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Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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Governor Cuomo recommends download this app
We have worked hard over these past months to establish a nation-leading testing and tracing program. Together with all the measures New Yorkers have taken to stop the spread, state-of-the-art testing and tracing have helped us make remarkable progress. Today, we build on this effort by adding an innovative new tool: COVID Alert NY — the official Exposure Notification App created by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Google and Apple. Now you can use your phone to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and you can receive exposure alert notifications without compromising your privacy or personal information.
What is COVID Alert NY?
COVID Alert NY is New York State’s official Exposure Notification App. This is a free smartphone app available to anyone 18+ who lives and/or works in New York. The app uses Bluetooth technology — not location data — to quickly alert users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Once alerted, users can quickly protect themselves and others by self-quarantining, contacting their physician and getting tested.
Get alerts today: Download the app on your iPhone here. Download the app on your Android device here.
How does COVID Alert NY protect my privacy?
The app does not compromise privacy or collect your personal information. Use of the app is completely voluntary and anonymous. The app will never track your location.
Privacy is protected because your data is kept anonymous and is not identifiable to any individual. The State Department of Health cannot identify who downloads the app, and does not collect your name, phone number or other personal information. Any data you voluntarily choose to share is anonymous and can be deleted at any time. Learn more about the app’s expert-vetted security and privacy here.
How does COVID Alert NY work?
As you go about your day, the app uses Bluetooth to sense when another person with the same app comes within 6 feet of you. Your phone exchanges a secure random code with the other phone to record your proximity.
If the app notes that you’ve been within 6 feet of someone for more than 10 minutes, the app adds their phone’s random code to a list of close contacts. When a fellow app user tests positive for COVID-19, a Case Investigator from the county health department will ask if the person is willing to share the app’s list of “close contact” codes to help protect other people. Sharing your list is secure and private. The app never reveals who you are to anyone.
Each day, the list of codes for “confirmed cases” is sent to every phone that has the app. The app compares its own list of close contact codes to the list of confirmed cases. If there’s a match, the app displays a COVID Alert. Using these lists of anonymous codes, the alert is kept private. No one ever knows who generated the COVID Alert.
Neighboring states including New Jersey and Pennsylvania have launched Exposure Notification Apps that work in concert with New York’s, meaning New Yorkers will also get alerted if they have been exposed to someone from one of these states who tests positive.
How you can help:
The more New Yorkers using the COVID Alert NY app, the more effective it will be as a tool to stop the spread of COVID-19. Download the app today and encourage your friends and loved ones to download it, too. Alerts can only come from other people who use the app, so we need as many New Yorkers as possible to download the app.
The COVID Alert NY app puts the power in the hands of all New Yorkers to protect ourselves, our neighbors, friends, family and community. Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 Oct. 1st Update
October 1, 2020.
Contact tracing has been instrumental in stopping the COVID spread, and we have worked hard over these past months to establish a nation-leading testing and tracing program. Today, we are building on that effort with an additional innovative technology-based tool — COVID Alert NY — our official Exposure Notification App created by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Google and Apple. With COVID Alert NY, you can use your phone to receive alert notifications if you have been exposed without compromising your privacy or personal information.
The app will never track your location and is completely anonymous. Using Bluetooth technology, it can detect proximity to another phone with COVID Alert NY downloaded. The State Department of Health cannot identify who downloads the app, and does not collect your name, phone number or other personal information.
As we continue to battle the virus, this app offers another way to protect yourself and your community. The more New Yorkers who download the app, the more effective it is. Get the app today and help stop the spread while maintaining your privacy. Click here to download it directly to your iPhone. Click here to download it directly to your Android device.
Photo of the Day: Last night, bridges and landmarks across the state were illuminated in purple and teal in recognition of the last day of Suicide Prevention Month.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. We are closely monitoring New York’s infection rate. Yesterday, there were 612 total hospitalizations. Of the 109,218 tests reported yesterday, 1,382, or 1.27 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 11 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. 26 percent of all positive cases yesterday were only from 20 hotspot ZIP codes. The hotspot ZIP codes are in Orange County (10950), Rockland County (10952, 10977, 10956), Brooklyn (11223, 11230, 11210, 11,219, 11204, 11229, 11235, 11218, 11234), Queens (11367, 11374, 11691), Westchester County (10573), the Bronx (10468), Nassau County (11590), and Staten Island (10305). If you live in one of these ZIP codes, please take this seriously and get tested.
3. New York launched “Empire State Digital” to help small businesses compete in the digital economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has been disruptive to so many small businesses. This new initiative accelerates NY small businesses’ ability to grow their online presence through a first-in-the-nation program with leading global e-commerce enablers, including Shopify, Square, Clearbanc, and Etsy and will help them compete with larger online retailers.
4. Remember that New Yorkers can request an absentee ballot online now. This year, New Yorkers have several options to vote in the November election: Early voting, absentee voting and in-person voting on Election Day. If you have concerns about COVID, you may request an absentee ballot now. Learn more.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Autumn is in full swing, as shown in I Love NY’s latest fall foliage report. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the iconic scenery throughout the state while you can. Enjoy the season safely.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Clinton County COVID-19 Report for October 1st: Active -1, Recovered +1, Tested +406
Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. No additional lab-confirmed positive cases reported today. One individual moved to the recovered category. Currently 5 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County.
To accommodate our community’s ever-increasing testing demand, a new testing site opened yesterday at 213 Connecticut Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 (on what is commonly referred to as the New Base). A cooperative effort between The University of Vermont Health Network – CVPH and the Clinton County Health Department, for this week the drive-through site will conduct tests Thursday and Friday, October 1 and 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Testing is free and a physician order is not required. This is a drive-through testing site and individuals must remain in their vehicles at all times.
Individuals with (symptomatic) and without (asymptomatic) COVID-19 symptoms may be tested at this location, including those who:
– Require a test to return to school.
– Need a test to visit a loved one in a nursing home.
– Have an occupational requirement (hairdressers, barbers, etc.).
– Are subject to precautionary or mandatory quarantine (by the health department).
– Directly interact with the public while working (health care worker, first responder, or other essential worker).
– Meet the criteria set by the New York State Department of Health based on where you live, work, or other factors the Department deems relevant to COVID-19 testing.
For other local COVID-19 testing options, visit https://www.cvph.org/Patients-and…/Patients/COVID-Testing or https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you.
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Coronavirus pandemic claims nearly 100-year-old Vermont dairy operation
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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COVID Alert NY App Ready for Download
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Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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DEC Reminds Fall Campers to Follow Firewood Requirements to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species
New PSA Recognizes October is National Firewood Awareness MonthThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today marked the beginning of fall camping season by reminding New Yorkers and visitors to prevent the spread of damaging invasive species by following state firewood requirements when obtaining wood for campfires. In recognition of October as National Firewood Awareness Month, DEC is releasing new PSA across the state to help raise awareness about firewood movement and its role in spreading invasive species. “‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’ and this is just as true for mitigating the damaging effects of invasive species as it is for staying healthy,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “One of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of invasive forest pests is to obtain firewood within 50 miles of your destination. Whether you are setting out for a camping adventure or preparing to heat your house this winter, it is important to use firewood grown nearby to protect the places you love.” Many people take wood from their properties as they head out to camp, hunt, or enjoy the great outdoors, but most don’t realize their wood may be hiding the eggs, larvae, spores, adults, or even seeds of invasive threats. Transporting infested firewood allows invasives to spread further and faster than these pests could or would have on their own. In 2009, New York State enacted a regulation to prevent this accidental and often long-distance spread by limiting the transportation of firewood. The regulation pertains to all species of wood, cut or not cut, split or not split, destined for use as fuel. Logs are subject to the regulation if their intended use is as firewood.
Some invasive pests of concern and their respective hosts:
Any law enforcement officer can enforce this regulation and violations may result in a ticket that carries a $250 fine in addition to other penalties. Untreated firewood moved more than 50 miles may be ordered to be returned to its source/origin or confiscated and destroyed. Failing to follow the regulation could also lead to greater impacts well beyond a ticket fee, such as:
For more information, go to DEC’s website. Contact foresthealth@dec.ny.gov or call toll-free at 1-866-640-0652 with questions about the firewood regulation. |
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News.
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Cuomo coronavirus rules for Uber, taxis, limos: Masks, no rides with strangers, windows down – syracuse.com
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New York’s new sick leave law: 13 things workers need to know as benefit kicks in – syracuse.com
Source: New York’s new sick leave law: 13 things workers need to know as benefit kicks in – syracuse.com
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Media groups condemn Burlington protesters burning newspapers – VTDigger
Posted: October 1st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Sept. 30th COVID-19 Update
September 30, 2020
We continue to aggressively track clusters with a particular focus on the 20 ZIP codes with the highest infection rates. Within these 20 “hotspot” ZIP codes, the average infection rate is 5.5 percent. The rate of infection for the rest of New York State, excluding those 20 ZIP codes, is 0.82 percent. While these 20 ZIP codes accounted for almost a quarter of yesterday’s positive cases, they represent only 6 percent of the state’s population.
Areas with high positivity rates now have access to rapid testing machines that the State has made available. If you live or work in one of the following ZIP codes please get a test:
Rockland County (10952, 10977), Brooklyn (11230, 11204, 11219, 11223, 11229, 11210, 11234), the Bronx (10465, 10462), Manhattan (10040), Queens (11374), Staten Island (10306, 10304), Suffolk County (11717, 11746) and Nassau County (11580).
Table of the Day: If you live or work in one of these ZIP codes please get a test.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York’s COVID positive test rate is hovering at just over one percent. Yesterday, there were 605 total hospitalizations. Of the 97,960 tests reported yesterday, 1,000, or 1.02 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost nine New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Cost should not be a barrier for essential workers to access mental health services. The State Department of Financial Services is extending its emergency regulation requiring NY health insurers to waive out-of-pocket costs, including cost-sharing, deductibles, copays and coinsurance, for in-network mental health services for New York’s frontline essential workers until November 27.
3. The state is working with Orthodox Jewish community leaders to develop an action plan encouraging community members to follow Coronavirus guidelines. I had a productive meeting with leaders of the community today to discuss how we can all work together to contain the spread of COVID that we’re starting to see in some religious communities across the state. We will develop an action plan to protect the health and safety of these New Yorkers.
4. The State has issued updated guidance for taxis, for-hire vehicles and other transportation services. Drivers are encouraged to transport passengers with the windows down to increase ventilation, and to implement physical barriers between rider and driver, in addition to the mandatory mask wearing requirement for both drivers and passengers. See the updated guidance here.
5. National Governors Association Vice Chair Asa Hutchinson and I called on Congress to prioritize state and local aid. The pandemic is a national problem, affecting all states, and it demands a bipartisan and national solution. Read our joint statement.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: When the pandemic hit New York City, many food truck vendors put their businesses on hold — but they did not stop cooking. To help combat food insecurity in New York City, the Urban Justice Center’s Street Vendor Project has worked with food truck vendors and found a way to keep the grills on. Food truck vendors have since whipped up 6,500 meals that have been distributed throughout Brooklyn and the Bronx. The program, which ends on Friday, has helped many immigrant-run businesses stay afloat while providing many tasty meals to New Yorkers in need.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Burlington records more rainfall in a single day than in previous 50 combined
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Plattsburgh man cycles more than 1,000 miles for children’s cancer research | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Grant Received, Spending Questioned, Sewage Line Break, Youth Commission Make-up and More
By John T. Ryan
Peru – The best news at the Peru Town Board’s Monday, September 28th meeting was the news that the Town had received a $20,000 Lake Champlain Basin Program grant. It will finance a Valcour sewer district manhole structure and a chemical dosing pump for the water treatment plant. The Board awarded an $11,500 contract to Camp Precast Concrete Products for the Valcour structure and an $8,272.92 contract to the JEM Company for the water treatment equipment.
Councilman Kregg Bruno questioned spending $4,000 to refinish the floor at the historic Lyon Road School. He said, “It’s a money pit. Historical funds could be used for other purposes.” Bruno noted that Historian Ron Allen has been spending his entire budget on the school for several years while not announcing a specific plan for the building’s use. Councilmen Rick Barber and Jim Douglass defended the expenditure, saying that Allen plans to open the school to visitors as soon as it is presentable and outfitted like a period schoolhouse. The Board approved the expense 3 to 1 with Douglass, Barber, and Supervisor Brandy McDonald voting yes, while Bruno voted no. Councilman Melvin Irwin was excused because he was out of town.
Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault commented on a Sunday, September 19th, sewer line brake on the steep hill behind the Old Peru Cemetery. Some sewage found its way to the Little Ausable River. Tetrault reported the break to DEC and his crews were able to make emergency repairs. A permanent fix will await the sewer system upgrade project. Bidding on that project will be announced on October 31st with a bid opening in December. 
Bruno asked if the Youth Commission has term limits for its members. He said he knows two individuals interested in serving. Bruno felt term limits would be a good idea while Councilman Barber and Councilman Douglass said the Town is fortunate to have volunteers willing to serve. Douglass cited the difficulty in getting volunteers for the Zoning and Planning Boards. Town Attorney Matt Favro said some towns use staggered terms. Increasing the number of members of the Youth Commission was mentioned. Barber asked for the names of the interested individuals. He said he would talk to Youth Commission Chairman Greg Mills about inviting them to the next Youth Commission meeting.
Supervisor Brandy McDonald asked Guynup if anything is being done about the small house on School Street that has been in horrible condition for several years. McDonald has been getting complaints from nearby property owners. Guynup said he took the owner to court several months ago, a fine was levied, and as far as he knows the fine has not been paid. Unpaid taxes on the property were also advertised. He expressed frustration that his recommendations are not yielding results.
Councilman Bruno asked why the Mini-Mite soccer program isn’t being conducted. Youth Commission Liaison Rick Barber said Youth Director John Flynn worried about young children congregating, a danger in these pandemic times. He said Flynn believes children of this age would be very difficult to keep separate. Some parents have reportedly organized informal games at Heyworth Mason Park.
Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup said he thinks the Maplefields Subway should open in about two weeks. There has been an equipment delay issue.
Councilman Bruno asked Guynup about the Orchard View/Washington Street residential project. Guynup said both the DEC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still have outstanding issues with the drainage basin.
Two pit bulls killed a pig at a Fuller Rd. home according to Dog Control Officer David Drollette. While he has suspects, Drollette was unable to find conclusive evidence as to who owns the pit bulls. In another incident, a dog killed a neighbor’s cat. He will be issuing tickets.
Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell is still planning the Telegraph St. culvert and bridge project. He said it might qualify for as much as 95% to 100% reimbursement.
Farrell also reported that he was able to pave most of the Jabez Allen Road. The Town’s paver still awaits parts; therefore, Farrell hired Burnell Paving to do the paving. Town trucks and personnel hauled the asphalt. Farrell has about $70,000 to $75,000 remaining in the paving account. Perplexed about the future of NYS highway funding, he asked the Board if he should use the money this year. The Board urged him to use the money since he has it in his possession.
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under General News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Syrian family in Rutland – VTDigger
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Community Events, Regional NY-VT News.
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Decent rainfall in Peru, but we need more
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Weather News/History.
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Historic Changes in Polling Place Procedures
iPads and a ballot printing machine await Election Day at the Board of Elections
By John T. Ryan (Please share this important story)
Peru – Voters will enter the world of high technology on November 3, Election Day. When they enter St. Augustine’s Parish Center, find a new sign-in procedure. Election officials hope it will mean a faster check-in.
They’ll no longer have to report to a district table or sign an enrollment book. Instead, they’ll check-in with a poll worker who will use an iPad to access voter enrollment information. The worker will verify the voter’s address and ask the voter to sign the iPad screen. The poll worker will then give voters a receipt imprinted with the voter’s name and a number. The voter will use that receipt to pick up their ballot at a separate table. After receiving the ballot and a black pen, the voter will proceed to the privacy booth. After completing the ballot, they will go to the vote scanning machine to enter their ballot.
This system was used during the June 23rd Democratic primaries, so poll workers will be familiar with the system. It was also used last November at a few other Clinton County polling places.
If the voter is not listed on enrollment rolls, they can cast a provisional ballot which, when determined to be proper, will be counted alongside absentee ballots after Election Day.
Voters can ask a family member for help in understanding the ballot. Poll workers will also answer questions.
Voters can bring a child with them to the polls.
Anyone in line when the polls close at 9 p.m. can vote. A voter can’t get in line at 9:01 p.m., even if other people are waiting.
Town of Peru Sample Ballot
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Recent Regional DEC Forest Ranger Highights
Town of St. Armand
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 22 at 12:10 p.m., Franklin County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting an injured 64-year-old hiker from Dyer, Indiana, on Baker Mountain. The hiker went off the trail, fell, and injured his right leg. Forest Rangers Evans and Sabo responded to assist. Once on scene, Forest Ranger Evans provided first aid for the subject’s unstable knee and ankle. Due to the extent of the injury, New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation was requested along with backup rescuers including members of Search and Rescue of the Northern Adirondacks in case of a possible carry-out involving a high-angle rope technique on steep terrain. NYSP Aviation, with Forest Ranger Benzel as hoist operator, completed the hoist rescue off the mountain at 4:18 p.m. The hiker was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.
Town of North Elba
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 23 at 3:15 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a group of hikers reporting that a 60-year-old woman from Bath had dislocated her left shoulder on the trail for Phelps Mountain. The caller reported that they believed the subject’s shoulder was back in the socket and that they had tied a belt around the injured woman’s shoulder to keep it in place. The group continued down to Marcy Dam where they were met by Forest Ranger Lewis. Ranger Lewis provided a sling for the injured shoulder and escorted the hikers to the outpost where they were given a ride back out to their vehicle. The injured hiker advised that she would seek further medical treatment on her own.
Town of Wilmington
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for Forest Ranger assistance regarding a 60-year-old man from Warren, Connecticut, who had a medical issue on the Stag River Trail on Whiteface Mountain. Forest Rangers responded to the hiker’s location and arrived on the scene at 11:08 a.m. Rangers transported the subject to the Whiteface Ski Center where he was evaluated by Whiteface Medical Staff and transferred to Wilmington Rescue for transport to a local hospital for treatment. The incident concluded at 12:15 p.m.
Town of Long Lake
Hamilton County
Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 25 at 6:50 a.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for assistance from SPOT Locator Services for a 60-year-old Ballston Spa woman with a non-weight bearing knee injury at the Ouluska lean-to on the Northville-Placid Trail. Due to the remoteness of the area, Rangers contacted NYSP Aviation to assist in performing a hoist operation to extract the injured hiker. Forest Rangers and NYSP Aviation extracted the woman and flew her to a local hospital for treatment at 10:35 a.m., while Rangers using UTVs drove to Ward Brook to meet the subject’s husband. The man was given a ride out to the gate and a courtesy ride to his vehicle at the trailhead.
Town of Keene
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 25 at 1:05 p.m., Essex County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch from a pair of hikers on the Blueberry Mountain Trail reporting a 76-year-old hiker from Katonah with a non-weight bearing ankle injury. Forest Rangers Lewis and van Laer and Assistant Forest Ranger Raudonis responded to assist. Once on scene, Rangers splinted the injured ankle and the hiker attempted to make his way out with crutches but was unsuccessful. The Keene and Keene Valley Fire Departments Back Country Rescue responded with a litter and backpack carries to assist with the carry-out with Forest Rangers Gliddi and Evans. The responders carried the hiker to the trailhead and he advised he would seek further medical assistance on his own.
Town of Wilmington
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 26 at 3 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for assistance for a 26-year-old hiker from Queensbury with an ankle injury on Whiteface Mountain just below Hoyt’s High. Forest Rangers Lewis, Burns, and LaPierre responded to assist, arriving on scene at 3:34 p.m. The Rangers quickly reached the hiker on the ski trails and began to carry her down the mountain to an ATV. After loading the hiker onto the ATV, the Rangers continued down the mountain to the meet the Wilmington Rescue Squad, waiting to provide additional medical treatment. A 7:15 p.m., all resources were cleared of the scene.
Town of Keene
Essex County
Wilderness Rescue: On Sept. 26 at 5:15 p.m. DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a group of hikers on Pitchoff Mountain reporting that one of their group had fallen, hit her head, and lacerated her leg. Forest Rangers Praczkajlo, LaPierre, Sabo, van Laer, and Evans responded to the East Trailhead. Upon arriving on scene, the Rangers determined the subject was unable to walk out on her own. Rangers requested assistance from the Keene Valley Backcountry Rescue for assistance. With the bleeding stopped, rescuers started the rugged carry-out and arrived back at the trailhead at 9:32 p.m. The 51-year-old hiker from Westport was turned over to Keene Ambulance for further medical treatment.
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Approved Minutes of Public Hearing for Solar Energy Local Law
A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr.Kregg Bruno, Councilman, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board, Mr. Matt Favro ,Town Attorney, Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer.
The Purpose of the Public Hearing is to establish Local Law regarding Solar Energy.
The Public Hearing was called to order at 5:46 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Bruno to open the Public Hearing on Local Law regarding Solar Energy.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
Mr. Ryan asked Mr. Guynup for an explanation. Mr. Guynup stated several meetings with the Solar Energy committee members and assistance from Trevor Cole- Town of Plattsburgh. Regulation and restrictions were established to have Solar Energy.
Motion by Mr. Bruno, seconded by Mr.Irwin to close the Public Hearing at 5:52 PM, to establish Local Law for Solar Energy.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr.Barber, seconded by Mr.Douglass to adjourn the Public Hearing at 5:53 PM.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Environmental News, Town Board News.
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Approved Town Board Special Meeting Minutes
A Special Meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman;-Excused Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board.
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of the Special Meeting was to present the 2021 Tentative Budget.
Motion by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Douglass to open Special Meeting.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
The 2021 Tentative Budget was presented to all board members by Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.
Highlights of the budget were discussed including health insurance potential increase rate, liability and workmens’ compensation rates and adding a new silver health insurance plan.
Motion by Mr. Bruno seconded by Mr. Douglass to close Special Meeting.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr.Barber seconded by Mr. Bruno to adjourn Special Meeting at 6:29 PM.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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Approved Minutes of the Peru Town Board’s Sept. 14, 2020 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, September 14, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Matt Favro; Town Attorney, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board. Also present, Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer, Mr. Mike Farrell, Highway Superintendent and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Irwin to accept the reports from the following departments into the official record of tonight’s meeting. (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports). NO JCEO REPORT
Mr. Irwin asked if no JCEO reports was going to continue.
Mr. McDonald stated he would follow up and find out why the reports are not being submitted.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Bruno seconded by Mr. Barber to accept the minutes from the August 24, 2020 Regular Meeting.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input
NONE
Computer Policy
Mr. McDonald stated Primelink will be meeting with Department heads to discuss the updated computer policies. Department heads will then have meetings with their staff. Each employee will be required to sign the policy.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.09.14-1
PASSING OF LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2020 PROVIDING FOR SOLAR ENERGY.
MOTION BY: Mr. Bruno SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, a public hearing having been held on the proposed Local Law on September14, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Board has before it the proposed Local Law,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that Local Law #1 of 2020 “Solar Energy” is hereby adopted.
Discussion:
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: Ayes 5 Nays 0
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.09.14-2
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S SLUDGE REMOVAL AGREEMENT WITH NEW ENGLAND WASTE SERVICES OF ME, INC. (DBA CASELLA ORGANICS) SECOND AMENDMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Motion: Mr. Bruno Second: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the second amendment to the agreement before it between the Town of Peru and NEWS of ME, Inc. for the removal of the Town’s Sewer Plant sludge at a base rate of $79.00 per wet ton of residuals removed and landfill fees of $103.00 per wet ton; and
WHEREAS, The agreement has been extended through September 14, 2021,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement.
AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Mr. Tetrault explained this was an annual renewal contract with amendment of $3.00 increase per wet ton of residuals removed. He stated drying out the residual before going decreases the weight. A larger building for the residuals to dry out is being considered.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: Ayes 5 Nays 0
Planning Board Meeting Start Time Change
Mr. Guynup stated the members would like to change their meeting start time to 6 P.M.
Mr. Favro stated according to Planning Board by laws the amendment to change time must take place in December.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.09.14-3
A RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT ROY PERRY TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW FOR ANOTHER FIVE-YEAR TERM.
MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Bruno
WHEREAS, Upon the recommendation of the Clinton County Assessor, Jeremiah Cross, that Roy Perry be reappointed to the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) for a five year term beginning October 1, 2020 and expiring September 30, 2025.
WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees with this recommendation and is hereby reappointing Roy Perry to the Board of Assessment Review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Roll Call: |
YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber Jr. | x | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: Ayes 5 Nays 0
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.09.14-4
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PERU AND THE ADIRONDACK PARK LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW BOARD AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Motion: Mr. Bruno Second: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the agreement before it between the Town of Peru and The Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board; and
WHEREAS, Adirondack town and village funding of the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board has been instrumental in helping the Adirondack communities by providing strong, unified and effective representation on Adirondack policy issues, and
WHEREAS, The agreement has authorized an appropriation in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for the services of the Review Board in representing the Town in matters relating to the Adirondack Park.
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement.
AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Mr. Bruno questioned if the agreement was necessary. Mr. Favro stated the importance of this Review Board as a liaison for our town if needed.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: Ayes 5 Nays 0
Sewer Project Update
Mr. Tetrault stated extra surveying is completed at the Peru Community Church property. The stakes have been set at the church as requested.
Greg Swart was having much better communication with New York State D.O.T.; 3 crosswalks will be affected instead of 1. The bid is still scheduled to go out in October.
Ms. Barber stated the town and church has received the easements from NYSEG to be signed.
Other Business
Mr. Barber speaking for Mr. Flynn stated the volleyball area is close to completion. There will be 11 players for each soccer team with only 7 players on the field at a time.
Mr. McDonald stated strict guidelines for parents and players to play. Each parent will sign a guideline agreement.
Fuel usage has been all retrieved by Primelink. Carlene will be inputting all data and reloading keys for fuel pumps.
Planning Board meetings will continue with Zoom meetings.
Mr. Tetrault stated a unit to remove chlorine at Valcour station will be purchased in October with funds from the Lake Champlain Basin Grant. Water meters will be read starting September 17, 2020
Mr. Farrell confirmed after meeting with D.E.C. a bridge on Telegraph Road is a definite.
Mr. Drollette stated another dog bite. Dog will be euthanized September 17, 2020
Ms. Barber stated a check was received in the amount of $ 149.00 from New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal for 50% of remaining capital to NYMIR. Another check in the amount of $ 225.00 was received from the Diversion Management program. This program offers alternatives for alleged first time, non-violent and tobacco offenders.
Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Barber to change the Water/Sewer Budget workshop on September 16, 2020 and reschedule September 30, 2020.
Ayes 5 Nays 0
Mr. Tetrault asked for the employee handbook and “step” program (hourly wages) be updated.
Mr. Barber stated the monument on Route 9 owned by D.A.R. will be moved to the Peru Dock. Our town has no ownership of the monument.
Mr. Ryan asked why the Army Corp of Engineers and the D.E.C. did not meet together. Mr. Farrell stated that is not how it is done. Mr. Farrell did say it would be much easier.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
NONE
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.09.14-5
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN
MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in August 2020:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in August 2020; #202000924 through and including #202000999,
Abstract dated September 11, 2020
For the dollar amount totaling: $176,535.82 , of that, $15,338.51 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $161,197.31 is remaining to be paid and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds said claims, bills and invoices to be acceptable in form and reasonable in amount;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that payment of the aforementioned claims, bills and invoices is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to make such payment; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: Ayes 5 Nays 0
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:08 PM.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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The Knight’s Delicious Spaghetti Is Back
Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 host a take-out spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad & bread. Served TAKE-OUT ONLY from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for only $8 per person. This will be the Knight’s first-fundraiser since the pandemic began. They need your help to assist St. Augustine’s Parish and the local community.
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Community Events, Peru News.
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Eat-in or Take Out Friday Night at the VFW
Posted: September 30th, 2020 under Community Events, Veterans' News.
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