The Peru Gazette

Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. We’ve received many questions and concerns about the Bass-Masters Elite fishing tournament. Please know: – Prior to entering NYS, the Bass-Masters Elite was required to submit a safety plan, which was approved by the NYS Empire State Development (ESD) Corp. – Due to previous stops in NYS before reaching Clinton […]

COVID-19 July 29 Updates 5 Hour Driving Course Updates Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that DMV licensed driving schools can now conduct distance learning Pre-Licensing Courses. In order to safely meet the demand for driver training while adhering to social distancing guidelines, the State Department of Motor Vehicles has issued guidance to driving schools allowing them to […]

Today New York took another step to pay forward the kindness that our fellow Americans showed when we were experiencing the worst of the pandemic here. In response to Florida’s current surge in COVID cases, New York sent the City of St. Petersburg thousands of pieces of PPE along with teams to set up a […]

By John T. Ryan  The Peru Town Board made several significant decisions at its July 27 meeting.  The Board:  Agreed to a contract with AES Northeast as its engineer to develop plans for the hamlet’s wastewater treatment plant. The NYS is requiring the Town to upgrade the plant and its infection control system no later […]

Plattsburgh, NY – 7/29/20 – With approval from New York State and the Clinton County Health Department, the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, are happy to welcome the Bassmaster Elite Series back to Lake Champlain, July 30th to August 2nd. Although this year […]

Source: Peru CS board: name is changing | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru Central School Board of Education released a statement July 27 making it clear they will not change their mind when it comes to changing the school nickname and mascot.

Source: Let’s be careful | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss all town sewer projects.  The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall.  

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday July 13, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

There will be an Emergency Meeting held at Peru Town Hall August 3, 2020 at 5:30 PM to discuss a personnel matter. The majority of discussion will take place during an executive session.

Source: Sail Lake Champlain With Whistling Man Schooner Company | Staytripper | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Black Burlingtonians arrested at much higher rate than white residents, report shows – VTDigger

Source: Back to school: students with special needs face added obstacle

Source: Six Little League umpires quarantined due to Altona party | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Off-duty cop allegedly fires gun in confrontation with Black kids in Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Nearly all CNY nursing homes still ban visitors because of tough reopening rules – syracuse.com

  Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case count updates. CCHD would like to thank those individuals who have taken responsibility, contacted, and cooperated with our contact tracing team after attending a recent party. Our individual actions have an impact on the overall community as we work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. We […]

Source: New coronavirus cases in Clinton County linked to party of 150 people in Altona | NCPR News

Peru School Board Special Meeting of July 23, 2020. The meeting begins just after the video’s 4-minute mark. The draft reopening plan was discussed. Disregard the school’s incorrect video labels. It is the July 23rd meeting. Click here to view the meeting.   

Source: Local lawmakers to voice support of bowling alley reopenings | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Thanks to the generosity of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the North Country Chamber of Commerce was awarded funding to help reimburse our small businesses for some of their expenses related to equipment and materials needed for re-opening. The grant can reimburse costs you incurred for purchasing: Sanitizer Masks and face shields Special safety-related signage Modifications to […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020, legislation led by Congressman Tom Reed. This bipartisan legislation will ensure child-care providers across the country receive critical federal support in order to serve hardworking families. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), […]

July 24th – This is an overview of our plan. The finished document will look much different but this is a chance for the public to see some of the planning steps and processes that the Peru Central School District has been working on as a leadership team and the Teachers’ leadership team. The final […]

July 27, 2020 Peru Board of Education background information for the resolution to retire the term Indians and form a committee of stake holders to guide the process. At the July 14th, School Board Meeting the Peru Central School Board of Education voted to retire the “Indians” name and mascot for the Peru Central School […]

Effective Friday, Aug. 1, 2020, the amendment requires all Vermonters to wear masks or cloth facial coverings any time it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet with others from outside their household. Source: Scott beefs up virus mask requirements | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Phil […]