The Peru Gazette

Source: NY companies sending call center jobs overseas could face stiff penalties – New York Daily News

By John T. Ryan Investors continue to believe in Peru’s future. On Wednesday, January 8th, the Planning Board will consider two proposals that should fuel Peru’s residential and commercial growth. The Planning Board agenda includes R.L. Vallee’s plan to replace its current Maplefields building at 654 Bear Swamp Rd. with a new building. The Town […]

Source: Border crossings on rise in Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Minimum wage increasing in New York state next week – syracuse.com

Source: Stewart’s Shops to offer free coffee on New Year’s Eve | WRGB

William Meyers, General Manager and Nicole Cline, Account Manager, presented a $6,400.00 check to John Bernardi; President and CEO, & Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Casella Waste System, Inc. completed a promotion where they donated $25.00 to United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. for every customer […]

Left to Right: Kathy Snow; Director of Development of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., Steve Maharaj; Mill Director at Georgia Pacific-Plattsburgh, and John Bernardi; President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Georgia Pacific’s salaried employees and USW Local 4-387 hourly employees contributed $39,597 to United Way of the Adirondack […]

  By John T. Ryan Stewart’s conducted the official ribbon-cutting at its new Peru Shop this morning at 11 a.m. Store Manager Matt Duquette was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Matt’s staff was very busy with store specials being offered all day. Several local officials including Peru Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Assemblyman […]

Source: Prevost lands huge order | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans – Sun Community News & Printing

Several members of the Plattsburgh High School Band and Select Chorus imparted the Spirit of Christmas at Champlain Centre today.

Stats for January – September 2019 tell a very positive story about our continued attraction of Canadian visitors via the Champlain/Lacolle border crossing over the last two years. Compared to 2017: Canadian day trippers UP 6.45%! Canadians spending one night UP 3.56%! Canadians spending two or more nights UP 6.2%! The region has built a […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer an opportunity for emerging leaders in 2020.  Through a series of Community Exploration sessions, participants will learn about the challenges facing our region and how they can get involved to make the North Country stronger than ever. Professional Development sessions will be included to help […]

  Peru – This coming Friday, December 20th, Stewart’s will hold a Grand Opening at its new Peru Shop. Ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. There are too many sale items to mention, but they include free single scoop ice cream cones, coffee and tea. Hot dogs and soda at $.50 each and […]

Source: Peru students get crash course on adulting – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Audit examines Bombardier contract delays | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: After fraud scandal shakes Jreck Subs, its smalltown shop owners could really use a hero – syracuse.com

Source: Dairy farmers ask for legislative help to aid local agriculture industry

Source: BREAKING: Fire at Whiteface Mountain’s Mid-Station

Source: Landlords can’t discriminate against renters paying with government assistance | NCPR News

North Country Chamber Encourages Visitors and Locals to #ShopSmall on November 30th  Plattsburgh, NY – It’s no secret that the weekend following Thanksgiving is one of the year’s busiest for shopping in the U.S. There’s Black Friday for the go-getters who set their alarms and camp outside big box stores in the wee hours of […]

Source: The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train brings Christmas cheer to Upstate NY – syracuse.com

Source: Big Ag Sale: Is There a Market for a $23 Million Vermont Dairy Farm? | Business | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

By John T. Ryan Keeseville – Keeseville residents were shocked when they learned TD Bank would close its local branch on November 15th. Only an ATM remains; however, there was good news on November 13th when the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) opened at 187 Pleasant St. Why establish a new branch when another institution […]