The Peru Gazette

The Town of Peru Highway Department will be paving Lapham Mills Road between Henry Sr Drive and Fuller Road on Thursday,  July 23^rd,  from 7 am til aprox. 4 pm. 

The road will be open to all traffic and will be controlled by flaggers due to being one lane.

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Peru Gazette photo. The canon fragment is very heavy estimated at between 100 and 200 pounds.

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Peru, NY, July 20, 2026 

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CLINTON COUNTY, NY, July 22, 2026  — The Clinton County Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Cliff Berg to appear on the November ballot as the Republican candidate for Clinton County Coroner, following the resignation of Chad Deans.

The unanimous vote reflects the committee’s confidence in Berg’s character, professionalism, and commitment to serving the residents of Clinton County during some of life’s most difficult moments.

“Cliff Berg is someone who understands the importance of integrity, compassion, and professionalism,” said Clinton County Republican Committee Chairwoman Jerika Manning. “The role of Coroner requires someone who can serve families with dignity while carrying out the responsibilities of the office with care and respect. We are proud to unanimously support Cliff as our Republican nominee.”

For Berg, the opportunity to serve as Coroner is not about adding another title to his résumé. It is about answering a calling to serve the community in a role that demands compassion, professionalism, and respect for families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He views the position as a meaningful public service and is committed to approaching it with the seriousness and dedication it deserves.

“It is an honor to receive the unanimous support of the Clinton County Republican Committee,” Berg said. “This isn’t simply another position to hold—it’s an opportunity to serve our community in a way that truly matters. Families deserve someone who will treat every case with dignity, compassion, and professionalism. If elected, I will devote myself fully to earning that trust every day.”

The Clinton County Republican Committee extends its gratitude to Chad Deans for his service and dedication to Clinton County and wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.

Cliff Berg will appear on the Republican line on the November General Election ballot.

Opportunities identified for increased lodging and visitor economic impact

LAKE PLACID, NY (July 21, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has released its Essex County regional lodging study prepared by CBRE Hotels Advisory. The study evaluates potential lodging opportunities in the growing Lake Champlain and Adirondack Hub regions of Essex County.

This study identifies lodging opportunities that may add to the county’s overall visitor economy by supporting new overnight stays, additional visitor spending, and expanded economic impact. Report findings are intended to help guide future conversations with communities, landowners, developers, and hotel brands.

The study focuses on three areas of Essex County: the southern Lake Champlain Region, the northern Lake Champlain Region, and the Adirondack Hub. It identifies lodging concepts that may be supportable in each area based on visitor travel patterns, tourism assets, existing lodging supply, short-term rental data, hotel market performance, and comparable lodging models.

Data cited in the study shows that Essex County generated approximately $963.5 million in total visitor spending in 2024, the highest among counties in the Adirondacks. According to county occupancy tax data, every region in Essex County achieved visitor spending growth that exceeds inflation, with the Adirondack Hub and Lake Champlain Region among the fastest growing by percentage. Visitor spending county-wide has expanded approximately $360 million since 2017, after adjusting for inflation.

“Essex County already has one of the strongest tourism economies in the Adirondacks,” said Adam DeSantis, director of economic development at ROOST. “This study is about identifying opportunities that can add to the county’s market-leading position by attracting lodging concepts that reach new audiences and fit the character of each region’s unique communities.”

“ROOST is committed to growing the tourism economy in each region in Essex County and this study articulates that there is significant room to grow and reach new markets by leveraging the distinct attributes of each Essex County region,” stated Dan Kelleher, ROOST president and CEO.  “We are excited by the opportunities identified by CBRE that will add to the county’s overall tourism mix.”

CBRE Hotels Advisory identified three primary potential lodging concepts for further exploration:

• A 100 to 130 room conference-center hotel concept in the southern Lake Champlain Region, with Ticonderoga identified as a strong potential location due to its existing infrastructure, visitor attractions, history, waterfront access, and proximity to both Lake Champlain and Lake George.
• A 30 to 50 room boutique mansion or estate-style hotel concept in the northern Lake Champlain Region, where communities such as Willsboro, Essex, Westport, Elizabethtown, Lewis, and Chesterfield offer scenic, agricultural, historic, waterfront, and trail-based assets.
• A 40-unit glamping or trailer-style lodging concept in the Adirondack Hub, where communities such as Schroon Lake, North Hudson, Newcomb, and Minerva offer access to outdoor recreation, trails, lakes, scenic landscapes, and wilderness-oriented experiences.

Report findings also align with broader trends in the lodging and outdoor hospitality industries. ROOST has recently been engaging with hotel brands, developers, and glamping operators to better understand how emerging lodging models could enhance Adirondack communities while supporting local priorities and respecting ommunity character.

“This gives us a more specific, data-backed way to talk about lodging opportunities,” DeSantis said. “It helps us move from general interest in lodging development to more targeted conversations about what type of project might make sense, where it might fit, and what conditions would need to be in place for a community to pursue it thoughtfully.”

The study was funded, in part, by a grant from National Grid. These grants assist growth through infrastructure assistance and energy efficiency, with emphasis on sustainable development according to Amanda Vitullo, economic development manager, eastern NY region. “National Grid is committed to supporting projects that help communities plan for future growth and economic opportunity,” she said. “This study provides valuable market information that can help local stakeholders evaluate opportunities, attract investment, and make informed decisions that support the long-term economic vitality of Essex County.”

ROOST will use the study as a business development and community planning tool. The organization will work with interested communities to identify appropriate sites, assess local readiness, and determine which lodging concepts may be the best fit for each area. ROOST will also use the study to support outreach to hotel developers, lodging operators, brands, landowners, and potential funding partners.

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The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that Garrow & sons will be closing Lyons Road between Rock Road and South Junction Road on  Tuesday,  July 21^st until aprox Monday, September 21^st, 2026  for a large box culvert project.

There will be NO threw traffic including emergency vehicles during the closure.

When traveling on Rock Road going North on Lyons Road you can access the road up to house # 225.

When traveling from South Junction Road traveling South on Lyons Road you can access up to house #232

Former Peru Central School teacher Janet Kokoszka passed away on March 27, 2026. Janet’s caregivers are conducting a celebration of her life on Sunday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at 863 Route 374 in Cadyville. Friends and family members are invited to share stories and pictures of Janet’s life. For more information, contact Nancy Taylor at 518-578-3062.

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Patients praise Christina Rumyantseva’s compassion, advocacy and care

 Plattsburgh, NY, July 20, 2026  – A hospital stay can be frightening. Patients are often in pain, worried about what comes next and far from the comfort of home.

For many patients on R6 at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Christina Rumyantseva, RN, helps ease those fears.

Colleagues say that with a calm presence and a listening ear, Rumyantseva has earned a reputation for making patients feel safe, supported and understood during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Whether she is helping a patient navigate a new diagnosis, answering questions late in a shift or simply sitting at the bedside to listen, she approaches every interaction with the same goal: treating people with dignity and compassion.

“Among the many dedicated nurses on our unit, Christina stands out as someone who truly embodies the spirit and purpose of nursing,” says Erica Brooks, RN, nurse manager of R6. “Patients, families and staff repeatedly mention her when they talk about care that goes above and beyond.”

For more than nine years, Rumyantseva has cared for patients on the medical-surgical unit. Colleagues know her as someone who arrives early, prepares thoroughly and never stops looking for ways to improve a patient’s experience.

Brooks says consistency is one of the qualities that defines Rumyantseva’s approach to nursing.

“Her peers often describe her as someone who is always working,” Brooks said. “That isn’t because she stays busy. It’s because she feels deeply responsible for every patient entrusted to her care.”

One patient, who has spent years receiving medical care for chronic health issues, offered praise that left a lasting impression.

“Christina Rumyantseva was the best nurse I’ve ever had – truly,” the patient wrote in a survey she was sent following her care. “I’ve been going to hospitals due to my health problems since I was 12, seeing doctors nearly weekly. Words cannot describe how much she helped me emotionally the first few days.”

For Brooks, feedback like that is not unusual.

“Her patients feel seen and valued,” Brooks says. “She forms genuine connections during moments of fear, pain and uncertainty. She doesn’t just care for their medical needs. She cares for the person.”

She adds that Rumyantseva serves as a steady presence for her colleagues, leading by example, supporting teamwork and willingly sharing her knowledge with others.

Honoring an Extraordinary Nurse
Because of her extraordinary commitment to patients and the nursing profession, Rumyantseva was recently recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. She received the honor during a surprise ceremony attended by colleagues and hospital leaders. During the award presentation, Rumyantseva received a certificate commending her as an extraordinary nurse. Like all honorees, she also received a DAISY Award pin and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called “A Healer’s Touch,” which is hand-cared by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe. Read more »

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Race director Greg Borzilleri on his path from athlete to event manager of long-running triathlon and Lake Placid Marathon

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Active members in good standing who reside within the town to receive 10% off town taxes

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On Oct. 24 and 25, Fort Ticonderoga’s penultimate Signature Reenactment of 2026, “Hold the Line for Liberty” will dramatically recreate one of the greatest Continental Army victories of 1776

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Owner hopes to open Valor Mountain Veterinary Services by early fall

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