The Peru Gazette

Source: School officials say Stefanik spread misinformation and fueled confrontations over masks | NCPR News

Photos of Peru’s new State Route 22 – Maiden Lane stop sign. NYS DOT installed the sign yesterday morning without notifying town officials. A witness said some cars stopped and others didn’t. At one time, traffic was backed up a small distance.

By John T. Ryan Peru – April 22, 2022 – State Route 22 drivers had a surprise this morning. The NYS Department of Transportation (DOT)installed a stop sign at the corner of Maiden Lane and Route 22. DOT did not notify Peru officials. Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said, “I didn’t know about it until […]

Source: Dr. Georgia Harkness: ‘Born a Methodist,’ leaves enduring legacy | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh Common Council not ready to make a decision on Margaret Street project

This story is a few days old, but it’s an excellent story. Source: Following the funding for water projects

Source: U.S. extends vaccination requirements for non-U.S. travelers | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will extend temporary Title 19 requirements and continue to require non-U.S. travelers entering t

North Country EFC has awarded more than $37.5 million to North Country municipalities. The investment is projected to contribute 2,378 jobs to the North Country economy and save North Country localities an estimated $97.4 million. Search: Applicant County Project Cost Estimated Grant Award Alexandria Bay, Village of Jefferson  $11,288,000   $3,000,000  Beekmantown, Town of Clinton  $6,662,503   $3,000,000  Brownville, Village of Jefferson  $16,348,500  […]

Source: Some Mohawks are starting to reclaim their right to use ancestral lands | NCPR News

Source: Corrections officers injured after altercation at New York prison

Source: Mohawk court victory could reshape northern St. Lawrence & Franklin counties. Here’s what that could look like. | NCPR News

  Aid to Ukraine   As promised several weeks ago, I stated we would advise when we had a network in place to deliver priority items to Ukraine. We are now ready to move forward.   Our contact, Devi Momot, is connected with a family from NH, whose family members live in Ukraine, some of […]

The Peru Gazette plans to interview Mr. Storms very soon. Source: Peru Central names new superintendent | News | pressrepublican.com

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Source: After request from CDC, Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate – syracuse.com

Source: State approves Lake Champlain power transmission line

Opinion piece – Source: Cost to Lake George of Not Holding APA Hearings – – The Adirondack Almanack

“Kritsidimas added that Nova Bus is hoping to increase its production rate so it can absorb Prevost employees who are losing their jobs.” Indeed, its order from the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Texas is up to 40 electric buses, he said. “Prevost employees — of which there are about 50 in […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Over $9 million in state funding coming to Assembly District 115 for water infrastructure projects “North Country towns and municipalities are working hard to ensure that all North Country residents have access to clean water, but they need state support to make necessary repairs to the infrastructure. Today the awardees of the […]

By John T. Ryan Residents John Ryan and Alex Gibson addressed the board during the community input section of the April 11, 20022 Peru Town Board meeting.  John Ryan (Peru Gazette Editor) addressed the board on two issues: Attracting new residents and zoning law enforcement related to two abandoned, deteriorating homes.  Ryan expressed his belief […]

The state Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been barred due to misconduct, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Two […]

Source: New police oversight plan would increase role of Burlington commission

Source: Bill Truex, who did ‘all the thinking’ behind Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace, remembered as visionary architect – VTDigger

  April 19, 2022 – 7 a.m., Peru, NY