The Peru Gazette

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s October 14th Meeting by John T. Ryan  Peru has a major sewer system upgrade in progress; now, the town board is planning a significant upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility. After treatment, Peru’s wastewater flows into the Little Ausable River and then Lake Champlain. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 census data.  The North Country data reflects the nationwide rural population declines. Peru’s 2020 population increased by 6.2% since 2000; however, between 2010 and 2020, its population declined by 3.3%, from 7,000 to 6,772. Between 2000 and 2010, Peru enjoyed one […]

“Ernst is president of a private investment firm based in New York City.  He owns Elk Lake Lodge in North Hudson with his wife, Margot Ernst.  According to the Adirondack Explorer, Gov. Kathy Hochul approached Ernst recently at a dinner party and asked if he would be willing to take on the position.” Source: Hochul […]

Since our 10/20 update, 36 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To […]

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