A message from Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman

Early this year the Towns of Plattsburgh and Town of Schuyler Falls NY passed a joint resolution asking Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman D. Billy Jones to sponsor legislation to name the NYS RT 22B Morrisonville Bridge after North Country Legend Gordie Little. Senator Little successfully got the NYS Senate to pass the legislation. We just got word Assemblyman Jones was successful in getting the NYS Assembly to pass the same. A special thank you to our two representatives for working so hard on this. It now goes on to Governor Cuomo for his signature. We will keep people updated.

The Strand Center for the Arts, in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh, is conducting an Arts and Cultural Asset Mapping Project to create a web-based interactive map of the region’s artists, artisans and cultural organization. Information surveys are available at ARTSMAP.net. All individuals and organizations with arts and cultural activities in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties of New York are encouraged to participate.

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Peru – The terms of office for several of Peru’s elected officials come to an end this year. Over the next few weeks the Republican and Democratic parties will meet to either nominate incumbents or introduce new nominees to the political scene. The Democrats have announced that they will caucus on June 29th at 7. p.m. at the Peru Town Hall.

The open positions include:

The four-year town council seats currently held by Republican Donald McBrayer and Democrat Jim Douglass

Date: June 17-18
Event: 10th Annual Museum Days Weekend
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Museums Throughout Clinton County, NY
Description: Museums in Clinton County open free to visitors all weekend! Part of Path Through History Weekend. More details will be announced as the date nears!
Cost: Free
Contact: Melissa Peck, coordinator@adkcoastcultural.org

Eight members of Dunkin Donuts’ 20-person staff. L-R Syed I, Richie, Liz, Manager Deannie LaCroix King, Michelle, Patricia, Checole and Amanda.

Continuing our posts of local business and institution staff members who make Peru a wonderful place to live, today the Peru Gazette highlights several Dunkin Donuts staff members.

On November 1, 2016 Dunkin Donuts relocated from Maplefields to its own new building at 729 Bear Swamp Rd. Customers from near and far appreciate the modern building, its tasty offerings and friendly staff. Dunkin Donuts is open 24 hours daily. Phone 643-5525.

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L-R Sarah Sherman, Nicole Prentiss, Manager Maggie Pope, Morgan Kowalowski, Dianne King.

Over the next few weeks the Peru Gazette will be posting photos of people we encounter almost daily – the people who staff our local businesses and institutions. Their gracious smiles, courtesy and professionalism are very important in making Peru a great place to live.

These friendly ladies staff the Peru Federal Credit Union’s beautiful new building at 900 Bear Swamp Rd. The credit union serves anyone who lives, works, worships, and volunteers or attends school in Clinton or Essex County.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Drive-Thru: Monday – Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Phone 643-9915 for information.

Sister Helen, former St. Augustine’s School Principal, is still on the move!

Source: Principal’s luge ride thrills students | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Assemblyman Jones: Hopeful to bring ride-sharing to the North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

Effective immediately the trail to the summit of Owls Head in the town of Keene in the Adirondacks is closed to public access and use on weekends.

The trailhead and all but the last 0.1 mile of the trail are located on private lands. The large number of vehicles parked on the private road during the Memorial Day weekend blocked access for private landowners, and now the landowners are prohibiting the public to park on the private road between 4 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday and have posted signs along the road reflecting this decision.

The trail to the summit of Owls Head is not an official DEC trail nor does DEC have an easement for public use on the trail – the landowner has allowed the public to use the trail. However, the landowner has informed DEC the trail will be closed for public use at the end of this hiking season.

DEC is in the process of identifying an alternate trail route on Forest Preserve lands from the Molly Nye Road on the opposite side of the mountain, and will pursue an amendment to the High Peaks Wilderness Unit Management Plan which would be necessary to facilitate construction of a new trailhead and trail.

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 12, 2017,7:00 PM

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 22, 2017

DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports)

Community Input

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of Auctions International Contract.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of Clinton County Snow and Ice Removal Agreement.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of NYSDOT Shared Services Agreement.

DISCUSSION: Jarvis Road Closure.

DISCUSSION: Deputy Supervisor

DISCUSSION: Town IT Back Up and Storage Update.

DISCUSSION: Water Plant Upgrades/Debt Service Monies.

DISCUSSION: New Sewer Camera/Locator Purchase.

DISCUSSION: Backwash Pit Update.

DISCUSSION: Proposed MOU with Mr. Swain.

DISCUSSION: Property Maintenance Issues.

DISCUSSION: Youth Program Opening Day Ceremonies.

DISCUSSION: Clinton County Shared Services Panel Update.

Other Business.
Community Input on Agenda Items.

Motion to Adjourn.

By John T. Ryan

Peru – On Monday, June 12, 2017, motorists will find the Jarvis Road closed to thru-traffic as construction crews begin replacement of the bridge adjacent to the Irwin’s Maple Grand Farm. Clinton County Highway Superintendent Al Rascoe said the project is expected to take approximately 90 days. New Century Construction of Watervliet, NY submitted the low bid of $765,000.

Rascoe said that the existing bridge is about 60 years old. Inspection reports indicate its footing has been gradually undermined by the Little Ausable River. The new bridge will meet the latest design standards and can be expected to last about 70 to 75 years. Rascoe said, “We’re trying to be proactive, so we’re replacing the bridge.”

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AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
TOWN OF PERU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of April 19, 2017 and May 17, 2017 minutes.
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATION:

Area Variance: Z-2017-020 Shawn Agoney
Area Variance – Modular
1060 Fuller Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-021 Ed Garrow and Sons, Inc.
Use Variance -Warehouse/Distribution Center
3452 Route 22
Peru, NY 12972

Area Variance: Z-2017-022 Martin Cumber
Area Variance – Garage
69 Fox Farm Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-023 Paul Hart
Use Variance – Appeal the decision of the CEO allowing goats for a Hobby Farm
62 Elm St.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
CEO REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT

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The Peru Youth Commission Fun Runs for children 3 -13 13 will be held at the Peru Central School track on Mondays, June 12, 19 and 26 and July 3 and 10. Registration at 4:45 p.m with 1/4 mile race to start immediately following stretching followed by a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile race. Popsicles will be awarded at the finish line.

Please note: Parents must sign a waiver form for children at their first race. The waiver will cover all races thereafter.

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
TOWN OF PERU
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of April 19, 2017 and May 17, 2017 minutes.
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATION:

Area Variance: Z-2017-020 Shawn Agoney
Area Variance – Modular
1060 Fuller Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-021 Ed Garrow and Sons, Inc.
Use Variance -Warehouse/Distribution Center
3452 Route 22
Peru, NY 12972

Area Variance: Z-2017-022 Martin Cumber
Area Variance – Garage
69 Fox Farm Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2017-023 Paul Hart
Use Variance – Appeal of CEO decision allowing goats.
62 Elm St.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
CEO REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little
Would help combat neuropsychiatric syndrome affecting children

The State Senate today gave final legislative approval of legislation (S5750) sponsored by Senator Betty Little to raise awareness of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, known as PANS.

“PANS attacks the brain. It comes on quickly and can be challenging to diagnose,” said Little. “Developing a better understanding of the syndrome and what to look for to ensure the right diagnosis is made quickly will no doubt assure better results for children, including adolescents.”

The legislation directs the New York State Department of Health to include PANS in its Health Care and Wellness Education and Outreach Program. An advisory council comprising representatives of people with PANS, including family members, and health care providers who specialize in treating the syndrome, would focus on increasing awareness and early detection of the illness through education.

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