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December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car may have been checking to see if the news reports about the bridge’s reopening were accurate. About five minutes later, he crossed the bridge headed southbound.
Luck Bros. will spend the rest of the day taking down the many detour signs in Peru, Chesterfield, and Keeseville. The NYS Department of Transportation closed the bridge to traffic on July 9. Based on the many comments to previous Peru Gazette stories, many local people are pleased that the bridge has reopened.
Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled constructing a new Northway bridge, he responded, “This is more difficult. It was much like remodeling an old house.” The American Bridge Co. completed the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge in 1941. It appears on the National Register of Historic Places.
Work started on July 9 this year. Hopefully, the $6.2 million project to further elevate the bridge will prevent it from being damaged by the Ausable River’s frequent ice jams. The river is unpredictable. Breyette recalled that following heavy rains last summer, the water level rose eight feet in one day.
Breyette’s pride regarding this project outcome is easy to sense, especially when he asked if he could borrow your reporter’s iPhone to take photos beneath the bridge where most of the work occurred. Fifteen to twenty Luck Bros. personnel have typically worked on the project at any given time.
Luck Bros. performed the most significant portions, while subcontractors performed specialized aspects. A bridge painting contractor sandblasted and painted the bridge structure. As the project neared completion, another subcontractor raised the 2 million pound bridge 3.5 ft., assisted by Luck Bros. personnel. Luck Bros. personnel removed and replaced significant parts of the bridge’s concrete support structure. They used jackhammers to remove the old concrete pedestals holding the bridge before pouring new ones.
People passing over the bridge will appreciate its broad approaches, new roadway, guardrails, curbing, and line striping.
This is a friendly reminder that there will be a Blood Drive today, Monday, December 4, 2023. The Drive will be held at the Peru St. Augustine Church Parish Center between 3pm and 6:30 pm. Come save lives and enjoy some snacks.
Peru, December 3, 2023 – Rev. Scott Seymour lights a candle on the St. Augustine’s Parish Advent Wreath at 9:30 mass this morning. Christians of most denominations observe Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
Father Seymour asked parishioners to use this expectant waiting time for prayer, repairing broken family relationships, volunteering, and visiting or sending cards to homebound or lonely people. He said, “Tell them you are thinking of them and praying for them.”
Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector.
“Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “Beta Technologies is at the cutting edge of electric aerospace engineering, and, remarkably, this technology is manufactured right here in the North Country. After attending meetings with the Beta Technologies team and State and County officials, I am confident that this funding will not only continue to expand the manufacturing transportation sector but will also create jobs and more opportunities for young students in the region through their partnership with CV-TEC to be at the forefront of these new technologies. Beta Technologies is a major player in aerospace technology, and I want to thank Clinton County for securing this funding.”
Peru’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place Friday, December 1 at 6 p.m. at Little Ausable River Park. Longtime resident Roy Perry will light the tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Girl Scouts and the Fire Department will entertain the children. It should be a fun family event.
Sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh
Saturday, December 9 – 10 am to 3 pm
Sunday, December 10 – 10 am to 3 pm
Visit the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th, from 10 am to 3 pm each day for special discounted holiday gift offerings. Special gift packages include ornaments, prints and books on local subjects. The museum shop contains the largest selection of local history books north of Albany and a wide selection of used books. Tour our 5 exhibit rooms. Entrance is free.
Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! That’s the menu for the Sunday, December 10 Community Pancake Breakfast hosted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus. Served in the St. Augustine’s Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. Everyone is invited!
Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts starting at $114,000 and covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered zero-emission school bus, depending on the type of vehicle.
AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
MOTION:Acceptance of Minutes for the Special Meeting to Adopt Budget and Special Meeting to Accept the Relevy List of November 14, 2023 and Regular Meeting of November 6, 2023.
MOTION: Acceptance of the Youth Report for October.
Community Input.
RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:To Amend Employee Handbook.
DISCUSSION/MOTION:Posting of 2024 Tax Notice and Hours.
RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:To Approve the Purchase and Implementation of New Edmunds Payroll and H/RSoftware Due to Support Ending.
By John T Ryan
This is a friendly reminder that there will be a Blood Drive today, Monday, December 4, 2023. The Drive will be held at the Peru St. Augustine Church Parish Center between 3pm and 6:30 pm. Come save lives and enjoy some snacks.
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Sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh
