The Peru Gazette

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Just a reminder that this Saturday, June 5 is Museum Day. The Alice will be open from 10am – 4pm (our usual hours) and all tours will be free.  (Click here for details) Read more »

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Click here for our September 29, 2009 story on the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced that he has joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of Members who are committed to protecting and promoting the interests of sportsmen and wildlife professionals in Upstate New York and across the nation. Read more »

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The Civil Air Patrol presented the colors at Monday's ceremony

By John T. Ryan

Peru VFW Post 309 hosted annual services at 11 a.m. Memorial Day, May 31st. (Click here for more photos) Post Sr. Vice-Commander Russell Poole was Master of Ceremonies welcoming everyone present and introducing the main speaker Town of Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Supervisor Glushko recalled the many sacrifices of our nation’s fighting men and women defending freedom all over the world. He pointed out the importance of educating each generation of Americans about these sacrifices. Incoming Post commander Fred Hoffman and Officer of the Day Tom Fusco read the names of each VFW Post 309 deceased member. Auxiliary President Peggy Matteau read the names of deceased Auxiliary members. Lynn Wilke sounded taps. Members of the Adirondack Mountain Group Civil Air Patrol presented and retired the colors. Following the ceremonies Post 309 invited everyone present into their hall for a light luncheon.

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY.  Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir.  Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments.  Free to the public.

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By Donald McBrayer

The 12th Annual Champlain Valley Spring Nationals Car Exhibition will be held this weekend, Saturday & Sunday May 29-30, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds from 11AM till 4PM both days. There will be 41 classes of cars from ‘40s Hot Rods to Vintage Race Cars, Mustangs, Vettes, Mopars, Trucks of all sizes and even a few bikes. Last year we had over 300 cars. There’ll be a huge vendor area, plenty of concessions, and demonstrations. Admission to the public is absolutely FREE! This is a great time for the entire family so bring the kids to a car show. I’ll see you there!

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AGENDA,  ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall Read more »

AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD, Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall  Read more »

Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of April 21, 2010 to order at 7:05pm. Read more »

Legislation would help small businesses, allow security to focus on high-risk shipments

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens introduced H.R.5375, the Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010. The legislation increases from $200 to $1000 the value of goods that can be brought into the United States duty free and without customs entry procedures. The hike would encourage economic development in Northern New York and foster an environment of greater trade for community small business owners.  The current $200 limit was established in 1993, and has not been adjusted for inflation in 17 years.   Read more »

By Donald McBrayer

The Peru Town Board Held its Regular Meeting on May 24 at 7:00 PM.
Minutes for the May 10 Meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/05-10-2010-RM.pdf

The Agenda contained 18 Items that included:

• Tabling a Motion for a Deed Acceptance from Cortland Forrence for a Trail Easement.
• Passing the Town Park Parking Ordinance that restricts overnight parking in Peru’s recreational areas. The Ordinance can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/towndocs/Park-Parking-Ordinance.pdf
• Discussed two bids for work on the Lapham Mills Field Backstops. The bids so far are $3655 and $3188.
• Approved a Motion approving Jim Dynko for Umpiring.
• Discussed the proposed Dog Control Law. Town Councilor Brandy McDonald informed the Board no Court Surcharges would be applied to fines generated by the proposed law. This is because the proposed law is a Town Law, and not governed by NYS which attaches court surcharges. The Board also agreed that dog owners ticketed for unlicensed dogs will still have to pay a $25 fine even if they license the dog before the ticket appearance date. Work on the proposed Dog Control Law is continuing.
• Reported the NYS Ag & Markets Dog Control Officer Inspection Report came back marked as “Satisfactory”.
• Highway Superintendent, Mike Farrell expressed a concern about beginning work on Fuller Road and Quaker Highlands Road. The work could exceed $200,000, which would be covered by CHIPS funding, but failure of passage of the NYS budget places the awarding of the CHIPS fund in uncertainty. Mr. Farrell will be working with the Town Board to best plan for the possibility of lacking funds for this year’s proposed roadwork.
  

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:15PM.

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