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Peru Applefest marks 45th year on Sept. 16

Giant craft and artisan fair, barbecue, games and rides at St. Augustine’s Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Spaghetti Salad 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!

Vets, family, friends and community honor Dave Drollette

September 2, 2023 – Peru – Fellow veterans, friends and family honored the late Dave Drollette with a parade today. A proud career Navy Veteran, Drollette passed away on July 9. Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, and several town employees watched as over fifty motorcycles passed by the Peru Town Hall. […]

Andrew Lauzon, our Peru Citizen of the Day

The Peru Gazette nominates Andrew Lauzon as Peru’s Citizen of the Day. This morning, riding his bike and carrying a trash picker, Andrew picked up trash along Pleasant Street. He said he does it whenever he sees a need. We applaud Andrew for his community spirit, work ethic, and friendliness!

Anastasia Pratt: “History helps us grow, move forward and succeed.”

By John T. Ryan August 31, 2023, Peru – Anastasia Pratt has accomplished many things since graduating from Peru High School in 1994. Many people know her service as Clinton County Historian; others as an accomplished bass player, vocalist, and member of several area musical groups. SUNY Empire State University students know her as a […]

Babbie Museum brings us history and good music

Peru, August 30, 2023 – A nice group of people enjoying Mitch Willette’s singing at the Babbie Rural Farm and Learning Museum tonight. The museum served tasty refreshments, too. If you haven’t been to the Babbie Museum lately, stop by. Exhibits are continually being improved, the museum keeps growing, and Peru Historian Helen Nerska has […]

Major upgrades to Peru’s wastewater treatment facility planned

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Peru recently completed a much-needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its sewage collection system; however, there’s more work to come. Planning is well underway for a state-mandated upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. The primary focus will be installing a UV disinfection system to bring coliform counts into conformance with […]

Peru Town Board Public Hearing, September 11 at 5:45 p.m.

August 29, 2023 The Town of Peru Town Board has scheduled a Public Hearing on a Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-c. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM, at the Peru Town Hall. Editor’s Note – The Town Board states that […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Pulled Pork Sandwich Coleslaw Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augusitine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All Are Welcome!

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 28 @ 6:00 PM 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; JCEO; and Banking Reports. MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 24, Special Meeting Minutes of August […]

Elmore SPCA Sneaker/Shoe Fundraiser

Please Share The Elmore SPCA is having a sneaker/shoe fundraiser! Foot apparel should be GENTLY used or new and be in pairs. We will accept sneakers, shoes of all kinds, high heels, flip-flops, winter boots, water shoes, golf shoes, children’s shoes, etc. Foot apparel may be left in a box at the shelter at 556 […]

Community to Honor Dave Drollette on Sept. 2

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not operate this week

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not be operating tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23, because upgraded cooking equipment is being installed. It will resume operation next week.

Special BOE Meeting August 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:30 AM.  The main purpose of this meeting is to adopt the 2023-2024 District-Wide Emergency Response Plan (DERP), also known as the District-Wide School Safety Plan. The agenda will be available on […]

McIntosh Drive to be closed for 7.5 hours Tuesday

The town of Peru will be closing a portion of McIntosh Drive  @ house #22 tomorrow August 22nd  from 7:30 am till 3 pm for sewer line replacement.   There will be NO through traffic during this time.  

Peru Town Market August 27 Vendors

Town Board Special Meeting Tuesday on Flood Damage Prevention

The Town Of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Special MeetingTuesday, August 22, 2023 at 12 PM at the Peru Town Hall. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to pass resolution for Public Hearing- Local Law #1 of 2023- Flood Damage Prevention.

New Impressions’ new facade makes a great impression

  August 16, 2023, Peru – Congratulations to Crystal and Kirsten O’jida-Blair for New Impressions Beauty and Tanning Salon’s “new” look. The ladies did it themselves over about two weeks. New Impressions is located at 6 Mason St. The Peru Gazette loves the finished product.

Jacob Andre of Peru 1st Place Winner and Kaidence Spooner of Keeseville 2nd place winner in the Adirondack Center for Writing Essay Contest

August 10, 2023 – Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud and excited to present the nine winners of this past spring’s “My Dreams for My Community” Essays Contest at a celebratory event and reading at Adirondack Center for Writing (15 Broadway, Saranac Lake) on Monday, August 28th at 7 PM. […]

Mannix Road solar farm development is making progress

By John T. Ryan Peru – The process has taken longer than anticipated. Still, if progress continues as hoped, the Hamilson Community Solar Farm will be functioning at 286 Mannix Rd. by the end of next year. Unlike traditional solar, where an array is installed on your roof or property, community solar is installed at […]

Peru’s Bear Swamp Rd. Subway Restaurant is closed

Peru August 15, 2023  – Peru residents reported to the Peru Gazette that the Subway Restaurant co-located at the Maplefields Convenience Store at 654 Bear Swamp Rd. closed on or about August 1.  Otto Hansen, an R.L. Vallee/Maplefields spokesman,  stated, “The closure is in litigation. I am not able to comment.” The Gazette hasn’t been […]

Community Learning Series features Peru Fire Dept.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Cheezy Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans 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!

Sunday night Heyworth/Mason Park Concerts attract poeple of all ages

Peru – August 13, 2023 Doug Brown (102) and his brother Cliff (a kid at 91) each drove to the concert tonight. Cliff said he’s played golf 85 times this year. Doug played outstanding golf well into his 90s.

Excellent crowd at Heyworth/Mason this beautiful evening to see the Taylor LaValley Band.

August 13, 2023 The Town of Peru sponsors the Sunday evening concerts (6-8 p.m.) It’s a great place to see old friends. People were scattered throughout the park.