The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, March 20, 2026 – The Peru Town Board approved hiring an outside attorney with expertise in land-use matters at this afternoon’s Special Board Meeting. The board did not give details on an ongoing or potential legal action. The board hired the firm Bond. Schoeneck & King, PLLC, with an […]

Plattsburgh, NY, March 20, 2026  — Following the allegations of physical abuse, the Plattsburgh YMCA has taken decisive personnel actions. The employment of the individual directly involved was terminated following the initial allegation. Since then, the Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors has terminated the employment of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the […]

Albany, March 20, 2026 – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of MaryBeth Shults, the former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, for allegedly stealing $440,351 from the Chamber. “Instead of helping small […]

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – March 20, 2026) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Holding space, ” a collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and BHSN (Behavioral Health Services North) for Mental Health Month in May. This show will be composed of work from the general public as well as artwork created […]

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10,000 eggs, Easter Bunny, and inclusive fun April 4 Plattsburgh, NY, March 20, 2026 — The Foundation of CVPH is “hopping” into spring with its Annual Easter Egg Hunt planned for Saturday, April 4 at 10 am sharp on the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) front lawn. This community […]

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2026.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:   Engineering Update on Telegraph Road Over Dry Mill Brook. DISCUSSION:   Engineering Update on the Water Plant Upgrade Project. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Hiring Atlantic Testing Laboratories for Material Testing for Lyons Rd. […]

Closures are Effective Immediately due to Spring Thaw in DEC Region 5 and Region 6 Two upstate New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regions are closing snowmobile trails and mud gates to seasonal access roads on Forest Preserve, State Forest, and Conservation Easement lands due to spring thaw and muddy conditions. All gate closures are […]

The Peru Central School District Board of Education will conduct a series of two budget workshops to develop the 2026-2027 budget. These sessions are scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 26, 2026. Both workshops will be held in the High School Community Room. The meetings are open to the public, […]

Commission Will Be Comprised of Experts, Workers’ Advocates, Business Leaders Albany, March 19, 2026 – With artificial intelligence poised to reconfigure the global labor market, Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the FutureWorksCommission to advise on policy and private sector interventions which protect the economic security of workers while harnessing the economic benefits of AI. This […]

Fire Commissioner Chairman Chad Frechette notified the Gazette that AEDA, the engineers supervising the project, asked that the bid opening be rescheduled to April 7 at 2 p.m. It was originally scheduled for March 24.

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Data from the Lake George Association was used to show that road salt has a long-term impact on water quality Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

From the 2017-2018 school year to 2022-2023, 692 out of the 718 school districts in New York state (96%) saw drops in enrollment, a total loss of over 188,000 kids statewide. Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

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EMERGENCY TOWN BOARD MEETING MARCH 20, 2026 5:00 PM 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Resolution to Hire Outside Legal Counsel. 5. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.

Advocates Ease Insurance Confusion  Plattsburgh, NY, March  19, 2026  – Providing valuable information, resources and guidance, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Financial Advocates are helping families make informed, affordable health care decisions. “The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and we’re seeing more individuals and families struggling […]

Legislation would provide needed oversight, accountability           Albany, March 18, 2026 –  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke at a press conference in Albany to unveil his legislation to combat Medicaid fraud.             If enacted, Senate bill S.9219 would provide needed accountability and oversight to the state’s Medicaid system. The legislation […]

Proposed Changes Include Modifications to DEC’s Deer Management Permit Process The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to increase harvest of antlerless deer by hunters. These proposed actions will improve DEC’s ability to manage deer populations to help ensure a healthy herd while also preventing potential increases […]

There will be a SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PERU TOWN BOARD  Friday March 20, 2026 at 5:00p.m. 3036 Main Street, Peru NY. Thank you, Christine Crawford Town Clerk Town of Peru

Grants Will Support Tree Nurseries, Seed Collection Entities, Private Forest Landowners and Managers, Wood Processors, and Other Forest Product Producers Applications Open in Late Spring; Applicants Encouraged to Enroll with USDA Now to Obtain Farm ID The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today previewed a new grant program that will soon make more […]

Raya Salter explains how rising energy costs connect to fossil fuel dependency and advocates for climate protection laws in New York Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

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