The Peru Gazette

The planter in the foreground has no flowers at this time. (2014 photo) By John T. Ryan If you’ve driven by the Peru Town Hall recently you may have noticed that the planter next to the sidewalk is in desperate need of plants/flowers. The Town Board is seeking a company or a volunteer to take […]

The Clinton County Highway Department will conduct a Public Information Meeting tonight (June 15th) to discuss the proposed replacement of the Arthur Jarvis Road Bridge over the Little AuSable River in the Town of Peru. The meeting will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Peru Town Hall, located at 3036 Main […]

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo plans to announce an investigation by the state inspector general into how two convicted murderers escaped the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y. Source: Cuomo to Announce Investigation of Prison Escape – NYTimes.com

Democratic Party Town of Peru will have a Caucus at 7:00PM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 in the Peru Town Hall. All persons in attendance must arrive and be signed in prior to 7:00PM. Immediately upon completion of the Caucus, there will be a regular “Peru Democratic Party meeting” The regular Peru Democratic Party meeting that was […]

Joyce E. Mitchell, a civilian employee at the Clinton Correctional Facility in northern New York State, brought the men hacksaw blades, chisels, a punch and screwdriver bit, according to a criminal complaint. Source: Prison Worker Who Befriended Killers Is Accused of Providing Tools for Escape – NYTimes.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) voted in support of H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. This legislation reauthorizes Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and establishes a process for negotiating and considering trade agreements that is needed in order for […]

Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend at the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum – June 27- 28, 2015 – Hours 10am – 4pm. Woodcarving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Woodcarvers.  Other demonstrations include the shingle mill, antique chain saw, composting, container gardening, grub control, goat soap making (special demonstration on Sun. at 1pm), and basic chainsaw safety/protective […]

By John T. Ryan Marge Swain retired on May 19th; nevertheless, a familiar person will still be greeting customers when they enter Swain’s Wine and Liquor in Peru’s Tops Plaza. Longtime employee Bonny Trost is the store’s new owner and operator. A first-time business owner, Trost is enthusiastic about the opportunity. She explained, “I don’t […]

The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) will hold a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) workshop for potential applicants to learn more about Round V of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s initiative to stimulate job creation and economic growth through the Regional Economic Development Councils.  What:         Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Workshop Who:         […]

By John T. Ryan Marge Swain has a broad smile in the accompanying photo and for a good reason. On May 19th, she retired as owner and operator of Swain’s Liquor and Wine Store. She explained, “I decided to sell the store. I’ve been here for almost 42 years. It was time!” Nevertheless, there is […]

The Peru Gazette took advantage of the June 7th Museum Day to visit the Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum. The museum is interesting, especially to someone who is familiar with people who have lived or worked in Lyon Mountain. The people staffing the museum were very welcoming. Click here to view our photos 

Source: Female worker probed as possible accomplice in prison break | New York Post

Peru Student Angler Open Meeting: For anyone age 11 years to 17 years who is interested in fishing competitively on a team. Must still be in high school in order to join. Meeting is at the Peru Town Hall on Thursday, June 11th from 7 pm to 8 pm. There is a fee of $30.00 […]

New York National Guard troops will be giving free disaster preparedness classes at Northeastern Clinton Central High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. The event is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s continuing Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program, which gives citizens the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and […]

Father’s Day Prime Rib Dinner with baked potato, cole slaw, fresh vegetables and dessert. Only $20. Music for listening & dancing by Pure Country 1-4 p.m. June 21, 2015 Noon – ???? Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B Peru, New York

               AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 8, 2015,  7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 11 2015 and the Town Board Regular meeting of May 27, 2015. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; […]

Source: History of Clinton CF – NYS’ largest & 3d oldest prison

The New York State Police said the inmates had escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, a maximum-security prison about 170 miles north of Albany near the Canadian border. Source: With Power Tools and a Ruse, 2 Killers Escape New York Prison – NYTimes.com

This is the methodology for the school rankings — a complete explanation of the formulas for all district, school, subject and specialized ratings. Source: Here’s how the Business First school rankings are generated – Buffalo – Buffalo Business First

Here’s a bottom-to-top slideshow of the 22 school districts in the Plattsburgh Area. Source: Here is a quick rundown of the 2015 Plattsburgh Area school district rankings – Buffalo – Buffalo Business First

On Sunday, June 7th join SUNY Plattsburgh Biologist Michael B. Burgess for a casual walk along Little Ausable River Trail in search of blooming wildflowers and other botanical highlights. The walk will emphasize identification of common plant species and discussion of the various habitats found along the trail. All ages are welcome. Meet at Heyworth/Mason […]

By John T. Ryan A location for Peru Town Court is on the Town Board’s Agenda again after Councilman Kregg Bruno raised the issue at the Monday, May 27, 2015 Town Board Meeting. Bruno said, “Before I left (Bruno was excused from all meetings beginning December 31st through April 27th) we talked about moving the […]

Democrats and Republicans field team of hopefuls for races in odd-numbered areas of the legislature. Source: Clinton County Legislature candidates line up – Press-Republican: Local News

The agency is proposing to adjust fall turkey hunting seasons by limiting the season to two weeks with a bag limit of one bird of either sex for the season. DEC is proposing modifications of antlerless deer hunting seasons in portions of western and southeastern New York and Long Island, and changes to the Deer […]

Peru VFW Post 309 will conduct its Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2015 11 a.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The Post is located at 710 Route 22B.