The Peru Gazette

Watertown Daily Times | Governor Cuomo announces $4.5M winter sports ad campaign, then snowmobiles in Lowville (VIDEO).

By John T. Ryan (Story Updated 12/26/13  to include Kenneth Jahn Obituary)  The Peru Town meeting of Monday, December 23rd began with a sad note when Supervisor Peter Glushko stated that the Town Hall had received a call on the passing of Kenneth Jahn who served as Peru Town Supervisor from 1996 to 2005. Ken […]

Merry Christmas to all our Peru Gazette readers and your families! Click here to see Peru bathed in ice at 8 AM this Christmas morning. 

To the Residents and the Employees of the Town of Peru: As Town Supervisor, along with my wife, Karen, I would like to extend a special wish for the employees, elected officials and the residents of the Town of Peru during this most wonderful time of the year.  As our celebrations get underway, it is […]

Capitol Confidential » Gibson donates ‘shutdown’ salary to Catholic Charities.

Ice storm leaves 25,000 without power – Times Union.

The Peru Lions Club recently donated $1000.00 to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta during a radio-thon held by KOOL-105 FM at Bill McBride Subaru in Plattsburgh. Pictured L-R Ed Eisele, former camper and now camp counselor Heather Duquette-Braun and Queen Lion Lois Roberts.    Lois Roberts (Right) of the Peru Lions Club donates four electric razors to Debbie Bell for patients at […]

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Phil Brown: NYCO Overcame Aversion To Proposition 5 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

There will be a FREE Ham Dinner presented at the Harkness United Methodist Church Hall on Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25, from 3 to 6 PM. Any persons in need of good food and fellowship are welcome! Takeout meals will also be available. The Church Hall is located at 776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru, at […]

New York declares state of emergency in North Country as ice storm hits « The In Box.

Hydroelectric project coming closer in Moriah » Local News » Press-Republican.

New St. Lawrence Psych plan leaves locals wary » Local News » Press-Republican.

Significant ice expected for weekend » Local News » Press-Republican.

New lungs give Peru man new life » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Law Protects New Yorkers and the Environment by Ensuring Proper Handling of Hazardous Mercury  A new law signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will require manufacturers to collect and recycle mercury-containing thermostats at no cost to consumers, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The law implements a statewide thermostat product […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING December 23, 2013@ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:    Approval of Minutes for the December 9 2013 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Passing of Town Zoning Law. DISCUSSION:  2013 Budget Amendments and Fund Transfers. DISCUSSION:  Fuller Road Repairs Update.  DISCUSSION:  Garage Roof Repair […]

Map of uninsured shows North Country doing OK « The In Box.

Map of uninsured shows North Country doing OK « The In Box.

Feedback: Psych Center Will Keep Inpatient Services | WWNY TV 7 –  Today, Representative Bill Owens made the following statement after Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center has been named a Regional Center of Excellence:  “Keeping the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center open is the best outcome possible, and I applaud Governor […]

Empire State Development’s Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $12.4 million in funding for projects that will create more than 80 new jobs and retain 625 existing jobs throughout the Empire State. They include: Swarovski Lighting, Ltd. (North Country Region – Clinton County) – $450,000; Slic Network Solutions, Inc. – $976,426; and Trudeau […]

More than 60 charged in North Country’s biggest drug bust » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Nova Bus lands another contract » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Council held the 2014 town tax levy increase to 1.5%; however, tax rates will rise by 8.8%. Why? Primarily because the town’s total assessed value has declined by $2.3 million over the past two years. The Peru Gazette sat down with Town of Peru Assessor Timothy Surpitski to […]

Hudson River Rafting Owner Fined $25,000 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.