The Peru Gazette

Peru – It was 34 degrees with show showers this morning; nevertheless, there was a huge turnout for the Peru Lions Club’s 42nd Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. The one mile race and fun run/walk began at 8:45 followed by the 5k and 10k-ish Turkey Trot at 9:45 a.m. Here are several photos […]

By John T. Ryan “Lock your stuff up!” Those were the words of Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald at the November 25th town board meeting. McDonald cited 27 break-ins in Peru and nearby towns over the past week and one-half. In Peru most burglaries have been in the hamlet and at homes north of the […]

A Special Meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on November 18, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-(Absent); Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary […]

Photo L-R Back Row: Peru Intermediate School Nurse Linda Delong, Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp, Principal Matt Slattery. Front Row: Denton Martineau and Andreana Leclair By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, November 20th, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented twenty-four new children’s […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Luck Brothers Inc. personnel are working on the Patent Rd. culvert today.  An excavator is making room for precast concrete footers. Next week the precast culvert should be delivered and installed. A large highway sink hole developed last April making the repairs necessary.  On September 23, 2019 the Peru […]

A Message from the Peru Lions Club Join us for the 42nd running of this amazing Adirondack Coast tradition! The race starts and ends at the Peru Elementary School and takes a scenic route through apple and farm country. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. *When you register online, make sure […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board adopted the town’s 2020 budget at a November 18, 2019 Special Board Meeting. As previously reported: Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that with the exception of the Valcour sewer districts the Town of Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates will not increase. Valcour Sewer District […]

Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald on car break-ins: “This has been going on for 3 weeks hope they can get him tonight or really soon !! Just got back home from looking for the past 2 hours around Town. It’s just a matter of time. Everyone keep your car doors and house doors locked!!”

The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that we will be closing the Patent Road at Mannix Road and Barney Downs Road intersections on Tuesday, November 19thuntil further notice to replace a box cross culvert. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  Local residents only can access up to […]

Peru – Farmers and others in southwest parts of Peru and in the Town of Ausable must be breathing a sigh of relief. The new Davern Road Bridge was opened to traffic on Monday, November 4th. Luck Brothers Inc. began the project just after July 4th. Many people use the Davern Road as a shortcut […]

The Peru Town Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 18th to adopt the 2020 town budget. At last Thursday’s Town Board meeting Supervisor Brandy McDonald said that with the exception of the Valcour Sewer Districts, Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates should not increase. Valcour Sewer District #1 (residential) will […]

Thanks to Marque Moffett for a photo and this report: “Seen on Pleasant St. this morning: Luke Fessette hangs banners to welcome the holiday season. On the ground is Chris Malin. Luke didn’t expect to hang the banners until Monday. He just ordered the Santa suit and, when it arrived today, he ran home on […]

4th Sunday Breakfast November 24th   9 a.m. – Noon Bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee – only $10.  Seconds on the house. Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 Proceeds benefit our veterans and their families.  

Annual Potter’s Guild Holiday Exhibit and Sale with paintings by Dennon Walantus. Ceramics by local area potters, both beautiful and useful.  Opening reception Friday, November 22, 4-6 pm Peru Free Library Show dates: November 22- January 4.

Nationally recognized author Anne Easter-Smith will give a book talk to launch her newest and recently published book This Son of York. The sixth and last in her House of York series this title follows King Richard III and his ascendancy to the throne. Talk followed by a book signing. Books will be available for […]

Please note that Peru Central School District is closed today Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

By John T. Ryan Peru – The inside cover of the program handed out at today’s Veterans Day Service at Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 read: “What is a Veteran? A Veteran whether active duty, discharged, retired or reserve is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made […]

When:  Monday, November 11th & 11 am Where:   Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309 710 Pleasant St Peru, NY  12972 Why:    Honor and pay tribute to our Veterans. Questions?  Please contact me: Judy Lefebvre, President Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 Auxiliary 518-563-7558 (h)   518-593-5628 © Email – biljud@aol.com  

St. Augustine’s Parish Center, Peru, NY December 7th, 2019 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm Contact Judy Akey for additional Information and Vendor tables. 518-643-8716 Cafe lunch sponsored by the Catholic Daughter’s of the Americas, Court St. Monica #2598 providing a menu of; Soup, Sandwiches, Chips Beverage and a Bake Sale FREE event for everyone!

By John T. Ryan Peru’s old Stewart’s Shop closed last night at 6 p.m. and the new significantly larger store opened at 4:30 this morning only eight weeks after ground was broken. Over the next four weeks nine gasoline, kerosene and diesel dispensers will be installed and paving completed. Fuel sales are tentatively scheduled to […]

Please share !!Attention Peru Residents and surrounding area yesterday I heard of 6 people having things stolen from cars or even inside garages in Peru. Today when going to work I opened my garage to see footprints right up my driveway to my side door and garage door my doors are always locked!! I will […]

Unofficial 2019 election results as reported by the Press Republican. These totals do not include absentee ballots. Clinton County Legislator: Area 1 – Calvin Castine 1,106 vs. Joel Herzog 391 Area 3 – Mark Henry 800 vs. Jerry Marking 769 Area 5 – Rick Potiker 593 vs. Bill Todd 421 Area 7 – Robert Timmons […]

Don’t forget to VOTE today. Peru’s voting takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center in Paul Calkins Hall at 3030 Main St., Peru.

Anyone from Peru NY interested in joining this years ski and board club is welcome to join. All the details are attached. We will have a registration day on Tuesday November 19th from 7pm to 8pm at Town Hall. All forms, payment and a photographer are due at this time. If you need additional information, […]