Source: Former Central New York prison doctor sues, blasts state’s painkiller policy – syracuse.com

Source: Malone PD moves forward with police reform plan

• Dog Control Officer Hired 
• Youth Commission Member Resigns 
• Reduced Speed Limit Request for Telegraph Road. 
• Financing Sought for Phase #2 of Sewer System Upgrade 
• Hydrant Flushing to Begin 
• Council Satisfied With Heyworth Mason Park as a Concert Venue 
• America Cares Application Submitted 

Peru has a new dog control officer (DCO). At its Monday, July 12, 2021 meeting, the Peru Town Board voted to hire Clifton J. Christon to fill the DCO position. He has served as Schuyler Falls’ DCO for the past fourteen years; now, he’s working for both towns. Christon starts at $12,000 annually, with an increase to $13,000 following a 90-day probationary period. Christon can be reached at 518-420-9848.

The DCO is on call 24-7.  Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald served as acting DCO since David Drollette’s May 24th resignation. He responded to thirty-seven phone calls during that period, many from the same people calling at all hours of the day or night. 

Another Peru Youth Commission member resigned. Youth Commission Chairman Greg Mills resigned a few weeks ago. Now Bill Myers has submitted his resignation. Supervisor McDonald stated that the board would not act on Myer’s resignation at this meeting. 

A Peru resident asked the town board to decrease the 55 mph speed limit on Telegraph Road. First, the town will submit the request to Clinton County. From there, it will go to the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) for its approval. McDonald noted that DOT rarely approves speed limit reductions unless several fatal or severe accidents are reported on a highway or at an intersection. 

Financing phase #2 of the sewer system upgrade project will be the subject of a July 26, 5:45 p.m. public hearing. Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault needs to ensure that USDA Rural Development Administration has funding available for the project.  The project intends to provide good service for Elm Street and the Washington Street Orchard View development. It includes laying new sewer lines down Elm St., rehabilitating several maintenance holes, engineering expenses, and providing money for unforeseen cost increases. The board has not decided if it will proceed with phase #2. 

Water-Sewer personnel will be flushing hydrants beginning next week. Personnel will also be performing meter repairs and conversions to radio-read. 

Board members expressed satisfaction with the Heyworth Mason Park concert venue. Councilman Rick Barber estimated last Sunday’s crowd at 150 and said he’s heard many positive comments. Some people would like to see bathrooms replace portable toilets. Barber also mentioned improving parking by laying down a gravel base adjacent to the Little Ausable River.

Courtney Tetreault said a recent title search of the Heyworth Mason Park area revealed that Clinton County deeded the town two parcels of property, not one. The entire property has flood plain restrictions; however, one of the deeded parcels has more permitted uses than the other. Peru town boards have always been frustrated by the beautiful park’s restricted use. 

The town submitted its application for America Cares Rescue Act funding. Initial estimates placed Peru’s funding at just over $700,000; however, that figure is speculative. As a result, the town is in a wait-and-see mode. 

“The data shows that all three vaccines work against the variants circulating in the U.S., so if you want to protect yourself against Covid and its variants, the best way to do that is to get vaccinated,” Dr. Mark Levine, the state health commissioner, told Vermonters at a press conference Tuesday.

Source: What Vermonters need to know about the Delta variant – VTDigger

“Syracuse, N.Y. – Tommy Goodelle made 50 straight free throws. And while that feat is impressive enough for an 11-year-old boy, consider this: The E.R. Hughes Elementary School student (New Hartford) sank those shots during a national competition designed to crown the best shooter in his or her age group.”

Source: CNY kid wins national free-throw shooting contest, cites Joe Girard as inspiration: ‘I was just feeling it’ – syracuse.com

Source: Joan Jett added back to NYS Fair concert lineup; Sister Sledge canceled – syracuse.com

Source: It was illegal in New York to get your hair cut on Sundays, until today – syracuse.com

Source: “Into the Woods” will be performed in Keeseville | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | Tony Award-winning musical is rated PG and is family-friendly.

“Will cease operations Monday, July 19.”

Source: Plattsburgh’s mass vaccination site to shutter | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As part of the state’s downsizing of vaccination efforts and shifting focus to areas with lower vaccination rates, Plattsburgh’s state-run mass vaccination site will cease op

Source: Essex Co. appoints Thwaits as Emergency Services director | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Max Thwaits III has been the acting Emergency Services director since March.

Source: Burlington beaches reopen to swimming after cyanobacteria closure

Source: Up, Up But Never Away – Balloon Litter in NYS – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Two CNY beaches closed due to toxic algae blooms – syracuse.com

Source: Elton John’s Syracuse concert nears sellout: Here are the cheapest tickets you can get – syracuse.com

Source: Pendragon Theatre Welcomes New Managing Director, offers kids camp – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Cornell building in Westport may survive, with conditions | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | After hearing public sentiment favoring preservation of the Cornell building at the Essex Fairgrounds, supervisors agreed Tuesday (June 6) to give it a chance, o

Source: Inflation Is High. Used Car Prices May Help Explain What’s Next : NPR

Source: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Is Linked To Neurological Disorder In Extremely Rare Cases | Vermont Public Radio

The 2021 Albany 40 Under 40

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Source: The 2021 Albany 40 Under 40 – City & State NY

Source: Point au Roche beach closed for harmful algae | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | The Point au Roche State Park beach has been temporarily closed due to harmful algae blooms.

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Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On July 4 at 1:30 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from three climbers in the Trap Dike reporting that one of the group had suffered a lower leg injury after a fall. Five Forest Rangers, four Assistant Forest Rangers, and two volunteer climbers responded to assist. A team comprised of two Rangers and two volunteer climbers were inserted at the base of the Mt. Colden Trap Dike by New York State Police Aviation. Additional resources responded via Avalanche Pass with technical rescue equipment. At 5:30 p.m., Rangers reached the 59-year-old woman from Greenwich, Connecticut, stabilized the injury, and developed an evacuation plan. The responders established a steep-angle belay system, lowering the subject approximately 100 yards downslope to a location better suited for a hoist extraction. At 6:15 p.m., State Police Aviation returned with Ranger DiCintio and the woman was hoisted from the Trap Dike and transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.

Helicopter arrives to assist in Essex County hiker rescue

Rescue crews package up woman injured while hiking

Rope rescue of injured hiker in Trap Dike, Essex County

NOTE: Essex County rescue photos provided by Assistant Forest Ranger Jonathan Leff and Assistant Forest Ranger Brendan Jackson