The Peru Gazette

Source: Desperate dairy farmers given lifeline in federal budget – VTDigger

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he sponsored to provide critical relief to flood victims living at Underwood Estates in Plattsburgh passed the Assembly (A.9814). “The folks of Underwood Estates have seen their homes destroyed and are dealing with losses that feel insurmountable,” Jones said. “This legislation […]

Source: Cuomo introduces bill to crack down on ill-behaved prison staff – NY Daily News

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the launch of a new Campground Ambassador program as part of the state’s Adventure NY initiative to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors. Like other campground host programs, new volunteer Campground Ambassadors will assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and assisting the millions […]

What:  Thanks for the Memories Spaghetti Dinner with “Just Jammin”    Only $8.00 When:  February 15, 2018 Dinner:  4 – 7 p.m. with Memories Slide Show followed by “Just Jammin”   6 – 9 p.m. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 What:      “Just Jammin” When:    Thursday, February 22, 2018        6 – p.m. Where:    Peru […]

Drew works at the famous Bourbon Room and just wants to rock.  But when they want to tear down the entire block, will he be able to save Rock and Roll forever, and win the heart of small-town Sherrie?  Come see this hilarious show and relive the greatest music of the 80s!  Presented in the […]

  Please Share By John T. Ryan Bill & Judy Lefevre are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. They are the leaders of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309 and its Auxiliary. Bill is the Post Commander. Judy is the Auxiliary President. Bill and […]

Source: Hotel Saranac restored, reopens with 1920s flourish – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Search Underway For Missing Whiteface Skier – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Keene’s Biesemeyer set to make Olympic debut | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department is having a car wash on the following dates-2/24/18, 3/3/18, 3/10/18, 3/17/18, 3/24/18, 3/24/18 and 3/31/18-Weather Permitting. A $5.00 donation helps support your local Fire Department and gets that vehicle clean. Our hours are 8 am till Noon . We do appreciate your support.

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, February 12, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of January 29, 2018; 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; JCEO; and […]

Revised Agenda Received  Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and budget workshop #1 on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Governor proposes cuts to private college financial aid

Source: Crews search for missing skier at Whiteface

State Meets Federal Graduation Rate Goal, But Gaps in Achievement Persist Feb. 7, 2018 – The New York State Education Department released high school graduation rates for the 2013 cohort, students who entered 9th grade in 2013. The overall graduation rate increased to 80.2 percent, up 0.5 percentage points from 79.7* percent for the 2012 […]

A Message from the United Way of the Adirondack Region EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT Tax Preparation is available in Clinton, Essex, & Franklin Counties by Certified Volunteer Preparers: To learn more about the Free service or to find a site near you, call 2-1-1 or 1-888-774-0289. Earned Income Tax Credit-What is it? The earned income […]

Source: North Country wins more than $100 million to expand high-speed internet access | NCPR News

Source: State Land Tax Cap Could Cost Adirondack Communities – – The Adirondack Almanack Yes, part of Peru is within the Adirondack Park.

Source: Treading Water: Vermont’s Pols Are Going Nowhere Fast on Clean Lakes | Environment | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Peru eyes downtown improvements – Sun Community News & Printing Click here to view the Peru Gazette’s video of the Town Board Workshop on the Main Street Project. It gives the project details. 

Source: Peru eyes Sullivan Park upgrades – Sun Community News & Printing

The Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center will be closed today due to harsh weather. We will see you next week!  Be safe and stay warm.God Bless!

NEWS FROM THE PEOPLE’S FORUM  Confirmed Participants: Tanya Boone-D, Granville; Don Boyajian-D, Cambridge; Tedra Cobb-D, Canton; Russell Finley-R, Lisbon; Sara Idleman-D, Greenwich; Ronald Kim-D, Queensbury; Emily Martz-D, Saranac Lake; David Mastrianni-D, Schroon Lake; Patrick Nelson-D, Stillwater; Katie Wilson-D, Keene; Invited (but unable to attend): Elise Stefanik-R, Willsboro.  E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh Saturday, […]

Due to inclement weather,  the Peru Free Library is closing at 1pm today.