The Peru Gazette

Source: Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process – Sun Community News & Printing

Tuesday, 1/8/19 Peru – Clinton County Fire investigators are on the scene of a fire that devastated Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant, 416 U.S. Route 9 in Peru. Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neill said his department was called out about 2 a.m. and was later joined by several other departments. The south end of the building […]

Source: You can never really escape Dannemora. I would know.

Source: 2018 in review: Schoharie limo crash – Times Union

Key Findings All 23 properties tested with agricultural exemptions totaling $6.2 million lacked completed original applications and/or supporting documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic verification of reported farm income. Three veteran exemptions had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Source: Office of the New York […]

Source: Upstate N.Y. population is still declining

Wednesday, December 19, Blue Christmas Service in the Chapel at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 4th Sunday of Advent – Love Choir Cantata at 10:30am service Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve Family Service with candlelight at 6pm. Traditional Service with candlelight at 8pm Tuesday, December 25 – Merry Christmas

Source: Poinsettias Have a Long and Colorful History – – The Adirondack Almanack

By John T. Ryan Peru – There may be litigation between the Town of Peru and Washington Street developer William Sawyer. Town Attorney Matt Favro will represent the Town in legal proceedings at his normal rate of $175 an hour. The pending proceedings revolve around road shoulders and sidewalk width. Three years ago the Peru […]

Coach Gary Edwards reports, “Peru had a very good showing at the Matmania tournament this past Saturday.  We wrestled really well and were only 4 points out of first place.  We took 11 wrestlers with us and placed 8 in the top 4 places.  Our next match will be on Friday December 14th at Peru […]

Excellent story on the challenges both employees and businesses face in the North Country. Source: EYE ON BUSINESS: ‘Thank God for the Malone bus’ – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce The Doo Wop Project at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. From bop to pop…the evolution of a sound! Three parts Jersey Boys, two parts Motown, The Musical, and “not your […]

Peru – Upgrading Peru’s sewer system took a major step forward at the November 26, 2018 Peru Town Board meeting when the Board approved a resolution by a 4-0 vote to move forward with the $4,618,482 upgrade project. A resolution declaring no negative environmental impact with the project also passed by a 4-0 vote. The […]

JOINT INCREASE & IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF PERU SEWER DISTRICT #1 NOVEMBER 26, 2018 6:30 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION:   ​    To Open the Public Hearing. 5. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions 6. MOTION:  ​    To Close the Public Hearing. 7. MOTION: […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Adirondack Farms’ owner Jon Rulfs has good news for Peru residents. A few days ago he began using what is known as a dragline/draghose manure application system. Rulfs explained, “There will be less road travel by spreaders and trucks and there will be less odor.” Rulfs believes the system […]

Peru Daisy/Brownie troop 4203 has been working on giving back to our community. In October the troop collected cold weather items to donate to the Red Cross. In November the troop collected items to donate to the Peru Food Shelf. The girls are in grades K-2.

The Town of Peru will hold its 32nd-annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the town gazebo with Christmas carols and the arrival of Santa Claus on a decorated Peru fire truck.   Refreshments will be served at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Hall, with crafts for children taking place, […]

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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of October 29, 2018, Special Board Meeting of November 5, 2018 and Public Hearing of November 7, 2018. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Veterans Day is the appropriate time to highlight Peru’s Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program.  The first banner honoring U.S. Air Force veteran Michael McKeon was erected on a utility pole along the Bear Swamp Rd. in May 2018. Since then twelve more are flying aloft and seven more […]

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 @ 11 A.M. PERU MEMORIAL VFW 710 Pleasant St, Route 22 B, Peru, NY 12972 Light luncheon to follow. Serving with “HUGS…Honor – Understanding-Grateful for Our Veterans Service,”

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Elaine Duprey formally retired on May 30th, but on September 1st she embarked on a new career.  She said, “I call it switching gears.” Elaine Duprey has opened a quilt shop called The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Road, conveniently located just around the corner from Rulfs Orchard.  […]

Source: NY21: Stefanik sails to a third term in U.S. House, Cobb to run again | NCPR News

Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014). Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150 Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213 Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223 […]