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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Springfest events announced for Whiteface

The adirondack almanac reports

Chittenden South teachers win 8% in raises over three years. Health insurance contribution increases from 12% to 15%

The Free Press reports

Assaults increase in NY prisons

WNBZ reports

APA issues Annual Report

The adirondack almanac reports

Tax burden in New York increases – Rate is 2.3% more than average state

The Buffalo News reports

Here is the state by state tax data

Local SUNY schools losing funding

The Press Republican reports

Pasquale’s hours of operation on Planning Board’s March Agenda

AGENDA, PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall

1. CALL meeting to order.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

3. ROLL CALL.

4. APPROVAL of February Minutes.

5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing.

6. SUBDIVISION & SEQR: KLC DEVELOPMENT LLC.

Minor Subdivision ~ Calkins Rd.

7. DISCUSSION: S. BAZZANO, INC.

Hours of Operation ~ Pasquale’s Pizzeria

8. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS.

9. CEO REPORT.

10. ADJOURNMENT.

March 1st Public Session Workshop: Peru Central

From the office of A. Paul Scott, Superintendent of Schools

Peru Central School District’s Board of Education has its second budget development workshop this coming Tuesday, March 1st at 6 PM in the community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. It’s anticipated the Board will:

  1. Discuss a set of Peru Central ‘Key Points’ that outline how the school district can respond thoughtfully to the Governor’s executive budget proposal.
  2. Approve a proposed ‘Public Service Emphasis for 2011-2012’ list of eight progressive strategies, helping Peru Central maintain strong programs, even while increasing efficiency in all instructional programs and support operations.
  3. Examine the anticipated ‘top’ 2011-2012 budget increases by category of expenditure, as reported in the February 20, 2011 Press-Republican news story entitled ‘Peru CSD Faces Huge School-Budget Gap’.
  4. Examine facts and figures on class sizes at each grade span, compared with statewide average class sizes for elementary, middle and high school.
  5. Receive the Superintendent’s briefing on prospective attrition via retirement for July 1, 2011 forward, and discuss Peru Central’s successful use of attrition in recent years as the preferred method of reduced employment, rather than layoffs.
  6. Receive and discuss a preliminary draft revenues estimate for 2011-2012. The revenues estimate is subject to ongoing revision, based on school board feedback and updated financial figures from New York State.

Residents who attend the workshop will receive an information packet, to help them follow along, according to Peru Central Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott.

Sen. Little hopes bureaucracy-cutting bills pass

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

RSVP may by eliminated

The Press Republican reports

Tupper Lake woman wins $1.2 million

The Press Republican reports

Fort Ann school leaders consider cutting many jobs

The Post Star reports

Most schools in BOCES region have fewer students – over 10K less than 35 years ago

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Couple allowed to have chickens – Owners of Canton B&B want to serve fresh eggs to guests

The Watertown Daily Times reports

Cuomo Health Care Adviser Takes Pay From Health Industry

The New York Times reports

State locked into hikes – Cuomo looks to cut costs, but budget plan includes $140M for negotiated longevity, other increases for 50,000

The Times Union reports

Utica major proposes 3.9% property tax hike and wage freeze

The Observer Dispatch reports

Rockland County schools plan deep cuts – one district cut 188 jobs in the last two years

The Lo-Hud.com reports

Where Have The Good Men Gone?

The Wall Street Journal reports

Elmore SPCA is under renovation

The Press Republican reports

Taking aim at superintendent salaries

The Press Republican reports

Town Board to conduct Executive Session tomorrow to discuss pending litigation

The Town of Peru will hold a Special Board Meeting on February 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM at the Peru Town Hall for the purpose of holding an Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular individual and pending litigation.

Business threatened with arrest for advertising community events on its sign

The Free Press reports

Saratoga County plans veteran ID cards

The Post Star reports

4 of 5 Potsdam trustees want village dissolution vote

The Watertown Daily Times reports