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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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Join Your Neighbors and Cast Your Ballot

UPDATE – VOTING HAS BEEN HEAVY BY HISTORICAL STANDARDS WITH 1,914 VOTES CAST AS OF 5 PM. Peru – Voting was brisk at St. Augustine’s Parish Center at 10 a.m. As of 9:05 a.m. 471 ballots had been cast with voting at steady pace. The polls are open until 9 p.m. tonight. The Peru Gazette […]

Three NY-21 candidates head to finish line 

Source: Three NY-21 candidates head to finish line | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

10 proposals that could become law if the Democrats win the state Senate | CSNY

Source: 10 proposals that could become law if the Democrats win the state Senate | CSNY

Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $42.9 billion modernization of Plattsburgh International Airport

Revitalized Airport Offers New Customs Facility and Air Cargo Receiving and Distribution Center, Easing Travel and Encouraging Business Growth  Photos of the New Airport Are Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $42.9 million project to modernize the Plattsburgh International Airport. The upgraded facility will improve the passenger experience and better […]

Vigil for victims of synagogue shooting planned in Plattsburgh 

Source: Vigil for victims of synagogue shooting planned in Plattsburgh – Sun Community News & Printing

Nerska to Discuss the Extraordinary Life of Jehudi Ashmun

The Extraordinary life of Jehudi Ashmun (1794-1828) – Monday, November 19, 2018, 4 p.m. at Lake Forest Senior Living Community, Plattsburgh, NY Helen Allen Nerska, Director of the Clinton County Historical Association, will do a presentation and lead a discussion on Jehudi Ashmun. Mehudi was born in Champlain, NY in 1794. Ms. Nerska will tell the story […]

Massena, NJ men killed in helicopter crash

Source: Massena, NJ men killed in helicopter crash | News | pressrepublican.com

After Kavanaugh confirmation, abortion and women’s choice shape NY21 House race | NCPR News

Source: After Kavanaugh confirmation, abortion and women’s choice shape NY21 House race | NCPR News

Malone Telegram | Marine officer wounded in Vietnam says honor those who died by helping end current divisiveness

Source: Malone Telegram | Marine officer wounded in Vietnam says honor those who died by helping end current divisiveness

The Gibson Brothers go electric on new album 

Source: The Gibson Brothers go electric on new album – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Champlain Valley Family Center opens Clinton County’s first detox, rehabilitation facility

Located in Schuyler Falls Source: Champlain Valley Family Center opens Clinton County’s first detox, rehabilitation facility

REVISED AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a 2.7 megawatt ground mount solar array 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

Plattsburgh cryptocurrency regulations unveiled 

Source: Plattsburgh cryptocurrency regulations unveiled – Sun Community News & Printing

Several Issues Arise at Town Board’s October 11, 2018 Meeting

By John T. Ryan  Orchard View’s sidewalks and road are narrower than expected  Main Street Enhancement Project at a standstill.  Lyon Street School Costs Increase by about $1K State Mandates significantly increase water testing costs  Town Incurs $1,940 in Code Enforcement legal expenses  Elm Street easement decision needed soon  Employee Handbook update to include tobacco […]

Justice Cabana Responds to Peru Gazette’s Questions

Peru – Town Justice Lawrence Cabana is seeking reelection to a second four-year term of office. A registered Repubican, Cabana also has the endorsement of the Peru Democratic Party and is therefore unopposed in the November 6th elections. The Peru Gazette asked Judge Cabana seven questions seeking to inform voters about his background and judicial […]

Barber and Bruno Vie for Town Board Seat

On Tuesday, November 6th Peru voters will chose one of two nominees for a one-year term on the Peru Town Board. Last year Supervisor Brandy McDonald resigned from the Town Board to run for Town Supervisor. The winner of this election will complete the last year of McDonald’s four-year term of office. The evenly split […]

BTV Takes Off: Larger Planes Usher in Competition, More Travelers 

Source: BTV Takes Off: Larger Planes Usher in Competition, More Travelers | Tourism | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Report on the Diocese of Ogdensburg Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program

“In the IRCP, as of October 4, 2018 approximately thirty-seven victims have resolved their claims and have received $5,495,000 in compensation. Two other claimants are still considering whether to accept the compensation offered by the independent administrator.” Oct. 10, 2018 Introduction In March 2018, the Diocese of Ogdensburg launched the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program […]

Westport EMS sounding alarm on volunteer shortage 

Source: Westport EMS sounding alarm on volunteer shortage – Sun Community News & Printing

Pieces of Eight: Curiosities From Fort Ti’s Collections 

Source: Pieces of Eight: Curiosities From Fort Ti’s Collections – – The Adirondack Almanack

Recalling Peru’s Educational History

By John T. Ryan Peru – Rehabilitating the Town of Peru’s Lyon Street School is continuing. Randy LaValley Construction is in the process of staining and installing new clapboards on the 150+ year old one-room schoolhouse at the corner of the Lyons Road and Rock Road. School centralization forced the school’s closing in the 1930’s. […]

Calvin Castine’s Video Story on Plattsburgh’s Newest Restaurant

Click here to view Home Town Cable Video Report 

First look: Plattsburgh Chick-fil-A readies grand opening – 

Source: First look: Plattsburgh Chick-fil-A readies grand opening – Sun Community News & Printing

Tales of red, of blue 

The importance of the Battle of Valcour – Source: Tales of red, of blue | News | pressrepublican.com

World War I: New Yorkers Get Behind the Liberty Ball 

A fascinating story about our nation and especially Plattsburgh raised money to support WWI Source: World War I: New Yorkers Get Behind the Liberty Ball – – The Adirondack Almanack