City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local Dec. 7 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +28, Recovered 26, Active 77, Tested +1,309
Since our 12/4 update, 28 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 26 individuals have moved to recovered. While we are seeing some close contacts of known positive cases testing positive, many of our new cases are not clearly linked to any known cases. COVID-19 is in our community! Assume everyone you interact with is potentially positive, and take precautions accordingly. Wear a face mask, keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others, wash your hands often, avoid crowds and gatherings, and stay home if you are sick. Reduce your close interactions with others as much as possible—even with your friends and family.
If you aren’t feeling well and aren’t sure if your symptoms could be COVID-19, stay home and call your health care provider. Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and may include:
– Fever or chills
– Cough
– Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
– Fatigue
– Muscle or body aches
– Headache
– New loss of taste or smell
– Sore throat
– Congestion or runny nose
– Nausea or vomiting
– Diarrhea
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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 12/5, 39 individuals hospitalized (8 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/5, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.2%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibit at The Strand Center for the Arts!
The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition, featuring paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more, all created by area artists. This special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh and will be open for only one day: Saturday, December 12, 2020, from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Artists for the show were eligible to enter on a first come-first served basis, with a maximum of twenty artists capable of hanging their work in the gallery for the duration of the day’s exhibit. Among those entering the show are Sandy Fox, Ron Nolland, Donna Austin, Bill Crosby, Dennon Walantus, and Gordon LeClair.
Concerning the exhibit, Gallery Director David Monette stated, “We did a series of pop-up shows for our artisan market at the end of September/beginning of October and we did another in November, sort of as a Thanksgiving show, and we had great turnouts. People want to get out and see the artwork in a safe environment and our gallery is pretty big, allowing for plenty of social distancing. I’m expecting a great turnout for this holiday event.”
The Holiday Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition will be on view in The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh only on Saturday, December 12, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and is free and open to the public. Facemasks, social distancing, and a cap on the number of people allowed in the gallery at any one time will be strictly upheld. For more information on these exhibits, upcoming events, concerts or classes happening at The Strand Center for the Arts, please call 518-563-1604 or visit www.strandcenter.org.
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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History Books now available as CCHA allows for limited sales on December 12th
CCHA houses the largest selection of Clinton County history books (new and used) for sale in the North Country, there is a special opportunity to preorder and purchase these local history books. All preorders will be ready for pick up on December 12th from 10 am to 3 pm. Other arrangements might be available.
Suggested special gifts are one-of-a-kind ornaments for Fantasy Kingdom’s Giant Castle, Bluff Point Lighthouse, the Witherill Hotel and Plattsburgh City Hall at $15 each, 2 for $25, 3 for 40 and 4 for $55.
Suggested book favorites are Bullets, Booze, Bootleggers and Beer – Story of Prohibition by Lawrence P. Gooley, Clinton County Civil War Record 1861-1865, the Plattsburgh Military Reservation – A Pictorial History by Rich Frost and Melissa Peck, Remembering the Royal Savage by Don and Barbara Benjamin, and Welcome to the Witherill – A Retrospective on Plattsburgh’s landmark hotel and the family who owned it by Susan Howell Hamlin.
Call 518-561-0340 for a complete listing of all books, both new and used, book prices, preferred pick-up times and directions. Correct change or a check would be appreciated as we do not accept credit cards. Shipping is available for a small fee. COVID restrictions apply at the museum, and please wear masks for pick-ups.
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Community Events, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County 2020 Official Election Results
Joseph Biden Carries Clinton County 51.82% (18,364) to 46.60% (16,515)
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Peru Town Hall Meeting Schedule: (all meetings are located in the upstairs of the Town Hall unless otherwise noted)
Town Board Workshop: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM
The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss Employee Handbook updates.
Planning Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM AGENDA
Zoning Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM AGENDA
Town Board Public Hearing: Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:45 PM
To consider water/sewer rate increases.
Town Board Meeting: Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Town Board Meeting: Monday, December 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM
*** In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, Town Board Meetings will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Town Board Meeting.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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DEC releases deer, trout management plans – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 7th, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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After a million-year journey, a meteor explodes above Syracuse in 2020 – syracuse.com
Posted: December 6th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Peru Fire Department Lighted Trucks Will Be Out
ATTENTION PERU!!! The Lighted Trucks will be out on the 16th, 18th,21st, and 23rd. Doing each route one time only! We will post the routes ahead of time…But due to covid-19, the route will not be updated in real-time because we cannot fill the trucks. See you all soon!
Posted: December 6th, 2020 under Fire Department News.
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Holidays in the pandemic: One CNY man’s struggle to stay close with wife in nursing home – syracuse.com
Posted: December 6th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Farmers in Quebec are the focus of program to protect Lake Champlain | NCPR News
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Spreading holiday cheer with community caroling | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Apple Valley Senior Housing On A Rainy December 4th Evening
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Community Events, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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‘They are slowly just dying’: Virus ravages Elderwood, with 78 cases – VTDigger
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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The Museum Association of NY announces North Country grant awards – – The Adirondack Almanack
Nearby Underground Railroad Museum is a WINNER!
Source: The Museum Association of NY announces North Country grant awards – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 5th, 2020 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Thanksgiving visit prompts COVID closure at Cumberland Head | Sun Community News CUMBERLAND HEAD
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Doug Brown Lights Our Beautiful Tree
Town Clerk Dianne Miller delivered remarks
Chris Martineau watches as Doug Brown flips the switch
It’s a beautiful tree!
Peru – The Town of Peru conducted a subdued, brief tree lighting ceremony tonight at Little Ausable River Park. Doug Brown was given the honor of lighting the tree. Doug’s family and Town Board members Jim Douglass, Melvin Irwin and Rick Barber were present along with Town Clerk Dianne Miller.
Town Clerk Dianne Miller made the following remarks.
Merry Christmas! Welcome to the 34th annual tree lighting ceremony. I am Dianne Miller, your Town Clerk and I will be your MC tonight.
Our tree lighting is much different than in previous years. Please embrace the tradition as this has been a very challenging year, but please remember we are PERU strong.
Let the lighting of the tree serve as a symbol of our recognition of peace and joy.
This year we would like to honor Doug Brown. Doug will be celebrating his 100th birthday on December 31.
In 1946 he moved to Peru and opened Peru Hardware with his father selling hardware, appliances and furniture. He serviced appliances and has always been able to fix almost anything.
In 1953 he began a career as a rural mail carrier for Peru retiring in 1980.
In 1985 he retired from Peru Hardware.
Doug – The Town Board feels it is only fitting that you have this honor.
Please light the tree.
Little Ausable River Park and Gazebo
Doug Brown Family – Son-in-law Bob Silverman, Doug, Wendy Silverman, Gail Brown Moore and her husband Ed.
Happy 100th Doug!
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Community Events, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Dec. 4 COVID-19 Update
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Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Cuomo Announces Executive Order To Help Needy Renters
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by AT&T
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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House passes historic bill to decriminalize cannabis
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History.
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Local Dec. 4 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +21, Recovered +2, Active 7, Tested +329
“Of our 75 active cases, 12 cases are among inmates at Clinton Correctional Facility. The remaining 63 cases are spread throughout our community.”
COVID cases are continuing to increase in Clinton County, largely as a result of get-togethers and other interactions between families and friends. We continue to work diligently on contact tracing efforts, but we need your help. If you have been notified of an exposure and quarantined, stay home. If you are awaiting test results, stay home. If a contact tracer is calling you, answer the phone. We are working extremely hard to stop the spread of COVID in our community, but we cannot do this alone. Contact tracing does not work if residents are not truthful about their recent contacts or continue to interact with others while on isolation or quarantine. Thank you for all of your continued hard work.
Since our 12/3 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 2 individuals have moved to recovered. Of our 75 active cases, 12 cases are among inmates at Clinton Correctional Facility. The remaining 63 cases are spread throughout our community.
Protect yourself and your family by:
– wearing a face mask,
– keeping a physical distance (6 feet) from others,
– washing your hands often,
– avoiding crowds and gatherings,
– staying home when you’re sick, and
– getting your flu shot.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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 12/2, 29 individuals hospitalized (5 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/2, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.2%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Note: Our next case update will be provided on Monday, December 7.
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Adirondack roads get $32.5M facelift – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 4th, 2020 under Highway Dept. News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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