The Peru Gazette

New name reinforces the community foundation’s deep commitment to serving the people and places of the Adirondack region LAKE PLACID, NY  — Adirondack Foundation has officially changed its name to Adirondack Community Foundation, a move that highlights the organization’s long-standing mission: to strengthen Adirondack communities through donor generosity, partnerships, and strategic investment. “Adding the word […]

Eligible households now able to apply for funding Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Today I received letters from students in Peru Central School District’s 8th grade class. They shared with me their concerns about issues they’re seeing with the environment and wildlife. I love hearing from young students about their concerns and seeing them getting involved in being a voice for change. Thank you to their teachers and […]

“It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told the last enslaved African Americans they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.” Click here for the NCPR story 

By John T Ryan June 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting – The Senior Construction Manager at AES Northeast presented the near-term construction schedule for the wastewater treatment plant. The general contractor, Murnane Building Contractors, is set to arrive at the site on Monday, June 16, to erect signage, install electricity, and bring in trailers. Erosion […]

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PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has announced the formation of the North Country Community Disaster Hub, a new regional initiative to provide coordinated response, training, and relief services in the event of natural disasters or community-wide emergencies. The Hub will be located in the former St. Augustine’s School, now functioning as the parish […]

Elise Stefanik News Release  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Randy Weber (R-TX) in reintroducing the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act. The purpose of the legislation would allow BOP facilities otherwise classified as “Rest of the U.S.” jurisdictions to be included in a higher locality pay area as […]

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman says he has repeatedly asked for federal assistance to address the issues, but no serious action has been taken Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Approximately 3,500 truckloads of fill will enter or leave the jobsite  June 16, 2025, Peru, NY –  Murnane Construction personnel arrived today to begin installing signs related to the upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment plant. Following this, machines and equipment storage containers will be brought to the site.  Then site preparation and construction will begin on […]

State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]

Local Food, Artisans, and Community Gather Weekly Across the Region Lewis, NY – The 2025 summer farmers’ market season is officially underway across the Adirondack region, offering an array of locally grown and made food, unique crafts, and a sense of community. From Memorial Day weekend through early fall, markets will be held weekly in […]

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Agreement returns thousands of acres back to Akwesasne Mohawks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for Friday, June 6, 2025 for the following regions: Adirondacks Eastern Lake Ontario Western New York. This advisory is effective 10:00 am until 11:59 pm. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particles. To see the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast for New York State, visit our […]

June 21 celebration to highlight the adaptive launch- the first of its kind in the area Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  March 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2025-014    Special Use Permit, NY RSA2 Cellular Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless,Valcour Rest Area Z2025-015  Area Variance, Joshua and Diana Bartholomew, 277.-1-10.2, Patent/Mud Pond Rd  CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

The North Country Chamber of Commerce was proud to have recently taken part in a ceremony at Peru High School recognizing their Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Joel Wood of the Chamber’s Economic Development team attended the event and had the honor of awarding gold stoles to the students who completed all FBLA requirements […]

By John T Ryan  The Board approved three contracts: A $3,000 contract with Artisan Sign and Design to repair the Sullivan Park sign recently damaged by one or more vandals. If Artisan Sign finds damage to the reverse side of the sign, the cost could increase to as high as $5,000. In July 2021, Artisan […]

The Peru Youth Football Team is conducting a bottle drive this weekend June 7th and 8th from 9-2 at Lapham Mills field.

Your reporter did not record the first few minutes because of a inattention issue. Town Supervisor Craig Randall welcomed everyone and introduced Heather Bezio, a close friend of the Garrow family. The video begins midway through her heartfelt remarks, followed by remarks by NYS Police Troop B Commander Brent Davison, Assemblyman Billy Jones, and Senator […]