The Peru Gazette

High winds wreak havoc » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

High school students may serve as lake stewards – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, 

Environmentalists send mixed message on energy « The In Box.

The North Country tourism challenge « The In Box.

Veteran Adirondack Park Agency member takes top legal role « The In Box.

Adirondack Family Activities: Long Lake Ice Carving | The Adirondack Almanack.

Outside Story: How Do Trees Survive Winter Cold? | The Adirondack Almanack.

State seals land deal – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

A New Snowmobile Trail Through The Forest Preserve | The Adirondack Almanack.

New York State Comptroller finds problems, possible fraud in snowmobile trail fund | syracuse.com.

My Top 10 Story List for 2012 « The In Box.

Watertown Daily Times | Six-month forecast: Lake Ontario water levels would remain low even if water supply recovers to average.

Cross-border train mystery highlights problems with energy credit program « The In Box.

North Country wins $90.2 million for economic development » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cuomo votes down boost to Environmental Protection Fund – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Watertown Daily Times | Russell solar panels switched on.

Climate report paints bleak picture for winter tourism | NCPR News.

NY leads coalition in climate change suit « The In Box.

Got drought? Bring in the beavers. « The In Box.

By Adele Douglas Town employees Mike Hanlon and Rob Wright installing the new sign for the Town’s new park.  Thanks to Kris Bruno for volunteering  and building this impressive sign.  The post was designed and manufactured by John Trombly of Modern Mechanical Fabricating in Champlain.  The design elements represent both saw blades and log sections, […]

By John T. Ryan Peru should have its first community garden next summer, but it’s not located where most people would expect. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 several volunteers were enthusiastically tilling soil at the Peru Free Library. Librarian Becky Pace explained that she has been interested in starting a garden for some time, but […]

What Lies Beneath | Seven Days.

Rochester, NY – Sustained 40-mile-per-hour winds and gusts of 60 miles per hour or more from the remnants of Hurricane Sandy are likely to cause serious damage to NYSEG’s and RG&E’s electricity delivery system, leaving some customers without power for many days. The only question now is exactly where the damage and outages will occur.

By John T. Ryan The current cost to heat a home or hot water with natural gas is less than half the cost of heating with fuel oil or propane. This situation has many Peru residents wishing they had access to natural gas on their street or road. NYSEG claims it would like to provide […]

By John T. Ryan People attending the October 11th Peru Town Board meeting learned that New Yorkers of all income levels as well as small businesses and non-profits can qualify for energy assistance, energy upgrades, special financing and cashback programs. Town Counselor Brandy McDonald invited the people who administer the programs to the Town Board […]