The Peru Gazette

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:00 am to 3:00 pm This event will be open to Clinton County residents only! No Businesses. No pre-registration is necessary. Proof of residency may be required. What is a household hazardous waste? A household hazardous waste is any discarded household material that […]

Source: President’s plan to slash subsidy threatens upstate – Times Union

L-R Sarah Sherman, Nicole Prentiss, Manager Maggie Pope, Morgan Kowalowski, Dianne King. Over the next few weeks the Peru Gazette will be posting photos of people we encounter almost daily – the people who staff our local businesses and institutions. Their gracious smiles, courtesy and professionalism are very important in making Peru a great place […]

    Sister Helen, former St. Augustine’s School Principal, is still on the move!   Source: Principal’s luge ride thrills students | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Assemblyman Jones: Hopeful to bring ride-sharing to the North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

Effective immediately the trail to the summit of Owls Head in the town of Keene in the Adirondacks is closed to public access and use on weekends. The trailhead and all but the last 0.1 mile of the trail are located on private lands. The large number of vehicles parked on the private road during […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 12, 2017,7:00 PM   MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 22, 2017 DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports) Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of Auctions International Contract. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – On Monday, June 12, 2017, motorists will find the Jarvis Road closed to thru-traffic as construction crews begin replacement of the bridge adjacent to the Irwin’s Maple Grand Farm. Clinton County Highway Superintendent Al Rascoe said the project is expected to take approximately 90 days. New Century Construction of […]

Source: Riverside concerts to encourage downtown revival | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru seeking feedback on Main Street revitalization – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Missing Vermont teen believed to be with convicted sex offender

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2017 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 19, 2017 and May 17, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2017-020 Shawn Agoney Area Variance – Modular 1060 Fuller Rd. Peru, NY 12972 […]

Source: Business Insider: Malone Kmart tapped for closure | News | pressrepublican.com

Email just received from the Peru Free Library Dear Friends and Patrons, Summer is fast approaching and the library is preparing for our busiest time of the year, family programs, children’s art classes and lots and lots of summer reading! Build a Better World is our summer reading theme this year and will also play […]

The Peru Youth Commission Fun Runs for children 3 -13 13 will be held at the Peru Central School track on Mondays, June 12, 19 and 26 and July 3 and 10. Registration at 4:45 p.m with 1/4 mile race to start immediately following stretching followed by a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile race. […]

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2017 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 19, 2017 and May 17, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2017-020 Shawn Agoney Area Variance – Modular 1060 Fuller Rd. Peru, NY 12972 […]

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little Would help combat neuropsychiatric syndrome affecting children The State Senate today gave final legislative approval of legislation (S5750) sponsored by Senator Betty Little to raise awareness of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, known as PANS. “PANS attacks the brain. It comes on quickly and can be challenging to […]

Back Row Standing L-R Jenn Laporte, Damie Durgan, Kayla Spear, Shelby Bourgeois, Louise Seymour, Shannen Glover, Caroline Duprey (Manager) Front Row: Jake Montefusco, Alex Wilson. Pamela Crowningshield. By John T. Ryan Peru – When interviewed for a January 2015 Peru Gazette lifetime achievement story, longtime Peru resident Jack Lawliss answered the question: What is the […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Bi-annually The Strand Center for the Arts presents exhibitions that showcase the talents of its members; the Holiday and Summer Members Shows. Members at any artistic level, from hobbyist to professional, are invited to submit works for these “Members Only” exhibitions. The Strand Center for the Arts Summer Members Show is open […]

Tom Hallack interview with Mayor Colin Read on Plattsburgh’s downtown development plans. Extremely interesting and informative. Plattsburgh’s development is important to us all. Hopefully, someday the town and city will be one entity. https://mountainlake.org/interview-edit/

By John T. Ryan Clouds and light rain didn’t keep a huge group of parents, grandparents and others from attending this morning’s Peru Youth Commission and Clinton County Opening Day Ceremonies at Laphams Mills Park. Clinton County Youth Bureau Recreation Director Molly Flynn and teams from neighboring communities are participating in today’s activities. Peru Youth […]

Source: Peru supervisor recounts military service – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Keeseville honors Hometown Heroes with signage – Sun Community News & Printing

NOTICE! BOIL WATER ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED PERU WATER DISTRICT NY0900216 SOUTH SIDE OF BRIDGE – INCLUDING TOPS MARKET PLAZA, PASQUALES, MCDONALDS, DUNKIN DONUTS, MAPLEFIELDS, SUBWAY, LIVINGGOODS, SWEET TREAT AND ALL HOMES IN THE AREA CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 565-4870 Boost Post

Source: Peru resident helps rescue 2 people from Lake Champlain – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-