The Peru Gazette

July 30th – 6:00 pm, Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. Echoes if we listen with Helen Nerska based on the newest CCHA Revolutionary War exhibit: Native, Women and Black Patriots in Focus. Discover how each group contributed to the cause with expectations that were not realized.

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Michigan Salad Snack Mix Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are invited and welcome!

Champlain Area Trails purchased Twin Valleys last fall, hoping to expand outdoor recreation, education and tourism Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Records request reveals details behind 19 Adirondack Park Agency enforcement settlements in 2025 Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

On Saturday, July 25th, the Townwide Field Day will start at 11 am, with fun for the entire family at this same Salmon River Road Park.  There will be trackless train rides, bouncy houses, rock wall climbing, mechanical bull, music, vendors, kids’ activities, and food from 11am to 9pm.  Kickin’ Up Dust Country plays from […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perunighthawks.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety […]

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026. Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approval of Adirondack Regional Theater Groupe to […]

   The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on June 22, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk.  Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman was excused. Also present were […]

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman, Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman, Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk, Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board, and Mr. […]

Christmas in July, Roger’s House, 3030 Main St., Peru. Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

July 4, 2026 Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the official launch of the full Trump Accounts app, giving American families a new way to view, manage, and grow their children’s stake in the nation’s economic future. On the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the U.S. […]

Plattsburgh, N.Y., July 9, 2026 – The June 29, 2026 report concerning the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision confirms what correction officers, civilian staff, families, and communities across the North Country have known for years: our correctional system is under tremendous strain. While I appreciate the report’s publication, I was disappointed […]

Town of Newcomb – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2026M-15) Report Issued Date – July 03, 2026 [read complete report – pdf]  Audit Objective Did the Town of Newcomb (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) maintain complete and accurate accounting records and reports?  Audit Period January 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025  Understanding the Audit Area A town […]

Clinton County awarded $1.5 million to Support New Projects, Equipment Installation and Enhanced Communications Channels at Local Levels Albany, Gov. Hochul News Release of July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $110 million in State funding to improve emergency communications systems and enhance public safety call-taking and dispatching capabilities through the combined SFY2025 […]

Free community concerts on the front lawn  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH invites the community to enjoy the talents of local musicians on the hospital’s spectacular front lawn as it presents its 2026 Concert Series. On Thursday, July 30, LP Acoustic will offer a blend of old and new country music with a […]

Fees paid with interest in February 2026  Town of Schuyler Falls – Host Fee Payments (2026M-26)   Issued Date June 18, 2026 [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Schuyler Falls (Town) receive accurate host fee payments? Audit Period April 1, 2016 – February 17, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area Landfill […]

Albany, July 8 Senator Stec Press Release-  “More than a year ago, the governor and DOCCS gave the law firm WilmerHale $9.3 million to conduct a thorough investigation into the root causes of the correctional facility safety crisis taking place across our state. Instead of a comprehensive look at conditions inside all 42 facilities, this […]

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Executive Order Directs State Agencies to Methodically Review Regulations and Laws to Identify Opportunities for Modernization or Efficiencies Albany, July 9, 2026 NYS News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order to commence New York’s “Regulatory Reset,” a comprehensive and methodical review of thousands of regulations and laws across all state agencies, […]

Wagon rides, Morgan horses, food trucks, dairy cows & a peek at modern ag Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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