The Peru Gazette

A Message from Democratic Party Town of Peru Chairman- Brandy McDonald  The next meeting for the Peru Democratic Party will be on Thursday, February 25, at 7:00PM. Location will be the Peru Town Hall I am very happy to announce that the schedule of our candidate for Congress, Mike Derrick, is such that he will be able […]

The next meeting for the Peru Democratic Party will be on Thursday, February 25, at 7:00PM Location will be the Peru Town Hall To those who have been selling the April Raffle tickets, please make arrangements to turn the money collected over to Jean Schiffler. 643-8575 or schiffler-j@charter.net Officers; Chairman- Brandy McDonald Vice Chairman – […]

Freshman congresswoman outlines issues she will be tending to in the year to come and what she hopes will be her second term. Source: Stefanik discusses her first year in Congress and future | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Mike Derrick says his three decades in the military would serve him well in Congress should he defeat incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik. Source: Democratic hopeful touts experience | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New York hopes to test students on revised learning standards starting in the 2018-19 school year, following a multiyear review and revision of its controversial Common Core program, according to a timeline the state Board of Regents discussed Monday. […] state education officials, including Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, were adamant that the timeline be flexible enough […]

Only about 50 of the more than 700 school districts in the state have even submitted applications for the money, officials said. Source: Schools don’t ‘tech’ advantage of $2B bond act – NY Daily News

Fines Delayed for up to Six Years, Nursing Homes Cited Repeatedly for Problems with Limited Consequences The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are found, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 23rd 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 […]

PERU — Before Tops, Stewart’s and Dollar General, Peru residents used to pick up their necessities at the ole’ general store known as the Goshen store. Source: Peru accepts museum fund request – Sun Community News & Printing

PERU — Disagreements in dog licensing redemption procedures have Peru town officials and Elmore SPCA on a tight leash. Source: Life is “ruff” in Peru – Sun Community News & Printing

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the February 8, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Codes/Zoning Office Internal Audit  DISCUSSION: Bear Swamp Road Sidewalk. 

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. “ALL YOU CAN EAT” spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and a delicious dessert will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host photographer Ron Nolland, and his guest exhibitors; Kate Catalfamo, Corky Corrado, and Julie Canapa in the Main Gallery in March, 2016. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, March 4 and a free reception will be […]

By John T. Ryan If everything goes as planned, in a few months the Rulfs Orchard farm stand will be moving into a new building located about 200 feet west of the existing farm stand. The planned 9,900 sq. ft. farm stand will have enhanced business space, an expanded menu, more parking and a drive […]

After returning home from active duty, retired army colonel Mike Derrick faces one final mission — defeating Rep. Elise Stefanik Source: Good morning NY21! – Sun Community News & Printing

$300.00 donated to Camp Good Days and Special Times Pittsford, New York – After tallying all the figures, Campground Owners of New York (CONY) announces today that Iroquois Campground & RV Park in Peru, New York, operated by Paul and Karen Karkoski, raised $300 in donations for Camp Good Days and Special Times, as part […]

Highway Department to purchase Gradall Excavator and pick-up truck Highway Department Sand-Salt Usage Declines Sewer System Needs Upgrades And More By John T. Ryan The Mason family’s presentation of an historic artwork to the Town of Peru was not the only important subject at the Monday, February 8, 2016 Peru Town Board Meeting. The Town […]

Source: New York’s Medical Marijuana Program Off to a Slow Start; Critics Say Patients Are the Ones Suffering | Village Voice

Meanwhile, average salary in 2014-15 was about $60,000. Source: SCHOOL STRAIN: NY teacher ranks plummet

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen serves meals almost every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  Everyone is welcome! Here is the February 17, 2016 menu: Salad, baked chicken, potato wedges, veggies, cherry streusel bars.

Source: After recession, social service agencies still feel the squeeze | NCPR News

MORRISONVILLE — Veterans who served from 1964-75 are encouraged to be tested for Hepatitis-C Source: Hep-C testing encouraged for vets – Sun Community News & Printing

New Agreement will Create Jobs and Enable Delivery of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services at Repurposed State Building .Governor Cuomo announces a new agreement to bring detoxification and outpatient substance use disorder services to Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. Source: Governor Cuomo Announces New Addiction Treatment Facility in the North Country | Governor Andrew M. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Pending a few more governmental approvals, by July 1st Peru should have a new Dunkin’ Donuts adjacent to Langley Insurance on the Bear Swamp Road. The Peru Planning Board approved M & W Foods’ sketch plans at its Wednesday, February 10, 2016 meeting. More detailed drawings must be submitted […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Last New Year’s Eve several Peru residents almost went into panic mode. When they phoned their favorite pizza shop, no one answered. There was no reason to panic! An ownership transition was taking place that day. On January 1, 2016, ownership of the Little Pizza Shop at 618 Laphams […]