The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru’s Preliminary 2017 Budget will be open for public comment at a Thursday, November 10, 2016 Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. at the Peru Town Hall.  The budget increases are under the New York State imposed .68% tax cap. Some rates increase, while others decrease.  Health care costs […]

Peru’s 2016 Unofficial Election Totals are as follows not including any absentee ballots: President of the United States Hillary Clinton – 1183 Donald J. Trump – 1352 Jill Stein – 42 Gary Johnson – 134 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer – 1506 Wendy Long – 1100 Robin Wilson – 23 State Supreme Court Justice Mark […]

The Peru Town Board has scheduled a Public Hearing on the 2017 Town of Peru Budget for Thursday, November 10th at 6:30 p.m.  The Preliminary Budgets for General, Highway, Peru Sewer, Valcour Sewer and Peru Water appear below.  It is our understanding that the budgets stay below the NYS imposed tax cap. The Peru Gazette […]

Peru – As of 3:50 p.m. 1,883 or 42.8% of Peru’s 4,306 registered voters had cast ballots at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. In 2012, the last Presidential Election year, almost 63% of Peru’s voters cast ballots either at the polls or by absentee ballot. The polls close at 9 p.m.

[Plattsburgh]- Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) in celebrating New York History Month on Saturday, November 12th, 10 am to 3 pm with the opening of the Town of Clinton Exhibit and special Behind Closed Doors Museum Tours. Learn about the history of the Town of Clinton. See museum volunteers at work behind […]

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association invites you to the 11th Annual Meeting, which will be held November 12, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, New York. Come and learn about activities at the museum over the open season for 2016 and to […]

By John T. Ryan November 5, 2016 – Peru’s new dog park adjacent to Heyworh/Mason Park was officially dedicated this morning. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko read a Town Board Resolution officially dedicating the park to Ann and Lynn Wilke. Glushko also thanked Peru residents, the Town Board, town employees and everyone who has supported establishing […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on the 2017 Preliminary Budget on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 6:30 PM, at the Peru Town Hall. The proposed schedule of salaries for the elected Town Officials are as follows: Supervisor: $24,600.00 Town Clerk/Tax Collector $24,289.00 Highway Superintendent $56,105.00 Town Board (4) […]

  By John T. Ryan Peru – Dairy farming has undergone a worldwide revolutionary change over the past half-century including here in Peru. Manure disposal is the change most evident to local residents. Huge trucks and spreaders transport manure on rural roads to distant fields and when the manure is spread the odor can be […]

Numbering 4.4 million, these newcomers make up 22 percent of the state’s population, placing the Empire State well above the national average of 13 percent and making it the nation’s second-largest destination behind California for new arrivals, according to a report released Wednesday by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. […] while New York City has long […]

Voting in Peru for the 2016 General election will take place on Tuesday, November 8th from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. Click below to see a sample ballot. Click here to see a sample ballot.  For more information on voting go to the Clinton County Board […]

MOOERS — Clinton County is preparing to go out to bid to replace two bridges in Mooers and Peru. Source: Clinton County to replace bridges in Mooers, Peru – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: NAMI:CV & Impeerium will be moving!  

New and exciting things are happening around the church! Pastor Peggi Eller has been with us since July 1, and we are all learning together, sharing ideas, and visioning for the future. We invite you to join in worship Sundays at 8 – 8:40 am (a streamlined, slightly shorter service) or 10:30 -11:30 am (with […]

By John T. Ryan There’s a beehive of activity on the Bear Swamp Road today. According a roadside sign, the new Dunkin Donuts restaurant will open tomorrow (Tuesday, November 1, 2016) at 5 a.m. Last February franchisee Ray Aley told the Peru Gazette he hoped to begin contsruction on July 1 and open by September […]

The new dog park in Peru will be officially opened with a ceremony on Saturday, November 5th at 10AM. During the ceremony, the Town Board of Peru will be dedicating the Dog Park to Lynn & Ann Wilke. Ann Wilke formed a volunteer group a few years back to raise funds for a dog park […]

Peru Water/Sewer/Parks Department personnel have begun installing excessive stations in Heyworth-Mason Park and along the Little Ausable River Trail. Peru Town personnel are performing the work. A $7,058 NYS grant administered by the Clinton County Health Department will pay for the materials. Stump Jump, a series of stumps of various diameters and heights (from 6” […]

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  Several Peru dogs and residents are getting acquainted with one another this afternoon at our new dog park. The animals are having a great time and the owners say they love the the facility. And yes, the fire hydrant and water bucket are being put to good use.

  By John T Ryan Peru – Since becoming Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer on May 31st, Bob Guynup has discovered that Peru is a very busy small town. A 20+ year Wilmington resident, Guynup said, “Before taking this job I didn’t really know a lot about Peru. I knew it’s a bedroom community. Now I […]

Peru’s Dog Park adjacent to Heyworth/Mason Park is almost ready to open. The Freedom Fence Company installed 450 linear feet of fencing and a 4′ gate early this week at a cost of $9,305. A dog waste bag dispenser is on order and two maple trees will be planted in the next few days. Signs […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Town of Peru Christmas Tree has a special meaning to Darin Perrotte. He was about 9 years old when his grandfather, Lee Perrotte, asked if he would like to help plant a Christmas Tree at Little Ausable River Park. Lee Perrotte, a well-known local contractor, owned a powered […]

NCREDC Endorses 27 Priority Projects for Round VI of Governor Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) today announced it recently submitted its 2016 Progress Report to Empire State Development, meeting New York State’s October 3 deadline. The report, which details the Council’s progress implementing its comprehensive Strategic […]

October 4, 2016 Low water at boat launchDue to the ongoing drought conditions in New York State, many waters are significantly below average water levels for this time of year. While many DEC boat launches are still useable by shallow draft boats, boaters desiring to launch larger, deeper draft waters may have difficulties on many […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – North Main Street residents will see their street undergo significant changes next year if the plan presented at the Town Board’s September 26, 2016 meeting is implemented.  The planner hired by the town described the Phase #1 changes. “The project would eliminate pavement on the shoulder of North Main […]