The Peru Gazette

Source: Upstate N.Y. population is still declining

Source: After Big Losses, a N.Y. House Republican Clashes With Her Party – The New York Times

Source: Sheriffs skeptical over legal pot – Sun Community News & Printing

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) congratulated the North Country on receiving  $64.8 million through awards provided by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). “This state funding allows the North Country to attract new visitors and businesses helping our local economy to thrive,” said Jones. “The North Country […]

Source: North Country awarded $64.8M in economic development aid | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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Here is the entire December 15, 2018 concert at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. The Choir dedicated the concert to organist Lynn Wilke and to Choir member Ginny Derrick both of whom passed away in 2018.  Click here to view.

Source: Voters OK CVES capital project – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Gubernatorial election results magnify New York’s urban-rural divide – The Buffalo News

Source: APA approves change that could lead to rail trail – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Source: Bombay woman charged in fatal crash | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Officials cheer Bombardier contract for New Jersey rail cars – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Local Midas to close Friday | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on the news that Bombardier has been awarded a $669 millioncontract for production in Plattsburgh: “This is tremendous news for Bombardier and our Plattsburgh region, and I commend Bombardier for manufacturing top-flight vehicles that continue to help our region prosper,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. […]

Barber Welcomed; “Children at Play” Signs Come Down; Bosley Appointed to Zoning Board; and More  The Peru Town Board conducted a regular meetin on Monday, December 10, 2018 Supervisor Brandy McDonald welcomed Rick Barber to the Town Board. Barber was elected in November to fill the remaining year in Brandy McDonald’s counselor term.  When McDonald […]

Source: CVES project passes easily | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stefanik Recognizes 100th Anniversary of Adirondack 46ers on House Floor | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

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 […]