The Peru Gazette

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 […]

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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.  […]

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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. […]

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 […]

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