The Peru Gazette

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From the Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo 

• 14 Downtown Revitalization Projects Modernize Storefronts, Invite Further Investment
• Additional $4 Million Awarded Through SUNY 2020 to Support Jefferson Community College Expansion Downtown

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 14 transformational projects for Watertown as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. In addition to the DRI funding, $4 million has been awarded through SUNY 2020 to support a Jefferson Community College expansion project downtown. The strategic investments in downtown Watertown will drive further economic growth and capitalize on the city’s historic buildings and culture. The investments are part of the Governor’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the upstate economy and create more opportunities for the North Country.

“Watertown is growing its economy around the strong culture, beautiful architecture and community spirit found across the North Country,” Governor Cuomo said. “With this investment, the city can build upon its success and drive further growth downtown while providing more opportunities for residents and businesses to lead a quality life across the region.”

Watertown was named a DRI Round 2 winner in October. The city’s downtown is a compact, intact 19th Century central business district centered on an historic Public Square with a mix of retail and professional services, offices, civic buildings, and cultural and recreational destinations. It also contains a variety of housing types at different levels of affordability. The projects announced today will amplify the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance its downtown through place making and adaptive reuse of historic and architecturally significant properties; improving walkability; and increasing opportunities for commerce. The city will strengthen its position as the primary hub of commerce and culture for Jefferson and neighboring counties, drawing residents from surrounding areas to its downtown assets and attracting visitor spending from seasonal residents and tourists.

The specific projects to be funded through the DRI include: Read more »

The Peru Community Church and St. Augustine’s Catholic Church are hosting their annual Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 30th to Friday, August 3rd, 9am to noon each day. The camp is open to all children ages 3 to grade 6 and will be held at the Peru Community Church’s Fellowship Center at 13 Elm Street in Peru. This year’s theme is Rolling River Rampage, where kids will take the ride of a lifetime with God and be involved in incredible bible-learning adventures, exciting science experiments, team-building games, enjoyable crafts, cool faith-building songs and snack time. You can register the day of or call the Peru Community Church at 643-8641 or St. Augustine’s at 643-2435 to register now. Also, be sure to follow the Peru Community Church Vacation Bible School Facebook page for announcements.

North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas Opinion Story that appeared in the Monteal Gazette.

https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-canadians-have-friends-and-partners-in-plattsburgh

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NYSEG will conduct a natural gas public information meeting on July 12, 2018 from 3PM to 7PM at the Peru Town Hall. Anyone with questions about NYSEG’s announced expansion plans or anyone who would like gas coverage extended to a nearby street/road should be able to get information at this meeting.

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By John T. Ryan 

Peru –  A celebration continued yesterday. On May 6th hundreds of St. Augustine’s parishioners and friends celebrated the 40th anniversary of Father Alan Shnob’s ordination to the priesthood. On Sunday, July 8, 2018 the celebration continued at St. Patrick’s Oratory/Mother Cabrini Shrine when Father Alan learned that two beautiful benches have been installed in his honor. Jane Woods and Linda Manchester unveiled the benches on behalf of the parish and St. Monica’s Court of the Catholic Daughters. The benches overlook a sundial honoring Father Shnob’s late mother Connie Shnob. 

Father Alan Shnob has overseen the transformation of an aging oratory and shrine into one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the north country. Visitors stop daily to pray and to walk the expansive grounds where they marvel at the beautiful views of Peru and much of the Champlain Valley.  It’s a place a of peace and a place to marvel at God’s marvelous gifts to His people. 

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Hill and Hollow Music is privileged to be host for an “off-campus” concert by advanced students of the renowned Meadowmount School of Music on Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac.  The program will offer two substantial chamber music masterpieces featuring the superb vintage Steinway concert-grand piano that resides in the church:  Maurice Ravel’s Trio in A minor (1914) for piano, violin, and cello; and Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47 (1842) for piano, violin, viola, and cello; plus assorted works of Bach, Ysaӱe, Kreisler. The concert is free and open to the public, but donations may be made to the Meadowmount Scholarship Fund.  For more information please email hillholl@hughes.net or telephone 518-293-7613.  

Founded in 1944 by the legendary Russian violinist and pedagogue Ivan Galamian, the Meadowmount School soon became – and continues today – a pre-eminent summer program for young musicians training for a professional career in music.  Alumni of Meadowmount have won every major competition worldwide, and are among the very best of international soloists and chamber musicians, concertmasters and principal players of the world’s leading orchestras, and the distinguished artist-teachers in every major university and conservatory.   Read more »

By John T. Ryan 

Peru – Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup has been busy during the first 6 months of 2018. As of July 1st his office has processed 103 building permits, a 43% increase over last year’s 72 permits at the same point in time.  

A building permit is required prior to commencing the erection, construction, enlargement, improvement, alteration, removal or demolition of any building, structure or any portion thereof and the installation of heating equipment. Even roofing repair requires a permit.  Guynup makes required periodic inspections as project progress. No building should be occupied or used in whole or in part for any purpose until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. 

Permit breakdown as of July 1: 

Site-Built Homes – 5

Modular Homes – 1

Single Wide Trailers – 0 

Doubles Wide Trailers  – 2

Additions – 2

Renovations/Alterations/Repairs, Demolitions – 30 

Decks/Porches – 8 

Sheds – 5

Garages – 13

Commercial Alterations – 6 

Misc./Pools/Fences, etc. 11  including five above-ground pools & two in-ground pools

Violations – 9 

Planning Board Applications – 18 

Zoning Board Applications – 4 

Bob Guynup advised anyone contemplating a project to contact his office. Soon after being appointed to his position in 2016 Guynup told the Peru Gazette, “When you’re considering something and have questions, we’re open. We’re not about to bite someone’s head off. Just call and schedule an appointment.” Guynup’s secretary Darlene Grigware will cheerfully schedule an appointment. Call 518-643-2745 Extension 3. 

JULY 9, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 25, 2018; 

5. 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)

6. Community Input

7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of the Clinton County Snow & Ice Season Contract

8. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of the NEWS of ME, Inc. (d/b/a Casella Organics Contract.

9. DISCUSSION:  Main St. Improvement Project Update. 

10. DISCUSSION:  Solar Farm Meeting Date

11. DISCUSSION:  NYSEG  Meeting

12. DISCUSSION:  Tobacco Free Network

13. DISCUSSION:  Korn Drive Issues.

14. DISCUSSION:  Insurance Inspection Report

15. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

16. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.      

MOTION:     Adjourn

The Peru Gazette repored on the netting about two weeks ago, but this story has much more detail. Source: Apple tree netting protects North Country crops | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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