The Peru Gazette

June has been a paving month Peru Highway Department. The Dashnaw Road was first, followed this week by the 10,475 feet of Mannix Road. Mannix is done except for shoulders and stripping. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated, ” We will work on the end that we didn’t pave and get it ready for paving next […]

June 21, 2023 – On June 14, the Peru Farm Center closed its Route 22, Peru location. The business relocated to 5 Latour Avenue in Plattsburgh, where it operates as Taylor Equipment and Powersports. Story Updated 9:21 p.m. June 21, 2023.  

Heyworth-Mason Park looks beautiful for this Sunday’s 6 to 8 p.m. concert by the Fulton’s Folly Band. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a community concert. Before and after the show, people can enjoy the park’s excellent walking trail and dog park.

Future Peru Gazette Peru Town Board meeting coverage will include the agenda, our YouTube Video, and, if needed and time-permitting, later feature stories on the meeting’s most critical issues or news of interest.  Click here for Town Board Agenda – June 12, 2023.   

Peru was represented by Zach O’Connell, Jake Frechette, and Landen Duprey, while Donnoven Mitchell was named to the D-I all-star team and Connor Graves was an honorable mention. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

MYNBC 5 is reporting NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul will attend the funeral of Peru resident and New York State Police Capt. Christopher Garrow, who will be laid to rest on Friday in Plattsburgh. Hochul has also ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June […]

Weather permitting, the Peru Highway Department will pave over 10,000 feet of Mannix Road on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 20 and 21. Paving begins at the Clark Road – Mannix Road intersection. Preliminary work began this week.

North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes Carrots 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 at our table.”

By John T Ryan  Peru – Peru’s newest business has opened adjacent to Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and the CFA Insurance Agency. After several weeks of remodeling and cleaning, Molly LaMountain and Karen Riccardelli opened LaMountain Riccardelli Accounting at 692 Bear Swamp Road. The women bring many years of individual and business accounting experience […]

PERU – CATS HUCKLEBERRY HILL TRAIL WORK SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 IS CANCELED. Unfortunately we must cancel this event due to an road acces issue. Thank you – Mike Derrick

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of May 17, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:Tim and Monica LaPier 257.3-3 53 Arnold Rd, 1. Z2023-083 Side Setback Variance ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT  

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of May 10, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT 1. P2023-009 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA Chip Blair 2. P2023-012 Site Plan Review with SEQRA 278.-1-3-4; 881 Mannix Rd Leon Blair 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2023-013 […]

Macaroni and Cheese Carrots Fruit Cup 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 at our table!

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