The Peru Gazette

There was good news at Peru’s February 20, 2024 town board meeting. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation notified the town that it qualifies for a $1,053,381 Water Quality Improvement grant at the wastewater treatment facility. DEC previously awarded Peru grants of $1 million and $1,366,290. The project’s estimated cost ranges from $11 million to […]

When: Saturday, 4/20 at 8am Where: Peru Fire Department and then the town road of your choice Who: You & your crew! This is a fun family event that gives back to our community and to our environment! Please mark “interested” or “going” on the event to stay up to date on all the details! […]

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Peru High School graduate Dan Lennon is highlighting housing, public safety, and youth recreation as the biggest issues facing the city. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

The Peru Fire Department will hold an informational meeting at 6 PM on March 5, 2024, at the Peru Fire Station at 753 Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. The subject of the meeting is as follows: renovations and updates to the Peru Fire Department building and grounds. As always, the public is invited to attend.

Five days ago Chad posted on Facebook: “Last night, after 30+ years in the Peru Fire Dept, I resigned as an active member. During my career, I held many different positions and had the honor to serve as fire chief. I will always cherish these memories.”

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:15 AM.  The main purpose of this meeting is to approve a bid award and a health/welfare service contract.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The agenda will be […]

By John T Ryan The days of Peru Water Department personnel walking to a backyard or sideyard to read a water meter will soon be history. A few weeks ago, Water/Sewer/Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetrault told the town board that installing new meter-reading technology is 90% complete. Town Water personnel have installed radio/Bluetooth technology in hundreds […]

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Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 5, 2024. Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  NYS Pro-Housing Communities Program. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Essex County Snowplowing Contract Approval. DISCUSSION:  AARCH Summer Tours  – Peru.  DISCUSSION:  Other Business. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: February 2024 Bills. MOTION: […]

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Shepherd’s Pie Fruit Bread Desert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (corrected) at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Margaret St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Duties/Responsibilities could fluctuate during seasons and can be discussed. The main goal is to assist the Youth Director in providing attention to detail and fluidity among programs. Spring – organization of T-ball teams and help dispersing equipment (4-6 teams) Summer – check-ins with summer activities as needed (schedule to be decided before season, the month […]

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will serve a Michigan dinner on Saturday, February 17, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes Michigan, baked beans, potato chips, drinks, and dessert: Two Michigans – $10, One Michigan – $7. They are served from 4 to 6 p.m. eat-in or take-out. Proceeds will enable […]

Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 will kick off this year’s cookie sale on Saturday, Feb 17th, with a table at the Peru Plaza outside Kinneys and Aubochon from 10 am to 2 pm or until supplies last! 

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Macaroni & Cheese Fish Sticks Macaroni Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augistine’s Parish Center, 3030 Mai St., Peru, NY 12972. All are welcome!! Happy Valentine’s Day

Peru Town Board Meeting of February 5, 2024 Last September, when only one contractor submitted a bid to replace the deteriorating Cook Road culvert, Superintendent Michael Farrell recommended rejecting the bid, stating it was too high and he thought more contractors would bid in 2024. Farrell was correct! Three contractors submitted bids last week. Ed […]

Chili Rice Fruit Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!!!!!!!

By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast on Sunday, February 11, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. Everyone is invited!