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GE to lay off 130 in Schenectady, Niskayuna – Times Union

Source: GE to lay off 130 in Schenectady, Niskayuna – Times Union

The North Country Mission of Hope has completed its move to Peru. Sister Debbie Blow outlines its latest news and needs. Happy New Year Everyone, I hope your celebrations and family gatherings over the past month were filled with lots of laughter, joy, hope, family and faith. Most of us are hunkered down, either due […]

Fallen trooper, Colonie native a ‘dedicated family man’ – Times Union

Source: Fallen trooper, Colonie native a ‘dedicated family man’ – Times Union

Media Note: New WPTZ Television Studio Proposed in Williston | Off Message

Source: Media Note: New WPTZ Television Studio Proposed in Williston | Off Message

Sullivan Park Ice Rink Surface Looks Good

Robbery Cases Adjourned For Further Action

Peru – The defendants charged with Robbery 2nd Degree in connection with the December 14, 2017 robbery in front of the Peru Dollar Store appeared in Peru Town Court on Tuesday, January 2. Judge James Kirby adjourned both cases for further action. Deshawn Williams was ordered to reappear in Peru Town Court on Tuesday, January […]

Macy’s to close Burlington location

Source: Macy’s to close Burlington location

Plattsburgh, Rutland Kmart stores slated to close

Source: Plattsburgh, Rutland Kmart stores slated to close

End of Year Town Business

The Peru Town Board held a brief meeting on Monday, December 29, 2017. Highlights included: Several end of year fund transfers. Acceptance of the resignation of longtime Zoning Board Member/Chairman Robin Bashaw. Appointment of Sean Lukas to the Zoning Board. Tabling of a financial software contract with Logics Solutions LLC. Approval of purchasing a new […]

VFW Post 309 January Events. Stop by, Have Fun and Enjoy!

What: “Just Jammin” When: Thursday, January 4, 2018 6 – 12p.m. Also the 11th, the 18th and 25th. Where: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 Details: A group of local musicians get together to “jam.” Listen, dance and/or join them. No cover charge. Items for a light supper available for […]

Cuomo rolls out State of the State agenda; North Country reacts – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cuomo rolls out State of the State agenda; North Country reacts – Sun Community News & Printing

Correction officer is charged – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Correction officer is charged – Sun Community News & Printing

McBrayer Withdraws From Consideration For One-Year Appointment

As my term of town councilor in Peru ends, I would like to leave with some parting words. First, and foremost, congratulations need to be given to the new town supervisor, Brandy McDonald, who has my confidence in being able to lead our town; our newly elected town councilor, Mel Irwin, whom I would like […]

McBrayer Appointment Tabled

Peru – Public comments and potentially controversial agenda items are not normal town board organizational meeting agenda items. The Peru Town Board’s January 2, 2018 Organizational Meeting was different. Click here to view all the meeting.  The published agenda included a resolution to fill the vacant town board seat created when Brandy McDonald became town […]

Highlights of the December 26, 2017 Peru Town Board Meeting

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Donald McBrayer. Supervisor Peter Glushko and Counselor Jim Douglass were excused. The Board approved a labor contract with the Highway Department employees. Contract negotiations with the CSEA were protracted and difficult. A fact-finder helped reach the agreement. Jackie Kelleher of the law firm Stafford, Pillar and Murnane represented […]

Happy New Year to all the Peru Gazette readers. If 2018 brings another volunteer writer/photography enthusiast, I believe the Peru Gazette could easily double its readerhship.

Vacant Board Seat Included in Organizational Meeting Agenda

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, JANUARY 2, 2018, 1:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2018 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2018 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2018 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2018 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates […]

An Address to the Good People of Peru

It has been my honor to work at the Peru Town hall for 11 years with 7 of those years as your Assessor. In that time I have reveled in your triumphs and shared in your losses. Peru has many great events that contribute to its sense of community like Applefest, John P Adams Turkey […]

Watertown Daily Times | New record low temperature set for Watertown; cold weather expected to remain for at least a week

Source: Watertown Daily Times | New record low temperature set for Watertown; cold weather expected to remain for at least a week

Company will pull mothballed rail tanker cars out of the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Company will pull mothballed rail tanker cars out of the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Flynn to Serve Peru in a New Capacity

By John T. Ryan Peru – Sixteen-year Town Clerk/Tax Collector Kathy Flynn has accepted the position of manager of Apple Valley Senior Housing. The Peru Town Board accepted Flynn’s resignation at its December 26th meeting. Flynn will continue to serve the town until January 12th. Flynn said her decision wasn’t easy, especially after having been […]

You Can Prepay Your 2018 Land Taxes

The Town of Peru will be accepting prepayments for 2018 land tax, beginning on Friday December 29th at 9:00 AM- Noon, at the Peru Town Hall.   The amount due will also be available online Thursday, December 28th in the afternoon at http://egov.basgov.com/peru/   A USPS postmarked envelope in 2017, will be accepted, credited and […]

December 26th Town Board Meeting Video

Please note that this video is imperfect because of a camera technical issue. About 12 minutes of the meeting were omitted. The meeting highlights will be posted ASAP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiL0ZrjpgLw

SUNY Plattsburgh plans to cut seven jobs, including community engagement coordinator | NCPR News

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh plans to cut seven jobs, including community engagement coordinator | NCPR News