The Peru Gazette

Recently, members of the Peru Lions Club presented a $1,000 check to JCEO to benefit the Peru and Keeseville food pantries. The Lions Club raises the bulk of their funds, which they give back to community services and projects, from their annual John P. Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.  

Sunday, January 14, Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children […]

Peru, NY January 8, 2024 – Town Clerk Dianne Miller administered the oath of office to Peru Town Board members before Monday’s meeting.  Eric Duquette took a seat on the board for his first meeting. Note – Matt Favro arrived in his coach’s attire. His son’s basketball team had a game Monday night. 

By John T Ryan  Breana Warren is in place as Peru’s new JCEO Outreach Coordinator. Located on the town hall’s lower level, her office operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and Deputy Highway Superintendent Tyler Jarvis expressed frustration with the motorists who park cars on the street during snow […]

January 8, 2024, Organization Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved 2024 salaries, appointments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, a mileage reimbursement rate, depository, newspaper and procurement policy. Salaries for Elected Officials: Town Supervisor – $34,029  Town Board Member – $9,639  Town Clerk/Tax Collector/registrar – $32,609.19  Town Justice – $23,584.93 Higway Superintendent – […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available in the […]

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Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are […]

Beef Stew 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. We truly look forward to seeing everyone.

Our updated hours until further notice are: Monday and Tuesday – Closed Wednesday through Friday – 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday – 12 pm to 8 pm Sunday – 10 am to 8 pm (brunch buffet 10 am to 2 pm, regular menu available 12 pm to 8 pm)

January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports); MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 28, 2023.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Purchase of John Deere 2025R Compact Utility Tractor […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2024 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2024 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2024 Contracts. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  […]

Dr. Politi owned and operated Adirondack Medical Practice at Glenwood Plaza, 3384 Route 22, since May 1, 2001 Dr. Anthony F. Politi, 68, of Willsboro passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Dr. Politi was born in Mount Vernon, NY on February 24, 1955, the son of Anthony […]

Photo caption/names (left-right). Back: Suburban Propane Assistant VP of Product Supply Craig Palleschi, Adirondack Farms Co-Owner Shane St. Cyr, JCEO of Clinton and Franklin Counties Development Director Ellie Jent, and JCEO Community Outreach Program Director Lisa Gardner-Goodrow. Front: Craig’s wife, Jill Palleschi, and their three sons, Anthony, Luca, and James. PLATTSBURGH | Adirondack Farms and […]

2024 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, January 8, 2024, 6:00 PM Thursday, January 25, 2024, 6:00 PM Monday, February 5, 2024 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6:00 PM Monday, March 11, 2024, 6:00 PM Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:00 PM Monday, April 8, 2024, 6:00 PM Monday, April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM Monday, […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

State Police also detained and later arrested a Plattsburgh man on an active arrest warrant thanks to the investigation Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

As of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the JCEO will be staffing its office in the Peru Town Hall. Personnel shortages resulted in the office being closed for the past few weeks. Rihanna Warren will be the new Peru JCEO Coordinator. The board will advertise bids to replace a small bridge on Cook Rd. Only one […]

It was very difficult to limit to 65 photos.  Click here for the photos 

Photos taken near the River Rd. in west Peru.

We’ve received reports of patchy freezing drizzle across the region this afternoon. As road temperatures cool below freezing this evening, additional freezing drizzle or light snow may coat area roadways. Please keep in mind the changing road conditions.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Stay awake to ring in the new year with a FREE hot cup of Stewart’s coffee. Stop by any location on Sunday, December 31st and receive a free hot coffee from 6pm to close. Enjoy any size of hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at Stewart’s Shops to celebrate 2024. Choose from their long list […]

New York is #1 Click here for the VTDigger story