The Peru Gazette

BEWARE Peru and possibly regional electric and gas users. A VERY high pressure representative of Just Energy, an Energy Service Company (ESCO), is in town trying to sign people up to very high fixed green energy electric and gas rates. Personal opinion: DO NOT sign-up without extensive research. I called the NYS Public Service Commission. They […]

October 6th, 7th, 8th of 2017 this Fall! The Peru Central School graduating Class of 1977 will be reunited in the North Country! Look Out locals! Friday afternoon/evening meet @ The Valcour Brewing Company at The Old Stone Barracks formally known as the old base. 49 Ohio Street Plattsburgh , NY

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored, to reform the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program to fix changes made in last years’ budget and remove barriers to prompt tax relief (A.5969) has passed the assembly. “The changes made last year hurt middle-class families the most,” said Jones. “Homeowners in the North Country […]

  ROCHESTER, NY (03/01/2017)– The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for fall semester 2016-2017: Benjamin Morgan of Peru (12972), who is studying in the game design and development program. Avery Torrance of Peru (12972), who is studying in the applied mathematics program. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room. The Board is expected to immediately proceed into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing employment history of particular individuals. No other school board or school district business is […]

Climate Change in the North Country with Dr. Curt Stager Thursday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. Climate change is about more than distant polar bears and rising sea levels. It is happening here, too. What changes are already under way, how do we know, and what changes may be coming in the future? Taking the […]

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Clinton Community College hosted tours of the $12 million project Monday afternoon. Source: Institute for Advanced Manufacturing rolling toward completion | Local News | pressrepublican.com

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2017 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 18, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance & Area Variance: Z-2017-018 Nicholas Zagrodzki Use Variance & Area Variance- 8 Oakdale Dr. Peru, NY 12972 Continuation […]

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A 115,000-volt line went down in snowstorm Saturday night, killing electricity to entire village. Source: Lake Placid power restored; storm left mess | News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Peru – Oftentimes the most interesting part of a Peru Town Board meeting comes up under “Other Business” when Counselor Brandy McDonald reports on what’s going on in and about town. At the Monday, February 13th meeting his subject was coyotes. McDonald reported that about seventy coyotes have been shot in […]

Lt. Col. Jerry Mastan advised 962nd Ordnance Company of Plattsburgh to embrace faith, to journal and maintain contact with loved ones. Source: Family gathering gives sendoff to U.S. Army Reserve platoon | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing regional trends in education funding, enrollment and conditions across the state. The report analyzes school district financial and demographic information from nine separate regions outside of New York City. “Investments in New York’s public schools are vital at both the state and local […]

Fake phone calls from people claiming to be tax collectors. Emails requesting Social Security numbers out of the blue. These are just a few of the scams that senior citizens are being targeted with all across the state. Source: In Massena, Sen. Gillibrand urges senior citizens to get wise about fraud | NCPR News

Biotech Energy plans to invest $30,000, create 10 new jobs in space at Clinton Community College. Source: Plattsburgh-based firm expanding through Start-Up NY | Local News | pressrepublican.com

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, February 27@ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the February 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Water/Sewer Truck Purchase DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Sewer Bond Resolution Clarification. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Hwy. Dept. Mower Purchase. DISCUSSION: Alarm System Inspection. DISCUSSION: Sewer System Repair Update. DISCUSSION: […]

Meet and Greet Candidate 21st Congressional District  Patrick Nelson A Message from the Peru Democratic Party On Sunday March 5th from 5-7pm there will be a Meet and Greet for Democratic Congressional 21st District, Candidate “Patrick Nelson”. Location will be at Cheryl Lussier’s home located at 19 Lakeside Court in Plattsburgh. All are invited to […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 28th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their second public session budget workshop. At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: · Examine current year projections · Review tax levy limit calculation · Receive overview of revenues […]

Uncertainty over federal changes to Medicaid in a Trump administration has prompted New York to notify a vendor that it may cancel a $550 million upgrade to the state-administered health program’s information and billing system. State Medicaid Director Jason Helgerson said the state could lose the 90 percent share the federal government was expected to […]

Empire State Development today announced that 43 businesses will expand in or locate to New York State, partnering with colleges and universities to spur economic growth across the state. These 43 businesses have committed to create more than 640 new jobs and invest more than $15 million statewide. “From life sciences to advanced manufacturing, industrial […]

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County has compiled a list of over 100 tax delinquent properties, and aims to auction them off this summer if their owners don’t settle up. Source: Clinton County reveals foreclosure list – Sun Community News & Printing

ITHACA, NY (02/23/2017)– Nicholas Uliva, a resident of Peru and Business Administration major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Business for the fall 2016 semester. From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines […]

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 18, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance & Area Variance: Z-2017-018 Nicholas Zagrodzki Use Variance & Area Variance- 8 Oakdale Dr. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT