The Peru Gazette

Fire Commissioner Chairman Chad Frechette notified the Gazette that AEDA, the engineers supervising the project, asked that the bid opening be rescheduled to April 7 at 2 p.m. It was originally scheduled for March 24.

DEC reminds New Yorkers of the statewide brush burning prohibition for two months this spring in an effort to prevent wildfires Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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By John T Ryan  Peru – On September 3, 2024, voters gave the green light to a major investment: up to $5 million for expanding and renovating Peru’s fire station. Fast-forward 18 months, and the Department is now seeking bids for general construction, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. Bid proposal must be submitted by April […]

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Several shortcomings identified.  Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (Clinton County) The board did not adequately oversee the district’s financial operations related to maintaining accounting records, preparing bank reconciliations, submitting monthly and annual financial reports, auditing and approving claims and performing annual audits. The board did not provide oversight of the secretary-treasurer’s duties […]

These audits did NOT include Peru, NY Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit (Suffolk County) The board did not ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements were appropriate, adequately supported, audited and approved before claims were paid. Auditors determined that the board did not always perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims before approving payments, and […]

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State on Saturday, December 20 Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings be lowered on Saturday, December 20 from sunrise to sunset in honor of Michael Ryan, firefighter and commissioner for the Phoenicia Fire District who died in the line-of-duty on December […]

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We held our annual elections on 12/6/25 for the upcoming year of 2026. Congratulations to all. Chief – Bryan Duprey 1st Asst Chief – Andrew McLaughlin 2nd Asst. Chief – Adam Brawn Captain- Ben Rogg 1st LT.- Kris Eney 2nd LT- Liam Sayward EMS Captain – John Stafford Fire Police – Jeremy Wrisley President- Kris […]

All nights and routes are weather dependent and emergency calls come first. 

Ford said its 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes will take a $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion hit from the disruption the fire has caused to its production of F-150 and other vehicles. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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Peru, NY December 5, 2025 – Immediately after Jim Douglass lit the Town Christmas Tree, the Peru Fire Department arrived carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus. About the same time, other children were gathering on Jarvis Road, excitedly waiting for the Peru Tractor Parade.

Peru, NY, Dec. 5, 2025 – Jim Douglass lit Peru’s Christmas Tree at Little Ausable River Park at 5:30 PM today. Friends, family, and Town Supervisor Craig Randall were on hand to thank Jim for his many years of service as a town board member and as an all-around good neighbor. Congratulations for a well-deserved […]

News Release, December 3, 2025 – Funds Assist with Purchases of Wildland Firefighting Equipment for Rural Fire Departments The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting applications for $851,255 in Volunteer Fire Capacity grants to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is December 22, […]

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, the former chief and treasurer of the Marbletown (in Ulster County) Volunteer Fire Department, was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Wayne County Jail and five years of probation […]

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Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed […]

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The Peru Water/Sewer Department flushes approximately 120 hydrants annually as part of its routine inspection of the water system’s main lines and to ensure that hydrants are functioning properly. Some water users may experience low water pressure and discolored water for a short period.

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DEC Forest Rangers and Lands and Forest Staff Deployed to Two Different Fires Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 11 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers and Lands and Forests staff are traveling to Colorado to support ongoing efforts to contain wildland fires raging in the state. Wildland firefighters were deployed this […]

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