The Peru Gazette

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 May 29, 2025 Community Input.  DISCUSSION: Update from AES Engineering on Peru WWTP […]

June 21 celebration to highlight the adaptive launch- the first of its kind in the area Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York Council on the Arts Program Will Embed Artists Within NYS Agencies To Bring Innovation and Foster Community Engagement for Key State Initiatives Three State Agencies Selected for Pilot Program Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new opportunity for New York State artists to partner with State agencies to develop innovative engagement […]

Students from 42 local schools are performing in this year’s Jazz Fest. Share Students from 42 local schools are performing in this year’s Jazz Fest.  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Manicotti  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!

The Peru Youth Football Team is conducting a bottle drive this weekend June 7th and 8th from 9-2 at Lapham Mills field.

Michigan   Salad Fruit   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!

Free program offers practical, life-saving tips for handling medical emergencies  PLATTSBURGH, NY — Life-saving information about responding to medical emergencies is the focus of Staying Alive, a free community health fair sponsored by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), Sat., June 7 from noon to 4 pm at Champlain […]

Great family entertainment  Click here for the WCAX News story 

Your reporter did not record the first few minutes because of a inattention issue. Town Supervisor Craig Randall welcomed everyone and introduced Heather Bezio, a close friend of the Garrow family. The video begins midway through her heartfelt remarks, followed by remarks by NYS Police Troop B Commander Brent Davison, Assemblyman Billy Jones, and Senator […]

Forum will focus on the topic of Age-Friendly: Growing Up, Growing Older, and Living Well. Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Keeseville, NY – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, two historic markers will be unveiled in Keeseville and Port Kent, commemorating the contributions of local veterans. These markers, generously funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, recognize individuals who played significant roles in American history. Each unveiling ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, and will […]

May 31 Peru History Walk cancelled becouse of forecast rainfall. It is rescheduled to June 28, 10 a.m. beginning at the Peru Town Hall. 

June 4, Noon. Talk and Walk Wednesdays: Catholic Summer School of America with Robin LaBarge. Hear the story and see photos of the school which dominated the landscape of Cliff Haven from 1893 to 1950 and attracted thousands of summer visitors to the Plattsburgh area. A behind the scenes tour of the CCHA textile room.  […]

Peru, NY, May 30, 2025, Dedication ceremonies for the Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge were held at Heyworth Mason Park this morning, followed by the unveiling of one of two signs at the Route 9 bridge. Captain Garrow was a dedicated member of the New York State Police for 23 years. He passed away on […]

Peru, NY, May 29, 2025 – Late this afternoon, the Thunder in the Burg motorcycle group gathered at the Peru Fire Station. Organizer Lloyd Provost, “We’re bringing a card and a few friends to Desmond on Birchwood Drive. Desmond had a brain tumor removed.  In a few days, I understand he’ll go to Boston for […]

23 students signed letters of intent to accept jobs in various trades, from electrical work to health care workers and law enforcement officers. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – May 27, 2025 – Yesterday, Peru VFW Post 309 recognized Bryce Wiggins for outstanding achievement and leadership in completing his Eagle Scout Project with the support of Post 309.  Bryce led fellow scouts in constructing a U.S. Flag Retirement Box and three wooden benches for Post 309. Bryce […]

Student applications up 16 percent as CCC prepares move to PSU campus Click  here for the Sun Community News Story 

Community invited to celebrate long-awaited new station Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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BBQ Chicken  Vegetables  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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