The Peru Gazette

“According to an updated quarterly financial plan for the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget, aid to local governments has been temporarily cut by 20%….  But without a federal stimulus package, those 20% cuts in aid to localities – showing up in areas like mental health services, education and public safety – will become permanent,…” Source: City & […]

Source: COVID-19 sidelines 165th Redford Picnic | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Beekmantown CS offering in person, digital options for return to school | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | Students here will have the option of returning to school full time or in a digital model, according to superintendent Dan Mannix.

New York continues to make progress in beating this virus. For the fifth consecutive day, New York’s infection rate has been below 1% and for the second straight day we tested a record number of New Yorkers, conducting 87,900 tests. These numbers are by no means a coincidence. They’re the result of our hard work […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Have you explored the NY Forward website? Additional NYS reopening guidance is updated often–you can stay informed by exploring their website at https://forward.ny.gov. #WearAFaceCovering #SocialDistance #WashYourHands

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Thanks to the generosity of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the North Country Chamber of Commerce was awarded funding to help reimburse our small businesses for some of their expenses related to equipment and materials needed for re-opening. The grant can reimburse costs you incurred for purchasing: Sanitizer Masks and face shields Special safety related signage Modifications […]

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Yesterday, New York State reported a record number of COVID diagnostic tests in a single day: 87,776 people, with a rate of only 0.79% of them testing positive. To date, New York State has tested over 6.7 million people and leads the nation in testing. Testing tens of thousands of New Yorkers every day allows […]

Source: Elementary to fully return at Saranac, middle/high school to rotate | Sun Community News SARANAC | Elementary students will have the chance to return to school this fall here, while older students will be rotated between in person and digital learning to s

Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. We continue to receive many questions about travel restrictions. To view NYS guidance for travel and an up-to-date list of restricted states, visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory. Note: One additional lab-confirmed positive has been added and has recovered. Though this individual contracted and recovered from the virus outside of Clinton County, NYSDOH requires […]

Source: Syracuse University reports 3 active coronavirus cases; 0 found during first freshman move-in day – syracuse.com

Our numbers continue to be encouraging. The total number of hospitalizations, at 540 yesterday, remains low and steady, and the number of patients in ICU fell to 120 patients—the lowest number since March 15th. The State conducted 77,059 tests, of which 667, or 0.88%, were positive. Sadly, we lost 6 New Yorkers to the virus. […]

An Emergency Meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on August 3, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Excused, Mr. James Douglass, Deputy Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary […]

Clinton County Health Department’s COVID-19 case updates. As the North County continues to reopen and more residents are returning to work and school, it is important that we continue to practice everyday safety measures. Avoiding gatherings, wearing face coverings, maintaining physical distance (at least 6 feet) from others, and washing our hands frequently is how […]

COVID-19 August 11 Updates DOH Travel Advisory Updates Hawaii and South Dakota were added to the list of states and territories on the Department of Health Travel Advisory list. Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio, and Rhode Island were removed from the list. For more information on the travel advisory, visit this website. To report a violation, visit […]

Businesses are applying Source: Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program | CSNY

Source: Nursing homes scrambled for equipment, officials testify | News | pressrepublican.com

School districts have until Friday, August 21st, to submit plans for in-person learning to the Department of Health. Currently, a number of school districts have yet to submit a plan. If they fail to meet the Friday deadline, they will not be allowed to open in person. What is the right plan for your school […]

Source: CVPH nurses hold informational rally | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A rally held Friday sought to bring awareness to proposed cuts for CVPH staff.

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Wedding receptions in NY may have more than 50 guests, court rules; happy couple’s last-minute victory – syracuse.com

Here are today’s Clinton County Health Department COVID-19 case updates. Humidity is expected to rise this week. In addition to wearing face coverings, washing hands frequently, and maintaining physical distance (at least 6 feet), stay cool while staying safe with these tips: – Bring water with you and drink plenty of fluids. – Wear lightweight, […]

A message from the North Country Chamber of Commerce website We are pleased to confirm that the Whitehall lock of the Champlain Canal finally opened on Friday for passage, allowing access by boaters to Lake Champlain from the south. Unfortunately, the state’s construction restrictions this past spring as part of the COVID-19 pause, delayed completion […]