The Peru Gazette

December 1, 2025 History Chat. Curtis Banker is a 101-year-old WWII and Korean War Veteran. Helen Nerska interviewed him at his daughter Carol Boudreau’s home. Carol is also very knowledgeable about Peasleeville families and local history. Chris Mullen and I (John Ryan) also posed a few questions to Mr. Banker. Go to the Town of […]

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Saturday, December 6th from 9am to 4pm Celebrate the season and support local artisans at our festive Holiday Bazaar! Whether you are searching for a one-of-a-kind gift or simply want to enjoy the holiday spirit, this event is the perfect way to kick off December. • Unique hand-forged items from the Museum’s blacksmith shop • […]

Peru, November 23, 2025 –  On September 22, 2025, The Gazette posted a video and story describing Adirondack Farms’ use of drones to plant winter rye seeds in the midst of its corn fields. The rye is prospering as you’ll see in this November 22 video. It poked through the soil several weeks ago. Click […]

Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman is pleased to announce his initial committee assignments in the New York State Assembly. Cashman has been appointed to the Agriculture Committee, the Tourism, Parks, and Sports Development Committee, and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee three panels that directly reflect the strengths and priorities of the 115th Assembly District. “These committees represent the core of who we are […]

Wall Street tycoon and Adirondack agitator Sandy Lewis lists iconic Essex farm Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Adirondacks, usa Every dollar you spend at these locations is a gift to your community!  Here’s how you make a difference: Unbeatable Quality and Flavor: Farm-to-table means fresher ingredients. Support Local Economies: You keep money circulating within your community, helping these family-run businesses and co-ops thrive and allowing them to reinvest in the region. Unique, Thoughtful […]

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Experts warn of high cost of inaction when dealing with phosphorus pollution Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Tips for getting started with simple greenhouse structures Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

By John T Ryan November 5, 2025 , Peru, NY –  By now, many area residents are familiar with the Hamilton family solar farm (Hamilsun Solar) adjacent to Mannix Road. If they have keen eyesight, they probably have observed sheep roaming between the farm’s solar panels. Kristen Carpenter and Keagan Wood, who operate Cherry Hill […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, October 29, 2025 – These men were working in Forrence’s Orchard along Old Town Road today. They were on their lunch break but ready to talk. Needless to say, they’re very concerned about their families and property back home in Jamaica. One man from southwest Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa […]

A 2015 promise to conserve farmland, make cheese and educate students completely unraveled at the Norwich Farm. Click here for the VTDigger story 

The 2025 Peru Tractor Parade will be held on Friday, December 5 beginning at 6 PM.  105-year-old Doug Brown will be the Grand Marshal. Make plans now! The Tractor Parade is one of Peru’s special events.  It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, right onto […]

Sue Hagar takes helm of coalition working to protect watershed from pollution, climate threats Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story  The Peru Gazette is posting this story a month late; however, it’s a very important story 

Sand River Community Farm shares food freely with its community Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Advice for beginners from Tangleroot Farm Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL June  2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2025-0014 Site Plan Review;Food Truck, Michele Belanger, 280.1-5-6,  2 Gorman Way P2025-0015 Merge, Forrence Orchards Inc, 268.-1-49 & 268.-1-35.1, 307 Route 22B                      ANY […]

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Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]

New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water During Ongoing Dry Conditions View Map of New York State Drought Conditions  Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, today announced a drought warning was issued in 12 counties in the Adirondack and Southern Tier regions and a drought watch was expanded to include […]

By John T Ryan “What in the world is happening?” I asked myself this morning as I approached a pickup truck and a trailer equipped with a platform and grain bin. Then I saw the largest drone I’ve ever seen land on the platform. Drone operator Alex Menard stated, “I’m planning a cover crop.” Adirondack […]

Another in the Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska’s Peru History Chats recorded by the Peru Gazette. Go to the Town of Peru website to find a link to all the Chats.