The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Heyworth Mason Park, Peru, NY- It was about two years year ago when town councilman Melvin Irwin asked Peru Middle School art teacher Greg Badger if he’d be interested in utilizing his art talents at Heyworth/Mason Park—the town needed to replace the rotting plywood covering the window of the park’s 1836-era […]

The Granny’s Attic Unique Boutique sale is this Saturday, September 30, from 9a – 4p, and Sunday, October 1, from 10a-2p at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St, at the corner of Routes 22 and 22B in the heart of Peru.   All are welcome!! A huge number and variety of items are […]

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 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of September 11, 2023 and the Special Meeting Minutes of September […]

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – September 24, 2023  Members of the First Presbyterian Church gathered Sunday morning to thank CV-TEC for restoring one of the three clock faces that adorned the church’s tall spire from 1873 to 1950. Building and Grounds Committee member Bill Merrill unveiled the impressive 54-inch diameter clock face to the […]

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 9, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council […]

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 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of September 11,  2023 and the Special Meeting Minutes of September […]

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Michigans Macaroni Salad Fruit 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!

The North Country Children’s Consignment Sale is coming to Peru School this Saturday, September 16th to benefit the Class of 2025.  You’ll find toys, snow boots, books, baby gear, games, clothing in sizes newborn-14/16, ride-ons, sports equipment and lots more.  The doors will open at 8 AM. Enter via the HS lobby (no entry fee). […]

September 13, 2023, Peru, NY Applefest preparations are underway. This morning Dave Soulia and volunteers set up the craft fair tables and this afternoon, they tackled the game booths. Tomorrow, the food booths will go up. Other volunteers have been baking, frosting cakes for the Cake Wheel, and cooking delicious Michigan sauce. Soon Forrence Orchards […]

Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 PM Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget &    Highway Budget Workshop Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6:00 PM Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop  Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:00 PM Salaries/General Workshop   Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6:00 PM Budget Review Workshop Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 PM Budget Review Workshop (if      […]

Peru Town Board meeting of September 11, 2023. After 37 minutes, the board adjourned to an Executive Session to discuss litigation. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the meeting. Everyone present expressed joy to see Jim return following his recent heart surgery. There was a moment of silence to remember the 9/11 victims. AGENDA – PERU […]

Check out the September 2023 Strictly Business. The Remillard Farm in Peru is featured. Tom Remillard is on the cover. As of this morning, Strictly Business still needs to post the September issue on its website, but I’m sure it will soon.

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:  Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of August 28 and Regular Meeting of August 28, 2023. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  File […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal […]

PERU, N.Y. –– Sept. 10-16 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and an amazing superhero without a cape will be in Peru to help students and educators kick off their new school year with HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist). Pat Fish of Sweethearts & Heroes will work in the Peru Central School District on Monday, Sept. […]

Another Albany man charged with murder after fleeing the Exit 36 truck stop incident Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not serve meals on Wednesday, September 13, because of Applefest preparation and refrigeration needs. The Soup Kitchen will serve michigans on Wednesday, September 20.

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

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!

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. […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]