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Since our 7/12 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, July 19.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 94,424 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 7/11. As of 7/11, 61% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 59% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 71% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
Peru – Peru’s Applefest is going to happen in 2021. The Covid pandemic resulted in its cancellation last year, but this year the 43rd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will occur on Saturday, September 18th. Traditionally a two-day event, the Applefest will be packed into one day of fun.
The parish center filled with dozens of crafters will open at 10 a.m. Food booths begin opening at 10:30 a.m., followed by games and raffles. The community parade leaves the Peru Elementary School at 11 a.m. The Plattsburgh Police Fife and Drum Corps will march and perform afterward. The rocking On Three Band will perform throughout the afternoon. There will be several new games for children of all ages, plus apple fritters, fried dough, hot dogs, Michigans, burgers, sausages, and the K of C’s famous chicken BBQ.
Covid regulations in effect on Sept. 18th will be in place. As of July 15th, masks are required indoors for all unvaccinated individuals.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 18th, to ensure you and your family won’t miss the 2021 Applefest.
Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.
“Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third time in four years for local governments with calendar fiscal years,” DiNapoli said. “As the economy recovers from the pandemic, local governments have seen some revenues rebound and have benefited from one-time federal financial assistance. At the same time, the risk of inflationary cost increases and the need for investments that will stimulate economic growth and fund essential services may lead to challenging budget decisions ahead.”
The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap.
The 2% cap for the 2022 fiscal year is the third time since 2019 that municipalities with a calendar year fiscal year (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31) had their levy growth capped at that amount. In 2021, the allowable levy growth was 1.56%.
The Office of the State Comptroller has created a financial toolkit containing resources that can be useful to local officials in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
Do you know where this building was? Keep reading and you’ll find out! Clue – it’s not Bailey Avenue Park.
1903
July 8 – The first game at Clinton Park will be played on Wednesday when the Plattsburghs will have as their opponents the strong Burlington team, and a battle royal may be expected. The diamond is so constructed that it is always in condition a short time after a rainstorm.
The Plattsburgh Traction Company has agreed with the Base Ball Association to carry all passengers to the baseball games for a single 5 cent fare each way. The arrangement is a liberal one on the part of the company and will meet with approval of every fan in the city.
September 4 – The Montgomerys of Rouses Point and the P. H. S. team will play a game on Monday at 3 o’clock. Proceeds for the Base Ball Association. Large crowd expected.
1904
May 11 – What should be one of the best games of the High School season will be played at Clinton Park this afternoon at 2:30 – Middlebury College vs P. H. S.
May 14– Baseball at Clinton Park at 3 o’clock this afternoon. The ball game between the Edmunds and Plattsburgh High School teams will undoubtedly be one of the best of the season. The P. H. S. boys spent two hours’ had practice yesterday afternoon.
1905
May 16 – The P. H. S. /Potsdam Normal baseball teams will play at Clinton Park at 3:30. The high schoold team has yet to be defeated this season.
September 3 – Last baseball game of the season played at Clinton Park ending an unlucky baseball season for Plattsburgh.
1906
May 8 – The local baseball season will open this afternoon at Clinton Park this afternoon at 3:30, when the Plattsburgh High School nine will meet Goddard Seminary of Barre. The first streetcar will leave Cady’s Corner at the top of Bridge Street at 2:30, and cars will run every 15 minutes to the park.
July 21 – A number of Peru baseball enthusiasts went to Clinton Park on Saturday to witness the defeat of the one-time Peru Champions by the P. H. S. team
1907 –
May 29 – Baseball at Clinton Park Decoration Day, at 3:15, P. H. S. vs. Burlington Athletics
July 4 – The Plattsburghs will play a game at Clinton Park this afternoon, when they will have, for their opponents, the new Burlington Team from U. V. M.
1908
May 29 – Don’t forget the baseball games tomorrow at Clinton Park. Two of the fastest games seen in this city will be played. A good opportunity to spend a pleasant afternoon. The first game commences at 1:30.
June 9 – Baseball at Clinton Park tomorrow afternoon.
1909
April 30 – Plattsburgh will today open its baseball season by playing Keeseville High School at Clinton Park. Game called for 3:30.
May 29 – St. Peter’s College band will make its first appearance on Monday, May 31, when it will furnish music for the ball games and fancy drill to be given under the joint auspices of P. H. S. and the St. John Baptiste Society, at Clinton Park.
1910
May 20 – Two ball games, running races and tug-of-war also Drill by the St. John Society Guard of Honor and music by the Lozier Band.
August 10 – The ladies of the Mizpah Circle will hold a picnic at Clinton Park this afternoon at 3:30. Bring friends and children. If rainy, it will be postponed until Thursday.
The stadium was near the lakeshore south of Plattsburgh. Today the building is gone, but you could access the field from Route 9 by walking over the tracks on Lakeland Drive. It’s all private property today.
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.
“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.”
