The Peru Gazette

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

The holiday season can be stressful for a multitude of reasons, from travel and busy schedules to social gatherings and, for some, just being around family. For those attempting to quit smoking — and even those who’ve successfully quit — these stressors can add up and make steering clear of tobacco more of a challenge […]

Driver ignored closed road sign  Click here for the news10.com story 

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The Little Ausable River was very high and fast-moving as it traveled through Heyworth Mason Park this afternoon at 3 p.m. Best to keep children far away from the river.  Click here for video U. S. Weather Service FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is […]

To All Residents of Peru: Due to the excessive rain and stormwater runoff, our water filtration capacity is reduced. The Town of Peru Water Department requests that the residents try to conserve water usage as much as possible until further notice. Thank you so much for your help with this. Courtney Tetrault Town of Peru […]

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Major urban areas, like Burlington and Plattsburgh, will have some of the best views of this event. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open at Ellenburg Town Hall today  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Students can be selected for paid internships at DEC, DPS, NYSERDA, OGS, Parks and SUNY System Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts starting at $114,000 and covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered zero-emission school bus, depending on the type of vehicle. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

rand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will hold a pre-application workshop on December 13, 2023, to discuss ideas for potential projects and help applicants prepare Letters of Request for Lake Champlain Watershed Environmental Assistance Program consideration. The Lake Champlain Watershed Environmental Assistance Program awards […]

From loon conservation to steward programs, the funding will benefit the ADK Park Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Projects located in the New York, Québec, and Vermont portions of the Lake Champlain basin will be eligible for consideration in this grant opportunity. Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects that support local watershed groups and provide opportunities for informing and involving the public in […]

From NYS DEC  Fish in the Saranac River are about to experience some new-found freedom. Deconstruction to remove the remnants of the Indian Rapids Dam and Frendenburgh Falls Dam in Plattsburgh is just about complete, which means fish will now be able to move more freely on that stretch of river. The projects are a […]

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By John T Ryan Peru – October 23, 2023 Most people recall studying bees in school; however, the Peru Primary and Intermediate School students have a unique opportunity. There’s an active bee hive in the school’s front yard, and studying bees is being integrated into the schools’ curricula. The hive is one art teacher Kathy […]

Examination of Returnable Container Act Fraud Will Help Prevent the Loss of Millions in Revenue and Hold Offenders Accountable The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a statewide multi-agency effort to help prevent returnable container schemes that defraud the state of millions of dollars each year. This new effort will help […]

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Area is one of 13 identified by East Branch Restoration Plan Click here for the Sun Community News 

The Town of Peru lifted the “Conserve Water Order” this afternoon – October 12, 2023.  

Town of Keene  – Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 4 at 8:08 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a beacon device activated to communicate a diabetic emergency. The 35-year-old from Minnesota self-administered insulin but could not test his blood sugar. At 11 p.m., Forest Rangers and a Wilmington/Keene Valley Paramedic reached the subject […]