The Peru Gazette

Thank you to Janet Duprey, Honor Flight Director of Programs, for compiling and providing these biographies.  Bios Flight #41 – September 3, 2022 John Aldous U.S. Army 1967-1970 Vietnam After basic training, John attended Counter Intelligence Agent School in Maryland.  In Vietnam in 1968, he was in a jeep accident and spent weeks in a […]

Peru- NY Emergency drills are a key factor in making sure students and staff are ready for a safe school year. Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  July 20, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2022-073 with SEQRA                                             NY RSA 2 Cellular Partnership   […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AMMENDMENT of July 13, 2022 minutes APPROVAL of August 10, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS 1.P2022-017 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Ryan Darby Warehouse 258.-1-18 Rock Rd Peru, NY 12972 2 .P2022-023 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Yellow 6 LLC […]

 Waterville, Maine: The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced today that SUNY Cobleskill sophomore runner Jenna Swyers, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School, has been named the conference’s Women’s Cross Country Runner-of-the-Week for the week ending Sunday, September 4. Swyers becomes the first Fighting Tiger women’s cross country runner to earn NAC Runner-of-the-Week honors in program history. […]

  Chicken and Biscuits Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972   All are welcome at our table!

  A bonus See 3 Band concert next Sunday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7 pm (earlier than usual due to darkness).  The band canceled a previous concert due to a family illness.   

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board appointed Kristen Marino as Interim Recreation Director at its August 22, 2022, board meeting. Marino will hold the position until the board hires a replacement for retired Recreation Director John Flynn. Marino previously served as assistant recreation director. She told the board she is a […]

  Peru – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – Registration time at the Annual Ron For Jon held at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road. The Gazette couldn’t stay for the race, but we expect to receive photos later in the day. Perfect day for running and it looked like a wonderful turnout. It’s a great family […]

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Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty Second Annual Run for Jon When: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 Registration 3:30 – 4:45 pm Events start at 5:00 pm What: 5:00 pm- 0.5-mile Kids Fun Run 5:20 pm- 2.5-mile cross country Run 1.25 mile non-competitive Walk Where: Forrence Orchards, Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972   Last […]

Call to order   Approval of agenda   Approval of minutes of July’s meeting   Interim Youth Director   Soccer Updates   Other Business   Executive Session (if necessary)   Adjourn

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of August 8, 2022. Community Input. MOTION/DISCUSSION:   Change in Venue for September 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting. MOTION/DISCUSSION:   To Pass Local Law to Exceed the Tax Cap and Set a Public Hearing Date if […]

  Beef Stew Salad Bread Dessert   Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru   All are welcome at our table!

By John T Ryan Peru – Many of Heyworth Mason Park’s visitors are already asking, “What’s the significance of that bell tower and bell?” Town of Peru Parks personnel put the fifteen-foot high tower and bell in place this past Tuesday, August 10th.  The bell atop the tower recalls a time in Peru’s mid-19th century […]

Adirondack Farms raking the third cut today in a field adjacent to the Barney Downs Rd. They mowed the hay exactly 30 days after the second cut.

By John T Ryan  Peru – Supervisor Brandy McDonald began the meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, by asking for a moment of silence for Peru Town Justice Larry Cabana, who passed away on Saturday, August 6. Cabana was first elected as town justice in 2014. Later in the meeting, Town Attorney Matt Favro stated that […]

  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 Town Board Regular Meeting of July 25, 2022.   Community Input. […]

Shepherd’s Pie Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. All are welcome at our table.

July 30, 2022 – Today was a wonderful day to attend the Clinton County Fair. Great weather, big crowd, many exciting things to see, and an endless food selection. It’s a great place for kids and adults. Only one more day to go; it ends tomorrow. The Peru Gazette took many photos of many people, […]

Don’t forget the Sunday evening concerts at Heyworth- Mason Park — 6 to 8 p.m. This week the “See 3” band is on the stage. Bring a chair or blanket, or use one of the several picnic tables. It’s a beautiful atmosphere to relax, see your friends and enjoy.

Kathryn Bowman from Peru, NY., was selected as a 2021-2022 Dexter High School All-American. This was the second year she was selected to the team, and she is the only two-time selectee on this year’s team. Kathryn was also selected as the team captain for the girl’s team. She will attend the University of Nebraska […]

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