The Peru Gazette

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2015 @ 7:00 PM, TOWN OF PERU APPLICATIONS: SEQR & Use Variance: Alyson Curry –  Use Variance, 3085 Route 22, Z-2015-00  (Peru Gazette Note: A party desires to purchase the former log home sales office at 3085 Route 22 (adjacent to the Dollar Store). The property is zoned commercial, but the individual would like […]

AGENDA PLANNING BOARD WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2015 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 14, 2015 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:  SEQR & Minor Subdivision & Merge: Champlain Valley Apple Storage Inc. 2 lot Subdivison & 2 lot Merge, 333 Route 22b, P-2015-001    […]

Oil train shipments expand under Cuomo | Capital New York.

By John T. Ryan Many North Country residents know Reverend Kenneth Parker as the man who brings loveable miniature donkeys to our parades, nursing homes, hospitals and senior facilities. Members of a Methodist Church and a Presbyterian Church in Moriah know him as their minister. Others have known him as a Naval Reserve Chaplain, a […]

Dear Mission supporters: Upon my return from Nicaragua yesterday, we were notified that we must vacate the storage facility that we’ve been using for the past several years. Due to the extremely cold winter we are having, serious damage has been done to the sprinkler system and with no access to water or heat, we’ve […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 3rd at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their third public session budget workshop. A Community Budget Forum will also be held. Anticipated topics include: General budget overview Gap elimination adjustment Public comment related to the community budget forum The […]

PAUL SMITHS, NY (02/26/2015)(readMedia)– The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College during the fall 2014 semester. Emily Brosseau of Peru, N.Y., who is majoring in hotel, resort and tourism management, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Grace Mayhew of Peru, N.Y., who is […]

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) released the following statement: “I don’t support government shutdowns, and this impasse is an example of the kind of Washington dysfunction that I pledged to help stop. “The Department of Homeland Security provides critical services to help keep our nation safe. In New York’s 21st district, DHS funding […]

Capitol Confidential » New York, Albany area have highest unionization rates.

Body of missing man found in Plattsburgh woods – Press-Republican: News.

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s veto of S.1, bipartisan legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline: “I am incredibly disappointed that President Obama would veto this commonsense, bipartisan energy project,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This project would create as many as 42,000 jobs and help lower energy […]

Stefanik walks tightrope on tough vote – Times Union.

  At least seven Peru residents traveled to Nicaragua to participate in the Mission of Hope’s February Mission. They included Sally Kokes, Mary Hensel, Chris Mazzella, Megan Mazzella, Shauna Fliss, Samantha Bashaw and Nathan Kennedy. Congratulations to them all!  We are proud of you! 

Come one come all down to Peru Jr./Sr. High School auditorium on March 5th and 6th at 7:30pm and March 7th at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Admission is $8.00 in advance, and $10.00 at the door. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Peru Pharmacy (518-643-6499 ext. 5184), perudramaclub@gmail.com, and are available for Peru staff, students, and […]

2015 Peru Youth Sports Programs – Registration will be Friday March 20th from 5 pm – 9 pm and Saturday March 21 from 9 am – 12 pm at Town Hall. Spring Sports: T-Ball, Baseball and Softball T-ball ages 5 to 6 Grasshopper ages 7 – 9 Pee Wee ages 10 – 12 +++ Ages […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 24th 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 […]

Governor Cuomo Announces New York Repeats as Second Highest Producer of Apples and Third Highest Producer of Grapes in the Nation 

Capitol Confidential » Grand jury indicts Sheldon Silver; read complete document.

Trains are carrying — and spilling — a record amount of oil – The Washington Post.   Peru Gazette: Trains with similar cargo pass a few feet from Plattsburgh City Hall and south through the Town of Peru! 

Cornell Cooperative Extension Pre-Season Direct Marketing Workshops in Keeseville, Canton and Watertown will help farmers who sell direct to consumers from their farms, at events or at farmers’ markets learn how to brand themselves and better market and sell their fresh food and processed items. The 10am to 2pm workshops with Extension educators will cover […]

  “If I could put 50 prosecutors on public corruption, chances are they would not be lacking for work,” Bharara said.Bharara sees corruption “all over” New York State – City & Region – The Buffalo News.

Peru man homeless after flames gut home – Press-Republican: Local News.

Plattsburgh, NY The public is invited to meet Northern New York farmers, food processors, wine and cider makers, and chefs with a diverse array of products at the 5th annual Food from the Farm event on Saturday, March 7 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Plattsburgh Recreation Center gymnasium on the US Oval in Plattsburgh, […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) voted in support of S. 1 – the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act. This bipartisan legislation that has passed out of the Senate would authorize construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. “I am proud to support this commonsense, bipartisan energy project,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This project will […]

By John T. Ryan Dangerous intersections were primary topics of discussion at the Peru Town Board’s February 9th meeting. Stop signs appear to be invisible to several local drivers, especially at the intersection of the Brand Hollow Road and Military Turnpike Extension. That relatively busy intersection has been the scene of numerous accidents including a […]