The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Each Sunday St. Augustine’s parishioners pray that one of their number will respond to God’s call to the religious life. On September 21, 2014 their prayers were answered when the Franciscan Sisters of Renewal of Bronx, New York received Rachel Daly as a candidate for their religious community. Rachel […]

The following message appears in the Peru Community Church’s February newsletter From the Pastors Desk January 2015 Dear Parishioners and Friends, I have at my home and in my office a cup that reads: “YES, NO, MAYBE.” It best describes my feelings about a decision I have been struggling with for the past year. The […]

POTSDAM, NY – Nicholas Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering was named a Presidential Scholar for the fall 2014 semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours. Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 3rd at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their first public session budget workshop. At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: .Receive a budget overview brief. .Receive a briefing on the fiscal stress monitoring system. · Examine […]

Peru – Homeowners and renters can learn about New York State’s cost-saving home energy assessment programs on Friday January 30th at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Jamie Rogers of ANCA (Adirondack North Country Association) will explain the free and low-cost energy assessments and program incentives available to New York State residents. Income-qualified families […]

Peru Central student arrested in connection with bomb threat – Press-Republican: News.

By John T. Ryan Ambit Energy will soon become the Town of Peru’s energy suppler. The Peru Town Board authorized a switch from NYSEG to Ambit Energy at its Monday, January 26, 2015 meeting. The Board expects to save a minimum of 2% annually compared to NYSEG, plus because the town has 15 or more […]

A message from the Peru Central School Please note that the event below has been postponed until February 12th. Thank you and please accept our apology for the short notice. On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Peru Central School District will be presenting its second workshop of a four part series […]

  By John T. Ryan Longtime Peru resident John “Jack” Lawliss feels and looks good these days. And he’s relaxing! That’s a relief to many people who were thinking of and praying for Jack as he battled tongue cancer. Last spring his cancer treatments forced him to resign from his Peru Town Justice position. Jack […]

On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Peru Central School District will be presenting its second workshop of a four part series titled ‘Empowering Parents.’ This second workshop will focus on ‘CRUTCHES: A Parenting Framework That Parents Can Lean On’, and hopes to provide parents with tips for managing the challenges of […]

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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; […]