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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Returning to Auschwitz: Holocaust survivor from Plattsburgh travels back to ‘family cemetery’ | NCPR News

Source: Returning to Auschwitz: Holocaust survivor from Plattsburgh travels back to ‘family cemetery’ | NCPR News

Strand moves forward |pressrepublican.com

Source: Strand moves forward | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Fire-ravaged Boonville makes pitch for HGTV makeover – syracuse.com

Source: Fire-ravaged Boonville makes pitch for HGTV makeover – syracuse.com

Sheldon Silver’s Corruption Conviction Is Partly Overturned – The New York Times

Source: Sheldon Silver’s Corruption Conviction Is Partly Overturned – The New York Times

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s December 30, 2019 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Peru Town Court House.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present; Mr. Michael […]

Frank Pardy Presentation Rescheduled

Rescheduled to January 30th due to Winter Storm Conditions The Clinton County Historical Association  – The Frank Pardy Story with Alexandra Thomas Thursday January 30, 6:30 p.m. At the Lake Forest Senior Community Center, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY Rouses Point photographer and businessman Frank Pardy (1865-1935) left an extensive collection of glass plate […]

Keeping the signal alive – WIRY 

Source: Keeping the signal alive | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Sewage system upgrade explained to residents

Peru – On Monday, January 14, 2020 the Peru Town Board, Water/Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault and AES Engineering representatives conducted an informational meeting on Peru’s planned $4.6 million sewage system upgrade. Approximately 11,000 feet of new sewage lines and two new pumping stations will be installed. Most of the current sewer pipes were installed almost […]

Major Peru Projects Get A Go-Ahead

By John T. Ryan Peru – Two major development projects will hopefully move forward in 2020 following the Wednesday, January 8th Planning Board meeting. Winter Lane LLC developers of the Orchard View subdivision on Washington Street received approval to move forward with its plans to develop 13 new homes southwest of the existing homes. Winter […]

Upstate New York’s struggle to bring back workers 

Source: Upstate New York’s struggle to bring back workers | News | oleantimesherald.com

Governor Cuomo Outlines 2020 Agenda: Making Progress Happen 

Source: Governor Cuomo Outlines 2020 Agenda: Making Progress Happen | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Elementary School Clock Tower Complete

Yesterday was a good day in Peru. Contractors completed repairs to the Elementary School Clock Tower. It’s beautiful! Congratulations to all those who worked through the winter to get the job done!

Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide 

Peru – : Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Home Town Cable Coverage Source: Clinton County Legislature 1-6-20

Longtime North Country Favorite Musician Passes Away

Having played her last gig on this Earth, renowned guitar and banjo player, singer, and composer Joan Crane, is now entertaining in the Heavens. A fixture throughout the North Country, Joan entertained thousands of fans at countless venues, which included the Palmer St. Coffee House and Crete Center in Plattsburgh, farmers’ markets, fairs, churches, and […]

Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong – VTDigger

Source: Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong – VTDigger

After 34 years, Morrow takes a bow – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: After 34 years, Morrow takes a bow – Sun Community News & Printing

Albany man accused of woman’s death set free under new bail rules

Source: Albany man accused of woman’s death set free under new bail rules

Peru Courthouse is now The Kelley Courthouse

By John T. Ryan Peru – Monday, December 30, 2019 was a special night as the Peru Town Board held a regular meeting at the Peru courthouse and passed a resolution naming it The Kelley Courthouse in honor of longtime Peru resident Joe Kelley. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Counselors Jim Douglass, Rick Barber and […]

Dr. Stephen Leffler named president at UVM Medical Center  – VTDigger

Source: Dr. Stephen Leffler named president at UVM Medical Center – VTDigger

Upcoming Clinton County Historical Association Events

Frank Pardy’s Glass Plate Negatives of Clinton Co – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Frank Pardy’s Glass Plate Negatives of Clinton Co – – The Adirondack Almanack

2020 Marks DEC’s 50th Anniversary – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 2020 Marks DEC’s 50th Anniversary – – The Adirondack Almanack

Border crossings on rise in Champlain 

Source: Border crossings on rise in Champlain | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Minimum wage increasing in New York state next week – syracuse.com

Source: Minimum wage increasing in New York state next week – syracuse.com