The Peru Gazette

The Palmer Street Coffeehouse performance by Pete’s Posse for tonight, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Plattsburgh, has been cancelled.

Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions

Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service,

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…HEAVY SNOW AND LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 10 TO 20 INCHES AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS UP TO ONE TENTH OF AN INCH. * WHERE…NORTHERN NEW YORK AND MUCH OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VERMONT. * WHEN…UNTIL 10 PM EST TONIGHT. * IMPACTS…TRAVEL WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT. THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WILL IMPACT BOTH THE MORNING AND EVENING COMMUTES TODAY. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL CONTINUE INTO THE PRE-DAWN HOURS AND WILL TRANSITION TO MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING. SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR ARE LIKELY DURING THE MIDDAY HOURS TODAY. GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON AND LIKELY YIELD NEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS DUE TO BLOWING SNOW ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN NEW YORK AND NORTHERN VERMONT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT, FOOD, AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME IF TRAVEL IS NECESSARY.

FEBRUARY 10, 2020 @ 6:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of  January 27, 2020.

5. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)

6. Community Input

7. DISCUSSION:  Presentation by Carol Rock of the Babbie Museum. 

8. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of the 2020 Procurement Policy. 

9. DISCUSSION:  Solar Farm Ordinance.

10. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set date for Sewer Workshop for March 2 at 6:00 pm.

11. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Sewer Project Update.

12. DISCUSSION:  Other Business 

13. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

14. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay Bills

15. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Adjourn to Executive Session.

16. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Return to Regular Session

17. MOTION:  Adjourn

The Newman Center Film Series (90 Broad St., Plattsburgh) concludes Black History Month programming with 1970’s “Watermelon Man” at 7 pm on Saturday, February 22nd. This critically acclaimed surrealist ‘dramedy’ stars Godfrey Cambridge as a white racist waking up one morning to find he has turned black overnight in a hail of poetic justice. Screening on reel-to-reel 16mm. Free, with donations welcome (free food).

Title: Crafts at the Museum
Location: Clinton County Historical Association
Description: The Clinton County Historical Association Announces

Crafts at the Museum

Monday, February 17th, Noon to 2 pm

and

Friday, February 21st, 1 pm to 3 pm

At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base Museum Campus, Plattsburgh

Crafts for kids of all ages. Make and race a clothespin race car. Design your own back yard with flowers, bugs and a picket fence. Take home a yarn apple. Tour the museum and win a prize for finding the strangest item in the museum. Free. Ages 5 years and up.  All supplies are provided.   Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. These events are supported by Stewart’s Holiday Match program.

By John T. Ryan

Do you or do you know someone who needs help and you don’t know where to seek help? Whether it’s acquiring drug or alcohol intervention, food, shelter, rent assistance, counseling, domestic violence assistance, suicide prevention, utility assistance, job training, transportation, job training, veterans affairs, education programs, adult day care, home health aide assistance, child care and more there’s a resource at your fingertips. Pick up your phone and call 211. Not 911 unless it’s an emergency.

Exams Held April 3; Registration Deadline March 13

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, April 3.

The exams will run from 10 a.m. to noon at most DEC Regional Offices across the state. A list of DEC Regional Offices can be found on the DEC website. The deadline for registering to take any of these free exams is Friday, March 13. Exam registration forms are available on DEC’s website. Read more »

A Saratoga-based photographer.

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The Peru Central School District noticed the Peru Gazette that there will be no school today. 

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM ESTFRIDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible.

* WHERE…Central and northern Vermont. Northern New York.

* WHEN…Snow will overspread the region before daybreak Thursday, with several inches of snow accumulation Thursday morning. Periods of light mixed precipitation are expected Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. Precipitation becomes steadier and changes back to snow for the daylight hours Friday. Snow may be heavy at times before tapering off Friday evening.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute on Thursday, and both the morning and evening commutes on Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible during the mid-day hours on Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. &&

Issuing Office: Burlington

Source: National Weather Service

Issued: Wed, Feb 5, 3:27 PM EST

Source: Parents react to homecoming during State of the Union

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Senate’s acquittal of President Trump:

“Today, the impeachment charade started by Speaker Pelosi, abused by Adam Schiff, and finished by Leader McConnell has finally come to a close,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Throughout this unfair and unprecedented process, I proudly stood up for the Constitution, the facts of the case, and my constituents in New York’s 21^st district. I applaud the Senate’s diligence in their trial and just acquittal of the President. Now, let’s get back to work for the American people.”

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Just now, President Trump highlighted Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s bipartisan paid leave and child tax credit legislation during the State of the Union address.

“As we support America’s moms and dads, I was recently proud to sign the law providing new parents in the Federal workforce paid family leave, serving as a model for the rest of the country,” said President Trump. “Now, I call on the Congress to pass the bipartisan Advancing Support for Working Families Act, extending family leave to mothers and fathers all across our nation.”

“I’m grateful President Trump highlighted my bipartisan, bicameral legislation during his State of the Union address,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This legislation will support hardworking North Country families during the first year after birth or adoption, allowing them to thrive and bond with their new child without the burden of potential debt or bankruptcy. This effort is yet another example of the critical, bipartisan work in Congress that I am proud to lead with the support of my colleagues.”

The Advancing Support for Working Families Act would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000 of their recently-doubled child tax credit in the first year of a child’s life or the first year a family adopts a child. Families can also choose to advance their child credit without having to miss work or sacrifice a state or employer’s family/medical leave policy to pay for other expenses. Most other paid leave proposals require parents to take off work to receive benefits, this bill allows teleworkers the option to access child care benefits and to continue working from home while they take care of their new child. Additionally, the bill does not raise taxes or take away from Social Security. The bill is the only bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support working families during their child’s first year. It is the product of more than a year of work to craft a bill that could pass with bipartisan support.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Fort Drum is one of the three final options for a fourth Army Corps Headquarters.

“I’m thrilled to announce Fort Drum is now one of the three final options to be designation as a fourth Army Corps headquarters,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Fort Drum has proved itself as the best possible option for this designation, as they will be able to rapidly expand to support the additional soldiers and their families in order to successfully advance our national defense strategy and increase our military readiness. I will continue to work with Fort Drum and advocate for them in this process.”

Buffalo News Editorial – An Opinion Piece

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When: Friday, February 21^st @ 7-9:30pm.

Where: North Country Squares Dance Hall, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd.,  Morrisonville, NY

Like to dance to good music? Come join in the fun of a real, old time contra dance called by Jeremy Clifford with music by Adirondack 2 Step!

What’s a contra dance? It’s informal social interaction and meeting people, set to music in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. It will be fun for beginner and advanced dancers of any age. If you like to move your feet to great music, you’ll enjoy this dance. There will be round, square and contra dances set to traditional old time and Celtic fiddle tunes. We’ll even have a couple of country waltzes. If you like to just listen, you’ll love the lively tunes by Adirondack 2 Step, featuring two hammered dulcimers.

You can’t help but have a good time!

Suggested Donation: $10

Sponsored by: Adirondack Contra, an affiliate of Country Dance and Song Society.

More information at: call 518 643-2735 or email drisc2000@yahoo.com

Please bring clean, dry shoes and wear comfortable clothes. Refreshments will be available.

Plan Available for Public Comment through April 3

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York’s forestry community that provides long‐term, comprehensive, and coordinated strategies for addressing the challenges facing New York’s forests today.

“Each decade, developing the state’s Forest Action Plan provides an opportunity for DEC to assess our priorities for managing and protecting New York’s forests for the future,” said Commissioner Basil Seggos. “The future of our forests affects every one of us, and I encourage New Yorkers to review the plan and provide feedback to ensure all voices are heard in this process.”

The draft Forest Action Plan leverages New York’s forests in the fight against climate change. New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (link leaves DEC’s website) sets the state on a path to achieve a carbon-free electricity system by 2040, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050. Forests and forest products are a vital resource for mitigating total greenhouse gas emission levels through carbon sequestration and long-term storage. The draft plan identifies ways that New York’s forests can realize this potential as part of the state’s comprehensive climate change solution.

The federal Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act requires each state forestry agency to develop “Statewide Assessment and Strategies for Forest Resources,” collectively referred to as the State Forest Action Plan. A final State Forest Action Plan, which will be an update to New York’s 2010 Plan, is due in June 2020.

New York’s State Forest Action Plan addresses the three national priorities identified by the U.S. Forest Service:

• Conserve and manage working forest landscapes for multiple values and uses;
• Protect forests from threats; and
• Enhance public benefits from trees and forests.

New York’s plan builds on these priorities and identifies four primary goals for New York’s forests:

• Keep New York’s forests as forests;
• Keep New York’s forests healthy;
• Ensure forests benefit humans and all living creatures; and
• Ensure support, protection, and appreciation of New York’s forests.

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