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Please be advised the NYSDOT will be closing I-87 near Peru – Exit 35 – to allow for removal of existing beams from the Rte 442 over-pass.

On  Wednesday, June 1,  I-87 North will be closed at Exit 35 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m..  Traffic will be detoured off I-87 North at Exit 35 using the northbound exit ramp and routed back onto I-87 North via Exit 35 northbound entrance ramp.

On  Friday, June 3,  I-87 South will be closed at Exit 35  between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m..  Traffic will be detoured off I-87 South at Exit 35 using the southbound exit ramp and routed back onto I-87 South via Exit 35 southbound entrance ramp.

Flaggers will be stationed at both I-87/Bear Swamp Road intersections and motorists should expect minimal delays.

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From the Office of Peru Town Clerk Kathy Flynn

The Town Of Peru Town Board has scheduled a dog census through the entire town which is scheduled to begin during the month of June. If you do not have your dog licensed, please do so to avoid possible additional penalties. To license your dog, you need to have proof of updated rabies and also proof of whether or not the dog has been spayed or neutered. Fees are $7.50 if the dog has been spayed or neutered or $15.50 if he/she has not.

Licensing takes place at the town clerk’s office and is open 9 AM-Noon, Monday thru Friday. If this is not convenient, you can mail all information to Peru Town Clerk at 3036 Main Street Peru, NY 12972, at which time all paperwork will be returned upon licensing. The town hall also has a drop box where all information can be delivered and the license will be completed. If further information is needed, please call 643-2745 ext. #2.

A Message from Town of Peru Democratic Party Chairman Brand McDonald

The date, time and location for the Peru Democratic meeting is this Thursday, May 26th, 2011 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held in the Peru Town Hall.

REMINDER THERE IS A Clinton County Democratic Meeting Tuesday the May 24th  at 7:00 at The American Legion on the QUARRY RD in PLATTSBURGH   Thanks again from Brandy McDonald

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AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, May 23, 2011 @ 7:00 PM Read more »

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Kc Mace holds three of the kittens looking for adoptive homes

May has been a very busy month for Elmore SPCA Executive Director Kc Mace. Along with her SPCA responsibilities she has also been co-managing the flood victim temporary relief shelter at the Crete Center. When people were forced to evacuate the Lakeside Apartments in Plattsburgh, they came with some thirty dogs, sixty cats and an assortment of other animals. Many of the animals were brought to the Elmore SPCA and some had to be abandoned at the SPCA when the owners could not find housing where animals would be accepted.

The surrendered animals include three dogs (a Puggle, a Jack Russell Terrier and an American Bull Terrier) and ten cats, one of which is a cat with her three kittens. Other surrendered animals are a ferret, two rabbits, fourteen parakeets and a cockatiel.

Kc Mace said, “We’re probably going to have about $3,000 in medical bills for the rescued animals. Many of the animals needed examination, medication and vaccinations.” She said donations are needed to cover these costs. They can be mailed to Elmore SPCA, 510 Arthur Rd., Peru, NY 12972.

County Animal Rescue Teams are being formed in response to a federal law passed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. It mandated that states and counties provide for companion animals in disaster situations. Kc Mace explained, “We’ve received two grants to purchase crates and other necessary things. We’re in the process of getting the crates.” Volunteers are needed to help implement the rescue program. Mace said, “We need clerical support and people to work directly with the animals. All the volunteers will be properly trained. Online training is available.” Anyone who would like to become a volunteer can call Kc Mace at the Elmore SPCA at 643-2451.

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By John T. Ryan

Rain fell this morning in Peru, but this afternoon the sun came out and it felt like spring had arrived. Our apple blossoms burst open yesterday. Here are a few photos of scenes along Route 22, Route 9 and at Rulf’s Orchard in the Town of Peru. We are blessed to live in this beautiful community! (Click here. Please watch as a slideshow)

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