Spiegel house comes down; Demolition ends six-year APA battle
Posted: November 12th, 2011 under General News.
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Here is Monday’s Town Board agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING October 14, 2011 – 7:00 PM
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 24 2011, Special Meeting of November 2, 2011 and Public Hearing of November 10, 2011
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Including Reports from all Departments into the Board Meeting Record: (Water/Sewer/Valcour: Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning Report; Supervisor’s Report; Banking Report, Enterprise Report, Town Court Report, the Website Report)
- Community Input
- DISCUSSION: Ambit Energy Presentation.
- DISCUSSION: Highway Garage Roof Update.
- DISCUSSION: Water/Sewer Projects Update.
- DISCUSSION: Water Quality Improvement Bond.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Appointment of New Court Clerk.
- DISCUSSION: Printing Contract Update.
- DISCUSSION: Employee Handbook Update.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approve Cyclical Reassessment Plans.
- DISCUSSION: Health Insurance Update.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Return to Regular Session.
- Other Business.
- Community Input on Agenda Items.
- Motion to Adjourn.
Posted: November 12th, 2011 under Town Board News.
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2012 Peru Town Budget explained
By John T. Ryan
Town of Peru taxpayers will have the opportunity to voice their opinion of the town’s preliminary 2012 budget at a Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, November 10th at 6 p.m. The Peru Gazette sat down with Town Supervisor Peter Glushko earlier this week and discussed some of the budget details.
In his budget introduction Glushko stated the 2012 tax levy will be well below the 2% cap. The general and highway levies remained the same while the sewer tax levy will increase by 2% because of increased retirement and health insurance costs. The general tax rate will be reduced from $1.92 to $1.91/m. The highway department tax rate will decrease from $2.36 to $2.35/m. The board has budgeted $3,857,331 to operate the town, $2,051,263 of which is raised by taxes. Other significant sources of revenue include water and sewer fees, court fines, mortgage taxes, grants, zoning permits and cable television franchise fees.
Elected and non-elected staff members will receive a 1.5% raise. Commenting on the raise Glushko said, “The 1.5% isn’t quite the 2% that the cost of living increased. It’s a balance to meet the wants and needs of both taxpayers and employees.” Read more »
Posted: November 9th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Democrats gain two seats on Clinton County Legislature
Posted: November 9th, 2011 under General News.
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Tupper school officials object to ranking
The Peru Gazette also published the business magazine rankings of local schools. Click here for that story.
Posted: November 8th, 2011 under General News.
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McDonald, Bruno, Keenan win big
The votes in the Town of Peru and here are the unofficial vote total not counting absentee, write-in and a few ballots from newly registered voters.
For the two open Town Council positions these are the vote totals:
Brandy McDonald 777
Kregg Bruno 740
Geoffrey Spear 604
In the race for County Legislator of Area 5 (Peru only constitutes 1/3 of Area 5. The remainder is in the Town of Schuyler Falls):
Peter Keenan 282
Sherm Hamel 151
Updated 11:15 p.m. The Press Republican has reported that Peter Keenan won election with 736 votes to Sherm Hamel’s 571.
For Supreme Court Justice:
John Lahtinen 826
Ann Crowell 771
Robert Chauvin 723
John Silvestri 376
Posted: November 8th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Adirondack Almanack: Fred Monroe: Economic Councils Need Coordination
Posted: November 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Adirondack Almanack: Lawrence Gooley: Long History of the ‘Rooftop Highway’
Posted: November 8th, 2011 under General News.
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Adirondack Almanack: Big Brown Bats and the Adirondack Winter
Posted: November 8th, 2011 under General News.
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When reform doesn’t reform – Times Union
Posted: November 8th, 2011 under General News.
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New Champlain Bridge open for business
New Champlain Bridge open for business – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.
The Press Republican reports The Burlington Free Press reports
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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Horace Nye up for sale or lease
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under Peru/Regional History.
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US history museums struggle to update exhibits
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Tuesday is Election Day: Peru has two important local races
Voting in the Town of Peru will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Voting takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3035 Main St., in Peru. All registered voters are encouraged to make their voices heard. Voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Brandy McDonald, incumbent Democrat Kregg Bruno and challenger Republican Geoffrey Spear for two open town council positions. In Area 5, Democrat Peter Keenan and Republican Sherm Hamel are competing for a position on the Clinton County Legislature. That position opened when a new term limits law prevented Keith Defayette from running for another term.
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Most of U.S. unemployed no longer receive benefits
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Vermont’s shrinking middle class
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Health Care premiums increasing 8 percent in NY
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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New Yorkers’ need for food stamps spikes
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Red flag rises over Malta – Times Union
Posted: November 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Chazy Central tops academic ranking in tri-county area (Chazy ranked 44th in Upstate)
Posted: November 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Here’s another one of our community’s wonders
By John T. Ryan
Two years ago Adele Douglas wrote an article telling our readers about her walk through Ausable Marsh. Today my wife Jean and I discovered how well Adele described her experience. While most people view the marsh from Ausable Point State Park, this trail brings you through the western side of the marsh, closer to route 9 and the Ausable River. If you walk far enough you will come to the river. The views are beautiful now. They must be equally memorable in spring and summer. As Adele pointed out, Ausable Marsh is located just south of the Bear Swamp Road – Route 9 intersection. When driving east on Bear Swamp Road (Rt. 442), turn right at the Route 9 intersection. Immediately look to your left and you should see the well-worn NYS Conservation Department sign on your left. Follow the narrow dirt road under the railroad tracks to a parking area located about 1/2 mile from Route 9. (Click here to view our photos) (Click here for Adele Douglas’ story)
Posted: November 6th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Fall is beautiful here in Peru
By John T. Ryan
November 5, 2011 has been a beautiful day in Peru. My wife Jean and I decided to take a walk in our own town. We drove the short distant to Ausable Point State Park. It was a cool 45 degrees, but several people were walking, running, bicycling and enjoying the park’s beauty. Here are a few photos.
Posted: November 5th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Letters to the Editor on local political contests received November 4, 2011
Posted: November 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Four vie to be judges for huge district
Excellent story with much more detail than the Press Republican’s story
Posted: November 4th, 2011 under General News.
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