The Peru Gazette

The Peru Gazette stopped by Covel’s Christmas Tree Farm on the Mannix Road this afternoon. Trees were being cut, shaken and wrapped for several families including John and Katherine Hughes of Peru. Linda Covel was working on the shaker and showing off her varied and beautiful wreaths.

Saturday December 3, 2016 – There was more happening at Dunkin Donuts this morning than a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a Grand Opening. Dunkin Donuts presented a $2,000 check to the Peru Parent Teachers Association for its Playground Fund. L-R Dunkin Donuts Franchisee Ray Aley, Peru Town Counselor Jim Langley, PTO President Kim Chamberlain, Dunkin Donuts […]

Peru – Sat. Dec. 3rd Dunkin Donuts Grand Opening on the Bear Swamp Rd. until 2 p.m. Gifts were being given out this morning. We hope they last till 2.

Peru – Dec. 2, 2016 Click here to see the Peru Fire Department escort Santa to the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo. 

Saturday, Dec. 3rd – Almost every room at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru is filled with beautiful crafts and holiday foods today. The Annual Craft Fair last suntil 3 p.m. PLESE SHARE!

Assemblywoman Janet Duprey was the guest of honor at last night’s tree lighting.  After the tree lighting, a huge number of children were greeted by Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Click here to view our Peru Gazette photos.  

Click here to see the Peru Fire Department transport Santa to the Peru Gazebo tonight. 

Colleagues, officials, constituents recalled Janet Duprey’s help, achievements during career in politics Source: ‘Truly a Champion’: Retiring Assemblywoman Duprey honored at gathering | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan A 39 North Bend Street residence has been deemed in violation of Local Law #2 (UNSAFE BUILDING DEMOLITION LAW). The Town considers the property ot be unsafe as defined in the Local Law. A public hearing has been scheduled for January 9, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Peru Town Hall. Click […]

By John T. Ryan Peru’s new Dog Park, equipped with benches, trees, water, a waste station and even a fire hydrant, has been receiving rave reviews. Last week the park was completed when a 24 ft. x 20 ft. small dog/time-out fenced-in area was installed. The Town of Peru expended just over $16,300 to construct […]

On Saturday, December 3rd, the Peru Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is sponsoring a Pork Loin Dinner in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941 two thousand four hundred two (2,402) Americans died and one thousand one hundred and two (1,102) other individuals were wounded. Forty […]

The Peru Community Church announces its Advent and Christmas events and services. All are welcome and invited to worship and celebrate the coming of Christmas. Services are held at 8 am and 10:30 am, with nursery care provided, and coffee hour following. Sunday school for all ages (pre-school through adults) is at 9:15 am. Services […]

  Please Share! Peru – St. Augustine’s Parish Annual Craft Fair, Saturday December 3rd 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. Dozens of crafters from all over the North Country , a great bake sale, drawings and even delicious soup and sandwiches for lunch.

AGENDA – Town of Peru Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, December 14, 2016 @ 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of November 9, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Site Plan Review: P-2016-025 RL Vallee Inc. DBA Maplefields Site Plan – Sign 654 Bear Swamp Rd. Peru, NY 12972 2. […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – November 28, 2016 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the November 14, 2016 Regular Board Meeting and the November 17, 2016 Special Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION: 39 North Bend Street. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Setting of Public Hearing on 39 North Bend […]

As of December 1, 2016 Peru Town Court will be located at its new building at 22 Davey Drive, Peru, N.Y. 12972. Phone – 518-643-4187, Fax 518-643-4188 Until December 1, 2016 the Court address is 3036 Main St., Peru, N.Y. 12972. Phone 518-643-2745 Ext. 1, Fax 518-643-0527

By John T. Ryan Peru – On September 9, 2016 Betsy Ero became the Coordinator at Peru’s JCEO Outreach Program. Ero has years of experience in an array of community service programs and she’s very happy to be working in the community where she resides. She commented, “When the job opened, I immediately applied.” Ero […]

Town Court to relocate to Davey Drive by December 6 122 Unpaid Water-Sewer bills to be Re-Levied on 2016 taxes Fence for Small Dogs Area at Dog Park Approved  By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board has been concentrating on formulation of a 2017 town budget; however, other actions have taken place at recent […]

The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts to celebrate its 51st anniversary. The first concert will be Saturday, December 17, 2016, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru, at 7:30pm. The second concert will be Sunday, December 18, 2016, at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville at 7:30pm. The choir is directed by […]

Peru – Residents are invited to meet with the Town’s Main St Committee and consultants for a presentation of the Main Street and Hamlet Revitalization Plan and proposed construction projects: Tuesday, November 29th at 7pm in the Town Hall, downstairs. This meeting is supported by funding provided by the New York State Department of State […]

Editor’s Note: The original story stated that the Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor will receive a $2,000 raise. The correct figure is $1,500.  By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru 2017 Budget approved at a Thursday, November 17th Special Town Board meeting is under the NYS .68% tax cap. Taxpayers will see a small […]

L-R Peru K-2 Principal Michelle Rawson, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp and School Nurse Kathy Bedard Peru – This morning St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented twenty-four new children’s winter jackets to K-2 Principal Michelle Rawson and School Nurse Kathy Bedard. The school […]

39th Annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day,November 24 , 2016. Event includes: 5K and 10K – $20 Registration 1 M Fun Run/Walk – $7.50 Registration Start Location: Peru Central School Start Times: 8:45 AM SHARP! for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & 9:15 AM SHARP! for All Other Events Online registration is […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Don and Linda Covel have sold thousands of beautiful Christmas trees since the early 1970’s, but this week they sold a very special tree – a Colorado Blue Spruce that will be seen and admired by thousands of people. It’s being erected in Philadelphia, Pa. as a centerpiece for […]

Peru Free Library Annual Potter’s Guild Holiday Exhibit and Sale Opening reception Friday, November 18 from 5-7 A great place to do your holiday shopping and support our local potters and the library.