The Peru Gazette

Source: Cuomo signs bill forcing schools to report sex abuse allegations

Source: New York lawmakers poised to be highest paid in country – Capitol Confidential

“The Fight for Women’s Suffrage . . and what they never told us” Monday, December 17, 3:30 pm At Lake Forest Senior Living Community 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY Penny Clute, former Plattsburgh City Judge, Press Republican columnist, a student of local history, and accomplished photographer, will present “The Fight for Women’s Suffrage” on […]

Here are the official 2019 Final Election results for the open Peru Town Council position as published online by the Clinton County Board of Elections. Richard H. Barber Jr. – 1,321 Kregg M. Bruno – 1,243 Barber received 111 absentee/affidavit votes. Bruno received 89 absentee/affidavit votes.

Congratulations to the 2019 Peru Fire Department Officers who were elected at the Department’s annual meeting. Chief – Kevin O’Neil 1st Assistant Chief – Bryan Duprey 2nd Assistant Chief – Brad Bouvia Fire Captain – Bill Lawson 1st Fire Lieutenant -Jeremy Wrisley 2nd Fire Lieutenant- Aleksey Longino EMS Captain – John Stafford Fire Police Captain […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement: “I join the nation in honoring the life and legacy of President George. H.W. Bush, a true son of America who lived an extraordinary life of service, grace, strength, and character. He embodied what it means when we say the ‘Greatest Generation.’ “President […]

Peru – Upgrading Peru’s sewer system took a major step forward at the November 26, 2018 Peru Town Board meeting when the Board approved a resolution by a 4-0 vote to move forward with the $4,618,482 upgrade project. A resolution declaring no negative environmental impact with the project also passed by a 4-0 vote. The […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Adirondack Farms’ owner Jon Rulfs has good news for Peru residents. A few days ago he began using what is known as a dragline/draghose manure application system. Rulfs explained, “There will be less road travel by spreaders and trucks and there will be less odor.” Rulfs believes the system […]

Source: ‘Escape’ unlocked in North Country premiere | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country priests removed for sex offenses include men once considered model clergy | NCPR News

Source: Prison tailor shop supervisor gets jail time | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: BHSN adds primary care to Center for Wellbeing | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Ogdensburg diocese releases names of priests implicated in abuse

Source: Flacke, former DEC, Park Agency head, dies – Times Union

Source: Rouses Point Pfizer plant sold | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Ben Stiller Goes Darker for a Real-Life Prison Break – The New York Times

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – November 8, 2018 – Tops Markets, LLC (“Tops” or the “Company”) today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (“the Court”) has confirmed the Company’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). Tops expects to complete its restructuring and emerge from Chapter 11 shortly. “We are pleased […]

New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that work is wrapping up on $7.5 million in improvements to 15 bridges across the North Country. The bridge maintenance projects range from deck replacements to painting, enhancing safety and extending the service life of structures in Clinton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence […]

Peru – In an attempt to clarify the final vote count for Peru Town Councilman, here are the results as announced at the polls Tuesday night. Rick Barber 1,210 votes Kregg Bruno 1,150 votes Your editor correctly published the results Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning I published a summary of the votes cast in Peru […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Elaine Duprey formally retired on May 30th, but on September 1st she embarked on a new career.  She said, “I call it switching gears.” Elaine Duprey has opened a quilt shop called The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Road, conveniently located just around the corner from Rulfs Orchard.  […]

Source: Cuomo loses Upstate NY again, but holds onto big cities | syracuse.com

Source: New York Election Results – The New York Times

Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014). Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150 Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213 Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223 […]

The unofficial vote count for Peru Town Council not counting votes by affadavit and absentee ballots: Kregg Bruno 1,150 Rick Barber 1,210  

Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed 2019 Town of Peru budget at the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 7 p.m at the Town Hall.  Tax rates are holding relatively steady with general fund tax rates increasing from $2.27 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to $2.33. […]