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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik announced Lake Champlain Basin Program grants awarded to projects in our region to ensure the future of the Lake Champlain watershed remains intact. Congresswoman Stefanik was the lead Republican who worked to secure support for this funding in the House Appropriations process. She was able to nearly double the amount secured.

The organizations and communities in New York that received funding are as follows:

• Lake George Association – $86,227 for I-87 Asphalt Swale Replacement & Ditch Improvements
• Lake George Association – $18,446 for Installation of Precast Pervious Concrete in the Village of Lake George
• Ausable River Association – $12,285 for Developing a Riparian Restoration Protocol for the Ausable Watershed
• Town of Keene – $7,316 for Road Salt Reduction Program
• Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District – $19,995 for Quaker Road MS4 Stormwater and Habitat Improvement Project

“Congratulations to each of the New York communities that received grant money from the Lake Champlain Basin Program,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This funding gives communities the ability to research, protect, and maintain the Lake Champlain watershed, and is vital to its future. I was one of the two leading voices in Congress to ensure support for this critical funding, and I’m proud to advocate for the environmental interests of the North Country at every opportunity I can.”

This grant money is supported with funds provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and National Park Service. To read more about the Lake Champlain Basin Program, click here.

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Peru Central’s Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 5:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 5:00 PM start, and that the school board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Anticipated topics include:

• Budget Workshop #1
• Capital Project Update
• CHISEL Program
• Appointment of Personnel

The full agenda is available on the District’s website.

All are welcome.

Sherri Provost
Peru CSD
District Office

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ZONING MAP UPDATE

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

6:45 PM

Editor’s Note: The Zoning Map “UPDATE” involves changing the zoning classification of property east of the Peru Town Court from commercial to neighborhood commercial, thereby permitting the construction of 4 ea. 4-plexes adjacent to a proposed Davey Drive extension.

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:       To Open the Public Hearing.

5. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions

6. MOTION:      To Close the Public Hearing.

7. MOTION:        Adjourn

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It is that time of year again. The Peru Volunteer Fire Department is doing car washes each Saturday during March weather and conditions permitting.

Please come out and support the Peru Volunteer Fire Dept each Saturday from 8 am to noon. We will wash the road grime from your vehicle for just a $5.00 donation. Thanks for your support!

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The next Peru Community Church free “movie night’ is Friday March 1st.  Doors open at 6PM with movie starting at 6:30PM, in the main hall of the church’s Fellowship Center at 13 Elm Street.     

“FINDING NEMO”, rated G for the whole family. After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him (Nemo) home.

Come in your PJ’s with blankets and we’ll provide the popcorn!  

Additional family movie nights are scheduled for Friday, April 5th, and Friday May 3rd.

All are invited.  Admission is free.

The Peru Community Church is located at Elm, Pleasant and Main Streets (Routes 22 and 22B) in Peru.  All are invited to worship and participate in the programs and ministries of the church.  Questions?   Please contact the church office / Rev. Peggi Eller at 518-643-8641.  Our website is www.perucommunitychurch.com.

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Opening reception Friday, February 22
Peru Free Library – 5:00-7:00
Exhibit runs through March

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“There’s scant detail in the 30-day executive budget amendments but plenty to be concerned about with an indication of the closure of up to three correctional facilities,” said Senator Betty Little. “Maintaining safety in these facilities for the men and women who work there and for the inmates is critical. As I understand, we still see overcrowding in some places, including in the large dormitories. Closing prisons will have a ripple effect throughout the system.

“Our region has been targeted in the past. We’ve lost jobs and economic activity. Nothing is happening at Camp Gabriels, Lyon Mountain, Chateaugay and Mount McGregor. We can’t afford to lose more jobs or more good people.”

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones

“The governor’s proposal to close three prisons in New York is cause for major concern. While no prisons have been specifically named, communities statewide will have to wait with bated breath to find out if a critical part of their economy will be shuttered.

“As a former correction officer, I know all too well the impact this could have. The North Country has been in this position several times before and we shouldn’t have to go through it yet again. In 2014, more than 100 jobs were lost when the Chateaugay Correctional Facility closed.^[1] That’s more than 100 community members who were left scrambling to provide for their families. The site still stands vacant today. Closing prisons leaves communities with massive structures that are nearly impossible to repurpose or sell for redevelopment.

“Not to mention, the proposal puts correction officers’ safety at serious risk. As more prisons close and inmates are transferred, the remaining facilities become overcrowded, often with high-security inmates, putting the officers who work there in dangerous conditions.

“For the safety of my fellow correction officers and economic well-being of North Country communities I’ll fight tooth and nail to ensure that this does not impact the facilities within my district.”

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