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Several Important Items on Monday’s Town Board Agenda

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 26, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the February 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting.

Community Input

DISCUSSION: Main St. Project Update.

RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Building Permit Fee Change.

DISCUSSION: Flooding Update.

DISCUSSION: Court Arraignments Concerns.

DISCUSSION: Miniseries Filming on Lyons Road Area Schedule.

MOTION: Sewer Upgrade Workshop.

DISCUSSION: Other Business.

DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve/Pay Bills.
MOTION: Adjourn

NYS Route 9 Bridge Over Ausable River Closed for Repairs

Water is leaving the river bed and flowing into a field to the north

NYS DOT personnel were on the scene at 10:45 this morning.

Information from the NYS Department of Transportation 

Motorists are advised that the NYS Route 9 bridge over the Ausable River, known locally as Carpenter’s Flats, in Clinton County, has been closed due to ice and high water conditions. The bridge will remain closed until water recedes enough to allow a thorough post-flood inspection and to make repairs, as necessary.

The average annual daily traffic on this segment of NYS Route 9 is approximately 2400. Local traffic will be maintained on local roads (Jabez Allen Rd to Sullivan Rd to Telegraph St to Chasm Rd), a detour length of 4.9 miles. Thru traffic will be routed along Route 22/9N in Keeseville to I-87 to Route 442 (Bear Swamp Rd) in Peru, a detour length of approximately 10 miles.

Updates will be provided as work progresses.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org.

Click here to view a video of the flooding. 

Peru Knights Assist Religious Education and Local Catholic Schools 

On Sunday, February 11, at the St. Augustine’s Church Mardi Gras celebration for religious education students, Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented a $500 New York State Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. check to Father Alan Shnob and St. Augustine’s Religious Education Director Janice Morse and to benefit the parish’s religious education program. New York State Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. matches council donations of up to $500 to parish religious education programs. St. Augustine’s Council 7273 donated $2,000 to the St. Augustine’s Religious Education Program at the beginning of the school year. 
NYS Charities Inc. also matches council donations to Catholic schools. $500 matching fund checks checks have been mailed to both Seton Catholic Central and Seton Catholic Academy. 

Editorial: A starved jail watchdog – Times Union

Source: Editorial: A starved jail watchdog – Times Union

Dylan Ratigan declares for Congress, shakes up Stefanik race

Source: Dylan Ratigan declares for Congress, shakes up Stefanik race

Applications are up at Capital Region colleges — public and private – Times Union

Source: Applications are up at Capital Region colleges — public and private – Times Union

Rhythm Future Quartet Takes Gypsy Jazz to New Heights and Horizons

Sunday, March 4 at 3:00 pm at the Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac, NY

The acoustic jazz group Rhythm Future Quartet embrace a deeply felt mission to situate Gypsy jazz firmly in the here and now. Featuring chief soloists Jason Anick on violin and Olli Soikkeli on guitar, along with second guitarist Max O’Rourke and bassist Greg Loughman, Rhythm Future Quartet performances display stunning virtuosity and sublime lyricism, as well as the admirable cohesion of a music ensemble breathing as one.

The ensemble takes its name from the classic showpiece “Rythme Futur” composed by legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, who from the 1930s through the 1950s originated and exemplified the style now known as Gypsy jazz. There has been a global surge in popularity of Gypsy jazz and the music of Django Reinhardt, and Rhythm Future Quartet is riding the crest of that wave.

Their March 4 program in Saranac will offer a mix of standards, such as “Night and Day” of Cole Porter, “Tricotism” of Oscar Pettiford, and “Minor Blues” of Django Reinhardt, as well as originals by Rhythm Future Quartet leaders, including “Still Winter,” and “Jaytude No. 1 in e,” by Jason Anick and “Olli’s Bossa” and “For Paulus” by Olli Soikkeli.

Rhythm Future Quartet performs in concert on Sunday, March 4 at 3:00 pm at the Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac, NY. Doors open at 2:30; seating is open with a suggested donation of $15; children under 12 attend free. Light refreshments are served during intermission. For further information telephone 518-293-7613, e-mail hillholl@hughes.net or visit www.hillandhollowmusic.org

Saranac Central alum receives nation’s Medal of Valor | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Saranac Central alum receives nation’s Medal of Valor | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Mission of Hope team heads to Nicaragua | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Mission of Hope team heads to Nicaragua | News | pressrepublican.com

U.S. women bobsledders slide to silver | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: U.S. women bobsledders slide to silver | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Tops files for bankruptcy, says stores will stay open | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Tops files for bankruptcy, says stores will stay open | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Watertown Daily Times | New York’s smoking rate falls to record low

Source: Watertown Daily Times | New York’s smoking rate falls to record low

A Message from Clinton County Emergency Services

 


Due to impacts from an ice jam the Route 9 Bridge at Carpenters Flats (between Peru and Keeseville) is closed until further notice.

 

City is in crisis — and the mayor knows it – Sun Community News & Printing

The Press Republican expressed similar concerns a few days ago.

Source: City is in crisis — and the mayor knows it – Sun Community News & Printing

Sender of an offensive Snapchat message is no longer a student at SUNY Plattsburgh | NCPR News

Source: Sender of an offensive Snapchat message is no longer a student at SUNY Plattsburgh | NCPR News

For Stefanik, bipartisanship is a choice — and so is crafting solutions to gridlock – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: For Stefanik, bipartisanship is a choice — and so is crafting solutions to gridlock – Sun Community News & Printing

An Opportunity to Contribute Your Knowledge and Voice Your Concerns

For the past twelve years, Peru Central School District  has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process.

The BAC typically meets in order to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget, and particular challenges that face the school district.  Traditionally, the BAC has formulated recommendations for Board consideration to assist the Board and administration.

At this time, the BAC is scheduled to meet at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 28th and Thursday, March 15th.  In addition to these informational sessions, the BAC will be invited to share their recommendations with the School Board at its 6:00 pm. workshop on Tuesday, March 20th.

Individuals in the Towns of Ausable, Black Brook, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac, and Schuyler Falls who reside within the boundaries of Peru CSD are eligible.  Interested individuals may register by calling (518) 643-6004.

Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or contributed to Peru CSD in some capacity and must have been retired for at least five (5) years.

The following criteria will be used when considering an individual to the Hall of Fame – outstanding contributions to Peru CSD, outstanding contribution to society, outstanding career, participation and/or leadership in community activities, and a significant impact on an individual’s life while associated with Peru.

Deadline for applications will be March 29, 2018.  Applications may be picked up at the Jr/Sr High School office or downloaded from the District web site at http://www.perucsd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=21.

Mayor reassures skittish city – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Mayor reassures skittish city – Sun Community News & Printing

New digs for senior grub | News | pressrepublican.com

Meals for seniors at 11:45 AM Monday-Friday at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center Source: New digs for senior grub | News | pressrepublican.com

New York state looks to shrink financial 
burden for elder care | Crain’s New York Business

Source: New York state looks to shrink financial 
burden for elder care | Crain’s New York Business

10 questions about Tops and its financial situation – The Buffalo News

Source: 10 questions about Tops and its financial situation – The Buffalo News

Making life accessible again: How disabled veterans overcome mobility struggles at home | NCPR News

Source: Making life accessible again: How disabled veterans overcome mobility struggles at home | NCPR News

Enjoy Red Wine for a Good Cause

Big Reds…Wine Tasting at the Library. Friday, February 23 at 5:30pm. Featuring 6 Red Wines from California, Portugal, Sardinia, Sicily and South Africa. Seating is limited, reservations requested. Your $20 donation supports the library.

Editorial: A city in upheaval | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

Source: Editorial: A city in upheaval | Opinion | pressrepublican.com