The Peru Gazette

Regular Mtg Agenda 01262015

A message from the Peru District office: Lock-down procedures were practiced by 7th-12th grade students today. The safety drill that occurred at the Jr/Sr High School was planned months ago. The drill was designed to help students and staff members safely practice emergency procedures. Student safety represents the foundation upon which learning in school is […]

Update as of 4:38 PM  The Jr/Sr High School has been thoroughly cleared by law enforcement. The building will remain secured until a normal class schedule resumes tomorrow. No one will be permitted into the building until tomorrow morning. District Administrator’s will continue to work cooperatively with law enforcement to investigate this incident. The District […]

A message from the Peru Central School Peru Central School District is taking the lead investigating solar initiatives by hosting a ‘Solar Symposium’ on Monday, February 2, 2015. The meeting will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and is open to all. Exploring solar opportunities on school campuses […]

A message from Peru United Soccer Club Executive Director Alex Jess We currently have a U6 (Under-6) soccer program going on in the Peru Intermediate Gym on Fridays starting at 6:30 and running until 7:30P. There are seven more sessions, including 1/23/15. There are still 3 spots available. The cost is $45 and that covers […]

Fun with friends that will benefit our local veterans. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. SUPER BOWL PARTY @ PERU MEMORIAL VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B Peru, New York Munchies and other specials. Multiple TVs. No cover charge. Feb 1, 2015 4 p.m. until ?????

From the Peru School District Office. For the past nine years, Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process. The BAC typically meets 3-4 times to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced […]

The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY is proud to announce that on January 12, 2015, they were granted their Absolute Charter by the New York State Board of Regents. The museum was provisionally chartered by the Board of Regents on January 12, 2010. By granting the museum an Absolute […]

The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the fall semester 2014. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. On the list from this area are: Benjamin Ford from Peru, NY […]

The Clem Hawkins Band will perform their popular music at the Peru Community Church Coffeehouse, 13 Elm St. Peru, on 1/31 at 7:00. Doors open at 6:00 and tickets are available for $12 at the door or $10 in advance at the church office, Adirondack Coffee Roasters, Alpha Stereo and Saranac Country Store. Refreshments available. […]

By John T. Ryan When a snowstorm hits, the Town of Peru Highway Department is responsible for plowing and sanding 112 miles of town and county highways spread over 92 square miles. A few days ago a brand new 2015, 450 horsepower Freightliner tandem truck equipped with a Tenco plow and sanding apparatus arrived. It […]

By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru finally has a dog control contract with the Elmore SPCA. The Peru Town Board approved a 2015 contract at its Monday, January 12, 2015 meeting. The Board and the SPCA have been at loggerheads over contract language for several months, but Monday the SPCA presented a revised contract […]

Peru teen recovering from devastating accident – Press-Republican: Local News.

Story revised to reflect a 5:45 PM start time for the executive session.  Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 5:45 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 […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, January 12, 2015, 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of minutes for the Public Hearing of December 22 and Town Board Regular Meetings of December 22 and December 31, 2014. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; […]

 AGENDA TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 12, 2015 – 6:30 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2015 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of 2015 Appointees DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2015 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of Town Department Liaisons DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Establishment of 2015 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates […]

Title: VFW Breakfast – Public Invited! Location: VFW Post 309, 710 Route 22B, Peru Description: 4th Sunday VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast- Jan 25, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Only $8.00 for: Bacon, Scrambled eggs, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Pancakes with “real” Maple Syrup. Juice & Coffee. Peru Memorial VFW & […]

POTSDAM, NY Emily Allen of Peru, NY was recently named to the President’s List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Allen, whose major is Music Education, was among 925 SUNY Potsdam students who were honored for academic excellence in the Fall 2014 semester. College President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg recognized the students […]

POTSDAM, NY Emily Allen of Peru, NY was recently named to the President’s List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Allen, whose major is Music Education, was among 925 SUNY Potsdam students who were honored for academic excellence in the Fall 2014 semester. College President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg recognized the students […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted is final meeting of 2014 this morning (December 31st) at 8 a.m. The Board approved several fund transfers; encumbered or reserved certain monies not expended in 2014 for 2015 and approved closing the Town Hall’s common area for public business at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Supervisor […]

The Town of Peru has been awarded grants totaling $200,000 to be used to enhance its central area or core. $25,000 was awarded last summer and a $175,000 grant was announced at the Town Board’s December 22, 2014 meeting. The New York State Department of State awarded the grants through its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. […]

The Peru Knights of Columbus will not conduct bingo on Tuesday, December 23rd because of Christmas week.  Bingo will resume on Tuesday, December 30th.  The Knights are grateful to the many people who support their weekly bingo, bell jar and concession programs and wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

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AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON 2015 Water/Sewer Rates, December 22, 2014, 6:30 PM   Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:      To Open the Public Hearing.  DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions MOTION:    To Close the Public Hearing.  MOTION:    Adjourn Click here to see the earlier Peru Gazette story on the rate increases.

The Peru Community Church Senior Youth group will be conducting a bottle drive on January 3, 2015 to raise money for their annual mission trip to Washington DC. We will be stopping by our local neighborhoods requesting refundable bottles and cans or donations to help fund this very important mission to help others in need. […]