The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Several area dairy farmers, orchardists, farm advocates gathered at Rulfs Orchard last Tuesday. They want Albany political leaders and the State Wage Board to know that reducing the farm workers overtime threshold would severely impact their livelihood. In 2019,  the NYS Legislature passed, and the governor signed the Farm […]

Cyanobacteria Monitoring Report In sun and rain, heat and cold, monitors collectively filed over 2,700 reports during the 2021 season. In the links and photographs below you’ll find our last weekly report compilation for 2021; see a late season bloom at Arnold’s Bay; learn what a difference a day can make; view water samples of cyanobacteria […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The public had its opportunity to voice its opinion on Peru’s 2022 budget at a November 4th public hearing. Not a single Peru resident expressed an opinion. The board will vote on the budget at a Monday, Nov.15 budget meeting. Tax rates will be relatively stable except for the […]

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  By John T. Ryan   DAV Chapter 179 did a wonderful job organizing the Veterans Day today’s ceremony at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park at the U.S. Oval.   State Senator Dan Stec was outstanding recalling his days in the Navy and the sailor’s unity and mutual respect no matter their race, politics, religion, sexual […]

The Peru VFW isn’t having its Veterans Day Ceremony this year. They encourage people to attend the 11 a.m. service at the U.S. Oval. The Peru VFW does invite you to its Chicken and Biscuits Dinner from 4-7 p.m. or until they run out for only $10. Just Jammin music 5-8 p.m.

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

Peru Central School District November 2 at 12:54 PM  · 1- Full-Time Music Teacher (Pre-K-2) 1- Special Education Teacher (K-12) 1- Long Term Substitute -Spanish (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute – English (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute Art (Elementary) 1- Long Term Substitute – 2nd Grade (12/1) 6- Building Substitute-Teachers 2- Full-Time Aides Teacher’s Aides 8- Building […]

“The closures, announced Monday by state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officials, scheduled for March 10, 2022 are: Ogdensburg Correctional Facility Moriah Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility Willard Drug Treatment Campus Southport Correctional Facility Downstate Correctional Facility Rochester Correctional Facility No layoffs are anticipated, a spokesman said, and the cost-cutting through the closures is expected […]

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Macaroni ‘n Cheese Turkey Sausages Green Beans Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru. All Are Welcome at our Table!

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The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same-day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is offered for social distancing purposes. Face coverings […]

Since our 11/4 update, 32 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, November 8, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine […]

Tonight, Thursday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary General, Highway, Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Water budgets. The budgets are attached for your review.  Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said there are no major budget changes. One item that had been Highway Department expense had […]

From Assemblyman Jones’ office Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he sponsored and passed prohibiting double-bunked housing in correctional facilities has been signed into law (Ch. 570 of 2021). The legislation will help combat overcrowding in state prisons and keep officers and inmates safe. “Double-bunking is an outdated and dangerous practice that […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – After serving as pastor of St. Augustine’s Church for the past four months, Rev. Scott Seymour commented, “I think we’re doing very well. People are working well together. They’ve been cooperative and understanding.” Father Seymour isn’t referring to just St. Augustine’s parishioners; he’s also talking about parishioners at St. […]

  Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru.   Everyone is welcome at our table!

Peru – At 9 a.m. there was a steady stream of voters at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. No waiting, but a steady stream. The Press-Republican reported today that Clinton County’s Early Voter turnout was higher than four years ago, the last federal-state off-year election.  Its editorial is titled “Voting – A Duty […]

Editor Joe LoTemplio: “We have now hit and exceeded the centenary mark for deaths due to COVID-19 in the North Country. Believe me, it is not a milestone. When my mother passed away from COVID-19 this past January in Rochester, I remember looking at paperwork the hospital provides when such an incident occurs. It told […]

The 11th Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held tonight at Livingood’s Restaurant here in Peru. It’s a three-year induction banquet this year for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.  See biographies below.  Click here to see photos received from the Hall of Fame Committee.  Inductee for 2019 Michelle Rocheleau ’89 Soccer, […]

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more […]

A message from Donna Downs: Liberty’s Garage is officially selling Gas with our new pumps!! We are so excited!! Can’t wait to see everyone!!! Diesel coming soon!!

Join the Peru Lions club on Wednesday, November 24th for the 44th running of an amazing Adirondack Coast tradition, the John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. Click here to register.  This year’s race takes place in-person and also virtual (wherever you are and wherever you’d […]

Peru has only one contested election; nevertheless, It’s very important that voters turn out to choose a town justice, James Kirby or Scott Thurber, and to cast a ballot for all candidates. It’s also important to vote on the five statewide proposals. It’s all part of being a citizen of these United States. In-person voting […]