The Peru Gazette

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By John T. Ryan

Plattsburgh – Migrant H2A Jamaican workers are well-known as being the lifeblood of local orchards. In this morning’s Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) briefing, Director John Kanosa said his staff is monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it relates to the workers. He said, “The majority of these workers arrive later this summer. This week we reached out to find out how many workers have arrived and how many will arrive. We also wanted to provide education on COVID-19. The workers are typically examined when they leave their country and when they arrive at the Customs Port of Entry. They should be quarantined for 14 days either at the port of arrival or at their labor camp. The operators of the labor camps are discussing ways to practice social distancing and we’re going to try to find ways to reduce the numbers of men in each dorm.”

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Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar Daily Specials for 4/17/2020:

1. Special #1 – Mediterranean Garlic Cheese Bread – w/ Diced Tomatoes, Green/Black Olives, Mozzarella and Feta Cheese, Served with Marinara Sauce. $7.95
2. Special #2 – Fish and Chips – Fried Breaded Cod Fish w/ French Fries $14.95
3. Special #3 – Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Mac’N’Cheese $15.95
4. Everyday Pizza and Wings Special (If ever you don’t see a Special of the day posted yet, this one is it!):
(2) Large 1 Topping Pizzas and 20 Wings $39.99
Daily Soup: Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Stout $3.25 Cup /$4.25 Bowl

(Williamsville, NY) – During these unprecedented times all Tops Friendly Markets locations are raising a cup of kindness as a way to say thank you to essential workers at all of its 162 locations in New York, Vermont, and Pennsylvania.  From now until June 13, 2020 Tops is offering all essential workers a 50% discount on any single-serve coffee or handcrafted beverage at any of its locations.

“We can’t thank these dedicated men and women enough for their tireless efforts,” said Karri Zwirlein, director of bakery, deli, & prepared foods for Tops Friendly Markets.  “Raising a cup of kindness is just our small token of appreciation for all they are doing each and every day to keep our communities safe.”

The discount is being given in good faith (no I.D. required) and is applicable to all first responders, healthcare workers, frontline personnel, and essential workers.

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Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a conversation with Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul next week.  We look forward to hearing from her as she updates our membership on the current pandemic and answers questions regarding the state’s response to COVID-19 and plans for economic recovery.

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd

TIME: 2:00pm

We hope you will join us for this much-needed conversation and timely information.

Register and ask your questions by visiting northcountrychamber.com!

Please continue to check out our website for links to past webinars as well as updated information regarding “NY at PAUSE” now extended to May 15^th.

Register and ask your questions by visiting northcountrychamber.com!

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced $3,458,374 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding through the CARES Act will be provided to the City of Glens Falls. This funding will support operating expenses necessary to maintain operational ability, system readiness, and respond to community transit needs during the COVID-19 emergency and after.

“Our North Country communities need direct assistance in order to cover costs related to the COVID-19 outbreak, including those related to transportation,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “It is critically important that Glens Falls is receiving this funding to respond to the transit needs in their area, and I will continue to advocate for direct funding to be provided to our communities in order to provide relief from this unprecedented crisis.”

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The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, the meeting will be held remotely via Google Meet.  The public may view the meeting live at https://meet.google.com/gvb-qeyj-nsc.  The meeting will also be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org.  The meeting will include a public comment period not to exceed twenty (20) minutes.  Comments will be read in the order received and will be limited to two (2) minutes per sender.  Public comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon on April 21st.  Comments may be emailed to perucomments@perucsd.org.

The Board will also hold a remote special meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at (TBD).  The sole purpose of this meeting is to vote on the BOCES (CVES) administrative budget and on the slate of candidates running for open CVES board seats.  At this time, no other business is anticipated.  The public may view the meeting live at https://meet.google.com/gvb-qeyj-nsc.  This meeting will also be recorded and available on the website.

The agendas for both meetings will be available on the District’s website.

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