Cuomo: COVID-19 variant found in New York state
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Saratoga Springs jeweler tests positive for highly contagious coronavirus strain
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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The elephant in the room: Potsdam’s police reform committee struggles to deal with racism | NCPR News
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Planning and Zoning Boards Will Not Meet In January
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Planning Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Property Tax Bills To Arrive Later Than Usual, Board Chairs and Vice-Chairs Reappointed and More
By John T. Ryan
The Peru Town Board conducted its last 2020 regular meeting on Wednesday, December 30th.
Town Clerk Dianne Miller reported that as of Wednesday the tax roll had not been received because of printing issues at the Clinton County level. Mailing 2021 property tax bills will be delayed a few days. (1/4/20- Dianne Miller received the tax roll this morning. She believes that the County’s printer has mailed or will soon mail the bills to taxpayers. The bills should arrive in taxpayers’ mailboxes Tuesday or Wednesday.)
Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said the major sewer line upgrade project bids are looking good in terms of meeting specifications. Bids will be awarded on January 11th. Several property easements lapsed because of project delays. Work on reacquiring the easements will begin immediately. Preparing the property purchased from the Peru Community Church to locate a pump station will also begin in early January.
Tetrault also recommended that the Board consider hiring an engineer to plan the eventual replacement of Buttonwood Parkway water and possibly sewer lines. He said his personnel have been called several times to repair breaks on the street. Supervisor Brandy McDonald was reluctant to discuss more infrastructure work. He responded, “Let’s see where we are with the current sewer project.”
Brandy McDonald asked Department heads to ensure that all employees comply with COVID-19 mask requirements especially when two or more employees are riding in a Town vehicle.
Other Meeting Highlights:
Approval of end-of-year fund transfers from accounts with negative balances to accounts with positive balances: General Fund ($2,767.11), Highway Fund ($15452.09), Peru Sewer Fund ($2,386), Valcour Fund ($3,757.75).
Approval of the permanent hiring of Luke Fessette as a laborer by the water and Sewer Department at a starting wage of $16.07 per hour.
Approval of a Planning Board By-Law revision changing the Board’s meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Board meets on second Wednesdays.
Reappointment of Richard Williams as Planning Board Chairman
Reappointment of Ryan Davies as Planning Board Vice-Chairman
Reappointment of Mark Robinson as a Planning Board member.
Reappointment of James Falvo as Planning Board Chairman
Reappointment of Sean Lukas as Zoning Board of Appeals Vice-Chairman
Reappointment of Terry Aubin as a Zoning Board of Appeals member.
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as a running count by Bloomberg News, show the Empire State ahead of other large states like Florida when it comes to the number of vaccinated people per 100,000 residents. Yet, there nonetheless appears to be a significant backlog in distributing hundreds of thousands of doses in the Empire State despite the growing list of eligible people.
Source: City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New York Moves to Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Clinton County Reports 232 Thursday – Sunday COVID-19 Lab-positives Thursday
Since our 12/31 update, 232 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing, we ask that residents limit their time in the community as much as possible. Stick to essential trips or visits like going to work or school, medical appointments, or shopping for necessities. Shopping trips should be limited to single-person trips to avoid unnecessary crowding in stores. Continue to practice prevention methods such as wearing a mask that goes over your nose AND mouth; keeping at least 6ft between yourself and others; avoiding crowds and gatherings; washing your hands often or using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol; staying home when you are sick and; reducing contact with those who do not live in your household.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 610 people tested in Clinton County on 1/2. As of 1/2, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.5%.
– Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 1/2, 85 individuals hospitalized (16 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Franklin County January 4th COVID-19 Report (New positives down to three)
COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/04/2021 :
Daily Statistics:
New Positives: 3
New Probables: 0
Active Cases: 125
Positivity Rate (01/02): 4.05%*
7-day Average (01/02): 6.02%*
New Deaths: 0
New Recovered: 30
Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 795†
Isolation and Quarantines Reported By Correctional Facilities:
Bare Hill Correctional: 75 Isolations, 153 Quarantines
Franklin Correctional: 47 Isolations, 0 Quarantines
Upstate Correctional: 54 Isolations, 1 Quarantines
Cumulative Totals:
Cases: 937
Confirmed Positive: 811
Probable: 126
Deaths: 8
Recovered: 804
* Positivity and testing statistics generated from NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Tracker (https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov)
† Beginning 12/21/2020, quarantine statistics reported by correctional facilities are now included in the total quarantine numbers. Breakdowns of each correctional facility are provided for reference. For the most recent statistics, please visit https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report…
More information and the Isolation map can be found at: https://www.franklincountyny.gov
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Mission of Hope Closes Warehouse and Office Until February
Due to the rising Covid cases and quarantines in our county, the Mission of Hope will keep its warehouse closed until February. In addition, our Mission Office will also be officially closed until February as well. Please do not leave voice messages on our office phone. If it is an emergent issue that needs immediate attention, please email, or text me or call me at 518-572-4246.
Equally important is that we are praying for you and your loved ones. Please stay safe and stay in touch. I’ll send out another email with more news soon.
Thanks and many New Year’s blessings to you and your loved ones.
Sr. Debbie
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town of Peru Department Reports For November 2020
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Highway Dept. News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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WATCH: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic | Local 22/44 News
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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NEW: Rep. Stefanik will object to Biden’s win | NCPR News
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN HEALTH INSURANCE FOR COVERAGE BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1 IS JANUARY 15, AHI OFFERING FREE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Health Insurance Open Enrollment through the NY State of Health Marketplace continues. For those seeking coverage beginning on February 1, the deadline to enroll is January 15. AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) program is offering free telephone enrollment assistance to those seeking coverage in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. Call 1.866.87.3740 or visit https://ahihealth.org/ease/appointment-request/ to schedule an appointment.
Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization licensed under the New York State Public Health Law as an Article 28 Central Services Facility. Since 1987, the organization has supported hospitals, physician practices, behavioral health providers, community-based organizations and others in the region in sharing our vision and mission of transforming health care and improving population health. A joint venture of Adirondack Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Hudson Headwaters Health Network, St. Lawrence Health System, and the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Adirondack Health Institute’s mission is to create transformative initiatives to improve access to health care services allowing the residents of the Adirondack region to realize their full potential and live a healthy life. For more information, please visit www.ahihealth.o
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Releases Statement on Her Objection to the Contested Election
I am honored every day to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District, and I believe it is my solemn and sacred duty to serve as your voice and your vote in Washington. I swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution – the utmost duty I perform as a Member of the United States Congress.
As the Representative for New York’s 21st Congressional District, I plan to object to certain contested electors on January 6th. I do not take this action lightly. I am acting to protect our democratic process. Article II and the Twelfth Amendment of the Constitution make clear that I have an obligation to act on this matter if I believe there are serious questions with respect to the Presidential election.
I believe those questions exist. Tens of millions of Americans are rightly concerned that the 2020 election featured unprecedented voting irregularities, unconstitutional overreach by unelected state officials and judges ignoring state election laws, and a fundamental lack of ballot integrity and security.
To the tens of thousands of constituents and patriots across the country who have reached out to me in the past few weeks – please know that I hear you. The most precious foundation and covenant of our Republic is the right to vote, and consequently, the faith in the sanctity of our nation’s free and fair elections.
As a Member of Congress, I am committed to restoring the faith of the American people in our elections – that they are free, fair, secure, and according to the United States Constitution.
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Farm overtime threshold change delayed | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Agricultural News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Quebec reports 7,663 new COVID-19 cases over past three days | Montreal Gazette
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Cows And A Clean Lake? Champlain Advisory Committee Considers Dairy’s Future | Vermont Public Radio
Source: Cows And A Clean Lake? Champlain Advisory Committee Considers Dairy’s Future | Vermont Public Radio
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Environmental News.
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NY surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID cases since March
Posted: January 4th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Essex Town, County ask Ferry to remain open | Sun Community News ESSEX |
Posted: January 3rd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Vermont will prioritize age and health in distributing vaccines in next phases – VTDigger
Posted: January 3rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Police investigating several downtown Burlington break-ins
Posted: January 3rd, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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NYE shooting ends without injury | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: January 2nd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News.
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Non-Walker Damage at Macomb Park – 1/1/21
Posted: January 2nd, 2021 under Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – Yummy!
Michigans
Chicken Wings
Macaroni Salad
Dessert
Take-Out Only, Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru NY 12972
Posted: January 2nd, 2021 under Community Events.
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