouses Point | NCPR News

May 29th Job Fair With Many Companies Present

A Job Fair Message from the North Country Chamber of Commerce We are anticipating great attendance for our Job Fair on May 29th at the West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Avenue, Plattsburgh. We have received many responses to the invitations to our local employers. It will be an eventful day. It is scheduled from […]

Business Expo – A Great Place To Connect With The North Country Business Community

Sinkhole on Patent Rd.; Background Checks Required For Coaches, Volunteers and Employees; Rusty Anchor Reopening Planned

  By John T. Ryan  Peru –  Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell had bad news for counselors at the Peru Town Board’s April 25, 2019 meeting. A 4-foot diameter culvert at 81 Patent Road needs to be replaced becasue a 5 to 6 foot deep sink hole devoped in close proximity to the culvert. The Highway […]

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the St. Lawrence Seaway provides opportunity to market products around the globe

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the St. Lawrence Seaway provides opportunity to market products around the globe

Several Important Items On Planning Board Agenda

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2019 @ 7:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 10, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2019-006 JW Congregation Support Inc Site Plan Review – for a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness  […]

Imagine No Daily Newspaper

Press Republican Editorial of April 20, 2019 VIEWPOINT Imagine no daily newspaper With great dismay we got the news — Northern New York Newspaper Corp. and its Watertown Daily Times couldn’t make payroll. It was the first time ever and it was a matter of timing, Watertown Times Managing Editor Alec Johnson told us. Not […]

Zoning Board Approves Stewart’s Variance Request

April 18, 2019 Peru – Last night the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals approved Stewart’s Shops request for a variance to construct a new 3,856 square ft. convenience store. Peru’s Zoning law restricts convenience stores in the hamlet to 2,500 sq. ft.; however, a variance can be granted if the benefit to the community prevails […]

Main Street Committee Members Believe Peru Has Lost a Great Opportunity 

By John T. Ryan Peru – As previously reported it appears the long-planned Main Street upgrade project isn’t going to happen. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass declared the project “pretty much dead” at the Town Board’s March 25, 2019 meeting while emphasizing he does not want to lose the $150,000 in remaining grant monies. Options such […]

Agenda – Zoning Board of Appeals

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 20, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2019-039 Stewart’s Shops Corp. Area Variance – of 1,356 sq. ft. for a new convenience store exceeding the 2,500 sq. ft. commercial […]

P’burgh nets Canadian hybrid energy company

Source: P’burgh nets Canadian hybrid energy company – Sun Community News & Printing

City of Plattsburgh OKs Durkee Street lot developer

Source: City OKs Durkee Street lot developer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Quebec-Based Energy Storage Manufacturer Expanding Operations, Establishing Footprint at Plattsburgh International Airport 

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Smart Phases Inc. (DBA Novacab), a hybrid energy storage systems manufacturer headquartered near Montreal, Quebec, is expanding into Plattsburgh and plans to create 32 new jobs. The company’s plans to establish operations at the Plattsburgh International Airport campus further the transformation of the airport into a modern transportation […]

County lands Canadian company

Source: County lands Canadian company | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Redevelopment of Pfizer property ongoing 

Source: Redevelopment of Pfizer property ongoing – Sun Community News & Printing

Business Expo Registration and Seminar

Registration has begun for the largest business show in northern New York. The North Country Chamber Business Expo will be held on June 6th at the SUNY Field House. Reserve your booth today by visiting www.northcountrychamber.com. Details including booth prices, times, and more can be found on our website. Showcase your products and services to […]