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

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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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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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Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 8th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. An executive session associated with particular matters leading to employment, collective negotiations and advice of counsel from the school attorney will take place immediately following the 6 PM start. The school board is slated to reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:30 PM. It’s anticipated the school board will:

• Examine updated enrollment forecasts for years 2012 through 2015 and examine a snapshot report on student enrollment across this BOCES region.
• Authorize the high school to amend its January 2012 schedule of classes to accommodate particular January 2012 State Regents examinations on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 when large numbers of students are expected to participate in algebra and English language arts examinations.
• Establish a timetable to recruit and appoint a successor Superintendent of Schools.
• Authorize the school district move ahead with selection of a teacher evaluation rubric from among the State provided menu of State-approved teacher evaluation rubrics associated with the comprehensively revised annual professional performance review for teachers.
• Attend to the full range of regular monthly personnel matters, public reporting, new business and fiscal matters as is customary at regular monthly meetings.
  

A ‘public packet’ of agenda materials will be available for those attending this meeting.

PEF approves revised contract, averting layoffs – Times Union.

PLATTSBURGH — The Taste of Home Cooking School is back by popular demand.
Denton Publications and other fine sponsors will bring the Taste of Home Cooking School back to the Crete Memorial Civic Center this Saturday, Nov. 5, once again giving people an opportunity to learn helpful tips and techniques through informative cooking demonstrations.

Ed Coats, associate publisher of Denton Publications and New Market Press, has been organizing Taste of Home locally since first offering it in Burlington, Vt., six years ago. Last year exceeded Coats’ expectations, with more than 1,100 in attendance. “Last year was great,” said Coats. “The show was completely sold out. Unfortunately, we had to turn people away at the door because we had no more space or goodie bags.” Coats anticipates a similar level of interest in this year’s event. 

The event will center around demonstrations from Taste of Home culinary specialist Eric Villegas, Read more »

Meeting to be held Tuesday, November 15, in Schuyler Falls Town Hall

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting to present information and answer questions about a proposed project to replace the Route 22B Bridge over the Saranac River in the Hamlet of Morrisonville, Clinton County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15 from 5 until 7 p.m. and will be held at the Schuyler Falls Town Hall, 997 Mason Street, Morrisonville, 12962. Read more »

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