The Peru Gazette

Source: Flacke, former DEC, Park Agency head, dies – Times Union

Current I87 Nothway driving conditions (3 p.m.) near Keene Valley. Friends were headed south. They’re turning around and coming back to Peru. Very hazardous driving conditions.

Thursday, November 1, (5 p.m.) at the Peru Free Library Libraries in Peru and Mooers are getting ready to host events in early November to explain how area residents can save money with solar energy without buying and installing costly panels on their rooftops. Solar Farms New York is currently installing solar panels on three […]

Peru –  The Apex Solar Power application on behalf of the Hamilton family for a Use Variance to construct a solar farm at 286 Mannix Road was tabled at the Zoning Board of Appeal’s Wednesday, October 17, 2018 meeting.  The property is zoned for agricultural and rural residential use; therefore, a use variance is required. […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a 2.7 megawatt ground mount solar array 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

DEC is partnering with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences (CCSS) at Cornell University on a survey of roughly 11,000 randomly-selected New York landowners to better understand public perceptions of and preferences for black bear population levels. The survey is being sent out this fall to owners of both large and small residential properties, and […]

Source: Plattsburgh cryptocurrency regulations unveiled – Sun Community News & Printing

Casella operates the landfill.  Not all people are satisfied. Source: Coventry landfill expansion receives final approval from state agency – VTDigger

By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an application for a use variance requested by Neil and Patricia Hamilton at 286 Mannix Rd. The application depicts solar panels installed on a 12.75 acres of land on the north side of […]

Source: Pressure grows on Cuomo to hire more Adirondack forest rangers | NCPR News

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Patricia & Neil Hamilton Use Variance – Solar Farm 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 […]

Source: Up to Here in Deer: As Fewer Vermonters Hunt, the Growing Herd Is Becoming a Problem | Environment | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: As Invasive Waterflea Spreads, Another Confirmed In Champlain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Fishhook waterflea joins invasives in Lake Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Malone Telegram | Variable North Country foliage season likely, experts say

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Maple Ridge owners seeking assessment reductions on wind farm

Source: Invasive Species And Their Consequences – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Local rivers nearing record lows | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New boat-washing station on Schroon Lake already keeping bad things out | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Canada goose hunting season opens Saturday, September 1, in most of the state. Commissioner Seggos said, “September goose hunting season provides New York’s hunters with excellent opportunities to pursue an abundant resource. Goose hunters are key partners in DEC’s efforts to […]

Source: The Deeper Dig: When waste hits waterways – VTDigger

Source: Questions Raised Over Adirondack Conservation Easements – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Proposed Augur Lake boat launch questioned – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Drought, rabies, algae — Moriah officials wonder what’s next – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Former Wall Street Maverick Sandy Lewis Is an Adirondack Agitator | Environment | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice