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Participation sought from Peru residents

If you’re a Peru resident and haven’t participated in the town’s Community Survey, please do. The Town of Peru would like your opinion about Peru’s needs and future development. Unfortunately, the participation rate has been low. The more people who participate, the better the outcome. Here’s your chance to voice your opinion. Click here to […]

NY school districts ranked 1 to 610 based on 2023-2024 geometry Regents results

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Corrections officers fired as tentative deal fails to end wildcat strike

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Strictly Business magazine interviews Helen Nerska, Peru resident, Peru Town Historian and County Historical Association Director

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Peru high school girls’ basketball wins regular season and sectional championship the same season

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Health Department wants County residents and towns to help reduce food waste

Last year, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) a two-year, $200,000 grant to reduce food waste throughout Clinton County. At the Monday, February 24, Peru Town Board meeting, CCHD’s public health educator, Cody Douglas, described the county’s goals and asked Peru to consider participating, including […]

Washington Street resident voices concern about upcoming water-sewer tax increases 

By John T Ryan February 24, 2025, Town Board Meeting Highlights: Washington Street resident Michelle St. Onge expressed concern about the financial burden to residents related to planned water treatment and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. St. Onge estimated that water-sewer district taxes could increase by 60% or more. She suggested that non-profit, tax-exempt property owners […]

Yummy, Yummy!!!!!

Girl Scout Troop 4183 members will be selling Girl Scout cookies at the Peru Stewart’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Accepting cash and Venmo payments. $6/box, except for S’mores and the gluten-free Toffee Tastics are $7. Customers can also order and pay ahead and pick up at Stewarts: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop4183c153 Thank […]

Peru Gazette One-Week Website Traffic Summary

MonsterInsights Summary Website Traffic Summary Total Visitors – 3,218 Total Pageviews – 15,304 February 16, 2025 – February 22, 2025 Website: www.perugazette.com 

Peru Town Board Work Sessions Scheduled

The following Work Sessions have been scheduled at 4 PM At the Peru Town Hall. March 4, 2025 April 8, 2025 May 6, 2025 June 3, 2025 Dates and times may be subject to change  

St. Augustine’s Communty Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 26, 2025  

  Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes  Vegetable  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!

Kelly Timmons, ex-wife of man charged in Plattsburgh homicide, arrested on murder charge

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All 8 Duprey sons make Peru High School Hall of Fame

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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , FEBRUARY 24, 2025 @ 6 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 10, 2025.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:  Clinton County Health Dept. Food Waste Recycling Opportunity. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Application for Use of Community Facilities – Peru Town Market.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Atlantic Testing Labs Subsurface Investigation  and Geotechnical Eval. Services. […]

COMMENTARY: What is going on at the Adirondack Park Agency?

Hostile work environment alleged  Opinion piece: Click for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

It keeps me busy; it keeps me young! 

By John T. Ryan February 20, 2025, Peru, NY –  John “Jack’ Coste is a popular man at Elmore SPCA. As of last November, the 89-year-old Morrisonville resident had collected $100,000 of refundable beverage containers, with all the proceeds benefitting the SPCA. On January 31, he reached $106,047. When Jack started in 2020, a big […]

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 Rulfs Orchard

Peru, NY – Walking by these cousins this morning without taking a photo was impossible. Rulfs’ apples are GREAT!

Peru Knights Breakfast March 9

Peru—St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus will serve a “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast on Sunday, March 9, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The menu includes Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast, Fruit Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple Syrup, Coffee, Orange Juice, and Milk.  $10 for adults, $5 for children […]

Feb. 17 Cancellation – CVPH Blood Drive in Peru

Cancelled due to cold weather issues with the Donor Center Truck 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 19, 2025  

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup  Chicken Salad Sandwich  Snack Mix 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!

PCS Class of 1975 Class Reunion in July

People donated $13k+ to the ALICE/Homelessness Prevention Fund

There’s no better way to spend Valentine’s Day than hanging out with cows at Miner Institute and raising money for an incredibly important cause! Thank you to our all-star cow-kissing team and our always supportive event sponsor, Dannemora Federal Credit Union! Thanks to all of those who donated, the United Way raised over $13,000 for […]

A NYSEG Pre-Valentine’s Day Message – Effective February 11 NYSEG will levy a monthly storm recovery charge.

The message was received at 8:17 PM on Feb. 13. Providing safe, reliable energy service to you at an affordable price remains our top priority. That’s why we continue to prioritize investments in a stronger, resilient energy grid. If you experience a power outage, we remain committed to restoring power as quickly and safely as […]

Due to inclement weather Peru Central School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 13th.

February Break at the Peru Library