The Peru Gazette

POTSDAM, NY (05/17/2017)– The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 20.
The graduates include:
Chad Allen of Peru, NY, who is set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
Matthew Nugent of Peru, NY, who is set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics.
At Commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year. To learn more about Commencement at SUNY Potsdam, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/commencement.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges-and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity.

STATE SENATE APPROVES NAMING OF “GORDIE LITTLE MEMORIAL BRIDGE”

The State Senate to approved legislation that would designate a
bridge crossing the Saranac River in Morrisonville as the “Gordie Little
Memorial Bridge.”

Senator Betty Little sponsored the measure at the request of the
towns of Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls to name the portion of State Route
22b that traverses the Saranac River in honor of Gordon “Gordie” Little, a
legendary and highly regarded North Country figure whose unexpected passing
in June 2016 stunned the region.

“Gordie” graduated from Moira High School in 1955 and Stony Brook
State College in 1961. His career at WIRY spanned more than three decades.
Beginning in 1997, he wrote a column for the Press-Republican called “Small
Talk.” He also wrote for Denton Publications and Strictly Business,
produced hundreds of programs for the Home Town Cable Network of Northern
New York and served as the Clinton County Crime Victims’ advocate for seven
years.

“I will always remember Gordie’s beaming smile, the sense of optimism
he seemed to never lack and his devotion to the people and communities of
the North Country,” said Senator Little.

“People would sometimes ask me if we were related because we share a
last name. Though the answer is no, we were just friends, he made me feel
as if I was a loved one, and I know he had the same impact on so many
others. I am honored to sponsor this measure in recognition and as a
tribute to this wonderful man, really an icon, who spent his life building
bridges and making life better for everyone along the way.”

The legislation was delivered to the State Assembly where companion
legislation is sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones.

Peru CSD Annual Meeting & Election Results

Budget Proposition #1 Yes – 392 No – 175

Bus Proposition #2 Yes – 416 No – 151

Library #3 Yes – 389 No – 177

Board Member Elected Linda Morgan, 446 votes

Total Ballots Cast 569

Warmer temperatures are returning, and in the North Country that means it’s Michigan Season! What better way to welcome back Spring than with a $5 Michigan meal at the Harkness United Methodist Church? Mark your calendar for Sunday May 21st and plan to bring your family and join your friends at Michigans For Mission at the Harkness Church Hall, 776 Hallock Hill Road in Peru. The meal will be served from 11AM to 2:30PM, and there will be live music from 11 to 1. Where else can you get a Michigan (All-Beef Hot Dog), chips, drink, pickle and dessert for just $5.00? New this year; there will be a Bake Sale table loaded with extra goodies, and take-out meals are available. Proceeds from this event help to send local children to Church Camps. For more information, call (518) 643-8659 or (518) 834-7577. Hope to see you!

Assemblyman Billy Jones to host town hall meeting to discuss state budget, address community issues

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he will be hosting an informational town hall meeting to discuss the 2017-18 state budget with residents as well as address local concerns. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 11, from 4–5 p.m. in the mezzanine of the Mills Building at North Country Community College, located at 61 William St. in Malone.

“My town hall meetings have been a great way to let people know about the work I’m doing in Albany as well as a chance for me to hear what’s on your minds so I can keep working to make our communities stronger,” Jones said.

The meeting will be Jones’ seventh town hall event as part of his continuing District Tour. These town forums  have provided a unique opportunity for residents to ask questions about the state budget and how it impacts the region, as well as bring community issues or concerns to the forefront. Jones has previously hosted town hall meetings in Au Sable, Champlain, Fort Covington, Hopkinton, Tupper Lake and Plattsburgh. Read more »

PERU FREE LIBRARY PROPOSITION FOR FUNDING INCREASE

Proposition #3 on the ballot at the time of the Peru Central School District budget vote will be a request from the Peru Free Library to increase funding from the community. Since 2005, the Library has received $5000 each year with approval from the voters at that time. These funds directly support the students and families in our Library service area. As the costs for supporting these services have increased, the Library is now requesting a funding level of $10,000 annually. This increase would then cost each taxpayer of Peru 71 cents per year for Library services. This proposition is a separate item from the school budget.

These funds will help the Library continue to provide the community with supportive staff members as well as books and other educational materials, free printing and photocopying for school assignments, computers and free wireless internet, study space, tutoring accommodations and home-schooled family instructional space. It will also continue the series of year round children’s programming, art classes, art shows, special events, story hour and crafts.

It is important for the voters of the Peru Central School District to support this proposition that will allow the Library to continue their services to the community into the future! Please vote YES to Proposition #3 on May 16th at the Peru School budget vote.

Peru – People driving down Pleasant Street this morning could hardly help but notice several vehicles parked in front of a 54 Pleasant Street home. Members of the Mountain Rider Motorcycle Club of Wilmington were installing a hydraulic lift ramp at Harley Eaton’s house. Eaton suffered a broken  femur, shattered pelvis, and vertebrae in an April 10th motorcycle accident in the Town of Au Sable. He was released from the hospital yesterday and today his cycling friends were installing the hydraulic lift.

Club President Art Buesser said Eaton is a custodian at Au Sable Valley Middle School and that his healing and rehabilitation is expected to take several months. His friends have established a GoFindMe page to assist him with his financial struggle. Click here to view the GoFundMe page.

The Rulfs Orchard Farmstand Grand Opening is underway. (Saturday, May 6th) Special drawings and activities underway. The store is open until 7 p.m. WOKO is present till 1 p.m. Adults and kids are having a great time and the Apple Blossom Florist is fully staffed! Click here for more Peru Gazette photos 

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 24, 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: Authorization of Designated Representative, Local Share Expenditure and SEQRA Determination for Disinfection Project EFC Funding.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Authorization Designated Representative and Preparation and Submission of Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant Application.

DISCUSSION: Sewer System Upgrade.

DISCUSSION: Little Ausable Park Steps Repair.

DISCUSSION: Unexpended Bond Proceeds.

DISCUSSION: Zoning Law Issues.

DISCUSSION: Town IT Update.

DISCUSSION: Network Use Policy.

DISCUSSION: Dog Waste Violations.

DISCUSSION: Adjourn to Executive Session.

DISCUSSION: Return to Regular Session.

Other Business.
Community Input on Agenda Items.

Motion to Adjourn.

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and annual budget hearing on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start.  The school board is slated to reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Anticipated topics include:

• Public Hearing on the Annual Budget Vote & Election
• Update from the Peru 2020 Well-Being Committee
• Award of Refuse & Recycling Bid
• Review of Athletic Handbook
• Code of Conduct

The full agenda is available at www.perucsd.org

All are welcome.

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Source: Peru Central proposes additional staff | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Spaghetti Dinner – Everyone Welcome!

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 6th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. 4:30 to 6:30 PM. $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under. Take-outs are available.

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Spring should be arriving soon, and many people will be thinking about their flower gardens! Why not purchase your plants from the Peru Community Church Ladies Guild who will be selling geraniums, petunias and marigolds, by order only, in May. There will be three colors of geraniums (red, white and pink), and the cost will be $1.50 per plant. The petunias will be mixed colors in a six pack, and the cost will be $1.75 per six pack. The marigolds will be mixed colors in a six pack, and the cost will be $1.75 per six pack. Flowers can be ordered until May 21st at noon. Pick up date is May 24th from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. Orders can be made by calling the church office, 643-8641. Every person who orders will be eligible to win a door prize of a wooden plant stand/bench made by Steve Dennie.

Marigold Flower Or Tagetes Patula Blossom image

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The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Public Hearing at 6:45 PM on Monday May 8, 2017.  The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to hear the Public Concerns on the newly revised Local Law on Dog Control.  The regular meeting will follow at 7:00 PM.  The meeting is open to all.

Kathleen Flynn

Town Clerk

PROPOSED 2017 DOG LAW

AGENDA – Town of Peru Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m
APPLICATIONS:

1. Site Plan Review: P-2017-004 Peru Sand & Gravel LLC
Site Plan Review – Operate an Excavation Business
Rod & Gun Club Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

2. Merge with SEQR: P-2017-005 Robert Kaschak
Merge
3086 Main St.
Peru, NY 12972

3. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2017-006 Robert Kaschak
Site Plan Review – Operate a Commercial Sign Business
3092 Main St.
Peru, NY 12972
4. Site Plan Review: P-2017-007 Robert Kaschak
Site Plan Review – Free Standing Sign
3092 Main St.
Peru, NY 12972

5. Site Plan Review: P-2017-008 Jessica Bigelow
Site Plan Review – Free Standing Sign
806 Bear Swamp Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

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