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AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, February 8, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  1. ROLL CALL
  1. APPROVAL of January 11, 2023, minutes
  1. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 
  1. APPLICATIONS:                       

                      1.P2023-001 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA

                                       Debra Duprey Laundry, 429 Lapham Mills Rd, 270.-1-32

                      2 .P2023-002 Site Plan Review-Zip Line Course  

                                        Gregory Johnson, Fuller Rd, 293.-1-40                                                                                                                         

                              

  1. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS                
  1. CEO REPORT
  1. ADJOURNMENT

Burlington’s Amtrak Train Service Is Off to a Strong Start

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Essex County communities see $1B spike in property values

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World Cup Ski Jumping Competition Returns to Lake Placid Feb. 10-12

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Polar vortex to bring significant cold, subzero wind chills Friday night in Vermont, New York

Air temperatures drop to a range of -15° to -25°, and it’ll feel like -30° to -45° after dark Friday into Saturday morning.

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How much are Billy Joel tickets at Niagara Falls? Where to buy the cheapest ticket

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Teen suspect in Brexi’s killing was released from youth facility despite gun charges last year

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Bus from Central NY company in crash with truck that killed 6 in North Country

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Lake Placid Center for the Arts launches $650,000 Re-Grant Program for NYS Arts Organizations

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Lake George Ice Castle to open, tickets on sale

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‘It’s crunch time’ Ice Palace construction starts late, but IPW 101 moves fast

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New York State Police investigating fatal bus crash in St. Lawrence County

Police said 6 people were killed in the crash involving a box truck and a bus on Route 37

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CVPH Blood Drive in Peru this Monday

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 28th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. 

All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate your support. 

The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Shepherd’s Pie
Bread
Dessert
Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY
All are welcome!

Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh announces return of DozerFest

If interested in participating in the event as a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please reach out to Connie Mandeville, President of the Kiwanis Breakfast Club at kiwanisbreakfastclubplattsburgh@gmail.com or through their Facebook Page.
In honor of World Kiwanis Week, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh is proud to announce the return of their annual event, Dozerfest, again this year after a three-year hiatus. Kids and families are invited for a great day of fun filled with bulldozers, heavy machinery, and much more at Airborne Speedway on Saturday, June 3rd rain or shine. Community groups will also participate in the event. Admission will be $5 per person.
This is a very popular event that has welcomed hundreds of guests in years past and is the major fundraiser for the Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Club. The Club has proudly supported important community initiatives such as the JCEO Backpack Program, Journey Into Reading, the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System, the Ted K. Center, The Foundation of CVPH, and so many more because of the money raised at this event. DozerFest has raised over $20,000 for the North Country community in previous years. The Club is partnering with Upstone Materials again this year and hopes to make this event bigger than ever.
If interested in participating in the event as a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please reach out to Connie Mandeville, President of the Kiwanis Breakfast Club at kiwanisbreakfastclubplattsburgh@gmail.com or through their Facebook Page. The Club is also looking for community organizations interested in applying for Dozerfest grant funding- if interested, please reach out at the above-listed information.
The Kiwanis Breakfast Club Plattsburgh is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the mission of improving the lives of children in the North Country community. Each year, they perform a wide variety of service projects to give back to the community, including an annual scholarship to graduating seniors.

Spring-Like Weather Confuses Birds, 2023 Duck Count Results

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North Country Community College announces new programs for 2023

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Vesco Wine Vineyards closing

West Chazy – It is with a great deal of mixed emotions that we announce the closing of Vesco Ridge Vineyards on October 14th, 2023.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for the support and friendship you have provided us on this incredible journey over the last 13 years.
There are not enough words or emotions to express how thankful and grateful we are to have the best clientele.
We are currently accepting private party bookings for 2023. Please give us a call if you are interested in scheduling. Our website calendar is being updated daily with music and events for the year.
We look forward to making this last year our best!
Much love,
Nancy & Dan Vesco

University of Vermont Medical Center support staff to unionize after vote

The employees overwhelmingly voted “Yes” in the poll, with a final tally of 997 to 163 for support staff and 123 to 18 for technical staff.

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2023 Chamber Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year and Trailblazer, along with the 2022 Chairperson, were all honored.

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COURAGEOUS CALI

Event to benefit local toddler fighting Powassan virus infection

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Plattsburgh woman sentenced 45 years to life

Nicole Cayea to serve decades behind bars for Crisie Luebbers’ murder

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Virtual Public Information Meetings For John Brown Farm State Historic Site UMP, Feb. 8 and 9

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Peru Nighthawks at Lake Forest

Judge lectures lawmakers on prison security

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