The Peru Gazette

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 Regular Meeting of April 24, 2023, and Special Meeting of April 10, 2023. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  […]

If you like a vast choice and bargains, the Peru Community Fellowship Center is the place to be Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru Central.  Criteria for the Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to: 1) Outstanding contribution(s) to Peru School […]

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 19, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: Z2023-081 relief area variance, rear and side setback   Wayne Plumadore   270.-1-53.2   200 Bear Swamp Rd Z2023-082 relief area variance for front setback     Timothy Doty     255.-2-20     […]

In recognition of George Washington’s birthday, on February 22, the Valcour Battle Chapter SAR conducted our 2nd annual book donation to expand local public library collections of Revolutionary War scholarship. Local author Don Wickman’s book Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution, published in 2017, was this year’s selection. Located on Lake Champlain in […]

By John T Ryan  Two members of the public addressed the board.  Peru resident and Peru Gazette Editor John Ryan addressed three issues.   Issue #1 – The final cost of Phase #1 of the sewer system upgrade project. Ryan would like to publish a project cost breakdown, including breakouts for contractors, design, engineering, and […]

MORRISONVILLE – Four former Clinton County American Legion baseball standouts – Les Fessette, Paul LaRock, Tracy Rotz and John Munson, and former coach Rob Knowles, have been selected for induction into the Clinton County Mariners Hall of Fame later this summer. Tracy Rotz Two-year member of Post 20, 1984-85 Team captured District IV title in […]

Saturday, April 29, 2023 – There is activity inside and outside the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum this morning. Inside, Curdie Gardner offered a class on making healthy salads and homemade dressings. The ingredients looked tasty. Curdie Gardner operates Curdies Creations in Keeseville. Outside the museum, volunteers were beginning to prepare the museum for […]

These friendly folks will serve you pancakes, bacon, and homefries until noon at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. They also have a silent auction with several great items to bid on. If you’re looking for a good meal in eat-in or take-home, this is the place to be Saturday Morning, April 29, 2023.

From Assemblyman Billy Jones  Please join me in congratulating our 2023 Woman of Distinction for Service to Hometown Heroes recipient, Judy Lefebvre! Since moving to Beekmantown in 1984 with her husband and Air Force Veteran, James, Judy has been an active volunteer. She has served on Beekmantown’s Planning and Assessment Review Boards for over 20 […]

23.04.10 Regular Meeting 23.04.20 Special Meeting

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   $5 a car or donation accepted.   Proceeds help the team buy towels, team jackets, balls, etc. Let’s support our Nighthawks and get them off to a great season!

By John T. Ryan  Peru – On Saturday, April 29th Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea will celebrate their second anniversary as owners of Livations Wine and Spirits, located in Grand Union Plaza (formerly Swain’s Liquor and Wine). They’ll be offering numerous specials and tastings to celebrate the occasion.  Today, when customers drive into the […]

The need to sweep branches and limbs from the Walking Trail was mentioned at the Monday, April 24, Peru Town Board Meeting. These photos were taken at about 10 a.m. this morning. 

Creamy Italian Sausage & Potatoes Green Beans Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. , Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

April 22, 20223 – 8:30 a.m. Several families have already arrived at the Peru Fire Station for the Lions Club’s Annual Peru Clean Up Day. The Lions have trash bags, pickers, beverages and food goodies for everyone. Mr. Badger’s Peru Art Class at Peru Elementary School colored rocks for the kids. When the kids complete […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023, and Special Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2023.  Community Input. MOTION/DISCUSSION:   Sale of Excess Town Owned Properties.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Declaring the 1984 Ford Tractor Model 1710 as Surplus Equipment and Bid Date for […]

The car wash in 4/22 has been canceled. We would like to thank everyone for their support this year during the car washes. We will see you next spring for them again.

North Country Mission of Hope office # (518) 643-5572

Danika Clowney chosen from among 16 schools in Clinton and Essex Co. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board named Kristen Marino Peru Recreation Director at its April 10 meeting. Marino served as interim director since August 22 of last year. She brings a history of sports participation and leadership to the position.  Kristen grew up as a member of a U.S. Air Force […]

Words preceding the paragraph below: The Peru Exercise Group celebrated a lovely anniversary luncheon yesterday at Pasquale’s. We were awaiting our checks when the waitress came to tell us our lunches had been paid for by an anonymous Peru community individual(s). We were and are still quite overwhelmed by their generosity. “The Peru Exercise Group […]