The Peru Gazette

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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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Nominations are being accepted for individuals in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Warren and Washington counties through Friday, July 26.

[Glens Falls, NY] – The Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN), a program of AHI, is seeking nominations for Rural Health Champions of the Year to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the health of rural residents in the region.

Washington, D.C. –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded five towns in NY-21 with federal funding for community development in rural areas. The towns include Alexandria, Fowler, Norfolk, Stockholm, and Hammond. In total, the towns will receive $4,412,000.

“Advocating for resources for our rural towns is a top priority of mine in Congress,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I’m thrilled to announce the USDA has awarded five different communities in our region with funding for various rural renewal projects, from a new public sewer system in Alexandria to new plow trucks to keep roads clean and safe. Ensuring rural towns have funding for development to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents is critical, and I will continue to work on the federal level to provide for my district.”

• The Town of Alexandria will receive $3,252,000 for a new public sewer system, which will extend sewer systems to nearly 400 residents and alleviate health and safety concerns.
• The Town of Fowler will receive $220,000 to purchase a 2020 Mack highway plow truck to replace their current out of date truck to maintain the roads and highways and keep residents safe.
• The Town of Norfolk will receive $20,000 to purchase a 2019 Dodge Charger police car to replace an older car no longer in good condition, ensuring reliable and timely service for residents.
• The Town of Stockholm will receive $190,000 to purchase a 2020 plow truck to maintain the roads and highways and keep residents safe.
• The Town of Hammond will receive $730,000 to construct new town office building to include a court room, space for town officials, a records room, and a library. The current town office building will be converted into a public theater.

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Washington, D.C. –  Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the House passage of the Senate’s bill for emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance and security at the Southern Border:

“I am thankful to my colleagues for working together in a bipartisan fashion to pass the Senate’s bill for humanitarian assistance and border security funding at our Southern Border,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Republicans asked Speaker Pelosi yesterday to put aside partisan politics and vote on this bill, which address humanitarian needs at the border, comprehensively addresses border security, and ensures our ICE agents and border personnel are properly compensated for their service. This is proof that Congress can work together and govern well when Leadership comes to the table. The passage of this bipartisan bill is a big step toward addressing the crisis at our Southern border.”

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Chazy Central Rural School Facebook Page:

The CCRS Board of Education would like to announce the appointment of Scott Osborne as Interim Superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. Welcome to Chazy Mr. Osborne!

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