The Peru Gazette

In case you’re wondering when repair of the Peru Elementary School tower will be finished, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer said new glass is on order. He expects the job to be competed in about two to three weeks.

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Peru – October 1, 2019 

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Seton Catholic ranked #10 in the Top 30. Source: The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

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By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced grant funding for the former Clinton County airport site from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The $1,500,000 in new funding is anticipated to create 150 new jobs and leverage $15 million in private investments. As a result of the funding, […]

MASSENA, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao marked the 60th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the U.S.-Canadian waterway, at a ceremony at the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York. Secretary Chao was joined by Transport Canada Director General of Marine Policy Marc-Yves Bertin, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, (R-NY), U.S. Seaway Deputy Administrator […]

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The Clinton County Historical Association announces Keeseville, Au Sable Chasm & Lake Champlain Railroads, the Adirondack Mountain Gateway with local film maker and author James R. “Jim” Jones Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. At the Lake Forest Senior Community Center, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY The colorful 5.6-mile Keeseville, Au Sable Chasm & Lake […]

Plattsburgh – Sept 13, 2019 – We at the Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) are fully aware of the gravity of the current situation and sincerely appreciate the public’s patience in awaiting our response to recent events. Click here for background information as reported in the Press Republican.  An apology is owed to the […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – If you enjoy honeycrisp apples this should be a joyful time of year. The honeycrisp harvest has begun. Seth Forrence of Forrence Orchards said, “We began picking yesterday and we should be harvesting for the next eight weeks.” The 2019 harvest is beginning about two weeks later than usual. […]

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By John T. Ryan Peru – Dr. Colleen Lacombe-Senecal grew up in Peru. Dr. Chris Goodell grew up in Plattsburgh. They both left the area for college, dental school and post graduate study. Now they’ve returned as board certified pediatric dentists and have established Lakeshore Pediatric Dentistry at 2993 Main St., Suite #2 in Peru. […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused, Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; […]

By John T. Ryan Sept. 9 Peru – The Peru Planning Board approved Stewart’s site plan on August 28, 2019. Within a few hours construction of Stewart’s Shops new 3,634 sq. ft. store was underway. This morning Fuller Construction was pumping concrete for the foundation while Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup observed. Guynup said, […]

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The Town of Schuyler Falls is one of this year’s Preserve New York (PNY) grantees. Their grant of $10,000 will enable the town to work with Adirondack Architectural Heritage of Keeseville to complete a reconnaissance level survey of historic and cultural resources. Compiling this documentation and research into an accessible format will help guide the […]

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