The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan  At its Monday, December 8, 3035 meeting the Peru Town Board appointed Town Justice Elect Sarah Mitchell to fill the late Town Justice Jim Kirby’s term of office on the condition that she successfully completes a 5-day training course in Albany. The appointment is effective December 12.  In an action that […]

The Keeseville–Peru Ecumenical Choir is delighted to present its 58th Annual Christmas Concert this December. The choir is under the direction of Jeanette Woodruff, accompanied by Steve Collier, with Steve Woodruff serving as organist. This year’s program features a wonderful selection of Christmas music, including Jesus Springing by Bob Chilcott, the 19th-century Basque carol The […]

Spoiler alert: It is less than 2% of total dollars Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Food educators with Cornell Cooperative Extension teach kids about nutrition, food supply and the local farming community Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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News Release, 12/9/25 – Clinton County has been awarded the 2025 cashVest® 90+ Award, a national distinction honoring top-performing public entities for excellence in liquidity management, fiscal stewardship, and data-driven financial decision-making. The award, presented by financial-technology firm three+one®, recognizes organizations that maintain a cashVest score of 90 or higher for four consecutive quarters—an achievement […]

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, December 9, 2025 – At a time of year when people pause to give thanks, the Peru Free Library is a community resource that is very important to many. Our library’s offerings educate, entertain, and bring our community together, Many people are responsible for the library’s longtime success, including […]

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We held our annual elections on 12/6/25 for the upcoming year of 2026. Congratulations to all. Chief – Bryan Duprey 1st Asst Chief – Andrew McLaughlin 2nd Asst. Chief – Adam Brawn Captain- Ben Rogg 1st LT.- Kris Eney 2nd LT- Liam Sayward EMS Captain – John Stafford Fire Police – Jeremy Wrisley President- Kris […]

How a Texas buyer and the “Cheap Old Houses” movement are reviving an Adirondack legacy Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

All nights and routes are weather dependent and emergency calls come first. 

Meatloaf  Mashed 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!

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Peru, NY December 5, 2025 – Immediately after Jim Douglass lit the Town Christmas Tree, the Peru Fire Department arrived carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus. About the same time, other children were gathering on Jarvis Road, excitedly waiting for the Peru Tractor Parade.

Peru, NY, Dec. 5, 2025 – Jim Douglass lit Peru’s Christmas Tree at Little Ausable River Park at 5:30 PM today. Friends, family, and Town Supervisor Craig Randall were on hand to thank Jim for his many years of service as a town board member and as an all-around good neighbor. Congratulations for a well-deserved […]

Click here to watch the 2025 Peru Farmers Parade 

December 11, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. A Photo Peek at Old Plattsburgh. Using photos from the CCHA collection, see ‘then and now’ photo comparisons of landmarks in downtown Plattsburgh.  Come and see what you might recognize and share stories of these special spots. December 11, 6:00 pm, Clinton County Historical Association 98 Ohio […]

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 November 24, 2025 Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of Luck Brothers Application for Payment […]

Remember the Acid Rain!  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Budget 2026 Final 2026.    See a previous Peru Gazette on the 2026 Budget.