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The Peru Gazette also published the business magazine rankings of local schools. Click here for that story. 

The votes in the Town of Peru and here are the unofficial vote total not counting absentee, write-in and a few ballots from newly registered voters.

For the two open Town Council positions these are the vote totals:

Brandy McDonald  777

Kregg Bruno            740

Geoffrey Spear        604

In the race for County Legislator of Area 5 (Peru only constitutes 1/3 of Area 5. The remainder is in the Town of Schuyler Falls):

Peter Keenan 282

Sherm Hamel  151

Updated 11:15 p.m. The Press Republican has reported that Peter Keenan won election with 736 votes to Sherm Hamel’s 571.

For Supreme Court Justice:

John Lahtinen 826

Ann Crowell 771

Robert Chauvin 723

John Silvestri 376

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Voting in the Town of Peru will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Voting takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3035 Main St., in Peru. All registered voters are encouraged to make their voices heard.  Voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Brandy McDonald, incumbent Democrat Kregg Bruno and challenger Republican Geoffrey Spear for two open town council positions.  In Area 5, Democrat Peter Keenan and Republican Sherm Hamel are competing for a position on the Clinton County Legislature. That position opened when a new term limits law prevented Keith Defayette from running for another term.

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Red flag rises over Malta – Times Union.

Chazy Central tops academic ranking in tri-county area | North Countryman.

Click here for our story on Peru Central’s ranking 

By John T. Ryan

Two years ago Adele Douglas wrote an article telling our readers about her walk through Ausable Marsh.  Today my wife Jean and I discovered how well Adele described her experience. While most people view the marsh from Ausable Point State Park,  this trail brings you through the western side of the marsh, closer to route 9 and the Ausable River. If you walk far enough you will come to the river. The views are beautiful now. They must be equally memorable in spring and summer.  As Adele pointed out, Ausable Marsh is located just south of the Bear Swamp Road – Route 9 intersection. When driving east on Bear Swamp Road (Rt. 442), turn right at the Route 9 intersection. Immediately look to your left and you should see the well-worn NYS Conservation Department sign on your left. Follow the narrow dirt road under the railroad tracks to a parking area located about 1/2 mile from Route 9.  (Click here to view our photos)  (Click here for Adele Douglas’ story)

By John T. Ryan

November 5, 2011 has been a beautiful day in Peru.  My wife Jean and I decided to take a walk in our own town. We drove the short distant to Ausable Point State Park.  It was a cool 45 degrees, but several people were walking, running, bicycling and enjoying the park’s beauty. Here are a few photos.

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Excellent story with much more detail than the Press Republican’s story

Bombardier wins $153 million order » Local News » Press-Republican.

Message from Janet Duprey: As a co-sponsor of Assembly bill 6305-A, I stood proudly with Governor Andrew Cuomo as he signed the bill into law. This new law which becomes effective November 1, 2012 provides health insurance coverage for those in need of diagnosis and those who have been diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum.  Autistic children and adults will now have increased access to the programs and services they need and deserve.

This legislation is a major step forward in providing access to health care including a variety of treatment options to improve the life of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and their families. This bill allows families to seek earlier treatment and better results while easing the financial burden they currently face.  I applaud Governor Cuomo for signing this bill passed unanimously by the members of the Legislature.  This new law is simply the right thing to do for thousands of New Yorkers on the autism spectrum and their families.

A letter from Town Supervisor Peter Glushko

The Town of Peru’s Preliminary Budget for 2012 is ready for public scrutiny and the Town’s tax levy is well below the 2% cap.  Tax levies for Town General, Town Highway remained the same as the 2011 levy.  The Town Sewer tax levy increased by 2% due to increased NYS Retirement and employee health insurance costs, but did meet the tax cap requirement of no more than 2%.  The Valcour Sewer District tax levy decreased from last year due to the retirement of a bond that was secured to pay for much needed repair /upgrade work in that district.  The Peru Water District tax levy decreased due to an upcoming bond retirement which will occur after next year begins.  The 2012 Budget includes a 1.5% cost of living raise for Town employees, both elected and appointed. (Click here to review budget)

The 2012 Town Budget tax levy is a direct result of the hard work of the Town Board, Brandy McDonald, Kregg Bruno, Sue Polhemus and Jim Douglass and all of the department heads and staff of the Town.  I would like to thank them for the time and energy they all spent in producing a budget that still provides the high level of services that Town residents have come to expect.  Throughout the process, they made sound economic decisions that allowed us to absorb increased mandated costs with little effect upon the taxpayer.  I also would like to express my appreciation for the hard work of all Town employees throughout this past year, a year that sometimes strained our ability to accomplish what was needed on behalf of the Town’s residents. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Peter Glushko, Town Supervisor

A Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget will be held at the Peru Town Hall on November 10, 2011 at 6 p.m. 

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