The Peru Gazette

Grand Isle, VT –   Lake Champlain Sea Grant, in partnership with the University of Vermont’s Water Resources Institute, the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program/NEIWPCC, and the Lake Champlain Research Consortium, is pleased to host the 2026 Lake Champlain Research Conference. The conference will be held from January 26–27, 2026, at the University of […]

The Town Board approved: Granting Town Supervisor Craig Randall the authority to approve routine change orders on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project after conferring with the town’s engineer. The board’s goal is to “keep the project moving,” rather than delaying work until the next board meeting. A Murnane Building Contractors change order of $15,570.74 and […]

Hello Peru! We have an exciting opportunity for all Peru residents! Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project. The Subject is: “HOPE – what brightens your day?” PCC will provide a 12 x 12 inch canvas – YOU provide the Art. Pick up your free canvas on Saturday, 11/1 from 9-12 at PCC […]

Surpasses personal goal to help other kids during hospital visits and stays Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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The jury handed down the verdict Wednesday evening Click here for the WPTZ story 

EV charging stations have become more common at lodging facilities in recent years where guests can charge overnight Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

NYS DEC reports: Vehicle and Hunting Compliance Checks – Hamilton County On Oct. 19, ECOs stationed at a check point in Hamilton County checked more than 100 vehicles, including hunters. Officers found no hunting violations, firearms that were safe and unloaded during their inspections, and legally tagged deer. These routine checks help to ensure that […]

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$1.1 million to resurface Route 374 from Reservoir Road to the Route 3 overhead ramp in the Towns of Saranac and Plattsburgh, Clinton County. $1.1 million to resurface Route 87 between Exit 40 and the Beekmantown Rest Area in the Towns of Beekmantown and Chazy, Clinton County. $3.1 million to resurface Interstate 87 from the […]

View List of Paving Projects Broken Down by Region Here NYS News Release of 10/22/25 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an unprecedented investment to renew dozens of vital state roadways across New York State during the 2026 construction season. Leveraging the $800 million that Governor Hochul secured in the most recent state budget to […]

Single-Day Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up to thousands of individuals, families and seniors in the Adirondacks and North Country  Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing will be the local food distribution site on November 22.   PLATTSBURGH, NY (October 22, 2025) — Regional Food Bank leadership and volunteers, local partners, site partners, donors and local elected officials […]

CCC Sees Highest Overall Student Enrollment Figures in Five Years PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College is continuing to grow, with fall enrollment up more than 9 percent over a year earlier and the highest since 2020. The college has 488 students enrolled on campus, up from 457 a year ago. In addition, full-time equivalent enrollment, […]

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New DAISY Award honoree Walter Rooks, RN ensures patient’s final moments filled with peace, respect  CVPH News Release – Oct. 21, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY – When Jessica Furnia’s father, Ricky Taylor, was unexpectedly admitted to University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, her world shifted in an instant. The man who […]

Average Annual Increase of Nearly $1,400 for Individuals and $3,000 for Couples Albany, Oct. 21, 2025 – Governor Hochul today slammed Washington Republicans for sending health care costs skyrocketing for 140,000 New Yorkers. As the GOP refuses to extend the existing enhanced premium tax credits, New Yorkers who rely on the ACA subsidies for affordable, […]

The Alzheimer’s Association is partnering with the Peru VFW to offer free dementia centered education at the Peru VFW Memorial Post 309 on Nov. 18 @ 2:00pm. The Association will be offering light refreshments and would love to see a good turnout. A document that outlines the correlation between veterans and dementia is attached. More […]

Climate Smart Communities Taskforce completes solar array installation on highway garage Click here for the SunCommunity News story 

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Comprehensive financial study that looks into the district’s long-term financial outlook released Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

The Peru Historian’s office ended its 2025 tour season October 18th with a walking tour of Elm, Sanborne, Lewis and Pleasant streets.  This was our 3rd history walk. The first was October 24th, 2024, starting at the Town Hall going down North Main into the Heyworth Mason Park.  The second tour was rained out but […]

Due to the weather, we will NOT be paving Allen Hill Road & River Road on Tuesday, October 21. We will be trying for Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23, depending on the weather.