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Peru Blood Drive Today

Remember the CVPH blood drive today, June 5, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s May 22, 2023 meeting

By John T. Ryan Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the meeting of May 22, 2023  General Town News  J. Hogan Refrigeration will provide and install a new electric-powered heat pump heating and air conditioning system. The board deemed Hogan’s $18,996 bid to be the most responsible. Peru will host nine Heyworth-Mason Park summer concerts. Bids […]

The Peru Golden Apple Club is accepting new members!

Are you a Senior in the Town of Peru looking to join the Golden Apple Club? We look forward to seeing you on June 8th, 2023, at 5 p.m. We will meet at the Pizza Palace in Plattsburgh. *Please RSVP by June 2, 2023. What is the Golden Apple Club? The Golden Apple Club offers […]

Peru CVPH Blood Drive on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, June 5 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac […]

Green Acres Restaurant property owner wants to talk

The Peru Gazette received this message from Stephen Miller, the owner of the Green Acres Restaurant property. The current restaurant operator, Donna Rowley, plans to close her business by June 30. Stephen Miller Cell phone number 518 420 4357 I would be more than willing to discuss the restaurant with anyone that might be interested […]

Donna Rowley plans to close, but Green Acres Restaurant is still open for business.

By John T Ryan “Green Acres will be closing on June 30… Want to express how much y’all mean to me…your support..meeting many fantastic people..thank you..my heart.” Those words are a portion of Donna Rowley’s May 29 Facebook post. This morning Rowley hadn’t changed her mind. She commented, “I’ll keep operating as long as my […]

“It’s important for us to remember, lest we forget.”

Fr. Scott Seymour is pastor of St. James Church in Cadyville, St Alexander’s Church in Morrisonville, and St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. At today’s Peru VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service he talked about the importance of “remembering” and he related a meaningful family story. Five minutes long.

May 29, 2023, Memorial Day Service at Peru VFW Post 309

Post 309 honored our fallen war heroes, prisoners of war and missing in action, its deceased members, and World War II – Korean War Veteran Curtis Banker, celebrating his 99th birthday today. Rev. Scott Seymour was the guest speaker.  Click here for a 44-minute video of the service. 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Chicken and Biscuits Vegetables 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 at our table.

Spring’s harvest has arrived in Peru

One of the many reasons people love Peru is that our little community has so many things to offer. This time of year it’s fruits, flowers, plants and fresh vegetables like asparagus. Here are some things Northern Orchard Farm Stand on Union Road is offering this weekend.

Help CATS make a new trail in Peru on Saturday, June 10

You can help Champlain Area Trails (CATS) develop its first trail system in Peru on Saturday, June 10, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. The CATS “2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Trail Project” will continue making the eight-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, […]

Peru Knights seek to fullfill their guiding principle – Charity

May 25, 2023, Peru – Charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus; therefore, thousands of local councils conduct many programs supporting that principle. For example, each year, St. Augustine’s Knight of Columbus Council 7273 directs part of its charitable efforts to the Peru JCEO Outreach Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans […]

Peru Town Market begins Sunday, June 25 – there are still vendor openings

We are gearing up for our first @perutownmarket on June 25th from 10 am to 2 pm at Heyworth-Mason Park in Peru, NY, so mark your calendars!  We still have space available if you’re a vendor and you’re interested in joining us! Visit our PeruTownMarket.com to sign up. And please reach out with any questions!

CVPH Blood Drive in Peru on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, June 5, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. All blood collected is utilized in our region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 

Flying high over the North Country

By John T Ryan  Peru – It’s hard not to love drone photos. They’ve given us a whole new perspective on the world. David Duprey of Peru, is the owner of Duprey’s Drone Zone. The aerial views of Peru, the City of Plattsburgh, the Cumberland Head ferry landing, and the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning […]

North Country Mission of Hope Color Run returns June 17

All proceeds to support the mission’s clinic in Nicaragua Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stop by the Evans Fairy Garden and enjoy

Many know Don Evans as a retired Peru Central Drivers Education teacher. But, his Quaker Springs neighbors know him as a friendly, talented man who spends the winter months crafting fairy garden surprises. For the past few weeks, Don and his wife Shirley have planted flowers and put his fascinating structures in place for children […]

AGENDA – Peru TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 22 @ 6 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Advertise for Stumpage and Chips Bid for the Town’s 469 Brand Hollow Rd. Property. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of Amendment to Employee Handbook Regarding Nepotism. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Declaring the Water/Sewer Department’s […]

Duprey Drone Zone visits the Babbie Museum

 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu, Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Pulled Pork Sandwiches Coleslaw Fruit Cup Dessert Served take-out only, 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Ausgustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday

Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]

May 19, 2023 – Sunrise at Mother Cabrini Shrine, Peru, NY

May 19, 2023 – Sunrise at the Peru Central Atletic Field

Dashaw Road closed for paving today

The Dashnaw Rd. is closed today for paving. The work was initially supposed to happen yesterday; however, when the paver broke down, Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell had to delay the work. Local traffic, school buses & emergency vehicles will be able to access the road. Highway personnel were at the town garage before 6 a.m. […]

May 18, 2023 – Peru is a peaceful, beautiful place at sunrise.