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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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NY raffling tickets to Bills, Jets, Giants games to New Yorkers who get vaccinated – syracuse.com

Source: NY raffling tickets to Bills, Jets, Giants games to New Yorkers who get vaccinated – syracuse.com

Posted: September 24th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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NY boosting overtime pay for workers at 3 SUNY hospitals, including Upstate in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: NY boosting overtime pay for workers at 3 SUNY hospitals, including Upstate in Syracuse – syracuse.com

Posted: September 24th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Court allows religious exemptions to state vaccine mandate until October | NCPR News

Source: Court allows religious exemptions to state vaccine mandate until October | NCPR News

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Religious News.
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Lake Placid to host Olympic trials for ski jump, nordic combined

Source: Lake Placid to host Olympic trials for ski jump, nordic combined

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Portion of North Bend Street Closed on Friday

North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot will be closed for tomorrow Friday, September 24th @ 7 am til 3 pm to install sewer lines and manholes.  TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive thru customers will only be allowed to exit right onto N Bend.

There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  

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Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Peru News.
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New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker submits resignation

Source: New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker submits resignation

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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“It’s going to take time”: NY Fed president on North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News

Source: “It’s going to take time”: NY Fed president on North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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+40 Additional Positive Covid Cases in Last 24 Hours

Since our 9/22 update, 40 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD has been told by NYSDOH that the NYS School Report Card page WILL be updated for this school year, however NYS has not indicated when it will become active.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 100,754 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/20. As of 9/20, 65% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 62% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 75% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 343 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/21. As of 9/21, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 6.2%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/201, 68 individuals hospitalized (11 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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North Country Live returns with focus on art and music – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: North Country Live returns with focus on art and music – The Adirondack Almanack

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment.
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City leaders dispute before public budget hearings

Source: City leaders dispute before public budget hearings

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Northern NY News.
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Vermont National Guard helps with refugee resettlement

Source: Vermont National Guard helps with refugee resettlement

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Regional NY-VT News.
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NY officials say religious exemptions to vaccine mandate would weaken war against Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: NY officials say religious exemptions to vaccine mandate would weaken war against Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans

Source: FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Authorities caution residents after rash of break-ins | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are reminding residents about ways to prevent crime 

Source: Authorities caution residents after rash of break-ins | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are reminding residents about ways to prevent crime after a spike in vehicle break-ins and thefts have been reported across the Troop B area.

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Local schools combat COVID-19 impacts | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Local schools combat COVID-19 impacts | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As Clinton County continues to combat a spike in COVID-19 cases, local school districts are bolstering their proactive efforts as they now join the health department’s efforts with ea

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Mayor Rabideau plans to retire in 2022 | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | A total 24 years served in office

Source: Mayor Rabideau plans to retire in 2022 | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | A total 24 years served in office

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Assemblyman Jones: Next steps for gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Assemblyman Jones: Next steps for gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In the spring, forests across the North Country experienced an infestation of Lymantria dispar dispar commonly known as gypsy moth, causing a severe loss of foliage

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Warren County teacher suspended for refusing COVID-19 testing | NCPR News

Source: Warren County teacher suspended for refusing COVID-19 testing | NCPR News

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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NYS Assembly considers limiting a pesticide linked to bee deaths | NCPR News

Source: NYS Assembly considers limiting a pesticide linked to bee deaths | NCPR News

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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More than 15,000 hikers sign up for Adirondack parking permits | NCPR News

Source: More than 15,000 hikers sign up for Adirondack parking permits | NCPR News

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Source: Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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Smaller cities like Plattsburgh the focus of new legislative cities committee | NCPR News

Source: Smaller cities like Plattsburgh the focus of new legislative cities committee | NCPR News

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru’s Population Follows State and National Rural Community Trends

 By John T. Ryan
 
Peru – Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s September 13th meeting
 
Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that the U.S. Census Bureau reported that Peru’s population declined from 6,998 in 2010 to 6,772 in 2020 (-226 people), a 3.2%. decline. He noted the problems census takers encountered during the covid pandemic. Counselor Rick Barber noted that many of our young people have been leaving the area. (Note – The Peru Gazette plans to analyze the census data in other Clinton County towns).
 
Water-Sewer-Parks Superintendent Courtney reported that clarifying equipment for the sewer treatment plant has arrived. It will be installed by town personnel which Tetrault said would save the town approximately $35,000 compared to hiring an outside contractor. Tetrault also reported that NYS DEC recently rated the hamlet and Valcour water treatment plants to be satisfactory.
 
Other actions the board were:
 
Reappointed George Coon to the Board of Assessment Review.
 
Listened to a Clinton County Health Department presentation on its Routes to Better Health Program. Town Attorney Matt Favro recommended that the planning and zoning boards review the program. $8,000 in funding is available, but the board must take action before December 31, 2021. The board hopes to consider the program at its October 25th meeting.
 
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Clinton County Health Department for clinic services. The health department uses the town hall’s lower level for its Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) services.
 
Accepted a speed limit reduction request from Arnold Rd. residents. The request will be forwarded to the Clinton County Highway Department which will forward it to NYS. Eventually it will return to the town board with recommendations. NYS declines the vast majority of requests unless the road in question has a history of serious accidents.
 
Approved a $1,836.69 contract with the Clinton County Youth Bureau. The county assists Peru’s ongoing youth programs.
 
Approved a $536,326.59 payment to Rifenburg Construction in connection with the ongoing sewer upgrade project. Courtney Tetrault said Rifenburg is making progress, but material delays are holding up some aspects of the project.
 
Set workshop and meeting dates to formulate and approve the town’s 2022 town budgets.
Peru Town 2022 Budgeting Schedule:

Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 6:00PM     Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget 

                                                                         Highway Budget Workshop

Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 6:00PM     Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop

Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:00PM           General Workshop        

               

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:00PM         Salaries Workshop

Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 6:00PM         Budget Review Workshop

Thursday, November 4, 2021, 6:00 PM          Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget

Monday, November 15, 2021, 6:00 PM          Special Meeting to Adopt Final Budget
Click here to view a video of the entire meeting. 

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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+30 Additional Positive Covid Cases in last 24 hours

Since our 9/21 update, 30 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 100,754 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/20. As of 9/20, 65% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 62% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 75% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 528 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/20. As of 9/20, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 6.3%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/20, 64 individuals hospitalized (11 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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