The Peru Gazette

The Peru Community Church recognized four of their graduating Seniors on Sunday at the annual Baccalaureate Sunday. From left to right: Benjamin Morgan, Kimberly Wagner, Andrew Thew and Hannah Osborne. St. Augustine’s Church recognized Peru High School graduates Nathan Kennedy and Shauna Fliss.

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The Democratic Party of the Town of Peru will have a Caucus at 7:00PM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 at the Peru Town Hall. All persons in attendance must arrive and be signed in  prior to 7:00PM. Immediately upon completion of the Caucus, there will be a regular “Peru Democratic Party meeting.” The regular Peru Democratic Party […]

Calling all those over 50. Looking for something fun and fit to do this summer?  Think about participating on the Trailblazer Challenge.  Walk the seven accessible trails in Clinton County by October 13, 2015 and get a Trailblazer T-shirt and, if among the first 50, a pedometer and walking journal.  But the real prize is […]

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will host a  “Coffee with your Congresswoman” event at the Peru Town Hall this Friday, June 19th from 1 to 2 PM. Everyone is welcome.

The Clinton County Highway Department will conduct a Public Information Meeting tonight (June 15th) to discuss the proposed replacement of the Arthur Jarvis Road Bridge over the Little AuSable River in the Town of Peru. The meeting will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Peru Town Hall, located at 3036 Main […]

Democratic Party Town of Peru will have a Caucus at 7:00PM on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015 in the Peru Town Hall. All persons in attendance must arrive and be signed in prior to 7:00PM. Immediately upon completion of the Caucus, there will be a regular “Peru Democratic Party meeting” The regular Peru Democratic Party meeting that was […]

Homesteading and Woodworking Weekend at the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum – June 27- 28, 2015 – Hours 10am – 4pm. Woodcarving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Woodcarvers.  Other demonstrations include the shingle mill, antique chain saw, composting, container gardening, grub control, goat soap making (special demonstration on Sun. at 1pm), and basic chainsaw safety/protective […]

By John T. Ryan Marge Swain retired on May 19th; nevertheless, a familiar person will still be greeting customers when they enter Swain’s Wine and Liquor in Peru’s Tops Plaza. Longtime employee Bonny Trost is the store’s new owner and operator. A first-time business owner, Trost is enthusiastic about the opportunity. She explained, “I don’t […]

By John T. Ryan Marge Swain has a broad smile in the accompanying photo and for a good reason. On May 19th, she retired as owner and operator of Swain’s Liquor and Wine Store. She explained, “I decided to sell the store. I’ve been here for almost 42 years. It was time!” Nevertheless, there is […]

Peru Student Angler Open Meeting: For anyone age 11 years to 17 years who is interested in fishing competitively on a team. Must still be in high school in order to join. Meeting is at the Peru Town Hall on Thursday, June 11th from 7 pm to 8 pm. There is a fee of $30.00 […]

Father’s Day Prime Rib Dinner with baked potato, cole slaw, fresh vegetables and dessert. Only $20. Music for listening & dancing by Pure Country 1-4 p.m. June 21, 2015 Noon – ???? Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B Peru, New York

This is the methodology for the school rankings — a complete explanation of the formulas for all district, school, subject and specialized ratings. Source: Here’s how the Business First school rankings are generated – Buffalo – Buffalo Business First

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On Sunday, June 7th join SUNY Plattsburgh Biologist Michael B. Burgess for a casual walk along Little Ausable River Trail in search of blooming wildflowers and other botanical highlights. The walk will emphasize identification of common plant species and discussion of the various habitats found along the trail. All ages are welcome. Meet at Heyworth/Mason […]

By John T. Ryan A location for Peru Town Court is on the Town Board’s Agenda again after Councilman Kregg Bruno raised the issue at the Monday, May 27, 2015 Town Board Meeting. Bruno said, “Before I left (Bruno was excused from all meetings beginning December 31st through April 27th) we talked about moving the […]

Democrats and Republicans field team of hopefuls for races in odd-numbered areas of the legislature. Source: Clinton County Legislature candidates line up – Press-Republican: Local News

Peru VFW Post 309 will conduct its Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2015 11 a.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The Post is located at 710 Route 22B.

DRAFT AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 27, 2015@ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the May 11, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION: Teen Anglers Update  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Clinton County Snow And Ice Contract  DISCUSSION: Annual Water Quality Report DISCUSSION: Judges’ Chambers DISCUSSION: Bear Swamp Water […]

It’s school budget voting day across the North Country. Voting in Peru takes place between noon and 9 p.m. in the Junior/Senior High School gymnasium. Voters will vote on a $44,279,643 budget with a 2.09% tax levy increase. Spending will increase by 4.45%. The School Board candidates for two five-year terms are Jill Folsom and […]

By John T Ryan Peru – On Thursday, May 14th, 350 to 400 students from five area school districts participated in a “Career Connect Showcase” at Peru High School. Over the past school year Beekmantown, Saranac, Chazy, Northern Adirondack and Peru students have researched 16 Career Clusters (groups of careers such as engineering or finance that […]

By John T. Ryan Fourteen World War II and Korean War Veterans and their escorts are members of today’s North Country Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Peru residents Gary Edwards and John Stafford are serving as escorts while Denis Mousseau is a Flight Leader. The Peru Gazette was honored to be present for this morning’s ceremonies […]

By John T. Ryan There will not be a traffic signal installed at the Brand Hollow Road – Military Turnpike intersection in the immediate future. Hope, however, is not lost. If we have four more crashes in a one-year period we’ll qualify! That was the news Town Supervisor Peter Glushko delivered to town board members […]