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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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Celebrating the North Country’s role in the Underground Railroad on Juneteenth

“It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told the last enslaved African Americans they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru Town Board receives long-awaited news – The Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project will meet the July 1 start deadline

By John T Ryan June 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting – The Senior Construction Manager at AES Northeast presented the near-term construction schedule for the wastewater treatment plant. The general contractor, Murnane Building Contractors, is set to arrive at the site on Monday, June 16, to erect signage, install electricity, and bring in trailers. Erosion […]

King named new P-R editor

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Disaster Hub forming at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has announced the formation of the North Country Community Disaster Hub, a new regional initiative to provide coordinated response, training, and relief services in the event of natural disasters or community-wide emergencies. The Hub will be located in the former St. Augustine’s School, now functioning as the parish […]

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Begins 

Approximately 3,500 truckloads of fill will enter or leave the jobsite  June 16, 2025, Peru, NY –  Murnane Construction personnel arrived today to begin installing signs related to the upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment plant. Following this, machines and equipment storage containers will be brought to the site.  Then site preparation and construction will begin on […]

June 19 Double Concert at the Strand

Local family pledges impressive $30K to YMCA capital campaign

Fundraising continues as planning for New York Road expansion continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Public Service Commission approves $37M NYSEG Kents Falls project

Approval part of 29 infrastructure projects valued at $632M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hundreds gather for “No Kings” protest in Canton, Malone, Plattsburgh and many others

Click here for the NCPR story 

Don’t Miss! The Town of Peru History Walk

June 28th, 10 am, Begins at Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street, Peru, 12972 Don’t miss our Town of Peru history walk with Helen Nerska, Christina Irwin Mullen, and Bob McGee. We will walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street, concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. On the walk you […]

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Set for July 5 in Plattsburgh 

Plattsburgh, NY – The Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will present a reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park on the US Oval. The centerpiece of the event will be a dramatic interpretive reading by historian John […]

Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate

State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]

Farmers’ Market season begins in the Adirondack Region

Local Food, Artisans, and Community Gather Weekly Across the Region Lewis, NY – The 2025 summer farmers’ market season is officially underway across the Adirondack region, offering an array of locally grown and made food, unique crafts, and a sense of community. From Memorial Day weekend through early fall, markets will be held weekly in […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Pork Roast  Sweet Potatoes  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!

June 11 – Peru Lions Club recognizes members and others for their contributions and service to the community.

10 years later: Albany hosts special presentation to commemorate prison break in Dannemora

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

10 years later, The 46ers film comes back to the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement clears House review

Agreement returns thousands of acres back to Akwesasne Mohawks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Updated: Six transported from Clinton Correctional after unknown exposure

Facility to receive a legal mail scanner the week of June 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Champlain Area Trails Expands Conservation Efforts with New $100,000 Grant to Fund Land Conservation Manager

WESTPORT, NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is thrilled to announce a $100,000 grant from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund to establish a new permanent position: Land Conservation Manager. This vital role will spearhead land protection efforts throughout New York’s Champlain Valley, advancing CATS’s mission to maintain trails to connect people with nature and ensure […]

AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting, June 9 at 6 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 29, 2025 Community Input.  DISCUSSION: Update from AES Engineering on Peru WWTP […]

DEC Air Quality Health Advisory in Effect

An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for Friday, June 6, 2025 for the following regions: Adirondacks Eastern Lake Ontario Western New York. This advisory is effective 10:00 am until 11:59 pm. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particles. To see the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast for New York State, visit our […]

Turkey hunters ticketed after ECO observes loaded gun in vehicle’s front seat

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Elise Stefanik eyes run for governor with new PAC

Congresswoman says the PAC will fund Republican campaigns for local offices. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Manicotti  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!