The Peru Gazette

Source: Vermont reports 1-day Covid case record over the weekend, 3 new deaths – VTDigger

“Auditors found that ESD, with few exceptions, does not monitor whether its programs are meeting their goals. It also doesn’t work to identify successes or failures or apply successful strategies to other programs.”

Source: DiNapoli audit criticizes Empire State Development for poor oversight of programs – syracuse.com

Source: Tamarack trees face fresh threats – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Exploring Cranberry Lake – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: New Yorkers will vote on environmental rights amendment to state constitution | NCPR News

Source: Kids in crisis: how Sackets Harbor is creatively tackling the mental health needs of their students | NCPR News

Source: Another Burlington business calling for increased safety measures

Source: Colin Powell, Former U.S. Secretary of State, Dies of COVID-19 at 84

Source: Average home sale prices up 22% in Onondaga County over last year – syracuse.com

Source: When a CNY kid forcibly cuts a Native American student’s hair, it’s a teaching moment for a school district – syracuse.com

“The Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation was established in December of 2000 to help improve the quality of life for the year-round residents of the Adirondack Park. Since its inception it has awarded 593 grants totaling over $1,063,000.”

Source: Pearsall Foundation Announces Grant Awards – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The Real Johnny Appleseed – The Adirondack Almanack

On Monday, October 18th  from 7 am-5 pm Rifenburg Contracting will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland to Button Brook Dr.

On Tuesday, October 19th from 7 am – 5 pm Rifenburg Contracting will be closing Maiden lane from Button Brook to Winding Brook.

There will be no through traffic including emergency vehicles during these times.

Any questions, please call the W/S Superintendent @ 643-8125

Source: Longtime Morrisonville firefighter gets a big welcome home | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | After a harrowing health scare during a deadly crash, longtime volunteer firefighter Bill Todd recently returned home to a big surprise.

Source: Ticonderoga adds 100-acre solar installation to growing project list

Source: Fish Creek campground to get facelift

Source: Report: Trails in Adirondacks are too steep to be sustainable – The Capitol Pressroom

Source: Storm water and sewers – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Local mom opens new store at Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Peace by Piece, a new store in Champlain Centre had its grand opening on Oct. 15. The new store is located by Old Navy, on the Kohl’s end of the mall.

“Lake Champlain warmed between two and seven degrees, depending on location, from 1964 to 2009, according to the state department of health. Lake Champlain hit 65 degrees this May, reached the high 70s in August, and didn’t dip back below 65 until October, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.” 

Source: Thanks to climate change, toxic bacterial blooms stick around for the fall – VTDigger

Source: Burlington businesses decry situation downtown, say employees feel unsafe – VTDigger

Source: ‘These are students in crisis’: Vermont educators grapple with a spike in student misbehavior – VTDigger