Authorities investigating fatal stabbing in Black Brook
Posted: October 11th, 2018 under Law Enforcement News.
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Save Time Sunday For A Prayerful Experience Followed by a Great Meal
Register for the Walk of Faith beginning at 11:45 a.m. Opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Pulled Pork Dinner served 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Posted: October 11th, 2018 under Community Events, Religious News.
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NORTH COUNTRY AT WORK: Forest rangers gear up to tackle growing number of backcountry emergencies
Posted: October 11th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Churchill: Failure made the Schoharie crash possible – Times Union
Posted: October 11th, 2018 under Opinion.
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Limo owner’s son released on bail after arraignment on homicide charge
Posted: October 11th, 2018 under Law Enforcement News.
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Solar Farm Under Consideration
By John T. Ryan
Peru – On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an application for a use variance requested by Neil and Patricia Hamilton at 286 Mannix Rd. The application depicts solar panels installed on a 12.75 acres of land on the north side of the Mannix Road, east of the Hamilton Funeral Home. The property is zoned for residential and agricultural use. If a use variance is granted, the solar farm would be still subject to a site plan review by the Peru Planning Board. Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup said the project has been described as 8,450 (40” x80”) panels producing 2.7 megawatts of electricity.
Mark Hamilton is the Hamilton family’s spokesperson and project coordinator. He explained, “We are still investigating the project, but we’re very excited about it as a family. It’s a great way to give back to the community that has been so good to us. We don’t have the exact numbers yet, but it will be good for both the community and the environment.” Hamilton said Peru residents could potentially see a 5% to 10% reduction in their NYSEG electric bills over a 20-year period. He added, “We’re looking into how to finance the project, financing can’t be obtained until we have an approved site for the project.”�
The Hamilton family (Patti Hamilton, Mark Hamilton, Neil Hamilton and Ruth LaClair) started thinking about the project about two years ago after Patti Hamilton received a letter offering to lease 20 acres of property for the eventual construction of a solar farm. The proposal did not include a construction date or timetable. Mark explained, “I thought we could use the land for a similar project. We started investigating and we received NYSEG’s OK. They gave us a detailed estimate of what it would cost to hook up to their system.” Hamilton said the project’s future will ultimately depend on financing. Hamilton added, “We may never be able to get the financing the way we need it.”
On July 18th the Peru Town Board conducted a workshop to educate themselves on the implications of a solar farm being located in Peru. The possibility of passing a local law to regulate such things as solar farm locations and required permitting was discussed. Levying property taxes was one of the issues raised. Last week Mark commented, “The property is currently assessed as agricultural use. There is the possibility of it being tax exempt. We’ll have to work with the Town and come up with what’s best for the Town.” A payment-in-lieu of taxes (PILOT) is a common solution. Hamilton said, “Since the land is currently agricultural, I think the Town would most likely see an increase in revenue from the same land.” Solar farm developers and town boards negotiate the terms of any PILOT agreement.
Posted: October 10th, 2018 under Environmental News, Peru News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Limo company failed to obtain DOT ‘authority’ to transport passengers – Times Union
Posted: October 10th, 2018 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh hunter ticketed for killing of mother bear and cubs
Posted: October 10th, 2018 under Law Enforcement News.
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Westport EMS sounding alarm on volunteer shortage
Posted: October 10th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Peru/Regional History.
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Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting of October 11, 2018
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 24, 2018.
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)
- Community Input
- DISCUSSION: Vac Truck repair update.
- DISCUSSION: Sewer Collection Project Update.
- DISCUSSION: Town of Peru Water and Wastewater System Energy Assessment
- DISCUSSION: Peru School Solar System Trail Project.
- DISCUSSION: Employee Handbook Update
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: AES Northeast Term Agreement
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: October 10th, 2018 under Town Board News.
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Former Cuomo political ally pleads guilty to setting up illegal donation to governor’s 2014 campaign –
Posted: October 10th, 2018 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Trunk or Treat
Posted: October 9th, 2018 under Community Events, Peru School News.
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Pressure grows on Cuomo to hire more Adirondack forest rangers | NCPR News
Posted: October 8th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, State Government News.
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Limo failed inspection, driver not properly licensed, Cuomo says – Times Union
Posted: October 8th, 2018 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Is there evidence to support New York’s marijuana-opioid law? – Times Union
Posted: October 8th, 2018 under General News, State Government News.
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$7 million verdict raises questions about state litigation practices
Posted: October 8th, 2018 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Potential state Senate power shift offers big implications for upstate
Posted: October 8th, 2018 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Harvest Weekend at the Babbie Museum
Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum , 250 River Road, Peru, NY will be hosting HARVEST WEEKEND on October 6-7, 2018 from 10am to 4pm.
$1.00 off admission if you bring a nonperishable item for the Interfaith Foodshelf.
There will be demonstrations of corn harvesting using antique equipment, hit & miss engines as well as demonstrations in the granary and blacksmith shop. Mary Heald and Kendra Durant will demonstrate the art of flax spinning and weaving.
Let the kids visit the animals and take a ride on Thomas the Train. Stagecoach and hayrides will be available for the whole family. Kids can make a corn husk doll, paint a pumpkin, find treasure in the corn box and play pumpkin tic tac toe.
There will be book signings with Celine Paquette (History of Champlain) on Saturday and Anastasia Pratt (County Historian) on Sunday.
Bring your own lunch or purchase hotdogs, chips and cold beverages on site. Enjoy our picnic area.
Posted: October 6th, 2018 under Agricultural News, Community Events.
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Allegiant Air flights in Ogdensburg restart as fall migration begins
Source: Watertown Daily Times | Allegiant Air flights in Ogdensburg restart as fall migration begins
Posted: October 5th, 2018 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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Post-Janus ruling, teachers, public employees are sticking with unions – Times Union
Posted: October 5th, 2018 under Business News.
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Vietnam Exposures by Penny Clute
Posted: October 4th, 2018 under Community Events, General News.
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Peru School Board Monthly Meeting October 9, 2018
Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. Anticipated topics include:
· CVES Capital Project Vote
· ESSA Grants
· Personnel Items
· NYS School Boards Recognition Week
The full agenda is available on the District’s website.
All are welcome.
Posted: October 4th, 2018 under Education News, Peru School News.
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James Reported to Jail Today
By John T. Ryan
Plattsburgh – Michael V. James reported to the Clinton County Jail this morning at 9 a.m. to begin serving the 365 day sentence imposted in Peru Town Court on September 4, 2018 by Town Justice Lawrence Cabana. Judge Cabana gave James 30 days to get his affairs in order before reporting to jail. If James behaves himself he could be released after serving 8 months of the 365 day sentence. Sentencing came almost one year after James’ dog mauled Mrs. Loretta Timmons, then 8o, who underwent five hours of corrective surgery after the attack.
Judge Cabana told the Peru Gazette that James’ attorney requested a stay (halt in the legal process); however, the request was denied yesterday by Franklin County Judge Derek P. Champagne.
Click here to read the Press Republican story on the crime and sentencing.
Click here to read the first Peru Gazette story on the incident.
Posted: October 4th, 2018 under Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Pieces of Eight: Curiosities From Fort Ti’s Collections
Posted: October 4th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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