The Peru Gazette

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April 28, 2021. The COVID numbers continue to point in the right direction, allowing us to increase economic activity even more. Beginning May 17, the 12am outdoor dining area curfew for bars and restaurants will be lifted. The 12am indoor dining area curfew will be lifted on May 31. We will also lift the 1am […]

Since our 4/27 update, 7 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – TODAY, April 28 at the Keeseville Fire Department – Friday, April 30 at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh – Wednesday, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona – Thursday, May 6 at Clinton Community […]

Senator Dan Stec said legislation he is cosponsoring to end the practice of using double-bunking in New York State prisons passed the State Senate today. The bill (S2211) was approved unanimously by a vote of 61-0. “Double bunking leads to cramped quarters, which can raise tensions among inmates and create challenges that put our correctional […]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the ANNUAL MEETING of the inhabitants of the Peru Central School District, Peru, New York, qualified to vote at school meetings in the district will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 p.m. for the transaction of such business as is authorized by Education Law. […]

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TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2021 @ 6:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 12, 2021. 5. Community Input 6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:   Acceptance of the Town of Peru Handbook. 7. DISCUSSION:  Purchase of Small […]

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The Peru Federal Credit Union is now the Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union. The name change emphases that Mountain Valley now serves anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in both Clinton or Essex Counties. Soon a Wilmington branch will join the branches in Peru, Au Sable Forks and Keeseville.

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Town Board April 12, 2021 Meeting Highlights:   Councilmen Rick Barber reported that a young woman set her former boyfriend’s photo ablaze near Peru’s former wastewater lagoons adjacent to the Brand Hollow Rd. Barber said the blaze ignited a grass fire that burned a 300-foot x 300-foot area and was spreading. The Peru Fire Department […]

Plattsburgh – 4/12/2021 – This morning officials broke ground at the soon-to-be home of Bailey Ford of Plattsburgh. This new dealership will be located on Route 9 north, at the former North Country Shopping Center. Andrew Bailey, President of Bailey Ford stated, “New Ford sales out of our Cornelia Street location have grown by 90% […]

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  Located on the front lawn of the hospital, the Circle of Healing & Hope provides a place for people to find solace and comfort in an outdoor setting. The Circle and its winding paths are filled with granite pavers honoring loved ones and commemorating life. Pavers are installed once a year and honored each summer at […]

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March 26, 2021. As we continue to move vaccination forward we also need to revitalize New York’s economy and make sure we reopen safely. To that end, today we launched Excelsior Pass, a free and voluntary platform for businesses & individuals that can be used to easily access secure proof of a recent negative COVID […]

Average Bonus in NYC Securities Industry Reaches $184,000, Up 10% March 26, 2021 The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely allowing the city to meet or exceed its income tax revenue […]

Due to recent decreases in COVID-19 cases in neighboring communities, the Harkness and Keeseville United Methodist Churches will resume in-person worship beginning on Palm Sunday, March 28.  The Harkness service will be at 9 am and Keeseville will worship at 11 am. Even though this represents a significant step forward, both congregations will be required […]

The North Country Alliance Church will host a free community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3. Participants must pre-register for a time slot on our website (northcountryalliance.com/events) by Friday, April 2. We are offering six times throughout the morning, in 30-minute increments from 10 am-1 pm, with a limit of 50 children each. All […]

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  By John T. Ryan  The American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) impact on the Town was the first agenda at the Peru Town Board’s Monday, March 22nd meeting. Passed by Congress and signed by President Biden the plan will provide $12.6 to New York State, including $825 million to smaller cities, towns and villages. Supervisor Brandy […]