The Peru Gazette

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

Forrence Orchards, Northern Orchards already battling fire blight, other challenges. Source: Hail pelts Peru apples; puts bite in crop quality | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Town of Peru, is holding a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6:30 PM.  The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to allow the board to adjourn into an executive session to discuss the CSEA contract proposal.  The meeting will take place at the Town Hall, in the Town of Peru.

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss is running for New York State Supreme Court Justice, Fourth Judicial District. Source: Lawliss announces candidacy for NYS Supreme Court – Sun Community News & Printing

Here’s a sampling of the apples in the Forrence Orchard off the Mannix Road where the Run For Jon is held. Seth Forrence picked them. He still has a smile, but it must be difficult. Living adjacent to his Old Town Road orchard I know the thousands of dollars invested in a crop and the […]

Oakdale Dr. Peru. The hail lasted about 5 minutes. Received over an inch of rain in just over 40 minutes. The Gazette spoke to Seth Forrence at 2:15. He fears that he’s lost 225 acres of apples. He said, “Some of the apples look like they’ve been through a meat grinder.” He said his father […]

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – June 27, 2016 @ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the June13, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from Town Clerk and Peru Youth Department  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Sale of Highway Department  ISCUSSION: AES Sewer Contract.  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of Town Income […]

A Message from Adele Douglas Please join us for an event at Heyworth/Mason Park and the Little Ausable River Trail on Friday, June 24th, from 10am to 1pm. As part of the Clinton County Health Dept.’s Longest Day of Play the Town of Peru will be hosting “Explore the accessible trail in Peru”. We hope […]

The Peru Community Church is pleased to announce special celebrations and events over the coming weeks. All are cordially invited to join with us in worship and special events. The summer worship service schedule is now in effect. Each Sunday, the worship service is at 9 am from now through Labor Day in the sanctuary, […]

PORT HENRY — A pair of local churches came together June 12 to celebrate 50 years of service by Rev. Dr. Kenneth N. Parker, who has served the Moriah community for the last three of those. Source: Moriah churches celebrate Parker’s 50 years of ministry – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru – Ethel Dashnaw Stewart, 94, of 6 Holden Avenue, Peru, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the UVM Health Network, CVPH, Plattsburgh. She was born in Peru, on September 15, 1921, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Soulia) Dashnaw. Ethel began formal education in a one-room school house, […]

By John T. Ryan After what appeared to be a pause, restoration or at least stabilization of the Town’s Lyon Street School is continuing. At the regular May 25th Town Board meeting, Peru Town Counselors accepted a Rob’s Repair bid of $3191.20 to repair and paint the school’s bell tower and bell. Contractor Rob Timmons […]

Peru native enters a beehive of activity as interim UVM-ECH chief officer Source: Remillard has been learning quickly in new job – Sun Community News & Printing

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 25, 2016 and Special Meeting of June 1, 2015. 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 DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Apple […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 6 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 PM start.  The school board is […]

Internationally recognized poet Craig Czury will lead a Writer’s Workshop here at the library on Thursday, June 23 from 4 to 6 pm. No experience necessary. Come and open your mind, write and be amazed. At 7:30 Mr. Czury will do a reading of his poetry. This program is funded by a generous grant from Poets & Writers. No charge, […]