The Peru Gazette

The state Board of Regents will ask state lawmakers for a $2.1 billion increase in school funding next year, a figure members admit is on the high side but say was driven up by the growing number of needy students statewide. Meant to ensure equity across the districts by sending more funds to districts with […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce and Manpower are proud to announce a new opportunity for emerging leaders in our region. Through a series of Community Exploration sessions, participants will learn about the challenges facing our region and how they can get involved to make the North Country stronger than ever. Professional Development sessions will […]

PERU — Last month, town officials received $7,880 from Clinton County to complete the Lyon Street School roof replacement. Source: County chips in funds for Lyon Street School restoration – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton County 46,203 registered voters 24,188 women 22,015 men 35,340 Clinton County voters are affiliated with a political party. 10,863 Clinton County voters are not affiliated with a political party. 17,006 (26%) are Registered Democrats. 14,270 (30%) are Registered Republicans. 10,863 (24%) are Non-Affiliated Voters. 3,243 (7%) are Registered Independence Party Voters. 3% are registered […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – December 12, 2016, 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Special Meeting of November 17, 2016 on the 2017 Final Budget and the Town Board Regular Meeting of November 28, 2016. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; […]

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, December 21, 2016 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of November 16, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Continuation of a Public Hearing Z16-0016: Juilo Lemos Continuation of a Public Hearing-Appealing the decision of the CEO to allow a […]

By John T. Ryan Editor’s Note – Phone & Fax Numbers Corrected  Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 – Today is an important day in Peru’s history. At 2 p.m. the first scheduled Peru Town Court session convened at 22 Davey Drive in the building formerly owned by the Peru Federal Credit Union. The court actually began […]

The Peru Gazette couldn’t resist separately posting our photo of Courtney Tetrault, Kaitlin Tetrault and their 22 day old baby Keira Lee Tetrault. They were patiently waiting for Santa at the Fellowship Center last night. We wish we were present when they finally reached him. Courtney’s Water and Sewer Department staff decorated the Gazebo and […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Dunkin Donuts owner Ray Aley is excited about this restaurant’s new Bear Swamp Road location. At today’s Grand Opening he stated, “Business has been fantastic so far.” The fact that Aley direct mailed 11,000 coupons to everyone in the Peru, Keeseville and nearby Adirondack zip codes undoubtedly attracted many […]

The Peru Gazette stopped by Covel’s Christmas Tree Farm on the Mannix Road this afternoon. Trees were being cut, shaken and wrapped for several families including John and Katherine Hughes of Peru. Linda Covel was working on the shaker and showing off her varied and beautiful wreaths.

Saturday December 3, 2016 – There was more happening at Dunkin Donuts this morning than a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a Grand Opening. Dunkin Donuts presented a $2,000 check to the Peru Parent Teachers Association for its Playground Fund. L-R Dunkin Donuts Franchisee Ray Aley, Peru Town Counselor Jim Langley, PTO President Kim Chamberlain, Dunkin Donuts […]

Peru – Sat. Dec. 3rd Dunkin Donuts Grand Opening on the Bear Swamp Rd. until 2 p.m. Gifts were being given out this morning. We hope they last till 2.

Peru – Dec. 2, 2016 Click here to see the Peru Fire Department escort Santa to the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo. 

Assemblywoman Janet Duprey was the guest of honor at last night’s tree lighting.  After the tree lighting, a huge number of children were greeted by Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Click here to view our Peru Gazette photos.  

Click here to see the Peru Fire Department transport Santa to the Peru Gazebo tonight. 

Colleagues, officials, constituents recalled Janet Duprey’s help, achievements during career in politics Source: ‘Truly a Champion’: Retiring Assemblywoman Duprey honored at gathering | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Dylon Bridges hospitalized in Burlington after head-on crash in Chesterfield. Source: Plattsburgh teen ‘critical’ at Burlington Hospital | News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan A 39 North Bend Street residence has been deemed in violation of Local Law #2 (UNSAFE BUILDING DEMOLITION LAW). The Town considers the property ot be unsafe as defined in the Local Law. A public hearing has been scheduled for January 9, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Peru Town Hall. Click […]

By John T. Ryan Peru’s new Dog Park, equipped with benches, trees, water, a waste station and even a fire hydrant, has been receiving rave reviews. Last week the park was completed when a 24 ft. x 20 ft. small dog/time-out fenced-in area was installed. The Town of Peru expended just over $16,300 to construct […]

On Saturday, December 3rd, the Peru Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is sponsoring a Pork Loin Dinner in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941 two thousand four hundred two (2,402) Americans died and one thousand one hundred and two (1,102) other individuals were wounded. Forty […]

The Peru Community Church announces its Advent and Christmas events and services. All are welcome and invited to worship and celebrate the coming of Christmas. Services are held at 8 am and 10:30 am, with nursery care provided, and coffee hour following. Sunday school for all ages (pre-school through adults) is at 9:15 am. Services […]

The Clinton County Historical Association will hold a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The CCHA Open House, a holiday tradition, provides a special opportunity to visit the Museum and to find unique gifts for family and friends. Light refreshments will be […]

The following is a statement from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos regarding the shooting of Environmental Conservation Officer James Davey. “On the evening of November 29, 2016, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officers James Davey and Lieutenant Liza Bobseine were investigating reports of potential illegal hunting activity in […]

The two colleges in Plattsburgh are in serious budget crunches. SUNY Plattsburgh is scrambling to save $1.4 million, and Clinton Community College officials say they might have to lay off two full time faculty members. Source: Plattsburgh colleges prepare for more budget cuts | NCPR News