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Last Friday morning Rainbow Falls was about 80% frozen over. The ice must have broken loose that afternoon. Strange to see the water so high today (Monday) with the air temperature only 8 degrees and -8 last night. The ice level at the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge has risen dramatically.
Posted: January 15th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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From the office of Assembly D. Billy Jones
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) expressed his frustration with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to rescind a New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) pilot program that restricted packages to inmates.
“The safety and security of our officers and civilian employees, who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities, should be our top priority,” said Jones. “ The Governor’s decision to suspend the secure vendor pilot program after being implemented for such a short time, is not
only executing poor judgement, it threatens to put the lives of our men and women in blue at severe risk.” The secure vendor pilot program, part of directive #4911A, sought to decrease prison contraband by limiting not only where items could be purchased but additionally limiting the weight and amount that could be sent to the prisons. The directive was ordered on December 7, 2017 and was instituted in three correctional facilities: Greene, Taconic, and Green Haven.
With inmate-on-inmate and inmate-on-staff assaults generally on the rise over the past five years, in addition to increased confiscation of contraband, local prison officials were hopeful that the introduction of this program would help with a reduction of these incidents. “The secure vendor package rooms would create a safer working environment for all staff working inside the prison system,” said John Roberts, Northern Region Vice President for the New York State Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association.
“With the constant rise in contraband discovered inside our facilities, I am very disappointed in the decision to
discontinue the pilot program after so little time to evaluate its effectiveness. This program was not designed to be punitive towards inmates and their family members, but rather enhance and ensure the security of our corrections facilities,” said Jones. “The fact is, the Governor has put the needs of inmates, and their families, ahead of the well-being of the men and women that protect our communities. As a corrections officer for over 20 years, I stand with my brothers and sisters in blue and call on the governor to reinstitute this program to ensure their safety.”
Posted: January 15th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Posted: January 15th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Todd Clowney (right) and Adam Rein comprise the staff at Clowney Electrical Service, #29 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Mason Clowney (front), Todd’s son and a Peru Elementary School 1st grader, is an electrician in training.
Located at 621 Laphams Mills Rd., Clowney Electrical Service serves commercial and residential customers. Selling, installing and servicing electric generators is one of Clowney’s most frequently called-upon services. The company motto is “Paying too much is no laughing matter.” Call 518-726-0428.
Posted: January 14th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: January 13th, 2018 under Environmental News, General News.
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State Route 9 is closed at the Carpenters Flats bridge between the Plains Road and Jabez Allen Road (Peru/ Keeseville) due to ice issues in the Ausable River.
Posted: January 13th, 2018 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Source: Ogdensburg Matrimonial Tribunal to host free annulment workshops – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: January 12th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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Posted: January 12th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Posted: January 12th, 2018 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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The Peru Town Board held its 2018 Organizational Meeting on January 2, 2018. Nine resolutions relating to the following items were approved: Salaries of Elected Officials, Appointees, Department Liaisons, Board Meeting Dates and Times, Contracts, Mileage Reimbursement Rate, Town Depository,
Town Newspaper.
Resolution #1
Resolution Establishing 2018 SALARY AND PAYMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
BE IT RESOLVED that 2018 salaries for Town of Peru Elected Officials be set as follows:
Town Council Members $7,299.00 /Annually, Paid Monthly
Town Supervisor $24,600.00/Annually, Paid Monthly
Town Clerk/Tax Collector $24,897.00/Annually, Paid Monthly
Town Justices $18,658.50/Annually, Paid Monthly
Highway Superintendent $57,509.00/Annually, Paid Bi-weekly
Resolution #2
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2018 APPOINTEES
BE IT RESOLVED that the following appointments for 2018 be made:
APPOINTMENTS POSITIONS
1. Courtney Tetrault Water & Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
2. Robert Guynup Codes & Zoning Enforcement Officer
3. Pamela Barber Confidential Secretary to the Town Board
4. Kathy Flynn Registrar of Vital Statistics
5. Judy Akey Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
6. Judy Akey Account Clerk/Receptionist
7. Holly Stone Clerk to the Town Justices
8. Christine Crawford Part Time Clerk to the Town Justices
9. James Douglass Deputy Supervisor
10. Brandy McDonald Budget Officer
11. Darlene Grigware Typist (Codes & Zoning Dept.)
12. Carlene Heipel Typist (Highway & Water/Sewer Dept.)
13. James Falvo Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson
14. Steve LaBounty Zoning Board of Appeals Vice Chairperson
15. Richard Williams Planning Board Chairperson
16. Benjamin Wright Planning Board Vice Chairperson
17. Judy Akey Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector
18. Ron and Carol Allen Town Historians
19. John Flynn Recreation Director
20. Kristin Marino Assistant Youth Director
21. TBD Youth Commission Chairman
22. David Drollette Dog Control Officer
24. Department Heads Purchasing Agents General Fund
25. Mike Farrell, Hwy. Supt. Purchasing Agent Highway Fund
26. Courtney Tetrault, W/S Supt. Purchasing Agent Water/Sewer Fund
27. Darrell Martineau Highway Crew Supervisor
28. Robert Wright Highway Foreman
Resolution #3
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2018 SALARIES AND PAYMENT FREQUENCY FOR TOWN OF PERU APPOINTEES Read more »
Posted: January 12th, 2018 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD EMERGENCY MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
Call Meeting To Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Appointment of Tax Collector/Town Clerk.
MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: January 12th, 2018 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Mother Nature expresses her beauty along the Jarvis and Union Roads even during a rain storm. 10:45 AM on January 12, 2018.
Posted: January 12th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Faces of Peru, Peru News, Weather News/History.
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR SMALL STREAMS FOR… AN ICE JAM ACCOMPANIED BY RAIN AND SNOWMELT IN… SOUTHWESTERN CLINTON COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEW YORK… SOUTHERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEW YORK… NORTHWESTERN ESSEX COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEW YORK… * UNTIL 745 PM EST FRIDAY * AT 1041 AM EST, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED HEAVY RAIN THAT WILL CAUSE FLOODING. UP TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN HAVE ALREADY FALLEN. * SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE… TUPPER LAKE, ADIRONDACK REGIONAL AIRPORT, SARANAC LAKE, LAKE PLACID, WILMINGTON, WAWBEEK, NORTH ELBA, HARRIETSTOWN, BLACK BROOK, PAUL SMITHS, UNION FALLS, SARANAC INN, RAY BROOK, GABRIELS, LAKE CLEAR, UPPER SAINT REGIS, MOUNT VAN HOEVENBERG, ST. REGIS MOUNTAIN, UPPER ST. REGIS AND AXTON LANDING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN WHEN ENCOUNTERING FLOODED ROADS. MOST FLOOD DEATHS OCCUR IN VEHICLES. EXCESSIVE RUNOFF FROM HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLOODING OF SMALL CREEKS AND STREAMS, COUNTRY ROADS, FARMLAND, AND OTHER LOW LYING SPOTS. &&
Posted: January 12th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Ausable Point
Ice fishing at Ausable Point
The Ausable River ice cover at Ausable Chasm was relatively solid at 10:15 this morning as was the ice cover at Carpenter’s Flat Bridge and Ausable Point. It’s 49 degrees at noon. Click here for video.
Posted: January 12th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru News, Weather News/History.
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Posted: January 11th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Posted: January 11th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: January 11th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Posted: January 10th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Posted: January 10th, 2018 under General News, Law Enforcement News.
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From the Office of Assemblyman Bill Jones
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he secured $20,000 for Champlain Valley Family Center for Drug Treatment and Youth Services, Inc. in support of its Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC) program. Jones has also introduced legislation that would provide employers with a tax break for hiring people in recovery. (A.8830)
“The opioid epidemic has fractured families and communities across the country, including here in the North Country,” Jones said. “This funding will provide vital services to help more people get the treatment they need to get on and stay on the road to recovery.” Read more »
Posted: January 10th, 2018 under General News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Posted: January 10th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru – Michael James, charged in connection with the September 20th dog attack on Mrs. Loretta Timmons, appeared in front of Judge Lawrence Cabana in Peru Town Court on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Judge Cabana denied earlier defense motions to dismiss the charges and set a trial date of May 2, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. The jury will be selected on that date. Actual court proceedings are expected to begin on May 3. A pre-trial conference will be held on February 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
James faces Class A misdemeanor charges of Criminal Contempt in the 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree and an unclassified misdemeanor under the NYS Agricultural and Markets Law. NYS Police investigators determined that in 2016 the Town Of Chesterfield Town Court found one of James’s dogs to be dangerous and ordered James to permanently confine the dog. That Court Order supports the criminal contempt charge.
Judge Cabana noted the pubic interest in this case and expressed frustration that this case is taking so long to resolve; however, trials have already been scheduled in Peru Town Court during March and April. He said, “Peru is a very busy court.”
Posted: January 9th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Posted: January 9th, 2018 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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