Gillis family reaches out
Posted: March 15th, 2012 under General News.
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Water tower bid much higher than expected; Board to hold a Special Meeting tonight
By Donald McBrayer
In December Pittsburg Tank and Tower (PTT) proposed expenses of $229,000 for repairs and upgrades to the town’s water tower. Repairs and upgrades include new handrails, grating, exterior and interior coating and installation of a chlorine mixing system. Painting was not included. PTT originally manufactured and installed the water tank in 1976 and performs routine tank maintenance.
When the project recently went to bid PTT’s bid of $416,000 was the only bid received. It was $187,000 over the original proposal. According to the Town Board, this difference is due to the inclusion of painting and the failure on PTT’s part to consider prevailing wages in the original proposal. The Board is considering three options: 1) Accept the bid. 2) Reject the bid, and start over. 3) Separate the painting portion of the project and putting it out as a separate bid.
W/S Superintendent Greg Timmons is hoping to begin work on the tower by April 1st to be completed by late May or early June. According to Timmons, the tower work must be finished before the reservoir can be cleaned in August. He is concerned that putting it back out to bid might delay the project beyond the summer.
The entire water system upgrade project will be paid for by a bond in the $3.2 to $3.3 million range. A Special Town Board Meeting is being held tonight (March 15) at 7PM to further discuss the options.
Posted: March 15th, 2012 under Town Board News.
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Independence Party backs Doheny for Congress
Posted: March 14th, 2012 under General News.
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Hoffman seeks endorsements for Assembly race
Posted: March 14th, 2012 under State Government News.
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EDITORIAL: Time to let the sunshine in
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under General News.
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Adirondack Family Activities: Hike Mount Defiance in Ticonderoga
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Lake Monsters schedule announcement on future of franchise
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under General News.
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Enjoy Fire Department Spaghetti this Friday
The Peru Volunteer Fire Department will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday March 16th from 4:30 to 7 PM. There will also be Marinara Sauce available for those who are observing Lent.
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under General News.
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March Zoning Board Meeting Cancelled
AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Peru Town Hall
~ NO MEETING ~
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under Zoning Board News.
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Flood of problems from federal flood insurance
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under General News.
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Potsdam teacher placed on leave after allegedly stealing from Walmart
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under General News.
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Carthage teachers speak out against Board of Education; Upset with Board’s superintendent selection process
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under Education News.
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Saranac Lake woman sentenced in embezzlement case
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under General News.
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Search for missing Tupper Lake teen continues
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under General News.
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American Legion vibrant, busy
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under Peru/Regional History.
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Direct Air cancels flights » Breaking News
Posted: March 13th, 2012 under Peru/Regional History.
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Lake Placid brewery continues to move ahead
Posted: March 6th, 2012 under Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Peru Lions win Literacy Challenge for the 5th time
Champion's Trophy
Last Saturday, March 3, 2012, the Peru Lions Club Team of John Armstrong, Pete Glushko, Roy Perry and Walt Stanley walked away an unprecedented fifth victory in the Annual Literacy Challenge. The trophy will be brought to the Lions Scouts Night and will hopefully put on display at the Peru Free Library. The contest is sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Clinton County.
The Peru Lions just established a very informative website. (Click here to view)
Posted: March 5th, 2012 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Long Lake woman not injured seriously from collision with Peru-based mail truck
Posted: March 5th, 2012 under General News.
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Unsafe ice at Gazebo pond
According Town of Peru Supervisor Peter Glushko the pond at the Peru Gazebo is closed immediately to all skating, sledding and traffic due to unsafe ice conditions.
Thank you!
Posted: March 5th, 2012 under General News, Town Board News.
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Interest in Sayward’s Assembly seat grows
Posted: March 5th, 2012 under State Government News.
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N.Y. governor pushes to expand broadband
Posted: March 5th, 2012 under General News.
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Student leads charge against K2
Posted: March 5th, 2012 under General News.
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Peru Central public forum brings some answers
Posted: March 4th, 2012 under Education News, Peru School News.
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CNY elders are having more trouble affording food
Posted: March 4th, 2012 under General News.
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