The Peru Gazette

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From the NYS Department of Transportation

Please be advised that one lane of State Route 9N in the area between I-87 and AuSable Forks in Clinton County has been closed to complete roadway shoulder repairs. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers with one-way alternating traffic.

Motorists are urged to slow down and safely move over when approaching roadside vehicles displaying red, white, blue, amber or green lights, including maintenance and construction vehicles in work zones. To learn more about the Move Over law and what we’re doing to keep workers and motorists safe in highway construction zones, visit www.ny.gov/workzonesafety.

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting, the reorganizational, and the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  Due to current construction, entrance for the meetings will be via the Middle School bus loop parking area.

The schedule at this time is as follows:

Special Meeting – 5:45 – 6:45 PM – all Executive Session for the purpose of discussion regarding candidates for an administrative position(s)

Reorganization Meeting – 6:45 – 7:00 PM

Regular Meeting – 7:00 PM

Anticipated Topics Include:

• Approval of BOCES/CVES Services
• Appointment of Personnel
• Board Meeting Dates for 19-20
• Mileage Rate
• Substitute Rates
• Donation Acceptance
• Construction Update
• Public Hearing on the District Emergency Response Plan

The agendas will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).

All are welcome.

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Plattsburgh – July 3 – DICK’S Sporting Goods Store Manager, Greg Mills, (Left) presented the Northern Xtreme Softball Team with a $1,000 Sports Matters Grant.

DICK’S Sporting Goods believes that sports contribute to a better world and that people who take part in sports will learn essential life skills such as leadership, discipline and integrity. The Dicks Sporting Goods Foundations Sports Matters program aims to address the growing issue of underfunded youth athletics nationwide. Accepting the grant on behalf of the Northern Xtreme Softball team are coaches Amie Chase and Brittany Marshall.

Construction Suspended to Minimize Traffic Disruptions during Peak Travel Times 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 to 6 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday. 

Motorists should be aware that some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. The construction suspension aligns with Governor Cuomo’s Drivers First initiative, which prioritizes the convenience of motorists to minimize traffic congestion and travel delays due to road and bridge work. 

“With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this Independence Day, we’re doing all we can to ease traffic and help New Yorkers get to their holiday destinations safely,” Governor Cuomo said. “During this time of celebration, it is imperative that motorists remain alert on the roads and do not drive distracted. Take a break at a rest stop or parking area, or use the text stops – it’s not worth putting your life and the lives of others at risk.”

Governor Cuomo is urging motorists to follow the state’s Move Over Law, which requires motorists to slow down and safely move over for law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks and construction or maintenance vehicles that are stopped along roads across the state.

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From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored will activate the infrastructure land bank created for the Adirondack and Catskill parks by a recent constitutional amendment (A.8136). When fully implemented, municipalities will be allowed to apply to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for easements on forest preserve lands for the construction of essential infrastructure.

“For many years, a common concern of municipalities was the difficulty of securing forest preserve easements for vital infrastructure,” Jones said. “Even utilizing a few hundred feet of forest preserve lands to install an electric line to prevent blackouts or straighten out a dangerous curve on a road required a constitutional amendment. This lack of flexibility in the constitution meant critical infrastructure projects could be delayed for years.” Read more »

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On July 8^TH the Water Department will be completing repairs to the water system which will require us to shut part of the system down.  Water to all customers south of the Route 22 Little Ausable bridge will be shut off at 11 p.m. on Monday July 8^th and could remain off for 3-4 hours. Customers can expect no water during this shut down and experience low pressure, air or stirred up water when system is recharged.

Due to the reduced pressure in the system a boil water order has to be issued until proper sampling confirms water is safe for consumption. Anticipated lift of boil water order is Thursday, July 11^th.  Information and updates can be located at the following places: www.perutown.com, facebook@perugazette and on the town LED sign. Any questions please call 518-643-8125

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The Clinton County Historical Association Announces “Industry and Immigration in Clinton County”

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

At Lake Forest Senior Living Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY

Explore the role immigration played in the growth of early industry in Clinton County. Immigrants impacted the success of our logging, farming and mining industries, to name a few. Learn where immigrants found employment and how they became part of America. Photos from the CCHA collection will be used to tell the story. 

Jan Couture, a retired teacher, Town of Saranac Historian and CCHA Board Trustee, will share her research, which began with a grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program to provide this information to local schools.  

The event is a collaboration between the Lake Forest Senior Living Community and the Clinton County Historical Association and is free and open to the public.

The Anderson Falls Heritage Society and The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: The Iron Industry Heritage of Clintonville, NY with Dr. Gordon C. Pollard

Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm

Keeseville Fire Department

8 Pleasant Street

Keeseville, NY

Dr. Gordon Pollard’s illustrated presentation will provide an exploration of some of the elements that made Clintonville one of the North Country’s most prominent iron making sites throughout the 19^th century. Clintonville’s distinction has recently been recognized and honored with the erection of two historical roadside markers funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. 

Dr. Pollard is a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Anthropology, Emeritus, from SUNY Plattsburgh.

For further information please call Anderson Falls Heritage Society President Garth Houde at 518-834-9219.

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