The Peru Gazette

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By John T Ryan Peru, NY – At a special meeting on Monday, October 5, at 5:30 PM, the Peru Town Board presented the town’s tentative 2027 Budget. Town Supervisor Craig said the budget includes estimates of department expenses and revenue. Over the next several days, the board will examine the budget in detail and […]

Clinton County, October 13, 2026. More than 100 confirmed measles cases have been reported across 22 New York counties in 2026. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is asking residents to be proactive by checking their vaccination history. There are currently zero cases in Clinton County. Measles is a respiratory disease that is easily spread when a […]

The Peru Fire District will conduct its 2027 Budget Hearing on Tuesday, October 20 from 7 to 8 PM in a back bay behind the fire station. Any resident, property owner, or interested person is invited to attend. Copies of the budget are available at the Town Clerk’s office at the Peru Town Hall.  (Hearing […]

Fourth Year of Application Fee Waivers Helps Students Apply to SUNY, CUNY and Participating Private Colleges and Universities at No Cost October 13, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than 130 colleges and universities across New York State are waiving application fees for high school seniors as part of the 2026 College Application […]

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October 16th, 12:30 pm, Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh A Jury of Your Peers.  Women received the right to vote across the nation in 1920 but not the right to be on a jury until years later. Learn the struggle for and gradual acceptance of women on juries, and the local women […]

PLATTSBURGH | The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will induct six former student-athletes during its 17th annual dinner and induction ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Plattsburgh Moose Lodge. The Class of 2026 includes Joe Bodenrader, Joe Bushey, Jenn (Evans) Harrison, Leigh (Christiansen) Delgado, Clint McCool and Morgan Remillard. The event, held at Moose […]

Peru Boat Dock, October 10, 2026 – Many people turned out on this beautiful fall morning to dedicate the Battle of Valcour Interpretive Center. Peru Town Supervisor Craig Randall welcomed everyone on behalf of the Town of Peru. The setting was perfect, as the Center overlooks the site of the battle. Gunboats on Lake Champlain […]

Peru, NY, October 10, 2026 – Click here to view Calvin Castine’s Home Town Cable’s Coverage. 

As ground contamination mounts, New York State Salt Summit focuses on new technology to help maintain winter roads. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Pork Chops Rice  Vegetable Bread 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!

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates new bridge and viewing platform made possible through community partnerships ESSEX, NY — October 7, 2026 — Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will celebrate the completion of the new Black Kettle Bridge by the Adirondack 46ers with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 14, at 3:30 p.m. The beautifully constructed bridge and viewing […]

Join us one week for our Meet & Greet! Mingle with neighbors, hear from candidates, and enjoy some tasty snacks on Tuesday, Oct 13th at the Peru VFW (710 NY22). We’ll be there from 5:30 – 7:30. Bring neighbors and friends! Share our poster with anyone you’d like to invite! > > Extra info: > […]

The Town of Beekmantown and the Clinton County Historical Association presentMoses Hazen, Clement Gosselin, and Congress’s Own Canadian Regiments: Their Personal Contributions in Winning the War for Independence Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Beekmantown Town Hall, 571 Spellman Road, West Chazy, NY 12992 Most people probably have never heard of the Canadian Regiments that played […]

Plattsburgh, NY (October 8, 2026) — The North Country Chamber of Commerce has earned a Gold Award in the 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for its “We Know Canadians As…” campaign, recognized in the Travel Destinations – Marketing – Promotions with Purpose category. The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards are among the travel industry’s premier honors, […]

By John T. Ryan Peru, NY, the Peru Town Board held a 6 PM regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, immediately following a 5:45 PM Public Hearing where the public had the opportunity to comment on the town’s anticipated 2027 budget exceeding the state-imposed 2% tax levy increase limit. At this meeting, the board […]

PUBLIC NOTICE Date: October 5, 2026 From: The Town of Peru Planning Board Position: Alternate Planning Board Member The Town of Peru Planning Board is currently seeking a civic-minded resident to fill a vacancy for an Alternate PLANNING Board Member. This is a vital role that ensures our town’s land-use, zoning, and development reviews continue smoothly […]

Copied from the Town of Peru Website: A Resolution will be considered by the Town Board of the Town of Peru, Clinton County, New York on October 15, 2026 to authorize the reconstruction of the Lyons Road and Westcott Road culvert crossings at an estimated maximum cost of $4,334,157 and authorizes the levy of a […]