The Peru Gazette

Representative-elect Elise Stefanik (R-NY) today announced new staff hires for her incoming office in the 114th Congress. Lindley Kratovil will serve as Chief of Staff. Ms. Kratovil has served as Legislative Director to Representatives Scott Tipton (R-CO) and Todd Rokita (R-IN). She came to Capitol Hill after serving in the George W. Bush Administration where […]

Cornell Cooperative Extension/CCE has planned ‘Management Systems to Fit Your Life’ workshops for sites in Watertown, Malone, Plattsburgh, and Canton to focus on ways producers can structure their operations to accommodate both their farm business goals and lifestyle. Workshop presentations and discussion will consider how frequently to lamb or kid, growing versus buying feed, how […]

Empire State Development’s (ESD) Board of Directors met recently in New York City and approved nearly $12 million in funding for nine projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity across New York State. These targeted investments will leverage over $144 million in private and other public funding to support small businesses, community and downtown […]

Developer Pitches $200 Million Burlington Town Center Overhaul 

Buffalo snow unlikely to shatter Tug Hill record: lake effect expert | syracuse.com.

Local museums plan to merge – Press-Republican: Local News.

Fire at Adirondack Coffee Roasters – Press-Republican: News. Adirondack Coffee Roaster is owned by Peru residents Dwane and Krissie Bast. They been working very hard and successfully to establish and grow their business.

The Peru Town Board has scheduled a public hearing on Town Park Ordinance #1 for 2014 (Sullivan, Little Ausable, Laphams Mills, Sullivan and Heyworth/Mason Parks) at 6:45 PM on Monday, November 24, 2014. The proposed ordinance includes a prohibition of alcoholic beverage consumption in any town park or trail, a requirement that dogs be leashed […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, November 24, 2014@ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the November 10, 2014 Regular Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Dog Control Officer Appointment.  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve Town Park Ordinance.  DISCUSSION: Water District Expansion. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set Public Hearing for 2015 Water/Sewer Rates. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Fund Transfers. […]

Come on down on a cold winter’s night to Peru Jr/Sr High School auditorium where the excitement of Christmas will be presented only on December 5th and 6th at 7:30pm. Admission is $7.00 at the door, and $5.00 in advance. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Peru Pharmacy and are available for Peru faculty and […]

Samantha Johnson, A Peru Central School graduate and SUNY Plattsburgh freshman is the 2014 FRIENDS scholarship winner. Library Fall 2014 Newsletter

Jim Favreau, CFO of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company, presented John Bernardi, Executive Director of the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. with a check for $19,545.00 from the employees’ workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge. Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company has a long history of supporting the United Way of the Adirondack […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 6 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 PM start. The school board is […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a PUBLIC HEARING on Town Park Ordinance #1, for 2014. The Public Hearing will take place at the Town Hall in the Town of Peru at 6:45 PM on Monday, November 24, 2014. The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a workshop on Monday, November 17, […]

Researchers claim an incredible discovery in Lake Champlain – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.

4th Sunday Breakfast- Nov. 23, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Only $8.00 for: Bacon, Scrambled eggs, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Pancakes with “real” Maple Syrup. Juice & Coffee. Peru Memorial VFW & Ladies Auxiliary 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B Peru, NY 12972 Open to the Public Proceeds to benefit local Veterans […]

CRAFT FAIR WHERE: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 WHEN: November 22, 2014 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. WHY: Proceeds to benefit the Ladies Auxiliary Relief that benefits veterans and their families. WHO: Everyone – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Local craft vendors merchandise for sale, bake sale, raffles and lunch/snack […]

By John T. Ryan The 2015 budget was not the only important subject matter at the Monday, November 10, 2014 Town Board Meeting.  Dog control, water-sewer rates, curbside parking in the hamlet, an enforceable park policy and walking trail fencing were also on the agenda. As of Monday’s meeting the Town of Peru did not […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board unanimously approved the Town of Peru’s 2015 budget at its Monday, November 10, 2014 meeting. The Town’s general, highway and water district tax rates will decrease, while sewer tax rates will slightly increase. Here are the projected 2015 tax rates per $1,000 dollars of taxable property value. Two […]

The Strand Center for the Arts will be hosting the Inaugural Lake Champlain International Film Festival this weekend showcasing our new equipment. “Filmmakers from over 23 countries submitted films for this year’s festival. The stories they are presenting showcase a tremendous creative range with highly-developed plot-lines, picturesque cinematography and professional-level production value. Audience members should […]

Price Chopper to be renamed Market 32 – Times Union.

Peru VFW Post 309 conducted Veterans Day ceremonies this morning at 11 a.m. Post Commander Rick Cornish welcomed guests including Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko, County Legislators James Langley and Peter Keenan, Reverend Alan Shnob and Saranac High School Senior Cory Bell.  Peter Glushko traced the heroic sacrifices of America’s veterans up to and including […]

A Message from Ithaca College ITHACA, NY Nicholas Uliva, a junior sport management major in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Ithaca College, was inducted into the Oracle Honor Society on Nov. 3, 2014. Students who maintain a GPA in the top 10 percent of all students in their school throughout their […]

A Craft Beer Tasting Event to benefit the Peru Community Church’s Jamaica Project will be held at the Plattsburgh Brewing Co. 411 Route 3 Plattsburgh, Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. It will be an evening of tasting local craft beer and snacks in an enjoyable and relaxing venue. The tickets are […]

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 37th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 27th, 2014 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to www.perulionsclubnewyork.org Click “Register for Events”. Select Turkey Trot and chose one of the registration/payment options. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Peru Intermediate School gym. To […]