The Peru Gazette

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated Friday, January 25, 2019, as National EITC Awareness Day. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition of the Adirondack Region has established Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites throughout our three-county service delivery area to provide “free tax preparation” to individuals and families with low or moderate incomes. […]

Clinton County  by IRS-Certified Volunteer Preparers Senior Citizens Council, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh Walk-ins — No Appointments are taken!  Call 518-335-8599 for information. Parking is on Court and Brinkerhoff Streets January 28 thru February 28 (closed 2/18/19) Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 9:00am to1:30pm; Wed & Thurs 9:00am to 5:30pm March 1 thru 31 Wed. […]

Source: Potiker: All revenue critical for small towns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan  Dr. Thomas Palmer became Peru Central School District Superintendent on January 2, 2018.  For several months he focused on observing, listening and understanding the district.  Today he knows much more about our school and the goals he wants to achieve. Unlike many upstate New York schools, Peru’s enrollment is holding steady […]

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus invite federal employees and their immediate families to enjoy a free spaghetti dinner today at the Knights of Columbus dinner being served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Just present federal employee identification and you and your family […]

The snow isn’t beginning until late Saturday so come on out to enjoy the Peru Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, Saturday, January 19, St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. 4:30 to 6:00 PM, $8.00 per person, $3.00 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and […]

Source: New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Run : NPR

Source: Troy Record closes only remaining office – Times Union

By John T. Ryan Peru – This is a busy time of year for Peru’s assessor. if you visit the Peru Town Hall on a Tuesday you’ll likely find our assessor Jeremiah Cross either on the phone or meeting with a Peru resident. The Town of Peru contracts with Clinton County for assessment services. When […]

Source: Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process – Sun Community News & Printing

Tuesday, 1/8/19 Peru – Clinton County Fire investigators are on the scene of a fire that devastated Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant, 416 U.S. Route 9 in Peru. Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neill said his department was called out about 2 a.m. and was later joined by several other departments. The south end of the building […]

Source: You can never really escape Dannemora. I would know.

Source: 2018 in review: Schoharie limo crash – Times Union

Key Findings All 23 properties tested with agricultural exemptions totaling $6.2 million lacked completed original applications and/or supporting documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic verification of reported farm income. Three veteran exemptions had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Source: Office of the New York […]

Source: Upstate N.Y. population is still declining

Wednesday, December 19, Blue Christmas Service in the Chapel at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 4th Sunday of Advent – Love Choir Cantata at 10:30am service Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve Family Service with candlelight at 6pm. Traditional Service with candlelight at 8pm Tuesday, December 25 – Merry Christmas

Source: Poinsettias Have a Long and Colorful History – – The Adirondack Almanack

By John T. Ryan Peru – There may be litigation between the Town of Peru and Washington Street developer William Sawyer. Town Attorney Matt Favro will represent the Town in legal proceedings at his normal rate of $175 an hour. The pending proceedings revolve around road shoulders and sidewalk width. Three years ago the Peru […]

Coach Gary Edwards reports, “Peru had a very good showing at the Matmania tournament this past Saturday.  We wrestled really well and were only 4 points out of first place.  We took 11 wrestlers with us and placed 8 in the top 4 places.  Our next match will be on Friday December 14th at Peru […]

Excellent story on the challenges both employees and businesses face in the North Country. Source: EYE ON BUSINESS: ‘Thank God for the Malone bus’ – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce The Doo Wop Project at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. From bop to pop…the evolution of a sound! Three parts Jersey Boys, two parts Motown, The Musical, and “not your […]

Peru – Upgrading Peru’s sewer system took a major step forward at the November 26, 2018 Peru Town Board meeting when the Board approved a resolution by a 4-0 vote to move forward with the $4,618,482 upgrade project. A resolution declaring no negative environmental impact with the project also passed by a 4-0 vote. The […]

JOINT INCREASE & IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF PERU SEWER DISTRICT #1 NOVEMBER 26, 2018 6:30 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION:   ​    To Open the Public Hearing. 5. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions 6. MOTION:  ​    To Close the Public Hearing. 7. MOTION: […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Adirondack Farms’ owner Jon Rulfs has good news for Peru residents. A few days ago he began using what is known as a dragline/draghose manure application system. Rulfs explained, “There will be less road travel by spreaders and trucks and there will be less odor.” Rulfs believes the system […]

Peru Daisy/Brownie troop 4203 has been working on giving back to our community. In October the troop collected cold weather items to donate to the Red Cross. In November the troop collected items to donate to the Peru Food Shelf. The girls are in grades K-2.