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937 AM EST Fri Feb 25, 2022

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
10 inches.

* WHERE…All of northern New York and the northern and central
sections of Vermont.

* WHEN…Through 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult due to the accumulating snow
and sharply reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow, heavy at times will continue through
late this afternoon, before tapering off to flurries by this
evening. A burst of heavier snowfall will produce snowfall rates
of 1 to 2 inches per hour between 11 AM and 3 PM today.
Visibilities will be below one half mile at times during this
period and driving conditions will be extremely hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you have travel plans, keep an extra flashlight, food, and
water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Also allow extra
time for travel.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/btv/winter

1. Call Meeting To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting of January 28, 2022, Special Meeting of February 7, 2022 and Town Board Regular Meeting of February 14, 2022.
5. Community Input.
6. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of the Public Environmental Benefit Contract with Northway Solar, LLC.

7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of the Decommissioning Plan with Northway Solar, LLC

8. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Emergency Purchase of Brentwood Industries WWTP Tank #1 – Polychem™ Chain and Flight Sludge Collection System.

9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Amendment to Tedford Consulting Contract for the Sewer Upgrade Project.

10. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Reappointment of Mark Lukens to the Planning Board.

11. DISCUSSION: Elm St. Project Schedule. 

12. DISCUSSION: Youth Commission By-Laws. 

13. MOTION/DISCUSSION: Heyworth Mason Park Bell Tower Design. 

14. MOTION/DISCUSSION: Heyworth Mason Park Stage Cover 

15. DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update. 

16. DISCUSSION: Other Business. 

17. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only. 

18. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills. 

MOTION:     Adjourn

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, to discuss matters leading to the appointment/employment of a particular person(s) and collective negotiations of the PAC.  The Board is expected to reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  

The main focus of this meeting is to conduct a community forum on the 2022-2023 district budget.

The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols will be followed (including mask-wearing).

Infusion Baroque at L’Gros Luxe in St-Henri : : Montreal, QC : : Images by Danylo Bobyk Photography : : www.danylobobyk.com

The prize-winning Montreal ensemble, Infusion Baroque, performs their signature program “Virtuosa” on the Hill and Hollow Music series Sunday, March 13 at the Methodist Church on NYS Route 3 in Saranac. The program features music by women composers of the 17th and 18th centuries and will be performed on historical instruments: flute, violin, cello, and harpsichord. The quartet will give a pre-concert talk at 2:15 pm with the concert following at 3:00 pm. Audience members must be vaccinated and masked. Admission is a suggested donation at the door: $15 general, $12 seniors, $5 students, children under 12 attend free. Further info: telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail ambrown.hillholl@gmail.com or visit www.hillandhollowmusic.org.

Infusion Baroque’s performances have been described as “dynamic and alive” (Early Music America) with “polish, energy, and finely-honed style… merrily breaking established traditions” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Winners of the Grand Prize and Audience Prize at the 2014 Early Music America Baroque Performance Competition, the ensemble beguiles audiences across North America with creative programming. Read more »

Jessica Hatfield crosses the finish line

Annual 5K race to support patients needing to travel for care 

PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/24/2022) – Runners can get an early start on their St. Patrick’s Day festivities while helping families in our region receive the care they need by taking part in the Shamrock Shuffle 5K. The race starts and ends at Valcour Brewing Company on Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m.

Now in its seventh year, the two-loop route creates a flat, fast course for runners. The fun and unique event is also well-known for the many participants decked out in green to celebrate Irish heritage. The race is organized by Adirondack Coast Events and this year, benefits The Foundation of CVPH’s Travel Fund, which assists eligible North Country families who need to travel outside the area for specialized care.

“Everyone running in this race will be making such a big difference in the lives of our patients,” CVPH Associate Vice President of Philanthropy Kerry Haley said. “In many cases, these patients are facing serious health challenges, and at the same time, they are struggling to figure out how they can afford to get necessary care that unfortunately is outside our region. By signing up for this race, you’re taking a major worry off their minds.”

In 2021, The Foundation’s travel funds assisted 72 patients and their families, totaling nearly $48,000 in reimbursement. To learn more about the travel funds available and how to apply, check out the “Get Help” tab on The Foundation website: UVMHealth.org/CVPHFoundation.

Last year, about 100 runners took part in the race, ranging in age from 6-years-old to 78-years-old. Their registration fees supported the purchase of a brand new bassinet that is now providing comfort for babies born at the Alice T. Miner Women and Children’s Center.

The cost to register is $25. The first 150 runners ages 21 and up to complete the course will also receive a prize:

• 1^st-50^th place: A free beer courtesy of Valcour Brewing
• 51^st-100^th place: A free beer courtesy of The Foundation of CVPH
• 101^st-150^th place: A free beer courtesy of Adirondack Coast Events

Runners can sign up by visiting Shamrock Shuffle (runsignup.com). The website also includes a map of the course and information on how to track your progress during the race.

Anyone with questions can contact Michelle Senecal, Foundation Events & Special Projects Manager at (518) 314-3359 or email msenecal@cvph.org.

Elizabeth “Beth” Howell was murdered near the SUNY Potsdam campus on Friday, February 18th. She is playing the cello in this scene. 

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