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Peru – Main water transmission line break results in widespread water outages

Peru – The Peru Water Department reports a main water transmission line break on Elm Street. There is no water at the Peru School, LaFleur Lane, Washington St., or other streets. All users are expected to be affected eventually.   

Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, October 8

Meet the Honorees The Thirteenth Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Living Goods Restaurant, Bear Swamp Road, Peru, NY 12972.  There will be a 6:00 PM Social Hour and a 7:00 PM Dinner. Price $35.00 per person.  Please RSVP by Monday, September 26, 2022. Please make checks […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY,  October 19, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  July 20, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS:                                                 1.   Z2022-074         […]

AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 14, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS                       1.P2022-017  Site Plan Approval with SEQRA                              […]

Peru Town Board Meeting of September 26, 2022

Peru Gazette story will follow AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 12 and Special Meeting of September 19, 2022 Community Input. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  Approve P & H Senesac Lagoon Project […]

Peru father, daughter become 46ers together

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Friday Night Fever Week 4: New York Edition highlights

The latest scores and updates from all the high school football contests in Section VII Click here for the NBC 5 News video report 

Fall activities: Your guide to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes and more

Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Town considering selling three properties including the Jenkins Street tennis court

By John T. Ryan Peru – September 22, 2022.  Town Board Meeting. At Councilman Rick Barber’s recommendation, the town is looking into selling three properties. They include the Jenkins Street tennis court, a 42-acre parcel adjacent to Brand Hollow Rd. that the town once used as a sludge lagoon, and a 6,200 sq. ft. property […]

Kids Trunk or Treat on October 22

The 2022 Applefest is history

Editor’s Note  – Music static issues resulted in having to insert new music at 8:24 p.m. on September 20, 2022. Peru – Thanks to the many people who attended, community support, the wonderful weather, and the many volunteers, the 2022 Applefest was a success. Approximately 125 volunteers contribute time and talents to make it happen. […]

Babbie Museum wins BEST IN SHOW AWARD

Congratulations to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum for winning the BEST IN SHOW AWARD in the 2022 Applefest Parade.

2022 St Augustine’s 44th Annual Applefest Parade put to music

Photos by Jim Falvo supplemented with a few taken from the east side of Main Street by John Ryan

Elmore SPCA expenses spike with increasing shelter needs

Saturday, Sept. 17 ‘Street Drive’ looks to help offset costs Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Town of Peru 2023 Budgeting Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. 

CVPH Peru Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 19th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 19th, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

Peru’s history on display at Heyworth Mason Park

  By John T. Ryan  Peru – Most Peru residents love expansive Heyworth Mason Park with its walking trail, dog park, town market, stage, bell tower, and Sunday evening concerts. But, over the past several days, people have noticed another upgrade. Paintings depicting Peru’s history have replaced the deteriorating plywood in the historic Heyworth building. […]

Soup Kitchen Canceled the week only

The St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will not serve this week because of Applefest preparations. It will return on Wednesday, September 21st.     

If you have kids and you have time this afternoon, here’s a great place to go

Photos taken about noon 11:30 a.m. today.  Kids Fair today at the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum Sunday, Sept. 11th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Pumpkin painting, finger puppet making by Cornell Cooperative Extension, old-time games with prizes for every child, stagecoach rides, animal petting and feeding, hands-on demonstrations for both young and […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 12, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

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 August 22, 2022. Community Input. MOTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Luck Bros., Inc. […]

Friday Night Fever is headed to Peru!

The Eagles and Nighthawks battle in one of the most heated rivalries in Northern New York. Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

September 3, 2022 – North Country Honor Flight #41 Biographies

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 […]

Schools focus on teaching emergency preparedness as classes begin

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 

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY,  September 21, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

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   […]

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

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 […]