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Conversation to focus on jobs and the economy, but open to all issues

WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Tuesday, November 29th.  Owens will update callers about the effort to create jobs in New York and take questions from callers from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

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Keeseville Knights of Columbus Eugene G. Santor Council #4689 donated the proceeds from their annual Harvest Dinner to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc.  Grand Knight, Jude Perkett Jr is presenting a Check for $6,000.00 to Executive Director, John Bernardi.  Also Shown are 2012 Campaign Chair Gerald Morrow and Chef Shelley Davis.

To the Residents and the Employees of the Town of Peru,

As we celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday here in our Town, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your support and help throughout this past year.  I thank the residents for their patience and understanding as we went through several recoveries as a result of our bouts with severe weather during the year.  Let’s hope next year is kinder to us.

I would like to thank all the Town employees for their hard work and positive attitudes in delivering their services to Peru’s residents.  The long hours and professionalism displayed in all your efforts are very much appreciated.

Finally, I would like to wish, on behalf of the Town Board, a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving to all Town residents, employees and their families and friends. Thank you for making the Town of Peru a great place to live.

For the Peru Town Board,

Pete Glushko

Town Supervisor

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING November 28, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. MOTION:     Approval of Minutes from November 14, 2011 Regular Meeting.
5. Community Input and Questions.
6. DISCUSSION:  Elmore SPCA Update.
7. DISCUSSION: Town Energy Sourcing.
8. DISCUSSION:  Water/Sewer Projects Update.
9. DISCUSSION:  Tropical Storm Irene Recovery Update
10. DISCUSSION:  Highway Garage Roof Update.
11. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Closing of Ormsby Circle Performance Bond Account
12. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Employee Benefits Handbook.
13. DISCUSSION: Air Quality Complaints Update.
14. DISCUSSION:  Town Employee Christmas Celebration.
15. DISCUSSION:  Town Christmas Tree Lighting.
16. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.
17. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
18. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approve/Pay Bills
19. MOTION:     Adjourn

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Open Doors 2011 Report ranks New York State second in the nation for hosting international students; Study New York promotes the State’s excellence. 

Empire State Development (ESD), the US Department of Commerce, and the Study New York consortium today announced that New York State ranks second in the nation in attracting international students to our colleges and universities, according to the Open Doors Report for 2011, which is published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with support from the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.  According to the report, New York State welcomed 78,888 international students in 2010-11, an increase of 3.6 percent from the previous year and outpacing the growth rate of first ranked California.  International students contributed a significant $2.4 billion to New York State’s economy, an increase of 4 percent from the prior academic year 2009-10.

Further details from the Open Doors report may be found on the IIE website: http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/Open-Doors Read more »

Nomination Forms Available from High School and Due December 21st

Residents and alumni of Peru Central School District are encouraged to help the school district recognize outstanding public service by nominating individuals who have had a significant positive impact on Peru Central, according to Interim Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott. Nominees for Peru Central’s Hall of Fame must be retirees, graduates or individuals not directly affiliated with Peru Central Schools for at least five years. An induction ceremony (See the 2011 inductees) for new members of the Peru Central Hall of Fame will take place later this school year. Read more »

Loan fund to provide assistance for Essex County businesses affected by Hurricane Irene

Empire State Development today announced that it has approved the Essex County Industrial Development Agency to redirect $250,000 of unused Champlain Bridge closure assistance funds to create the Hurricane Irene Recovery Community Revolving Loan Fund.  The loan fund will assist businesses located in Essex County that incurred additional costs and experienced economic losses as a result of the hurricane. The revolving loan fund will be administered by the Essex County IDA.  As loans are repaid, funds will stay in the community for future business investment and growth.   Read more »

Peru will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Little Ausable Park. Santa will also arrive at 7 p.m.  Afterwards all the children can visit with Santa in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. There will be caroling and crafts and refreshments will be served. 

Editorial: Emergency squads should consolidate.

The Gazette does not know if this situation exists in our region, but these are important thoughts to be aware of.

Schools find bullying doesn’t have simple answer.

Who was Josh Pfenning? A look at his life before his death at the Occupy Burlington camp | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

New York only employs two Medicaid fraud investigators – NYPOST.com.

Schools officials: State list of those needing improvement is ‘insulting’ | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Snow flies at Whiteface Mtn. – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Adirondack Almanack: Adirondack Wild: ACR Project ‘Sprawl on Steriods’.

APA concludes Day 2 review » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Elmore SPCA is moving back to 556 Telegraph Road the week of November 19th – November 23rd. Volunteers are needed to help with the move. If you can help please call Carol at 534-3484 or email her at carol@elmorespca.org. The SPCA will be closed from Saturday, November 19th through Thursday, November 24th. It will reopen on Friday, November 25th.  Click here for all the details