The Peru Gazette

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

Today I announced, along with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, a joint initiative that requires all individuals traveling to NY, NJ or CT from listed states with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period upon arrival. This advisory goes into effect tonight at midnight and as […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Davey Commons is officially open. The first tenants moved into one fourplex a few days ago. The second fourplex should be complete by August 1st.  Davey Commons is located on Davey Drive, adjacent to Peru’s new Courthouse and just off the Bear Swamp Rd.  Last year The Town of […]

Green Mountain National Forest Bennington, Vermont Out-of-state Rescue: On June 16 at 5:15 p.m., Forest Rangers Tony Goetke and John Gullen began responding with the New York State Police (NYSP) Aviation unit to assist with a health emergency via a mutual aid helicopter hoist request from the State of Vermont. NYSP received a request from […]

Town of Keene Essex County Pet Distress Reminder: On June 21 at 2:45 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker advising that they were coming down Giant Mountain when their 75-pound Golden Retriever collapsed about one mile from Chapel Pond parking lot. The hiking party had started their trip at approximately […]

Source: Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Lake Champlain

COVID-19 June 24 Updates Phase IV and Sports and Recreation Updates Under Phase IV, church occupancy can increase to 33% from 25%. Gatherings of up to 50 people will also be permitted under Phase IV. Guidance has yet to be released for malls, gyms, movie theaters, bowling alleys and other industries and I continue to push […]

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Take-out only. Tossed Salad Chicken Tortilla Casserole Rice Delicious Home-made Molasses Cookies

Source: TV Rescan day on July 2 for Mountain Lake PBS – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: One boater dead, another missing in Lake Champlain near Red Rocks Park | Local 22/44 News

Since being posted this morning Clinton County Health Department has increased the active cases to 3 and total cases to 216.

Source: New York, NJ, CT order 14-day quarantines for travelers from some other states – syracuse.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce Reports Initially, Phase Four makes a limited set of additional categories of activities eligible for reopening: Higher Education Low-Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment Low-Risk Indoor Arts and Entertainment Media Production Guidelines and Safety Plan templates are now available for these categories. The LOOKUP TOOL can also be used to […]

Source: NY malls, gyms, movie theaters will not reopen in phase four (report) – syracuse.com

Source: Church Street business owners worry about uptick in vacancies – VTDigger

Source: Unofficial results show Rosenquest ahead in mayoral primary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Davis, Stec differ on resolution | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Primary voters might await results into July | News | pressrepublican.com

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department announces that we will be closing Cross Street from the State Route 22 to Union Road on Thursday,  June 26th  from 7:00 am til 3:00 pm to replace a sewer line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period. —

Source: Plattsburgh residents voice concerns over statue’s portrayal of Native American