The Peru Gazette

Ausable River logjam at Ausable Point today. The river isn’t blocked. It’s flowing slowly.

Dear Friends and Library Patrons,

During these unprecedented times, our library will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17.

At this time, the Peru CSD Board of Education has cancelled its Budget Workshop #4, scheduled for March 24th.  A rescheduled date has not yet been determined.  Further updates will be provided when available.  Thank you.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Senate Leadership with a bipartisan group of her colleagues requesting additional support for small businesses, employees, and workers who may not be traditionally covered by unemployment insurance. During this COVID-19 crisis, many freelance employees or independent contractors in the small business world are not covered by traditional unemployment insurance.

Source: North Country Chamber-Coronavirus Information & Resources

Source: Coronavirus quarantine: 100 things to do while trapped inside

Source: Cuomo: NY businesses required to keep 50 percent of workforce home | wgrz.com

Washington, D.C. – Following the announced Northern Border closure due to COVID-19, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke directly with Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to urge him to exempt hospital and healthcare workers on NAFTA visas.

“I just got off the phone with Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Wolf,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “Hospital and healthcare workers on NAFTA visas will be exempt from the border closure and can continue their important work serving North Country hospitals and communities. We are grateful for their public service providing medical care.”

Source: Coronavirus: Trump says US will close border with Canada

Source: North Country hospitals lack ICU beds and ventilators as COVID-19 epidemic hits | NCPR News

All Clinton County convenience stations are closed until further notice. The Schuyler Falls and Mooers Transfer station are staying open with extended hours. The landfill will remain open normal operating hours.

Drop-off Hours:
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Source: Gov. Scott orders child care centers to close amid COVID-19 epidemic

Please Share !! If anyone needs food or anything please let us know and we will get you some for sure !!! We are all in this together and will all come out better together by working with each other and looking after one another!!! We have a great Town Board & Town workers always working for the whole town !!!!

Town Of Peru Declaration of Emergency.

Supervisor McDonald is taking proactive measures due to the recent COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak.

Source: UVM Health Network – CVPH – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Updates

Source: State Police guidelines for response – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Clinton County Public Transit to close – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: JCEO food pantries by appointment only – Sun Community News & Printing

Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will be collaborating with a variety of non-government organizations to deliver nearly 1,000,000 meals to students at rural schools that have closed due to COVID-19. This announcement follows the USDA’s decision last week to give schools increased flexibility to continue providing meals at no cost to students in need during coronavirus-related school closures.

“Today, I spoke with numerous school Superintendents across New York’s 21st District to applaud their incredible mobilization efforts to deliver food to North Country students during this unprecedented time. This was a daunting task and our communities came together and stepped up to support our families,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I applaud the USDA for announcing this important initiative nationwide to partner with organizations to feed our rural students during this crisis. This action to deliver boxes of food to children in rural America is encouraging news, and I will continue to advocate for initiatives that support our North Country students and their families during this difficult time.”

Plattsburgh, NY – 3/17/2020 – As the pandemic continues to change shape, it is more important than ever to support our local businesses and keep your dollars within the community. With the new “no table service” policy, restaurants and bars are doing their best to adjust to the ever-changing restrictions. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has compiled a convenient list of Chamber member restaurants and bars that are still open and offering new services to their customers during this time of hardship.

Source: Update: CVPH sole coronvirus patient ‘stable and improving’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Response to COVID 19 – Lake Champlain Ferries

Source: New York’s Outdoors Are Open

Source: Non-Essential Employees Statewide Not to Report to Work Beginning March 17 | OPWDD