The Peru Gazette

AUGUST 28 @ 6:00 PM

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call 

4. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports.

5. MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 24, Special Meeting Minutes of August 14, and August 22, 2023.

6. Community Input.

7. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approving the 2007 International Model 7400 Sale 

at Auctions Int’l Site. 

8. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Accepting the Resignation of Alison Hulbert-Bruce from the Planning Board as of August 7, 2023.

9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approving the Purchase of Town of AuSable’s 2012 Western Star SB Tandem Truck.

10. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Call for A Public Hearing on 9/11/23 at 5:45 to Exceed the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-C as a Precautionary Measure.

11. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Accepting the Clinton County Assessor Contract.

12. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Order New 2025 Freightliner 114SD Plus Dump Truck and Plow Gear.

13. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Cook Rd. Culvert Structure. 

14. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Set up Workshop for Supplemental Water Sources on September 11 at 4:30.

15. DISCUSSION: Stop Light at the Intersection of Route 22 and Main St. 

16. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

17. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

18. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay August 2023 Bills.

19. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.

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Benefit car show will see a return of its Main Street parade

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The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) reminds residents to look for ticks throughout the summer and fall seasons. Ticks can spread diseases that make people and pets very sick. They are most often found in shady, moist areas at ground level. They cling to tall grass, brush and shrubs, usually no more than 18-24 inches off the ground. They also live in lawns and gardens, especially at the edges of woods and around old stone walls. Ticks can enter your yard through woods, tall grass, small animals, or birds. “We have already seen over 100 cases of anaplasmosis, babesiosis, or Lyme disease (all tick-related illnesses) in Clinton County residents this year alone,” stated Nichole Louis, Supervising Public Health Nurse in the Division of Health Care Services at CCHD. “With several months left in our known tick season, we are on track to see more cases than we did in 2022.”

“The first step in preventing tick-related illness is to avoid ticks and the places we know they like to be,” explained Molly Flynn, Principal Public Health Educator in the Division of Health Planning & Promotion at the CCHD. “When possible, stay away from places where ticks are normally found. If you are walking, hiking or biking, stay toward the center of the path and avoid dense woods and bushy areas.”

Other prevention measures include the use an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) approved insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon, eucalyptus or 2-undecanone.  Cover your skin as much as possible. Wear enclosed shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Tuck pant legs into socks or boots and shirt into pants.  Wear light-colored clothing with a tight weave to spot ticks easily.  Treat clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents) with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Never apply permethrin directly to the skin. Cover baby carriers and strollers with mosquito netting.  Stay away from animal nests and teach children to do the same. “Even with your best prevention efforts, you may still come in contact with ticks. Make frequent tick checks routine for everyone in your family—including pets,” stated Ms. Flynn. She cautioned, “Pets that spend time outdoors can bring ticks indoors, putting you at risk, even if you haven’t spent time outdoors yourself.”

Tick checks should include key areas ticks like to hide, such as under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist, and on the hairline and scalp. Taking a shower as soon as possible after spending time outdoors can also help to wash away unattached ticks. If spending time outdoors, check for ticks frequently so you can remove them before they have a chance to bite you or your family members.

Visit our website at www.clintonhealth.org or connect with us on Facebook (@clintonhealth), X [Twitter (@ClintonCountyHD)], and Instagram (clintoncountyhealth). ###

Executive order directs state agencies to buy 30% of their food from New York state farms and food producers by 2028.

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Clinton County recorded 23 drug overdose deaths, with 65% involving synthetic opioids.

Franklin County recorded 10 overdose deaths, and Essex County recorded less than 10 deaths.

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The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be operating tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23, because upgraded cooking equipment is being installed. It will resume operation next week.

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:30 AM.  The main purpose of this meeting is to adopt the 2023-2024 District-Wide Emergency Response Plan (DERP), also known as the District-Wide School Safety Plan.

The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).

The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed.

Champlain Valley Amateur Radio Club makes historic connection

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Stephen J. Houghton was last seen at a gas station in Port Henry

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Mooers Forks native becomes only the second Troop B commander with local roots

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KEESEVILLE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host their “September Shindig” on September 20 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are welcome for an evening of good eats, brews, and friends at Ausable Brewing Company in Keeseville, NY, but tickets are limited. Delicious appetizers, dinner, and dessert will be provided by Northern Feast. A cash bar with an exceptional selection of beers and beverages made by Ausable Brewing Co. will be available all evening. There will be an assortment of raffle items, including a local stay package, a handmade quilt, and a Hornbeck New Tricks canoe.

Guest speaker and national stream restoration expert Rich Starr of Maryland will discuss AsRA’s stream restoration achievements from a regional and national perspective. AsRA is advancing the East Branch Restoration Program, a comprehensive strategy for restoring the health of the East Branch Ausable River while creating flood resilience for the communities alongside the river. Thirteen projects along the East Branch in the Town of Jay are identified as priorities in the plan. Work began this summer on Project Area 2—a critical 3,000’ stretch of river upstream of the State Route 9N bridge in Upper Jay—to protect public and private infrastructure and reduce the risk of ice jams. There will be limited availability to attend an intimate meet & greet with Rich Starr and other members of AsRA’s stream restoration team from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm before the Shindig.

“The September Shindig is a great opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of AsRA’s restoration work and our other programs and to connect with AsRA staff and friends,” said Executive Director Kelley Tucker, “it’s also incredibly fun!” The raffle and cash bar will be open throughout the event. Raffle winners will be chosen at the end of the evening. All event proceeds benefit the Ausable River Association’s work to ensure healthy streams and lakes, biodiversity, climate resilience, and vibrant, engaged watershed communities.

Ausable Brewing Company is a farm-based nano brewery dedicated to serving a variety of high-quality ales, lagers, and house sodas in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.  The delicious food offerings from Northern Feast will include chicken, vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan dinner options.

Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased online or over the phone. Space is limited, so please purchase tickets by 5:00pm on Friday, September 8th to guarantee your seat. Limited tickets may be available at the door for $125. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit https://www.ausableriver.org/events/september-shindig or call 518.637.6859. This year’s event is sponsored by North Woods Engineering.

Rare mosquito-borne virus in Franklin and Grand Isle counties.

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