The Peru Gazette

Democrats and Republicans field team of hopefuls for races in odd-numbered areas of the legislature. Source: Clinton County Legislature candidates line up – Press-Republican: Local News

PLATTSBURGH  (May 10, 2015)  –Adirondack Regional Theatre (ART) and The Strand Center for the Arts are thrilled to  present Tony  Award winning  composer Jason  Robert  Brown’s powerful  and  intimate musical, The  Last  Five  Years as part of The Strand Presents Series. The  Last  Five  Years won two Drama Desk Awards in 2002 for Outstanding Music and Outstanding Lyrics […]

The agency is proposing to adjust fall turkey hunting seasons by limiting the season to two weeks with a bag limit of one bird of either sex for the season. DEC is proposing modifications of antlerless deer hunting seasons in portions of western and southeastern New York and Long Island, and changes to the Deer […]

Peru VFW Post 309 will conduct its Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2015 11 a.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The Post is located at 710 Route 22B.

DRAFT AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 27, 2015@ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the May 11, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION: Teen Anglers Update  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Clinton County Snow And Ice Contract  DISCUSSION: Annual Water Quality Report DISCUSSION: Judges’ Chambers DISCUSSION: Bear Swamp Water […]

The utility is proposing an increase that would raise average residential electric bills by $8 a month and average residential natural gas bills by $10 a month. The money would be used to enhance maintenance of the company’s 35,000-mile electric distribution system and strengthen overall security and automation of the network. Source: NYSEG asking state […]

‘We are in litigation on multiple fronts opposing the relicensing’ Source: Energy czar: State actively working to shutter Indian Point | Capital New York

Plattsburgh, NY— The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce the Mayor’s Cup 2015 Artist Market, where local artists and crafters may display and sell their fine-art work. Registration for vendors is now open for this event, which will take place Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm during Mayor’s […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Glens Falls, N.Y. – On Wednesday, May 20th, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY-21) office will co-host a jobs fair from 2pm-6pm with the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) for Lake Placid. We encourage all those looking for part-time, seasonal or full time participants to join us on Wednesday, […]

It’s school budget voting day across the North Country. Voting in Peru takes place between noon and 9 p.m. in the Junior/Senior High School gymnasium. Voters will vote on a $44,279,643 budget with a 2.09% tax levy increase. Spending will increase by 4.45%. The School Board candidates for two five-year terms are Jill Folsom and […]

By John T Ryan Peru – On Thursday, May 14th, 350 to 400 students from five area school districts participated in a “Career Connect Showcase” at Peru High School. Over the past school year Beekmantown, Saranac, Chazy, Northern Adirondack and Peru students have researched 16 Career Clusters (groups of careers such as engineering or finance that […]

By John T. Ryan Fourteen World War II and Korean War Veterans and their escorts are members of today’s North Country Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Peru residents Gary Edwards and John Stafford are serving as escorts while Denis Mousseau is a Flight Leader. The Peru Gazette was honored to be present for this morning’s ceremonies […]

By John T. Ryan There will not be a traffic signal installed at the Brand Hollow Road – Military Turnpike intersection in the immediate future. Hope, however, is not lost. If we have four more crashes in a one-year period we’ll qualify! That was the news Town Supervisor Peter Glushko delivered to town board members […]

Source: Audio portrait for century-old library – Press-Republican: News

Retired Army colonel from Peru exploring run against incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik in the 21st District race next year. Source: Democratic challenger for Congress may emerge – Press-Republican: Local News

Group appealing for public to help; first flight of 2015 set to depart May 16 Source: Honor Flight seeking World War II vets – Press-Republican: Local News

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that up to $12 million in Market NY grants, to fund projects that will increase tourism and create job opportunities, are available to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and other entities through Round V of Governor Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. This latest round of Market NY grants, which includes […]

AGENDA PLANNING BOARD WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2015 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of March 11th, 2015 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: 1. Site Plan Review: Thomas Caron Site Plan Review for Auto (cycle) Repair Shop 852 […]

Was injured in accident in South Carolina. Source: Former Peru coach Stan Riggs dies – Press-Republican: Local News

From the office of State Senator Betty Little The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would authorize towns to set speed limits within their jurisdictions. Villages, cities and towns with large populations can do so on their own, but most towns must petition the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval. “The goal […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and annual budget hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6 PM start. […]

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