PERRY — Although it's December and we are months away from the Farmer's Market, their highly anticipated note card release is now available. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Summer Saturdays Art Series. The set of six cards features familiar Perry Farmers Market images from the 2013 season, plus one photo from the Perry Chalk Art Festival. Send your thank you notes or stuff a stocking with images that help recall the tasty tomatoes, the … [Read more...]
Last Night Perry 2013 Offers Safe Way for Families to Celebrate New Year
PERRY — Finding fun alcohol-free events on New Year's eve can be a challenge but Last Night Perry 2013 is serving up a fun safe evening for all to enjoy. The celebration takes place from 5:00pm through midnight on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the Perry Elementary Middle School, 50 Olin Avenue, Perry. The evening will consist of 40 performances on the Last Night Perry stage. Early evening events include a “street fair”, featuring vaudeville … [Read more...]
Perry Tuesday Club Raises $1,000 for Village Park
PERRY — The Perry Tuesday Club presented a $1,000 check to the Village for new benches in the Village Park. The revenue was generated from the raffle of gift baskets at the farmers' market and other fundraising events. The money will be used to help pay for new benches in the Village Park. The park is in the process of a renovation that includes a splash pad for kids to enjoy during the summer months. "One of the things I love about the … [Read more...]
Village of Perry Interested in Low Income Home Rehabilitation Grant Program
PERRY — The Village Board voted unanimously to pay the costs for a survey in which the data obtained will be used to help low income home owners apply for grant money for home renovations. The fee for the survey is approximately $600 and will determine which homes in a specific Perry neighborhood would meet the criteria for the grant and the costs involved in the renovations. According to the New York State Community Development Block Grant … [Read more...]
Village of Perry Accepting Bids on Surplus Firewood
PERRY — The Village of Perry has declared surplus approximately 100 cords of varied sized firewood and is accepting bids for it's purchase. Sealed bids will be accepted at the clerk's office up until Nov 15th @11 a.m. - There is no cutting , processing or splitting of wood on Village property. - All wood must be removed by 3 p.m. on Friday Dec 6, 2013 - The village of perry will load the wood onto the successful bidders 1 ton dump truck … [Read more...]
November Ballot Provision Could Hurt Village of Perry
PERRY — The Village Board is concerned over a proposed law on the November 5th ballot that could affect debt limitations for smaller municipalities. On the back of the this year's ballot, there are a variety of statewide propositions, one of which would extend for an additional ten years the current provision in the State Constitution that allows local governments to exclude from their constitutional debt limit and indebtedness contracted for … [Read more...]
Police: 44% of Vehicles Speed While Entering Perry
PERRY — At Tuesday's Village Board meeting, the Perry Police Chief reported the results of a traffic monitoring device, with some eye popping results. According to the device, which was located at 228 South Main Street during the month of September, 83,020 vehicles passed through, with 46,0101 traveling over 35 mph in the 30 mph speed zone. Shockingly, one vehicle was recorded traveling at a speed of 104 mph. "It's a bit of a surprise that … [Read more...]
BOYS SOCCER: Red Raiders Fall to Perry
CALEDONIA — Cal-Mum Red Raiders could not overcome two second half goals by the Perry Yellow Jackets on Monday night and lost 2-0. The first half was an evenly fought match. The Red Raiders had multiple opportunities for a score, but every attempt either went just wide or was saved by Perry senior goalie Adrian Jochum. The best opportunity for the Red Raiders came about midway through the first half, when junior midfielder Adrian Sullivan … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL: Hollister Scores 5 TDs as Perry Routs York
RETSOF — A flurry of dazzling runs and long catches by Perry's junior running back Christian Hollister led to a 53-8 defeat of the York Golden Knights, on their home field Friday night. Hollister's first score came on the first offensive play of the game for the Yellow Jackets, as he caught a screen pass from senior quarterback Cory Dillon all the way across the field, before turning it up and running 64 yards for the score. Dillon then kept … [Read more...]
Going to the Dogs Rescue offering affordable microchip and vaccination
PERRY -- Going to the Dogs Rescue is sponsoring a low cost microchip and vaccination clinic and bake sale. The vaccination clinic and bake sale will take place at at Perry’s Village Park at the Fireman’s Recreational Hall on June 4, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The microchip and vaccination clinic will provide pet owners the opportunity to microchip their pets or vaccinate against Distemper Parvo. "We do feel that it is very important for dogs to … [Read more...]