NAFTA’s fate hinges on a four-letter word: milk
Posted: September 26th, 2018 under Agricultural News, Northern NY News.
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NYU Dental Outreach Program (No Out-of-Pocket Cost)
Dental care for all ages will be provided by faculty and students from NYU College of Dentistry. This program is available for people who have difficulty accessing dental care. All ages are welcome, and there is no out-of-pocket cost. Insurance is not needed, but it will be billed if available. If you have regular regular dental care please see your provider, as this is not a substitute for your current dentist. No braces, implants, dentures, or whitening.
Services available include:
- Dental examinations
- Fluoride and sealants for children
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Root canal treatment
Patients will be seen on a first-come, first serve, walk in basis. Please be prepared long lines and bring snacks and quiet entertainment.
Free transportation to and from the dental event is available for those living in Clinton County and must be reserved by September 25. Schedule transportation today. Call Annette Gates for transportation at 952-202-2323. We’ll be happy to help you get scheduled for the event.
September 30, 2018 through October 5, 2018
West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Clinic Hours:
- September 30, 9 AM through 5 PM
- October 1, 8:30 AM through 5 PM
- October 2, 8:30 AM through 5 PM
- October 3, Closed
- October 4, 8:30 AM through 5 PM
- October 5, 8:30 AM through 4 PM
Posted: September 26th, 2018 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Cuomo Searches for New Chair of the Adirondack Park Agency
Posted: September 26th, 2018 under State Government News.
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Comptroller: City of Plattsburgh in ‘moderate fiscal stress’
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New Adirondack Welcome Center enthralls visitors, area officials
Source: New Adirondack Welcome Center enthralls visitors, area officials – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Writing Workshop Followed by a Poetry Reading
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Education News.
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The Strand Center for the Arts Hires New Executive Director
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) is proud to announce that Bob Garcia has been hired as its new Executive Director. Mr. Garcia will continue to connect and unite the North Country through art as well take the helm while the Arts Center and Theatre embark onto the next phases of transformative growth.
Mr. Garcia entered into his professional career with Radio City Music Hall Productions (1981-1998) leading the finance division’s oversight of the multitude of live entertainment productions; including concerts, family attractions, special events, touring and television projects with such historical concerts such as Frank Sinatra, Liberace, U2, Paul McCartney, Madonna, to name a few. Mr. Garcia’s line-producing experience includes Super Bowl Halftime presentations, Lollapalooza, USTA- Opening Ceremonies, and Broadway Theater concert presentations for Tony Bennett, Robin Williams, Liza Minnelli, and Harry Connick, Jr.; Carnegie Hall debut performances of Peter Allen, Tony Bennett, and Pee Wee Herman; and touring productions of Liza Minnelli, Pokémon, Manhattan Transfer, and Dancing on Dangerous Grounds. Read more »
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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A Brief But Informative Meeting
Bridge Trafic Reduced to One Lane
Main Street Project Still On Hold
Jane Brelia Reappointed
Dog Control Officer Responds to 28 Calls Over a Two-Week Period
By John T. Ryan
The 15-minute Peru Town Board Meeting of September 25, 2018 was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. Supervisor Brandy McDonald was excused.
Traffic on the Davern Road Bridge, between the River Road and the Union Road, has been reduced to one lane and a 6-ton weight limit has been set by NYS Department of Transportation because of deterioration of the bridge’s northern side. While the Davern Road is a town road the bridge is a Clinton County-owned bridge. Clinton County had planned to replace the bridge in 2018; however, the project was delayed. Hopefully it will be replaced in 2019. Town of Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated that there is a possibility that the bridge might be completely closed this winter.
The Main Street Upgrade project has been delayed once-again thanks to NYS’s slow-acting bureaucracy. The Town is awaiting Minority-Owned Business Enterprise waiver from the NYS Department of State. A response is expected by Friday of this week. It’s very possible that the project will be delayed until 2019.
Upon the recommendation of the Clinton County Office of Assessment, the Board reappointed Jane Brelia to the Board of Assessment Review for a 5-year term effective January 1, 2019. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass thanked Mrs. Brelia for her longtime service on the Board. Mrs. Brelia has served for at least 15 years.
Dog Control Officer Michael Drollette received 28 problem phone calls since the Board’s September 10th meeting. Three dogs were confined, 8 dogs were licensed and 1 ugly, uncontrolled dog was euthanized.
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Town Board News.
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Last run of the season for Fort Ticonderoga Ferry
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New Keene Art Gallery Opening Columbus Day Weekend
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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As Invasive Waterflea Spreads, Another Confirmed In Champlain
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History.
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Tentative Town 2019 Budget Presented
A special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 12,, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman was not present and excused, Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The purpose of the Special Meeting was to present the 2019 Tentative Budget to Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.
Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn special meeting at 6:06PM.
Ayes 3Nays 0
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Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Planning Board News.
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Approved Minutes of the Peru Town Board’s September 10, 2018 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday September 10, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2018 meeting. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Irwin to include the reports from the following departments into the official record of tonight’s meeting. (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports). Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
NONE
Vac Truck Repair
Mr. Tetrault stated the truck was transported to Goshen, N.Y. September 2, 2018.
The extent of repairs and cost of repairs are not yet determined.
Sewer Upgrade Workshop
Peru Town Hall-Thursday September 20, 2018 at 6:30PM
Town Clerk/Tax Collector Hours for January
Monday 9am-2pm
4pm-6pm
Tuesday- 9am-2pm
Wednesday- 9am-2pm
Thursday- 9am-2pm
Friday- 9am-2pm
Saturday- January 26- 9am-11am
Thursday- January 31- 4pm-6pm
Item 10- Removed from Agenda
Other Business
Mr. Langley stated the schoolhouse located on Lyons Road needs repair. The cost would be approximately $ 7500.00 to have the building primed and painted. Ron Allen will have a written estimate for the September 24, 2019 meeting.
Mr. Guynup stated alternates were needed for the planning and zoning boards. Also a building permit is required when homeowners convert to natural gas.
Mr. McDonald stated grass is reseeded within 2 weeks after installation of the natural gas line.
Mr. Tetrault stated the electrical switch over is complete at the Bear Swamp Pump Station.
Mr. Farrell states the highway crew is working on the salt shed, third round of mowing and guardrails.
Mr. Irwin asked if cameras were installed at Lapham Mills Park. Mr. Tetrault stated they are in and ready to be installed. No vandalism has been reported.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
NONE
Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:18 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Town Board News.
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Nova Bus scores first Michigan order | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: September 25th, 2018 under Business News.
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Robots to milk Beekmantown cows
Posted: September 24th, 2018 under Agricultural News.
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Fishhook waterflea joins invasives in Lake Champlain
Posted: September 24th, 2018 under Environmental News.
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Police chase ends in fatal head-on crash- Peru residents injured
Posted: September 24th, 2018 under Law Enforcement News, Peru News.
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Democratic Party News
Meeting of the Clinton County Democratic Committee: Tuesday, 7 pm, at the American Legion on Quarry Rd. in Plattsburgh. You are invited to join the conversation as the County Democrats hold their most important meeting of the year: the election of officers.
Peru Democratic Committee’s September Meeting: Wednesday, 7 pm, at Peru Town Hall. Can you devote an hour of your Wednesday to helping support the Democratic team in Peru? We hope so! We would love to have you join us. This month’s meeting will focus on our October fundraiser and the November elections.
Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction: Saturday, Oct. 6th, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, at Peru VFW, Post 309 on Rt. 22B. The Peru Democrats are hosting an Ice Cream Social Meet & Greet. This will be a great opportunity to meet candidates who are running for seats at the local, county, state, and federal level. It will also be a great opportunity to support the Peru Democrats in their efforts to help fund local campaigns and charitable initiatives. Let us know if you have any items and/or gift certificates you can donate for the silent auction.
Meet Emily Martz: Sunday, Oct 14th, from 4 – 6 pm, at the home of Carol Blakeslee-Collin and Jimm Collin, 1760 Main St., Keeseville. You are invited to meet Emily Martz and learn how you can support her campaign for NY State Senate District 45. Let us know if you would like to attend and we will forward your information to the hosts.
Posted: September 24th, 2018 under General News.
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Trump wants new deal for US dairy farmers in NAFTA, but it may be short-sighted – VTDigger
Posted: September 24th, 2018 under Agricultural News, Business News.
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Cabot Creamery enduring major losses in U.S.-China trade war – VTDigger
Posted: September 24th, 2018 under Business News, Peru/Regional History.
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Personality and Experience
L-R Kim Mason, Amanda Plympton and Kimberly Reyell
By John T. Ryan
Kim Mason, Kimberly Reyell and Amanda Plympton at Brush It Up Hair Salon are #44 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a great place to live. Kim and Kimberly had worked together for 21 years before opening Brush It Up almost 9 years ago. Amanda joined them a short time later.
The three cosmetologists offer a complete range of hair care services to men, women and children. Kim Mason commented, “We have customers from 1 to 101. That’s why we’re happy. We love helping everybody.” Kim said hair styles and colors typically reflect a customer’s personality. She said, “We try to include everybody’s personality. People feel comfortable here.”
Brush It Up is an appointment salon, but the ladies try to accommodate walk-ins. It is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Hours are flexible depending on the customer’s needs.
Call 518-643-2233 for an appointment. Brush It Up is located in the Glenwood Plaza at 3384 Route 22, Peru.
Posted: September 23rd, 2018 under Business News, Peru News.
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City schools offered inadequate phys-ed, audit finds
Posted: September 22nd, 2018 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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Applefest 2018 A Success
Jamie Chamberlain, Gordy Burdo, Cormac O’Callaghan, Dwane Bast, Bob Manchester
Thanks to wonderful support from our community the 2018 Applefest was very successful. Over the course of the two-day celebration 150-200 people volunteer their time and talent on the grounds, St. Vincent’s, Roger’s House and in the parish center. The St. Augustine’s Parish family is very grateful to everyone who participated in any way. Here are several, not all, of the many volunters. Click here to view
Posted: September 22nd, 2018 under Community Events, General News, Religious News.
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It’s Time For Chicken and Biscuits
An Invitation from the Harkness Methodist Chruch
Have you seen any geese flying south yet? It’s getting to be that time of year… the Harkness Chicken and Biscuit Dinner is approaching and the chickens are getting nervous!
The dinner this year will once again be presented at the Harkness Church Hall (776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru) on Sunday October 14th from 4 until 6:30pm. We hope you plan to bring your family and meet your friends at one of the North Country’s best church supper. The meal includes chicken and biscuit, gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, peas, coleslaw, dessert and a beverage. That’s one delicious dinner, and the price has not increased in
the past four years. It’s still a great bargain at $9.00 for Adults, $8.00 for Seniors, Children of ages 5-12 eat for $5.00, and meals for Pre-schoolers are Free.
If you are able, please bring a canned good for our Food Shelf collection so we can feed even more folks!
Posted: September 22nd, 2018 under Community Events, Religious News.
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Monday’s Town Board Agenda
AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the September 10, 2018 Regular Board Meeting and September 12, 2018 Special Meeting.
- Community Input
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Reappointment of Jane Brelia to BAR.
- DISCUSSION: Main St. Improvement Update.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve/Pay Bills.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Motion to Return to Executive Session.
MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: September 22nd, 2018 under Town Board News.
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