The Peru Gazette

Source: Bobsled & Skeleton World Cup Returning to Mt. Van Ho – – The Adirondack Almanack

Please Share !!! The Town of Peru tree lighting is this Friday December 6th Tree lighting will be at 6:45pm with Santa arriving at 7pm on the Peru Fire truck along with Peru farm center for the first time joining the Fire Dept Trucks with lights!! This year tree lighting is dedicated to Greg Timmons for the 40 plus years of working for the Town and just as many years at the Peru Fire Department please come out to show your support and enjoy it with family and friends.

The Newman Center film series (90 Broad St., Plattsburgh) will present its annual screening of 1970’s epic musical “Scrooge” at 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 14th, for the first time without star Albert Finney (who passed last February). Widely touted as the greatest adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” a rare IB Technicolor (16mm) Cinemascope print will be shown to mark the eve of its 50th anniversary. Free, with donations welcome (free food as well).

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By John T. Ryan 

 At its November 25, 2019 regular meeting the Peru Town Board: 

Agreed to hold its last meeting of 2019 on December 30th at 6 p.m. at the Peru Court House. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the dedication of the Court House to longtime Peru resident and former Clinton County District Attorney the late Joseph Kelley.

Resolved to hire Randy LaValley Construction for additional work at the Lyon Street School at a cost not to exceed $3,845. The work includes repairs to the ceiling, walls, entrance and flooring. At its November 14th meeting the Board authorized LaValley to perform $1,675 of interior woodwork repairs. For the past several years Town Historian Ron Allen has dedicated all or almost all of his annual budget toward the historic school’s restoration. 

Reappointed Deborah Witherwax to the Board of Assessment Review. 

The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts to celebrate its 54th Anniversary. The first concert will be Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville at 7:30pm. The second concert will be Sunday, December 22, 2019, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru at 7:30pm.

The choir is directed by Jeanette Woodruff. The choir will have four hand piano accompaniments played by Steve Collier and Andrew Woodruff. Admission is free.

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WCAX story on the Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot

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AuSable Forks home many people will recognize – Source: Graves Mansion on the block – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru – It was 34 degrees with show showers this morning; nevertheless, there was a huge turnout for the Peru Lions Club’s 42nd Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. The one mile race and fun run/walk began at 8:45 followed by the 5k and 10k-ish Turkey Trot at 9:45 a.m. Here are several photos of some of the participants and volunteers. 

Click here to view photos

Click here for 5k results 

Click here for 10k results

Click here for fun Run/Walk Results 

Source: Wild Center to build new climate change exhibit – Sun Community News & Printing

The Clinton County Historical Association has been chosen by Hannaford to benefit from the company’s Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the entire month of December. Each time you purchase either a Community Bag or a Fight Hunger bag for $2.50, CCHA will receive a donation of $1—enabling you to help preserve local history and the environment.

Should you have enough reusable bags, consider filling a bag with groceries and donating it to your local food shelf.  CCHA is happy to be chosen to receive the benefits of their program and proud to support the use of reusable bags.

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By John T. Ryan

“Lock your stuff up!” Those were the words of Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald at the November 25th town board meeting. McDonald cited 27 break-ins in Peru and nearby towns over the past week and one-half. In Peru most burglaries have been in the hamlet and at homes north of the hamlet. Garages, homes and vehicles have all been entered. McDonald said security videos indicate that both young men and older adults appear to be the perpetrators.

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber;Councilman, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2019 Town Board Regular meeting.

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing on November 7, 2019.

Ayes 5   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Irwin to include 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).  

 Ayes 5   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

NONE Read more »

A Special Meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on November 18, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-(Absent); Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board .

The meeting was called to order at 6:11 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

The purpose of the Special Meeting was Final Review and Adoption of the 2020 Final Budget.

A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE TOWN OF PERU 2020 FINAL                                                 

                                                           BUDGET

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.11.18-1

MOTIONED BY:  Mr. Douglass                                SECONDED BY: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, The Tentative Budget for the Year 2020  has been duly presented to the Town Board by the Budget Officer, and a duly publicized public hearing was held on the 7th day of November, 2019 at 6:00PM on the Preliminary Budget prepared by the Town Board; and

WHEREAS, all persons desiring to be heard were heard; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 109 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Peru hereby

ADOPTS  the Preliminary Budget as the Final Budget for the Town of Peru for the Year 2020. 

CARRIED:       4 YES         0  NO

ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD ON:  November 18, 2019

CERTIFIED BY: ___________________________ ___________________________

Brandy McDonald, Supervisor Dianne Miller, Town Clerk

Motion by Mr. Barber;  seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn Special Meeting at 6:14 PM.

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                      Motion Carried

_________________________Supervisor  _________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman _________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman Mr. James Langley-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr. Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board, Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.

The Purpose of the Public Hearing was to discuss the Valcour Sewer Rate increase. 

The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:32 PM by Mr.McDonald with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Douglass to open the Public Hearing on the Valcour Sewer Rate  increase.

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

None

Motion by Mr.Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass to close the Public Hearing at 6:38 PM, on the Valcour Sewer Rate increase. 

 Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr.Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass to  adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:39 PM. 

 Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

_________________________Supervisor  ________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman ________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman 

State Encourages New Yorkers to Volunteer to be “Campground Ambassadors”

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the opening of the 2020 application period for the Campground Ambassador program. As part of the state’s Adventure NY initiative to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors, Campground Ambassadors volunteer to assist DEC campground staff to welcome and assist the millions of visitors who vacation in the Adirondack and Catskill parks each year.

“In 2019, its second year, DEC’s Campground Ambassador Program more than doubled its applicants and grew to offer more than 300 fun, educational, and meaningful programs at nine participating facilities,” Commissioner Seggos said. “The Campground Ambassadors have been so successful that we are expanding the program to six new campgrounds in 2020, providing even more opportunities to introduce new visitors to DEC facilities and activities and offering fun and exciting programming for campers.”

DEC is encouraging New Yorkers with a passion for camping and the outdoors to help introduce new campers to DEC facilities and other outdoor activities. Ambassadors also aid in connecting campers and day users to nature through environmentally themed activities and programming.

Ambassadors will serve for two weeks, between July 1 and Labor Day. In consideration for services provided, a campsite will be provided for the duration of their stay at one of the following participating locations:

Catskills

Kenneth L. Wilson Campground and Day Use Area

Little Pond Campground and Day Use Area (new for 2020)

North South Lake Campground and Day Use Area

Adirondacks

Ausable Point Campground and Day Use Area (new for 2020) Read more »

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s legislation, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bill was introduced along with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14) in May of this year, and passed by the House of Representatives last month. The companion bill in the Senate, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), was passed by the Senate shortly after. This legislation authorizes the Department of Treasury to mint 400,000 $1 silver coins in 2020 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage and ensures that the suffragists who dedicated their lives to fighting for women’s fundamental right to vote are celebrated throughout the United States. Read more »