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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Lake Champlain is at lowest level in 75 years

August 25, 2025 MYNBC5 Facebook Post – Notice the low Lake Champlain water level this past weekend? It is now the lowest for this point in August since 1950, a whopping 75 years ago. A challenge for some backyard boat docks! More typical of a fall level. This happened more frequently prior to 1965.  

PCSD seeking qualified long-term substitute teacher for Grade 7/8 math

Peru Central School District is seeking a qualified Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 7/8 Mathematics, with an anticipated start date immediately to begin the school year. This position is expected to last for approximately 20 school days, with the potential for extension. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong content knowledge in mathematics, effective classroom management […]

Plattsburgh officials to meet with Army engineers about failing Air Base systems

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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Chicken Stuffing Casserole  Salad  Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Great turnout for the 2025 Run For Jon

Peru, NY, August 23, 2025 – Many people supported the 2025 Run For Jon. There’s always a happy atmosphere with kids and adults all having a great time. Here are several Peru Gazette photos. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation. Click here for view photos 

August 22, 2025 – Adirondack Farms’ golden sea at the intersection of the Route 22 and the Arthur Road.

The effects of our long dry spell are easy to see if you know Ausable Chasm and Ausable River

Northern Orchard begins its apple harvesting today, August 22, 2025

Peru, NY Message from Jenna Mulbury – Wildfire Gala harvest has begin today at Northern Orchard. Other early varieties like Zestar!, Ginger Gold, Paula Red, and Premier Honeycrisp will be following soon before the fall McIntosh harvest begins in the early days of September. Customers will soon see our old Model A Ford trucks out […]

Volunteers Will Celebrate and Enhance State Properties in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks on Sept. 6, 2025

Activities Promote State’s ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ and ‘Love Our New York Lands’ Campaigns Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers across the state to give back and enjoy the outdoors in the spirit of Adirondack and Catskill Park Day on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Governor urges New Yorkers to “Get Offline, Get Outside” by […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 2025 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 11, and Emergency Meeting of August 20, 2025.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: To Pass Local Law #1 of 2025 to Exceed the Tax Cap for 2026 Budget if Necessary. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Letter of Engagement for the […]

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2025, TAX LEVY LIMIT OVERRIDE, AUGUST 25, 5:45 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: PROPOSED Local Law #1 of 2025 – “A Local Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c. MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION: Adjourn

Your chance to make a difference!

Peru – CVPH Donor Center will conduct a Blood Drive, on Monday, September 8,  from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. There’s a special bonus during September. Every CVPH donor will receive a FREE voucher for a pint of Stewart’s Ice Cream Gelato! The blood collected […]

Clinton County GOP chair backs State Police Troop B commander for Assembly seat

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CEO to retire, planning board needs members, town faces lawsuit

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY – The Peru Town Board hired Bob Guynup as the Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) just over nine years ago on May 23, 2016. At its meeting on Monday, August 11, Supervisor Craig Randall announced that Guynup is retiring, effective September 30. With leave taken into account, his last work […]

It’s time to think APPLEFEST!

Peru, NY – Bring summer to a close on Saturday, September 20, at a North Country tradition, the 47th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest. Each year Peru residents and people from near and far enjoy the community parade, craft fair, food treats, live music, chicken BBQ, games, and raffles. Activities at St. Augustine’s Parish Center begin […]

Vote Set for August 26 on CVES Land Sale Proposal

August 18, 2025 For Immediate Release Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) will hold a public vote on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to authorize the sale of 15 acres of CVES-owned land to Clinton County. The proposed sale price is $28,000 per acre, totaling $420,000, plus reasonable and customary closing […]

Online Silent Auction to benefit Babbie Museum

NBC 5 reports Burlington Lake level lowest in 34 years

Clinton County Dedicates Government Center to Longtime County Clerk John L. Zurlo

By John T Ryan August 18, 2025, Plattsburgh – Since opening in 1976, the large office building at 137 Margaret Street has been the Clinton County Government Center. As of about 10:45 this morning, it is the John H. Zurlo Government Center. The Clinton County Legislature has decided to dedicate the building to John Zurlo, […]

Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Wetland and Floodplain Restoration Projects in New York

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks proposals for wetland and floodplain restoration projects in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin. The intent of this funding opportunity is to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands and floodplains in the New York […]

Peru Town 2026 Budgeting Schedule-Tentative

Monday, September 8, 2025, 5:45 PM             Public Hearing to Exceed Tax Cap Local Law Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:30 PM   Highway Culvert Workshop for Bonding  Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 PM   Highway Budget Workshop (Downstairs) Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:30 PM   Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop  Tuesday, September 30, […]

Invasive insect that kills spruce and hemlock found in Essex County

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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Stuffed Cabbage Casserole  Vegetable  Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Your chance to learn more about Peru

On Saturday August 16th – at 10 am – Join your Peru Historians for tours of two Peru Cemeteries – Peru Village and God’s Acre. The tour will begin at the Peru Village Cemetery behind the TD Bank – please park on the road. Cemetery hosts are Darrell Altizer and Howard Bell. Bring your stories […]

Menu for Saint Augustine Community Meal/Soup Kitchen for Wednesday, August 13.

  Potluck meal Vegetable Bread Dessert Served takeout only 430 to 5:30 PM Saint Augustine parish center 3030 Main St., Peru NY 12972. All are welcome! ❤️