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Peru Town Board October 9 Meeting Highlights

The Town Board approved: Granting Town Supervisor Craig Randall the authority to approve routine change orders on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project after conferring with the town’s engineer. The board’s goal is to “keep the project moving,” rather than delaying work until the next board meeting. A Murnane Building Contractors change order of $15,570.74 and […]

Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project

Hello Peru! We have an exciting opportunity for all Peru residents! Peru Community Church is sponsoring a Community Art Project. The Subject is: “HOPE – what brightens your day?” PCC will provide a 12 x 12 inch canvas – YOU provide the Art. Pick up your free canvas on Saturday, 11/1 from 9-12 at PCC […]

Peru’s Owen Laforest applauded for making a heartfelt difference

Surpasses personal goal to help other kids during hospital visits and stays Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru to host Section VII gymnastics championships Saturday

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh murder suspect found guilty

The jury handed down the verdict Wednesday evening Click here for the WPTZ story 

Learn about Alzheimers and the correlation between some veterans and dementia

The Alzheimer’s Association is partnering with the Peru VFW to offer free dementia centered education at the Peru VFW Memorial Post 309 on Nov. 18 @ 2:00pm. The Association will be offering light refreshments and would love to see a good turnout. A document that outlines the correlation between veterans and dementia is attached. More […]

Don’t forget the Chicken and Biscuits Thursday night at the Peru VFW

Peru Highway Department Notice

Due to the weather, we will NOT be paving Allen Hill Road & River Road on Tuesday, October 21. We will be trying for Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23, depending on the weather.  

Peru, NY – St. Patrick’s Oratory – Mother Cabrini Shrine, October 19, 2025

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Shepherd’s Pie  Fruit  Bread 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!

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of October 9, 2025

Click here to view meeting video (Technical issues led to the first few minutes of the meeting not being recorded including department reports, minute acceptances, plus the first portion of engineer’s report of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.) Thanks to Bill Baggs for recording the meeting. AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of Sept. […]

Portion of Fuller Road to close for up to four weeks on Monday

The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that we will be closing a portion of Fuller Road between Bear Swamp Road and Lapham Mills Road from house # 881 to 906 on Monday, October 20th and will remain closed for up to four weeks while a box culvert is being put in. There will be […]

Portion of Allen Hill Road will be be closed Tuesday

The Town of Peru Highway Department will be paving Allen Hill Road & River Road on Tuesday, October 21st from 7am- 5pm. We will be closing the road between Rod & Gun Club to Donahue Road. Emergency vehicles & School buses will be able to access the road.

Peru VFW serving chicken and biscuits on Oct. 23

Crawford challenges Miller for Peru Town Clerk/Tax Collector position

Christine Crawford is the Peru Republican Party nominee, and incumbent Dianne Miller is the Peru Democratic Party nominee for town clerk/tax collector. In November 2018 and November 2021, Miller was the Republican Party nominee for town clerk/tax collector. This year, Peru’s Republicans did not nominate Miller; instead, they nominated Christine Crawford. Subsequently, Miller attended the […]

Superintendent of Highways Candidates Respond to Peru Gazette Questions

Incumbent Republican Michael Farrell is seeking reelection as Peru Superintendent of Highways on the Republican Party line. Chip Blair, also a registered Republican, is seeking election on the Democratic Party line. The Peru Gazette posed three questions to each candidate. Here are their responses. 1. Summarize your educational background, a brief employment history, a little […]

Town Board Candidates respond to Peru Gazette questions

Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Peru Town Board.  Councilman Jim Douglass is not running for reelection. Incumbent Republican Melvin Irwin has served on the board since January 2018. Republican Dwane Bast and Democrat Nick Weaver have not served on the board. 1. Summarize your educational back ground, primary employment, a little […]

Craig Randall, candidate for Peru Town Supervisor, responds to Peru Gazette questions

As in previous elections, the Peru Gazette asked several questions to candidates for elective offices in the Town of Peru. Current town supervisor Craig Randall is the Republican Party candidate, while the Peru Democratic Party does not have a candidate. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. 1.   Summarize your educational background, primary employment, family life […]

Town Justice Candidates respond to Peru Gazette questions

Incumbent James Kirby and Democrat Sarah Mitchell are competing for a Peru Town Justice position.  Michell’s name also appears on the “We Are Peru” independent party line. Peru Republicans do not have a nominee. Having battled serious illness for several months, Democrat James Kirby stated he would not seek reelection; hence, Sarah Mitchell decided to […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Pulled Pork & Mac’n Cheese  Fruit  Bread 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!

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting October 2025

Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Eastern Adirondack farmers face severe drought, reduced crop yields this season

Click here for the Adirondack Almanack Story 

Saturday, October 11, 2025 beauty at Ausable Point, Peru, NY

Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show

Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer  Click here for the NCPR story 

Planning Board Agenda – WEDNESDAY, September 10, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL June  2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2025-0014 Site Plan Review;Food Truck, Michele Belanger, 280.1-5-6,  2 Gorman Way P2025-0015 Merge, Forrence Orchards Inc, 268.-1-49 & 268.-1-35.1, 307 Route 22B                      ANY […]