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Ammo checks moving target; Background database’s Jan. 15 start in doubt

Ammo checks moving target – Times Union.

Paying through the nose; Affordable repairs hinge on sewer vote, but debt issues linger

Paying through the nose – Times Union.

Here are the Proposed Zoning Law Changes and the Reasons Why

This is a story the Peru Gazette published on February 14, 2012. We have been informed that the only significant change made since that story is the elimination of the so-called agricultural overlays. Why is Peru adopting a new Zoning Law and what changes are being proposed?

Public Hearing on Proposed New Zoning Law is Tonight at 6:30 PM

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON NEW ZONING LAW ADOPTION October 28, 2013  6:30 PM    Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:         To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions MOTION:         To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION:         Adjourn    

Statements of Interest Sought to Fill Peru School Board Vacancy

PERU — Jonathan Ruff, a member of the Peru Central School Board of Education has resigned, and the board would like to hear from district residents willing to fill the vacancy. The board intends to appoint a new member at the meeting set for Tuesday, Nov. 12. The appointment will expire on May 21, 2014. Those interested […]

Resident dies in Saranac Lake apartment fire

Resident dies in Saranac Lake apartment fire » Local News » Press-Republican.

Pieta Dedicated at St. Augustine’s

The sun shined brightly for a few moments this morning, October 27, 2013, as Reverend Alan Shnob dedicated a replica of Michelangelo’s famous Pieta.  St. Augustine’s parishioners Rick and Kathy Siddon donated the statue on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary.  Kathy Siddon explained, “We’re always wanted to do something for the parish. We […]

Hotel Saranac closes as sale nears

Hotel Saranac closes as sale nears » Local News » Press-Republican.

State to reduce standardized tests

State to reduce standardized tests » Local News » Press-Republican.

Town Board Agenda for Monday, October 28th

Regular Mtg Agenda Oct 28 2013

Cuomo says state can afford tax cuts

Cuomo says state can afford tax cuts | News from North Country Public Radio.

Jeffords Steel and Engineering Leads the Way – the United Way

Jim Favreau, CFO of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company, present John Bernardi, Executive Director of the United Way of the Adirondack Region with a check for $21,928.96 from the employees workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge. They increased last year’s donation  by  $1,000.

$192,850 Culvert Replace Bid Awarded to Steve Fuller Excavation

At a Peru Town Board Special Meeting held on  October 22, 2013, 6:30 PM the following resolution was passed:  A RESOLUTION AWARDING FULLER ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT AT DRY MILL BROOK BID TO STEVE E. FULLER EXCAVATION, INC. WHEREAS, the Town Board has received certain bids in response to its request for same in connection with the Fuller Road Culvert […]

2013 Leo Bourgeois Tournament Raises $4,000 for Scholarship Fund

October 22, 2013  – Letter to Editor Peru Gazette Dear Editor: Friday, Oct. 11th was a beautiful warm autumn day for the 72 golfers who took to the tees for the 4th annual Leo Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money for Mr. B’s scholarship fund for Peru Central School seniors. Because of the generosity of sponsors, […]

Rest easy Peru residents, sale of Eurasian boar is now banned

Capitol Confidential » Rest easy New Yorkers, sale of Eurasian boar is now banned.

More burglary charges for two Peru residents

More burglary charges for two Peru residents » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Seven Local Tech Companies Prove Vermont Can Lead the Nation

Seven Local Tech Companies Prove Vermont Can Lead the Nation | Seven Days.

GE still looking at “simplification” that could affect Schenectady

GE still looking at “simplification” that could affect Schenectady – The Buzz: Business news.

Comptroller addresses NY’s “uneven” recovery

Comptroller addresses NY’s “uneven” recovery | News from North Country Public Radio.

DiNapoli: Financial Challenges Remain for State Despite Progress

DiNapoli: Financial Challenges Remain for State Despite Progress, 10/15/13.

Lake George to Lake Champlain: The LaChute River Trail

Lake George to Lake Champlain: The LaChute River Trail – The Adirondack Almanack

New York stacks the deck – A Times Union Opinion

New York stacks the deck – The Observation Deck.

Peru Democrats Invite You to Meet Their Candidates Saturday at Murphy’s

Farm cideries get boost in NY

Farm cideries get boost in NY.

Moreland co-chair received donations from intel-gathering contractor

Moreland co-chair received donations from intel-gathering contractor | Capital New York.