The Peru Gazette

  By John T. Ryan  Peru –  Washington Street is undergoing a major expansion. For the past several weeks the William Sawyer Construction Company of Milton, Vermont has been installing the infrastructure to service 13 new homes.  Developer Bill Sawyer said, “The first home is sold and we plan to construct two spec homes this […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Sen. Schumer slams reported proposal from TSA to cut screenings at small airports

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Spectrum not backing down in wake of state expulsion order

Strong Tourism Numbers are being seen for the 2018 Summer Season Plattsburgh, NY (8/1/2018) – Governor Cuomo’s office recently announced that New York State’s investment in tourism is paying BIG dividends.  I Love NY released their Economic Impact Study showing the effect tourism has on New York State, the region, and Clinton County. New York […]

Source: State gives Charter marching orders – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Rouses Point welcomes new Italian restaurant – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Local family speaking out against wind farms

A new Peru business Source: Halotherapy under Orion’s belt | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Murray’s Fools serve up craft spirits – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Food stamp recipients may lose benefits at farmers markets | NCPR News

Source: Tri-Lakes Takes: Motel demolitions will clear way for big resort on Lake Flower | NCPR News

  L-R Steve Bertrand, Kurt Hathaway, Dana Lawrence, Darcy Way, Jordhan Varin, Faye Lawrence, Adam Schneider & Sam Marcotte By John T. Ryan Peru – The staff at Bill’s Body Shop is #42 in the Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located at 390 Military Turnpike, Bill’s […]

Source: Transit manufacturer investing $2.5M in new Plattsburgh facility

From the Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo  14 Downtown Revitalization Projects Modernize Storefronts, Invite Further Investment Additional $4 Million Awarded Through SUNY 2020 to Support Jefferson Community College Expansion Downtown Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 14 transformational projects for Watertown as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. In addition to the […]

North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas Opinion Story that appeared in the Monteal Gazette. https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-canadians-have-friends-and-partners-in-plattsburgh    

NYSEG will conduct a natural gas public information meeting on July 12, 2018 from 3PM to 7PM at the Peru Town Hall. Anyone with questions about NYSEG’s announced expansion plans or anyone who would like gas coverage extended to a nearby street/road should be able to get information at this meeting.

Source: Tariffs bring uncertainty to North County business community – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cryptocurrency Mining in Plattsburgh This Week on MLJ – Mountain Lake PBS

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup has been busy during the first 6 months of 2018. As of July 1st his office has processed 103 building permits, a 43% increase over last year’s 72 permits at the same point in time.   A building permit is required prior to […]

Source: Trade War and Canadian Pride Mix in Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S. – The New York Times

Source: Watertown Daily Times | St. Lawrence County struggles with higher recyclable costs as global market nose-dives

Source: State regulators accuse Charter of false advertising – Times Union

A public meeting of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC), followed by a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) workshop. The region is composed of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The NCREDC is co-chaired by Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and Tony Collins, President of […]

Source: How Vermont’s Nonprofit Sector Became a $6.8 Billion Industry | Economy | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: GlobalFoundries Cuts Jobs at Essex Junction Manufacturing Facility | Off Message