The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan  Breana Warren is in place as Peru’s new JCEO Outreach Coordinator. Located on the town hall’s lower level, her office operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and Deputy Highway Superintendent Tyler Jarvis expressed frustration with the motorists who park cars on the street during snow […]

January 8, 2024, Organization Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved 2024 salaries, appointments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, a mileage reimbursement rate, depository, newspaper and procurement policy. Salaries for Elected Officials: Town Supervisor – $34,029  Town Board Member – $9,639  Town Clerk/Tax Collector/registrar – $32,609.19  Town Justice – $23,584.93 Higway Superintendent – […]

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January 10, 2024- Plattsburgh, NY –Clinton Community College President John Kowal today announced to the campus community a path to future financial stability and enrollment growth for the college. After a rigorous review of campus finances, enrollment, and accreditation requirements, CCC leadership has decided to work toward a physical relocation and shared services partnership with […]

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Given the snow and rain followed by temperatures in the low forties, you might wonder what’s happening at Ausable Chasm today. Thank you, Kristina Heffernan, for the two beautiful photos!

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National Weather Service issuance about 4 PM, January 9, 2023  Damaging winds will cause widespread power outages and may blow down trees across the region tonight. The highest wind gusts will be in the northern Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, western slopes of the Green Mountains and Northeast Kingdom #vtwx #nywx    

January 19, 12:30 pm, Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh. A virtual tour and history of the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel with Kate Chilton and Helen Nerska. See photos and hear the stories of the creation of this memorial to veterans who trained in Plattsburgh and who died in the Great War. January 25, […]

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“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

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National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx

Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are […]

Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Lamoille-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT […]

Another passenger, who was airlifted to Albany Medical Center is still in critical condition, according to police CLICK HERE FOR THE MYNBC5 STORY 

Beef Stew Fruit Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome. We truly look forward to seeing everyone.

Small Town Cultures to see big time growth with national chain pickups Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Our updated hours until further notice are: Monday and Tuesday – Closed Wednesday through Friday – 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday – 12 pm to 8 pm Sunday – 10 am to 8 pm (brunch buffet 10 am to 2 pm, regular menu available 12 pm to 8 pm)

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Area between Exits 22 and 23 remains closed Friday evening as the investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

As of 4 pm Fri: Here’s our latest snow forecast for this weekend’s system. Note there has been a slight northward trend in the low track, so snow amounts have been adjusted upward slightly. The forecast will continue to evolve as we go forward; additional adjustments are likely.