The Peru Gazette

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From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the Vietnam Era Veterans Hepatitis C Testing Enhancement Act today. This bill enhances the VA’s efforts by providing for a pilot project to study the benefits of implementing enhanced eligibility for all Vietnam and Vietnam Era Veterans in order to […]

Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Open HouseKickin Up Dust Farm 362 Peasleeville Road, Schuyler Falls, NY Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:00am – 4:00 pm The rescue donkeys have arrived and are up for adoption. Come to the farm and meet the rescue donkeys, therapy donkeys, Ginger the therapy bunny, Flower the therapy chicken, and goats, Enjoy […]

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh/Peru – Paul Miller turned 94 last month. While age may may have slowed him down a little, he’s still a contributing member of our North Country community. Four mornings each week over the past six school years, the Apple Valley Senior Housing resident has been a volunteer in the third […]

The Peru Cemetery Association is organizing our annual clean up for Friday May 24, 2019, 4-7pm. The cemetery is on North Bend Street just behind the TD Bank. Historically, Memorial Day weekend was the time for families to visit the cemetery and “spruce up” their family plot. So please come and join us on Friday […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Background checks for all Peru Youth Commission coaches, employees and volunteers. will become a reality this year. At its Monday, May 13, 2019 meeting the Peru Town Board formally approved a background check contract with sportsengine.com. Checks will be done online with all cost being born by the town. […]

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The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were:  Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor- Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also […]

What’s your favorite harbinger of Spring in the North Country? Peepers? Dandelions? Geese flying North?  If you’re like most locals, you’re excited about Michigan season! There’s no better way to welcome back Spring than with a $5 Michigan meal at the Harkness United Methodist Church!  Mark your calendar for Sunday May 19th and join us […]

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Peru – Parking was hard to find on Main Street this afternoon. Hundreds of Peru Central School children accompanied by parents, siblings and grandparents came to enjoy “KidsArt!” at the Peru Free Library. 350 Pre K – 5th grade students have works on display throughout the library. Librarian Becky Pace said, “There’s something special about […]

MAY 13, 2019 6:45 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:       To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions MOTION:      To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION:        Adjourn Here is a copy of the proposed Local Law: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #________ of […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and annual budget hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and […]

A Job Fair Message from the North Country Chamber of Commerce We are anticipating great attendance for our Job Fair on May 29th at the West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Avenue, Plattsburgh. We have received many responses to the invitations to our local employers. It will be an eventful day. It is scheduled from […]

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MAY 13, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of April 25, 2019 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; JCEO; and Banking Reports) Community Input […]

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A Town tobacco policy was approved at the Peru Town Board’s August 27, 2018 meeting prohibiting the use of tobacco products and e-cigarette in all town buildings and on all town property including parking lots, parks and walking trails. “No Smoking” signs will be placed in appropriate places. This week “tobacco-free” signs were placed at […]

DEC Conservation Police Officer Highlights for Late April in Essex County On the evening of April 25, DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Maxwell Nicols received a tip about a Facebook post showing multiple turkeys killed prior to the season opener with a subject claiming to have harvested the birds during the youth weekend. ECO Nicols […]

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