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A Message from Jeanne Flora Boutilier

PLEASE SHARE Hello Peruvian Alumni! The class of 78 is proud to announce that we will be having a 40 year reunion on the weekend of September 21st. We are planning an event on the 21st and on the 22nd and currently working on details. Just wanted to get the dates out there now so […]

A Message From North Country Mission of Hope Executive Director Sr. Debbie Blow

Good morning everyone, Over the next 3-4 days, various groups will be arriving in Nicaragua for Mission # 71. So, this will be very short and very sweet! 1.  Applications are due for July Mission no later than March 1st.  Can be found on our website at ncmissionofhope.org 2.  Daily info during Mission trips:  As […]

Town of Peru Department Head Reports For January

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Langley Questions Peru Town Court Arraignment Workload

Highlights of the Peru Town Board February 12, 2018 Meeting Counselor Jim Langley expressed frustration that of the 114 arraignments conducted in Peru Town Court last year, 77 or 66% involved people arrested outside of the Town of Peru. Forty-one arraignments involved arrests in the Town of Plattsburgh (36%), 36 (31.5%) involved arrests in other […]

Spaghetti Dinner – Everyone Welcome! 

Peru – Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 spaghetti dinner, Saturday, February 17, St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. 4:30 to 6:30 PM, $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under. Take-outs available.  

Art Talk : The Life and Art of Jan Balet

Peru Free Library Wednesday, February 28 at 4:00 pm The Life and Art of Jan Balet will cover the fascinating story of Jan’s life, from his escape from Hitler’s army, through his days as a highly successful commercial artist, art director, and children’s book author and illustrator in New York, to his later years as […]

Coming Events at Peru VFW Post 309 – All Are Welcome

What:  Thanks for the Memories Spaghetti Dinner with “Just Jammin”    Only $8.00 When:  February 15, 2018 Dinner:  4 – 7 p.m. with Memories Slide Show followed by “Just Jammin”   6 – 9 p.m. Where:  Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 What:      “Just Jammin” When:    Thursday, February 22, 2018        6 – p.m. Where:    Peru […]

Peru Drama Club Presents Rock of Ages

Drew works at the famous Bourbon Room and just wants to rock.  But when they want to tear down the entire block, will he be able to save Rock and Roll forever, and win the heart of small-town Sherrie?  Come see this hilarious show and relive the greatest music of the 80s!  Presented in the […]

Serving Veterans and Community

  Please Share By John T. Ryan Bill & Judy Lefevre are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. They are the leaders of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 309 and its Auxiliary. Bill is the Post Commander. Judy is the Auxiliary President. Bill and […]

A Message From Your Firefighters

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department is having a car wash on the following dates-2/24/18, 3/3/18, 3/10/18, 3/17/18, 3/24/18, 3/24/18 and 3/31/18-Weather Permitting. A $5.00 donation helps support your local Fire Department and gets that vehicle clean. Our hours are 8 am till Noon . We do appreciate your support.

Agenda Includes Main Street Project Discussion

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, February 12, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of January 29, 2018; MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and […]

Peru CSD Regular Monthly BOE Meeting & Budget Workshop & Public Hearing February 13, 2018

Revised Agenda Received  Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and budget workshop #1 on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM […]

Graduation Rate Continues Upward Trend, Rises to 80.2%

State Meets Federal Graduation Rate Goal, But Gaps in Achievement Persist Feb. 7, 2018 – The New York State Education Department released high school graduation rates for the 2013 cohort, students who entered 9th grade in 2013. The overall graduation rate increased to 80.2 percent, up 0.5 percentage points from 79.7* percent for the 2012 […]

State Land Tax Cap Could Cost Adirondack Communities – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: State Land Tax Cap Could Cost Adirondack Communities – – The Adirondack Almanack Yes, part of Peru is within the Adirondack Park.

Peru eyes downtown improvements – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Peru eyes downtown improvements – Sun Community News & Printing Click here to view the Peru Gazette’s video of the Town Board Workshop on the Main Street Project. It gives the project details. 

Peru eyes Sullivan Park upgrades – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Peru eyes Sullivan Park upgrades – Sun Community News & Printing

The Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center will be closed today due to harsh weather. We will see you next week!  Be safe and stay warm.God Bless!

Library Closing

Due to inclement weather,  the Peru Free Library is closing at 1pm today.

Happy Birthday Albina

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Albina St. Germain who is celebrating her 107th birthday today. This photo was taken yesterday at St. Augustine’s Church where she attends Mass every Sunday. After Mass Mrs. St. Germain and family attended the pancake breakfast at St. Joseph’s Church Hall in Treadwells Mills where she walked from table to table […]

These Folks Enjoy What They Do

Please Share! L-R Fran Williford, Suzanne Charette, Sally Kokes, Carol Dumont, Jimmy Dumont, Paul Dirolf, Jim Fezette, Rocky Giroux, Kathy Bracero, Olivia Nachbauer, Paul Green, Sharalyn Nachbauer, George Fountain, Alice Fountain Peru – North Country Mission of Hope volunteers are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place […]

Spring 2017 Semester President’s List and Dean’s List College Students From Peru, NY

Nick Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2017 semester at Clarkson University. SUNY Canton congratulates Jamie Vogt of Peru, NY for earning highest honors during the fall 2017 semester. Last is a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major. President’s List recognizes full-time students who […]

Town Board Remains At Four Members

By John T. Ryan (Updated February 2, 2018 at 8:42 p.m.) It appears the Peru Town Board will consist of four members, not the normal five during 2018. At the Board’s January 29 meeting Supervisor Brandy McDonald (a Democrat) moved to appoint former Councilman Donald McBrayer (a Republican) to fill the open board position until […]

A Blessing For the People of Nicaragua and the North Country

By John T. Ryan Peru – 2018 is an historic year for the North Country Mission of Hope. On January 2 the Mission opened its warehouse and offices at the former Peru Knights of Columbus Hall at 3452 Route 22 and in June it will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Over the course of those twenty […]

Well Attended Workshop on Main Street Plan