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December 30, 2012

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City garbage pickup changed for New Year’s

PLATTSBURGH — There will be no City of Plattsburgh Public Works Department garbage pickup on Monday or Tuesday due to the New Year’s holiday.

This week, Monday and Tuesday’s collection will take place on Wednesday. The pickup normally done on Wednesdays and Thursdays will be performed Thursday.

Friday’s collection will take place as usual.

Clinton County Legislature session to close out 2012

PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Legislature will meet for a regular session at 7 p.m. Monday in the Legislative Chambers, 137 Margaret St.

Among the resolutions to be acted upon are: approving Northern Insuring as the broker of record for 2013 property and casualty insurance; authorizing the annual Section 5311 Consolidated Transportation Grant application; and giving the county treasurer the OK to close various capital projects.

All meetings are open to the public.

Peru offices to close early Monday, all Tuesday

PERU — Peru Town Hall will close at noon Monday for the New Year’s holiday and reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

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