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Peru applying to be a Pro-Housing Community & More

News includes affordable housing, the Recreation Director Assistant position still not filled, a grant application to be submitted, town property sale faces obstacles, a new hire in the Highway Department, and Employee Handbook revisions  March 12, 2024—The Peru Town Board held a regular meeting Monday evening chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. The board excused […]

Peru Community Church to host Palm Sunday Brunch

Peru School Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term of office. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available […]

Registration underway for girls basketball camp

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Pork Chops Stuffing Vegetable Applesauce Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , MARCH 11, 2024 , 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024. Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION: Request for Town to Apply to NYS […]

AGENDA Zoning Board of Appeals , WEDNESDAY March 20, 2024@ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 20, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: Z2024-08 AreaVariance John Andre, 279.2.1-38,  7 Washington St                                                […]

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY March 13, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of February 14, 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2023-039 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA, Chrystal Kelly, 280.1-3-18, 3065 Main St. P2024-002 Merge, Forrence Orchards, 280.-1-52, 280.-1-6.2 Union Rd P2024-003 Site Plan Approval Sign, Chrystal Kelly, 280.1-3-14, 3065 Main St. […]

Peru Fire Department Plans Major Fire Station Expansion

By John T Ryan March 6, 2024 – If voters approve, the Peru Fire Station will be undergoing a significant expansion. Fire Commissioner Chairman Greg Timmons unveiled preliminary plans at the fire station last night. Engineers from Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) also responded to questions. The department’s plans include: Expanding the building’s five […]

March 14 – Corned Beef and Cabbage at the Peru VFW

TOP STORY Elmore SPCA: State legislation will be ‘very difficult for shelters’

Click here for the Press-Republican story  Peru Gazette photo of March 6, 2024 at 7 a.m.

Metal Night at Livingoods

Pearl Physical Therapy hosting yard sale to benefit Elmore SPCA – Donations Welcome!

Pearl Physical Therapy, located at 135 South Peru Street in Plattsburgh, is having a yard sale for Elmore SPCA. If you want to donate yard sale items to this cause, you can drop off donations at the clinic (135 South Peru St). The building has a donation area by the entrance to the left. If […]

Peru Drama Club Presents “Mean Girls”

Musical navigates the challenges of high school with humor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Great work by area firefighters saves Peru home

By John T Ryan March 1, 2024, Peru – Dan and Pam Ballantine are giving thanks today. An early morning fire destroyed their garage and adjoining workshop and damaged the exterior of their 18 Mannix Road home. However, thankfully, local firefighters saved their nearby house. Pam Ballantine eloquently expressed her sentiments on Facebook, “Thanking our […]

Peru kindergarten registration is underway

Registration for children living in the Peru Central School District who will be attending Kindergarten in September 2024 is now being accepted. Your child must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Complete the registration packet at https://www.perucsd.org/district/student-registration/. Please bring […]

Davern Rd., Peru, NY, February 29, 2024, 7:15 a.m., 14 degrees fahrenheit

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Chicken & Ham Casserole Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

Peru has experience with A Canine Gem

In 2021, A Canine Gem Rescue Inc. operated a dog kennel on Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. Dog Control Officer Bob Guynup, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Peru Town Court enforced the zoning law, which did not permit a dog kennel in that location, forcing the facility to close. A growing accounting practice […]

Looking for a great breakfast? St. Augustine’s Parish Center is the place to be on Sunday, March 10.

Peru  – “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast served on Sunday, March 10 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. Everyone is invited!

An important message from Elmore SPCA

Due to a very busy staff and an abundance of phone calls and activity at the shelter, we will be closing to the public for the remainder of this week. All scheduled adoptions will proceed as planned. If you are interested in donating to assist with the recent Clinton County Sheriff’s Office animal cruelty case, […]

DEC awards a Peru Water Quality Improvement Program Grant

There was good news at Peru’s February 20, 2024 town board meeting. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation notified the town that it qualifies for a $1,053,381 Water Quality Improvement grant at the wastewater treatment facility. DEC previously awarded Peru grants of $1 million and $1,366,290. The project’s estimated cost ranges from $11 million to […]

Peru K-5 PTO – Mark your calendars for our 2024 Town Green Up Day!

When: Saturday, 4/20 at 8am Where: Peru Fire Department and then the town road of your choice Who: You & your crew! This is a fun family event that gives back to our community and to our environment! Please mark “interested” or “going” on the event to stay up to date on all the details! […]

Retired Peru science teacher Andy Sajar recalls 1970 road trip to see total solar eclipse

Click here for the NCPR story 

Assistant District Attorney Dan Lennon announces mayoral campaign in Plattsburgh

Peru High School graduate Dan Lennon is highlighting housing, public safety, and youth recreation as the biggest issues facing the city. Click here for the MYNBC5 story