The Peru Gazette

Click here for random photos of a Saturday, July 30, 2016 get-together at the Plattsburgh American Legion. 

PERU — A pair of twin brothers have earned their wings. Source: Twin brothers from Peru become Eagle Scouts

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – July 25, 2016 @ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the July 11, 2016 Regular Board Meeting and the Minutes of the July 19, 2016 Special Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION: Dog Park Update.  DISCUSSION: Pickle Ball Court/Tennis Court Update. DISCUSSION: Water […]

PERU COMMUNITY CHURCH AND ST. AUGUSTINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH INVITE CHILDREN AGES 3 YEARS TO 6TH GRADE TO EGYPT: JOSEPH’S JOURNEY FROM PRISON TO PALACE A summer bible event called Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace will be hosted at Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru from Monday, August 1st to Friday, […]

PERU — “Mad Maxine” has been apprehended. Source: Peru collars rogue golf cart driver – Sun Community News & Printing

By John T. Ryan At a July 20, 2016 Special Meeting, the Peru Town Board took a major step in resolving the Peru Town Court location issue when it unanimously voted to purchase the property formerly occupied by the Peru Central School Federal Credit Union at 22 Davey Drive. The agreed purchase price is $115,000, […]

Peru District Allocated $2 million+  The Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) was passed as part of the 2014-15 NYS budget and approved by voters in a statewide referendum held on Nov. 4, 2014.  The SSBA authorized the issuance of $2 billion in bonds to finance educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning opportunities for students […]

By John T Ryan Peru – Peru’s residential and commercial building permit applicants will be subject to a new fee schedule as of August 1, 2016. The Town Board unanimously approved the new schedule at its Monday, July 11, 2016 meeting. The Board asked Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup to recommend a fee schedule that […]

A message from Angel Rose – July 18th Hi, I found a lost pup this morning on Fox Farm rd. Is it possible to share her here so local residents can see and hopefully get her back home. She looks like she has just had puppies. My contact info…572-9955 or 643-2237

The Jabez Allen Road speed limit will remain at 4o miles per hour.  Last November, at the behest of Jabez Allen Road residents, the Peru Town Board asked to NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider reducing the speed limit. At the Town Board’s July 11th meeting Town Supervisor said the DOT has determined that […]

By John T. Ryan Peru’s pickleball enthusiasts may have a place to play in the very near future. No vote was taken, but the Town Board moved in the direction of opening the Jenkins Street tennis courts for pickleball play at its July 11, 2016 meeting. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko stated, “I’ve of the opinion […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board is holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM, at the Peru Town Hall.  The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to discuss and act upon property search. Peru Gazette Note:  The Town Board has been searching for a new location for Town Court.

Dates and times changed 7/14/16.  By John T. Ryan Have you or someone you know not registered to vote in the important Presidential election scheduled for November 8, 2016? October 14th at 5 p.m. is the last day to register at the Clinton County Board of Elections at the Government Center in Plattsburgh; however, thanks […]

  DAVE BROWN PHOTOS OF SUNDAY NIGHT’S GAZEBO CONCERT. NEXT SUNDAY 6 to 8 p.m. AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE RIVER PARK GAZEBO – BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK TO TODAY

Peru Fun Run Results The Town of Peru Recreation Department had the third of five fun runs on Tuesday, July 5th. Seventeen runners braved the heat at the Peru Central High School track. Tori LaValley won the ¼ mile with a time of 1:42, while Margaret Rock finished first in the ½ mile with a […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 27, 2016 and the Minutes for the Town Board Special Meeting of June 30, 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 […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  At approximately 6:15 PM, it will continue on with its regular monthly meeting.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will […]

The parishioners of St. Augustine and St. Patrick will gather at St. Patrick’s Oratory/Mother Cabrini Shrine this Sunday, July 10, 2016  to celebrate Mass at 10:30 AM followed by the annual parish picnic. Please bring a chair and a dish to share. Hot dogs and hamburgers plus beverages will be provided.  In case of rain, […]

Chazy District ranked No.1 by business journal for sixth consecutive year. Source: CCRS maintains top spot among area schools | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The band “Taylor and the Intangibles” kicked off the Sunday night summer concert season at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo last night. Peru’s own Tom Longware is the band’s lead guitarist. Taylor LaValley is a great lead singer. The good crowd appeared to have a great time and the music didn’t stop until 8:15. […]

PERU — “Midst the mountains and the lake, in the fragrant orchard’s wake, lies our alma mater true, hail to thee the white and blue.” Source: Peru proud – Sun Community News & Printing

Darrell Martineau is one of the Gradall Operators By John T. Ryan The Peru Highway Department’s new excavator has arrived. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell included a new excavator in his 2016 budget and the Town Board approved the purchase in February. The Model D154 Gradall replaced a Gradall purchased used in 1995. A Gradall excavator […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board has been discussing the future use of the Jenkins Street tennis courts for the past several months. Installing pickleball courts and even the sale of the property have been mentioned. The courts have been closed since the appearance of two sinkholes raised safety concerns. A multitude of […]

Every Sunday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM – July 3rd through August 28th at Little Ausable River Park in Peru.  JULY 3 TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK  JULY 10 incaHOOTS – ROCK, SOUTHERN ROCK, NEW COUNTRY  JULY 17 BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK TO TODAY  JULY 24 FROZEN […]

PERU — Sleeping in has never sounded so good for one local grad. Source: Peru Central senior graduates with perfect attendance – Sun Community News & Printing