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Peru Town Board December 11 Meeting Summary
Outgoing Councilman Rick Barber praised for dedicated service In the first action of the evening, the board tabled Agenda #10 concerning Town Clerk Dianne Miller’s suggestion that the board only meet once a month in 2024. The board doesn’t appear to have reached a consensus on the issue. JCEO has not been staffing its town […]
Posted: December 12th, 2023 under Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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Interested in Peru’s 2024 Town and Fire Department budgets? Here they are!
Salaries, Tax Rates, Budget Summary, Fire Department Budget, Town General Budget Highway Department Budget Sewer District Budget Valcour Sewer District Budget Water District Budget
Posted: December 11th, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Peru Fire Department Christmas Truck Routes
A neignbor posted a Peru Fire Department’s Christmas Truck Routes. I don’t know it’s author or origin. The dates are on the left margin.
Posted: December 9th, 2023 under Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Peru News.
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Nine minute video of tonight’s Peru Tractor Parade. It was GREAT!!!!
One of Peru’s #1 residents. Monica Remillard, was Grand Marshall. There was a great turnout. Everyone, especially, the kids, love the parade!
Posted: December 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation
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Posted: December 8th, 2023 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Total solar eclipse: What you need to know to see this once in a generation spectacle
Major urban areas, like Burlington and Plattsburgh, will have some of the best views of this event. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: December 8th, 2023 under Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Enjoy pancakes, plus much more, Sunday at St. Augustine’s Parish Center
Sunday, December 10, Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! That’s the menu for the Sunday, December 10 Community Pancake Breakfast hosted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus. Served in the St. Augustine’s Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 […]
Posted: December 7th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Belmont Stakes, third leg of Triple Crown, to be run at Saratoga Race Course in 2024
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Posted: December 7th, 2023 under General News, Sports News.
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Many kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade
The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]
Posted: December 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade
The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]
Posted: December 6th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Community Events, General News, Peru News.
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Don’t miss Beartracks Saurday night
Posted: December 6th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Donate Blood at an Upcoming Adirondack Regional Blood Center Drive
Peru Gazette Note – Twenty people volunteered to donate blood on Monday, December 4 in Peru with eighteen units collected. If you couldn’t donate in Peru there are several other December opportunities. The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), makes giving blood […]
Posted: December 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Six Applications submitted to Planning Board for Dec. 13 agenda
AGENDA – PERU Planning Board WEDNESDAY December 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of November 8, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2023-012; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Leon Blair, 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2023-020; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA WJB Properties LLC, 269.-1-39, […]
Posted: December 6th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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Federal assistance for Clinton Co. residents affected by July flooding In-person
Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open at Ellenburg Town Hall today Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 6th, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Local Olympic Luge athlete Chris Mazdzer plans to retire after Lake Placid FIL World Cup
Chris Mazdzer grew up in Peru, NY Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: December 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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North Country at Work: Running a small, classic dairy in Crown Point
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Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Lions Club grateful for support of 2023 Turkey Trot
Dear Editor: Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Peru Lions successfully completed their 46th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 500 people registered for the trot at the Peru Intermediate School on Thanksgiving Day to participate in the 5k and 10K runs. Many runners said of the event, “It’s a tradition”.All of the Lions […]
Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened
By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]
Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New York minimum wage set to rise soon
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Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen about 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5
Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled […]
Posted: December 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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The Peru High School Marching Band sounded great tonight in the AuSable Forks Christmas Parade.
Thanks to Katie Clark for the movies and photos.
Posted: December 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, National News, Peru School News.
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Christmas Craft Fair today at St. Augustine’s until 4 p.m.
Posted: December 2nd, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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The North Country’s congresswomen vote to keep George Santos in office
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Posted: December 1st, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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“Holiday Open House” Special discounted holiday gift offerings
Sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Saturday, December 9 – 10 am to 3 pm Sunday, December 10 – 10 am to 3 pm Visit the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th, from 10 am to 3 pm each day for special discounted […]
Posted: November 30th, 2023 under General News.
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College of St. Rose asks state for emergency funds
College faces a multi-million dollar deficit, a decline in enrollment and a possible loss of accreditation. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: November 29th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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