The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru, NY, October 21, 2026 (NATIONAL APPLE DAY) – Apples are a big industry in our state and community. We value the industry, its people, and the beauty it brings to Peru. During harvest season, anyone traveling on Peru’s highways sees what Forrence Orchards believes helps keep its fruit high quality […]

October, 20, 2026 – Telegraph Road reopened to thru-traffic shortly after 2 PM today. A deteriorating culvert forced the road closure in April 2024. The Peru Highway Department will remove the detour signs later today.

Monday, October 19, 2026 – Subcontractor Phelps Guide Rail Inc. of Phelps, NY, is installing guardrails on the Telegraph Rd. bridge today. Tomorrow morning, workers will apply a sealer where the posts penetrate the asphalt. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell hopes to open the bridge to traffic later Tuesday.

 Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story 

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The Rail Trail provides an accessible option for viewing and being immersed in the Adirondack wilderness Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Town of Ausable, Route 9, October 18, 2026 – Six members of Free and Accepted Masons, Ausable River Lodge 149, Keeseville, are enjoying this beautiful day picking up litter along Route 9 for 2.5 miles, from near the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge to Keeseville.  They have done this two to three times a year for the […]

Potsdam solo entrepreneur hopes more drivers can step up to fill transportation voids in St. Lawrence County. Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

HEMMINGFORD, QUÉBEC – October 17, 2026 – A symbol of friendship and cooperation took root Saturday morning as representatives and residents from the Village of Champlain, New York, the Village of Hemmingford and the Township of Hemmingford gathered at the Hemmingford Recreation Centre for a special Friendship Tree planting ceremony. The event celebrated the longstanding […]

TOMORROW, October 18th from 10-2 at Heyworth Mason Park and celebrate another amazing market season with us! This event has grown to the beautiful market it is because of our talented makers and growers, and a Community that shows up consistently to support them. We hope to watch that magic happen once more tomorrow. We […]

On Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. nationally recognized maritime historian and underwater archaeologist, Arthur Cohn, will be speaking at the Keeseville Country Gardens, 164 Hill Street, Keeseville, NY.                                                    […]

More than 1.5M HEAP benefits were issued last year with a greater need expected this winter Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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PLATTSBURGH — As the State University of New York expands its Military Tuition Rate Program this year, Clinton Community College is reaffirming its commitment to providing eligible military students with an affordable, accessible pathway to higher education. Earlier this year, Clinton joined the SUNY Military Tuition Rate initiative, which ensures tuition charged to eligible students […]

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – On Saturday October 24th, the City of Plattsburgh will be full of spooks, treats and maybe even a few tricks! The seventh annual Downtown Trick or Treat event will be held on Saturday October 24th from 12:00-2:00PM. The City of Plattsburgh in partnership with Community Bank N.A. is hosting the seventh annual Downtown Trick or Treat […]

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Prosecutors say the cycle of repeat offending, particularly in narcotics crimes, continue to threaten public‑safety Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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The Village of Champlain, New York, the Village of Hemmingford and the Township of Hemmingford adopt a joint spirit of friendship and cooperation across the Canada–U.S. border.  HEMMINGFORD, QUÉBEC — On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., representatives and residents of three neighbouring municipalities will gather at the Hemmingford Recreation Centre for the planting […]

The GOP candidate for governor has made slashing energy costs a centerpiece of his campaign. But he’s presented no plan for how to do it. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman are locked in an expensive — and surprisingly competitive — race. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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 Public Hearing of August 10, Special Meeting of October 5 and Regular Meeting of September 28, […]

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