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Community Christmas Tree Lighting Canceled

Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald notified the Peru Gazette that the town will not hold a Christmas tree lighting ceremony this year. The town’s high COVID-19 rate is the reason. Town employees will simply throw the switch sometime tomorrow.

Peru Lions give back to our community

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual […]

Bluff Point Lighthouse: Where women kept the light on | Sun Community News VALCOUR ISLAND | 

Source: Bluff Point Lighthouse: Where women kept the light on | Sun Community News VALCOUR ISLAND | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? But here, far from the sea, Lake Champlain’s historic lighthouses are landlocked and often bypassed. Yet these s

Local quilters bring comfort to vets and babies

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

Dollar General Store Remains Closed

Don’t look for the Peru Dollar General store to reopen until at least Thursday. Responding to a Peru Gazette question, the company’s public relations office stated, “The store is currently closed due to an issue with the HVAC system. A part has been ordered and is slated to arrive on Wednesday.”  Town of Peru Code […]

COVID-19 strikes a great number of Peru’s town employees

By John T. Ryan Peru – COVID-19 hit the Peru town government hard over several days. Nine town employees, including one town council member, tested COVID positive; nevertheless, Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald says the town has been able to provide essential services. Most Peru residents heard or saw town snowplows operating during this past weekend. […]

Great News – Tractor Parade Route Extended

Washington Street has been added to the December 11th, 7. p. m. Peru Tractor Parade Route and the late Orville Keyes’ town truck will lead the parade. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up […]

 Holiday Match Update: Over $516k Going to Local Charities So Far

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Dollar General Closed for Code Violations

  Peru, Dec. 3, 2021 – As of 10:30 this morning signs on the front door of the Dollar General store in Peru indicated that the store is closed until further notice.   A Town of Peru Code Enforcement Notice dated December , 2021 on the door read, “In accorance with Section 108 of the […]

Mark your calendars for the December 11 Tractor Parade

The Second Annual Peru Farmers Tractor Parade at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th. The parade has a new route this year. It will proceed north on Jarvis Rd., right on Route 22B, down Main St., right over the bridge, bear right at Liberty’s on the Union Rd, left up Cross street, left on Route […]

Lions Lions say “Thank-You” for great support

The Peru Lions Club held its 44th annual John Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day. Over 400 people signed up for the race. What helped make this event a major success came from contributions not only from Lions and gracious sponsors but community members as well. The Lions wish to thank the Peru PTO,  Peru […]

All Are Welcome at our Table

  St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 1, 2021   Shepherds Pie Salad Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru.

Tree Lighting on December 10th at 7 p.m.

Peru’s Christmas Tree Lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo has been rescheduled from Friday, December 3rd to Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. The change was necessary given the number of town employees who tested COVID positive. Hopefully, everyone will be healthy and back in action on December 10th.

Health depts. report 5 COVID deaths, hundreds of cases | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Health depts. report 5 COVID deaths, hundreds of cases | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Solar Farm on Planning Board Agenda

AGENDA – Planning Board = WEDNESDAY, December 8, 2021 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU   1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of November 10, 2021 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATIONS:   1. P2021-064 Site Plan Review with […]

Peru Solar Farm Plans Steadily Advancing

By John T. Ryan   Peru – Barring unforeseen delays, by early 2023 a community solar farm generating enough electricity to power about 750 homes should be operating in Peru. RENUA Energy President David Byrne, the project developer, described the $8 to $10 million project to the Peru Planning Board at its November 10th meeting. […]

Ravena pulls away late to end Peru’s season | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Ravena pulls away late to end Peru’s season | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Grand Union Returning to Peru

C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS ENTERS INTO A DEFINITIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 12 TOPS MARKETS STORES By November 9, 2021   C&S Brings Back Grocery Icon Grand Union Supermarkets   Keene, N.H. — C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States, has entered into a definitive […]

LTE: North Country’s latest superstar (a Peru native) | Sun Community News In Clinton County we do pride ourselves with our background as many are hard working and intelligent contributors to our society.

Source: LTE: North Country’s latest superstar | Sun Community News In Clinton County we do pride ourselves with our background as many are hard working and intelligent contributors to our society.

Illegal parking occurring on North Bend Street 

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s November 8, 2021 Meeting  Highway Superintendent reported that four vehicles are parking illegally on the new North Bend Street sidewalk. It is illegal to park on a sidewalk. Erecting warning signs and having vehicles towed were discussed.  The board:  Passed a resolution to extend its contract with Casella Organics Residuals […]

Notice of Annual Election of Peru Fire District December 14, 2021 

As printed November 16, 2021, Press-Republican Legal Notices.  Please take notice of the Annual Election of the Peru Fire District County of Clinton State of New York will take place on December 14 2021 between the hours of 6 PM and 9 PM at the Peru Fire Station located at 753 Bear Swamp Rd., Peru […]

Kirby reelected as Peru Town Justice

Peru Town Justice absentee vote totals:  James Kirby 51 Scott Thurber 34   Thurber was ahead by two votes prior to counting absentee ballots today. There will not be a recount.  Updated 11/16/21 at 4:07 p.m.

It’s time to sign-up for the Turkey Trot

  The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is  offered for social distancing purposes. […]

Multi-generational local farmers explain the latest challenge to their survival

By John T. Ryan Peru – Several area dairy farmers, orchardists, farm advocates gathered at Rulfs Orchard last Tuesday. They want Albany political leaders and the State Wage Board to know that reducing the farm workers overtime threshold would severely impact their livelihood. In 2019,  the NYS Legislature passed, and the governor signed the Farm […]

Peru Drama Club Announces Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre

Performances to take place November 12-13, 2021  A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from shows including Rent, Into the Woods, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof, Disney’s Frozen, Little Shop of Horrors, Come From Away, and many more!   Peru, NY – Peru Drama Club announced that they […]