The Peru Gazette

The Town of Peru Water Dept. is working to restore water pressure in Quaker Springs by 8 p.m. Department personnel are repairing a leaking valve at the corner of the Barney Downs and Calkins Rd.

Home located at 75 Connors Rd. in Peru was fully involved in flames and/or smoke. Video at 2 p.m. Sept. 30, 2019, Peru, Morrisonville and South Plattsburgh Fire Departments were on the scene at 2 p.m.  

Source: 2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

By John T. Ryan Many people worked hard to make the 2019 Applefest a success. I helped recruit volunteers. One booth I never have to worry about is the hot dog, burger and french fry booth. For many years Patty Henry has worked very hard herself and staffed the booth with Peru High School students. […]

Seton Catholic ranked #10 in the Top 30. Source: The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

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By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and […]

The 2019 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame dinner will be on October 19th at the Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 90 Sharron Avenue.  Social hour is from 6 to 7 pm with dinner to follow.  Please contact Cathy Phillips to make reservations at 518-963-7963 or 518-572-1235 asap.  This year’s inductees are Bob Way class of 57, Donny Duprey class […]

Source: ‘Nowhere near the same’: Former city mayor critiques DRI | Local News | pressrepublican.com

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 11, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2005-032 BL Way LLC Site Plan Review –Freestanding/business sign 258.-2-2.3 4016 Rt. 9 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:   CEO REPORT: 9.  ADJOURNMENT

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced grant funding for the former Clinton County airport site from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The $1,500,000 in new funding is anticipated to create 150 new jobs and leverage $15 million in private investments. As a result of the funding, […]

Open House at Adirondack Farms, 193 Brown Rd. in Peru. October 6, 2019 from 11 AM to 2 PM. All are welcome! Bring the whole family out for fun activities and farm tours – plus sample the World’s Best Cheddar. And the best part – meet the Cabot Farm Families who produce quality milk to […]

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Source: 25 years to life for Gustavo Segundo-Clark – Sun Community News & Printing

By John T. Ryan Peru – Two of the friendliest people at this year’s Applefest were visitors. If you or your kids played the baseball speed game or water squirt game you met Anthony or Colleen Doty. While the Dotys call Saranac Lake home, they’re on the road for over 6 months each year. Anthony […]

The Board: Awarded a $120,480 bid to Luck Brothers Inc. to replace the damaged Patent Rd. culvert. The Town of Peru is purchasing the box culvert at a cost of $143,500. Total cost: $263,980 not including the temporary repairs already performed. Awarded a bid of $8,000 to New Image Roofing (Chad Rivers) to replace shingles […]

Source: Kohl’s set to open first North Country store

MASSENA, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao marked the 60th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the U.S.-Canadian waterway, at a ceremony at the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York. Secretary Chao was joined by Transport Canada Director General of Marine Policy Marc-Yves Bertin, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, (R-NY), U.S. Seaway Deputy Administrator […]

A special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday September 9, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also […]

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – Sept. 21, 2019 – It takes many people to make each North Country Honor Flight Ceremony such a moving experience. If you’ve never attended, you’re missing something very special. You’ll leave more aware of what kind of commuity we’re blessd to live in. Here are Dave Brown’s photos of […]

Peru – Saturday was a great day for a parade. St. Augustine’s is very thankful to the many participants and for everyone who attended. Click here to view more Peru Gazette Applefest Parade photos.