The Peru Gazette

Peru, NY. – Did you know that between Lapham Mills Recreation Field and the Little Pizza Shop, a one-room school, grist mills, and more industries once flourished ? Bob McGee (Peru High School Class of 58) brought the Lapham Mills Road history alive on Saturday, June 13, during a Peru History Walk hosted by the […]

Franklin County, home to the most dairy farms in the state, has now lost roughly 600 jobs at dairy-related plants over the past year Click here for the Vermont Public Story 

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, June 16, 2026 – Luck Brothers Inc. is making good progress replacing the Dry Mill Brook culvert on Telegraph Rd. They diverted the brook and this morning they ripped out the concrete headwall and 8-foot diameter, badly deteriorated barrel tubing.

Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska conducted her latest Peru History Chat on Monday, June 8, 2026. All of Helen’s History Chats areor will be posted on the Town of Peru’s Website under “History.” History chat with Ann Mason, Phil Mason and Judy Barber Walpole, all great grandchildren of A. Mason & Sons founder Albert Mason.

The 1,250-megawatt High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line runs from Montreal, Quebec to the Astoria Energy Complex in Queens. It will meet up to 20% of NYC’s energy needs Albany, June 16, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the 339-mile Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), one of New York’s largest transmission infrastructure […]

Amid the gesture of local friendship, many Canadians still won’t travel to Vermont. It continues to take a toll on the state. Click here for the vtdigger story 

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Plattsburgh, June 10, 2026 – Last Monday, Brandon Menard, Director Strategic Initiatives at the North Country Chamber of Commerce, attended Peru High School’s Business Achievement Awards ceremony. During the event, Brandon had the honor of placing gold stoles on graduating seniors who earned 1,000 points over the course of the year through business education classes, […]

Facility to offer an estimated 150 childcare slots at Air Industrial Park  Plattsburgh, NY – June 12, 2026 – TDC NNY, Inc., a key driver of economic growth and business development in the North Country, is thrilled to announce plans to construct a new childcare facility to be sited in the heart of Air Industrial […]

NYSEG $37.1 million project to bring added power to Town of Plattsburgh  June 11, 2026 – Chamber of Commerce News – After securing PSC approval last year with strong support from the North Country Chamber and our partners, the major electricity capacity upgrade at Kent Falls is proceeding on schedule. When fully completed in the […]

Minutes: Planning Board Meeting Wednesday, May 13th, 2026  Call to Order at 6:02 PM Roll Call: PRESENT ABSENT EXCUSED Garrett Mastic, Chair X Peter Stone, Vice Chair X Daniel Hamilton X Mark Hamilton X Robert LePage X Jerry McGovern X Patrick McFarlin X Justin Wilson, Alt. X Alison Webbinaro, Alt. X Duane Bibeau, Codes Officer […]

Plattsburgh, NY, June 11, 2026 – Today’s Plattsburgh Press-Republican reports that 30 UVM Health Network positions are being cut in Clinton and Franklin Counties. The Blood Donor Center’s responsibilities are being transferred to the American Red Cross. The PR has an in-depth story on the cutbacks. Overall,  the UVM Health Network is eliminating 142 positions. […]

Almost 100 workers to lose jobs  Click here for the Vermont Public story 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PLATTSBURGH, NY — Car enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to spend the day admiring classic rides, custom builds, and unique vehicles while supporting an important cause at the Team Kermit Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hosted at Shady Oaks, the event welcomes […]

Changes Are Part of Ongoing Work to Improve Affordability and Long-Term Sustainability UVM Health Statement, June 9, 2026 – BURLINGTON, Vt. – University of Vermont Health today informed employees that 142 positions have been eliminated. Of those, 76 positions have been permanently eliminated, and 66 will be posted as new roles with restructured job descriptions. […]

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Plattsburgh, NY (June 3, 2026) — The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been named one of just 12 recipients nationwide of an Award of Excellence in Communications by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) for its innovative “We Know Canadians…” campaign. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, ACCE represents more than 1,600 chambers of […]

Our searchable database breaks down the most consequential decisions Albany politicians made on climate, immigration, housing, schools, taxes, and more. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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By John T Ryan Peru, NY, June 3, 2026 – Luck Brothers Inc. personnel began replacing the Telegraph Road Dry Mill Brook culvert today. The culvert’s deteriorating condition led the Peru Highway Department to close the road in April 2024, forcing many people to travel several additional miles. The culvert being replaced was installed after […]

Hello North Country Career Folk I am looking to gather workplace safety rules and signage. If your place of work is willing to share some, please reply to this email and attach an image of a sign or rule posted at your place of employment, particularly those that might be more unique to your type […]

A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Posted on May 26, 2026 Stewart’s Shops is investing $55 million this year to expand, renovate and rebuild shops across upstate New York and Vermont. “There is a growing need for fresh, quality food and beverages, plus our award-winning milk and ice cream and other services,” said Stewart’s Shops president Chad Kiesow. “We are committed […]

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