The Peru Gazette

Michigan Salad Snack Mix Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are invited and welcome!

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perunighthawks.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety […]

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, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026. Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approval of Adirondack Regional Theater Groupe to […]

   The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on June 22, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk.  Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman was excused. Also present were […]

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman, Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman, Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk, Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board, and Mr. […]

Christmas in July, Roger’s House, 3030 Main St., Peru. Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Championship Bass Fishing and East Coast Watercross Return to the Adirondack Coast PLATTSBURGH, NY (July 6, 2026) – Get ready for one of the biggest summers on Lake Champlain! From championship bass fishing tournaments to high-flying jet ski racing, the Adirondack Coast is serving up weeks of nonstop action that will draw thousands of competitors […]

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY –  The verbal volley between Theresa Larson and the Peru Town Board continued at the Town Board’s June 22nd Meeting. In June 2024, Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT) purchased six parcels, including the former Snug Harbor/Olde Valcour Marina, the Mariner Restaurant, which Larson co-operated, a dive shop, a campground, and […]

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole  Vegetable  Bread Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

By John T Ryan Peru, NY (July 4, 2026) – John and Patsy Dodge had two United States flags on display this morning at Heyworth/Mason Park, both mounted on John’s World War II-era Willys Jeep. Relaxing at one of the nearby picnic tables, John explained, “It looks like a 1945, but I made it out […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday May 28, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present was ; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent. […]

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; was excused. The meeting was called […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday May 11, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. […]

Peru, NY, July 3, 2026 – Thanks to the Peru Town Board, many sponsors, and artist Greg Badger, Peru’s history is on display at Heyworth/Mason Park. The artwork in these photos is on the east side of the 1836-era stone building. Similar artwork adorns the west side. These photos were taken about 6:15 a.m. on […]

Peru, NY, 6:20 a.m., What an asset to our town and beautifully maintained by our Parks Department.

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Former Peru School Principal Chris Mazzella is the latest member of the Peru Central School Hall of Fame. He was inducted on June 10 in conjunction with National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. High School Principal Matt Berry summarized why Mazzella was being honored and referred to Chris as […]

Click here to view the graduates’ names and future plans These are copied from the Graduation Program.

Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet  Vegetable  Bread Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

Peru, NY – June 27, 2026 – Retired Peru health and language teacher Don Evans invited parents with small children to stop by 7 Oakdale Dr. and see the whimsical fairy garden. During long winters, Evans builds miniature, detailed structures. When spring arrives, Evans and his Shirley bring them to the front yard to assemble […]

June 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm History Matters: Revolution, Independence and Valcour Island with John Krueger Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History matters because liberty is not self-sustaining; it must first be imagined in the minds and hearts of ordinary people and then defended through sacrifice, leadership, and endurance. Using figures such as John and Abigail Adams, […]

Peru, NY, June 23, 2026 – Primary elections typically attract few voters. That wasn’t true in Peru, where ballots  cast outnumbered any other Clinton County district.  Absentee and Early Votes are not included in the totals that follow.   In the competitive race to replace Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional District, Peru’s Republicans voted:  […]

From Peru Town Market Look at this BIG BEAUTIFUL list of local farmers, growers, bakers, makers and artisans. We are SO LUCKY to have all of these amazing vendors join us for the very first market THIS SUNDAY, June 28th from 10-2pm at the always beautiful Heyworth Mason Park. Grab your friends, family and fur […]