The Peru Gazette

Freezing rain is expected in portions of eastern Vermont tonight with total ice accumulations ranging from a glaze to around one tenth of an inch. Winds are also expected to gust as high as 25-45 mph late tonight into Friday. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Michelle LaBounty, Sandra Lashua and Tina Potter honored at April 30 North Country Celebration Click here for the Sun Community News story 

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Councilman Mel Irwin was excused. Also present were Mr. Matthew […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 9th , 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were […]

Michigans  Baked Beans  Salad  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Albany, NY, March 26, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) joined his colleagues on the Veterans Committee yesterday to pass a resolution declaring March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State. Cashman also recognized Greg Lee Sr., a Vietnam veteran from the North Country, during a special luncheon and on the floor […]

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 2026 minutes OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS: ANY FURTHER BUSINESS Allison Webbinaro – Position Change From Full Time to Alternative Board Member Patrick McFarlin – Position Change From Alternative to Full Time Board Member File # P2026-004 – Parcels 290.-1-26.21 & 302.-1-11 […]

By John T Ryan  Several Town of Peru personnel had a busy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. At the town board meeting on March 23, Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that his first call came before 3 a.m. Extremely high winds had downed trees and power lines, blocking most roads west of Calkins Road. […]

April 9th – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing photos of the original buildings and the histories associated with each. April 11th – 10 am to 3 pm, Clinton County Historical Association & Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, (Old Base) Plattsburgh. Celebrating Slow […]

Chciken and Biscuits Vegetable  Fruit Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, March 20, 2026 – The Peru Town Board approved hiring an outside attorney with expertise in land-use matters at this afternoon’s Special Board Meeting. The board did not give details on an ongoing or potential legal action. The board hired the firm Bond. Schoeneck & King, PLLC, with an […]

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2026.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:   Engineering Update on Telegraph Road Over Dry Mill Brook. DISCUSSION:   Engineering Update on the Water Plant Upgrade Project. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Hiring Atlantic Testing Laboratories for Material Testing for Lyons Rd. […]

There will be a SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PERU TOWN BOARD  Friday March 20, 2026 at 5:00p.m. 3036 Main Street, Peru NY. Thank you, Christine Crawford Town Clerk Town of Peru

By John T Ryan Peru, NY Renee Gifford’s exhibit is currently on view at the Peru Free Library through May 2. A registered nurse by profession, Renee rekindled her passion for art—first sparked in high school—during the pandemic. When she first showed her paintings at the Strand Center, she hesitated to sign them, unsure whether […]

By John T Ryan  Peru – The Peru town Board conducted a 30-minute regular meeting on Monday, March 9, and then adjourned to executive session to discuss potential litigation. Supervisor Craig Randall said he didn’t anticipate any other board actions following the executive session.  The board approved:  Signing a Supplemental Consultant Agreement with C&S Engineers […]

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The Peru Central School District is closed today March 17, 2026, due to the downed trees and powerlines from last night’s weather. The campus will be closed to all activities.