The Peru Gazette

Registered Republicans and Democrats were lined up at noon to vote in the Presidential Primary when polls opened at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Voting continues until 9 p.m. The Peru Gazette will be there when the votes are counted. We’ll post the Peru results as soon as possible.

For the past several days Peru Highway personnel have been picking up winter sand and salt along hamlet roadsides. Now they’re moving into Peru’s several subdivisions. Today they’re in Quaker Springs. Ormsby Circle and Quaker Highlands are next. The good weather is expediting this year’s cleanup, which is expected to last three to four weeks. […]

Code Enforcement Hiring Progresses Park Vandalism Continues Trees to be Planted Along River  Mower Purchased From Local Business And More  By John T. Ryan Peru – The building season is beginning; however, Peru doesn’t have a full-time Code Enforcement Officer (CEO). Frank Slycord, the previous CEO, left his job in early March. Commenting at the […]

See Sample Ballots Below Registered New York State Republican and Democratic Party voters are the only people eligible to vote in the Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Presidential Primary elections.  Registered Independence Party, Working Families, Conservative and other third-party voters are not eligible. The primary is for Republicans and Democrats only. Peru voters will vote in […]

Obituary of Scott William “Coach” Woodward from the Hamilton Funeral Home Website Port Kent – Scott William “Coach” Woodward, 60, of Lake Street, Port Kent, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh, October 17, 1955 on a golden autumn morning the son of the late Robert William and […]

Obituary of Scott Woodward Scott M. Woodward Port Kent – Scott M. Woodward, 60, of Lake Street, Port Kent, died unexpectedly, Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home. He was born in Plattsburgh, October 17, 2016, son of the late Robert William and Barbara (Bromley) Woodward. Service details are incomplete and will be announced. Arrangements […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start.  The school board is […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 28, 2016, and the Special Board meeting of April 5, 2016. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports) Community Input […]

Programs Are For Children With Physical or Developmental Issues and Grieving Children  Thera-Pets of Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties is offering its spring schedule of on-site programs.  This organization is a not for profit 501©3 corporation and all offerings are free of charge. This spring there will be two programs offered.  The first is for […]

Golf, Baseball, Tennis, Softball, Track and Field Source: Spring Sports 2016: Peru Indians – Sun Community News & Printing

A Message from the Office of the Peru Superintendent of Schools Peru Central School District is looking for community input regarding computer technology.  Interested persons may complete a survey on the District’s website at https://questionnaire.bbyt.es/campaigns/56c369198dba7806683922ff.  The surveys, titled Community Survey and District Technology Survey, are available under the Quick Links section of the homepage.  The survey […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Thursday, April 7th at 5:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their fifth public session budget workshop.  An executive session will take place immediately following the 5:00 PM start.  The school board is slated to reconvene for public session business at approximately 6:00 […]

SHAPE UP CLINTON COUNTY! (Read our previous story for background information.)  New and Exciting Program for YOUR Kids this Summer Gymnastics,/Tumbling, Hip Hop Dance, Golf, Karate and Archery. Registration for all of the following Peru Youth Commission Activities will be held on Friday, April 8th from 5 PM- 9 PM and Friday, April 15th from […]

The Peru Youth Commission will be holding registration for all of their Summer and Fall Activities on Friday April 8th  from 5 PM- 9 PM and Friday April 15th from 5-9 PM at the Peru Town Hall. Activities include Team Sports for Baseball/Softball, and Soccer. Summer weekly camps in Soccer, Tennis and Arts and Crafts […]

If you’re a Patsy Cline music lover or simply enjoy country music and a good time, you’re sure to enjoy “AFTER MIDNIGHT” with Courtney Shayne at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center on Saturday, April 23rd at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Peru Community Church Capital Campaign. Courtney Shayne’s beautiful voice and humor thrilled a […]

Sunday’s Chazy Music Theater’s Matinee performance of Bye Bye Birdie. was a wonderful experience. The performers were extremely talented and the orchestra was outstanding. Several Peru residents/former residents performed including Ross Coughlin, Tony Andrews Anne Lawliss Folley and Jamie Roberts. Anastasia Pratt was orchestra’s bass musician. If there are more, let me know. The Peru […]

Peru residents should be aware that a person/persons entered a Jenkins Street home this morning between midnight and 5 a.m. After forcing open the kitchen door the thief(s) took car keys from the kitchen table and stole the resident’s vehicle. As of 8 p.m. the vehicle has not been located. The family of three was […]

Peru Music Boosters presents Beartracks in concert to kick-off their “Fill the Drum” fundraiser to help raise money for new Timpani drums. Saturday, April 9, 7:00 p.m., Peru Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. While most bands and orchestras typically have between 4 and 6 different-sized timpani, Peru currently owns 4 timpani (only 2 different sizes): two c.1960’s […]

Construction of the new 9,000 sq. ft. Rulfs Orchard farm stand is underway. The Town of Peru issued a Building Permit on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. The building will also be the home of Apple Blossom Florist. Luck Brothers is the general contractor. Click here for our February 18th story which has more details. 

By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru and its Youth Commission is well known for the vibrant summer programs. Thanks to collaboration between the CVPH Foundation and five local communities including Peru, even more activities will be available this summer. The Fitness in the Parks Program funded by a $200,000 New York State Health […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Free Library is well known for its wonderful art exhibits, but one annual exhibit always draws the most people and it’s on display until April 15th. KidsArt features the artwork of Peru Elementary School’s classes. Everyone is invited to stop by and see this exceptional show. You will thank […]

By John T. Ryan Traffic should be heavy on the River Road this Saturday as people travel to 280 River Road to bid on the large array of farm equipment on display. Peru’s farm community is losing a family. Brian and Carole Sipley are moving to Williamsburg, Iowa where they’ve purchased a larger farm. Brian […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Brian Post. The seat is at large for a five-year term from July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021. The ‘Petition for Nomination of Candidate’ is available in the […]

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