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Farmers, farm workers argue against lowering overtime threshold | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Farmers, farm workers argue against lowering overtime threshold | News | pressrepublican.com

Maiden Lane closed on Wednesday

The Town of Peru will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Drive to Winding Brook, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 10th from 8 am till 3:30 pm – NYSEG will be replacing poles at the intersection of Button Brook and Maiden Lane. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Peru’s Traditional Family Restaurant Reopens (Please share)

By John T. Ryan Peru – To the delight of many people, Green Acres Restaurant reopened for business on November 3rd. after being closed since October 3rd. Owner Donna Rowley is in the kitchen alongside her new cook Andrea Dampier, and waitress Chelsea Taylor is back in the dining room. On October 25th, Rowley commented […]

Absentee vote count rescheduled

The Clinton County Board of Elections notified local officials that counting absentee ballots has been delayed until Tuesday, November 16th at 9 a.m. Only two votes separate Peru’s Town Justice candidates.

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 AND TOPS MARKETS COMPLETE MERGER TRANSACTION

Twelve Tops stores are to be divested and purchased by C&S Wholesale Grocers including the Peru, NY store   Combined Companies Will Maintain Separate Brands But Create Scale and Bring Efficiencies to Local Shoppers Schenectady, N.Y./Williamsville, N.Y. — With the regulatory review process complete and approval from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received, Price Chopper/Market […]

The Peru Central School District is hiring

Peru Central School District November 2 at 12:54 PM  · 1- Full-Time Music Teacher (Pre-K-2) 1- Special Education Teacher (K-12) 1- Long Term Substitute -Spanish (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute – English (High School) 1- Long Term Substitute Art (Elementary) 1- Long Term Substitute – 2nd Grade (12/1) 6- Building Substitute-Teachers 2- Full-Time Aides Teacher’s Aides 8- Building […]

Craft Vendors Welcome!

Green Acres Restaurant Reopens

Yes, Green Acres Restaurant reopened this week. Here’s a photo of the friendly and very happy people enjoying breakfast there Saturday morning. The Peru Gazette will post the full story on Tuesday afternoon. New hours: Sunday: CLOSED, Monday: CLOSED, Tuesday: CLOSED, Wednesday:8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM […]

Green Acres Restaurant is open for business

Yes, Green Acres Restaurant reopened this week. Here’s a photo of the friendly and very happy people enjoying breakfast there Saturday morning. The Peru Gazette will post the full story on Tuesday afternoon. New hours: Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – […]

Peru shuts out Plattsburgh for Class B crown | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru shuts out Plattsburgh for Class B crown | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

A great way to begin your Thanksgiving Day!

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. Face coverings […]

6 PM Public Hearing on Peru’s 2022 Budgets

Tonight, Thursday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary General, Highway, Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Water budgets. The budgets are attached for your review.  Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said there are no major budget changes. One item that had been Highway Department expense had […]

A New Chapter in St. Augustine’s Parish History

By John T. Ryan Peru – After serving as pastor of St. Augustine’s Church for the past four months, Rev. Scott Seymour commented, “I think we’re doing very well. People are working well together. They’ve been cooperative and understanding.” Father Seymour isn’t referring to just St. Augustine’s parishioners; he’s also talking about parishioners at St. […]

VFW serving chicken and biscuits on Nov. 11

WHAT:  CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER – Only $10 WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                     710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                     Peru, NY 12972 WHEN:  November 11th    4 – 7 p.m. Additional info:     EAT-IN OR TAKE […]

Town Justice election still too close to call

By John T. Ryan Peru – When the polls closed last night only fourteen votes separated incumbent Town Justice James Kirby (495) and challenger Scott Thurber (509). When the Clinton County Board of Elections included Early Votes only two votes separated them. Thurber leads 529 to 527. 140 absentee ballots were issued. 71 were returned […]

Maiden Lane Closure on Wednesday

The Town of Peru will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Drive to Winding Brook, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3rd   from 7:30 am till 5:30 pm for paving. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Town’s 2022 Budget Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th

On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary preliminary Town General, Town Highway, Peru Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Peru Water budgets. They are attached for your review. The Peru Gazette plans to analyze them over the weekend. Budgets Town 2022 CLICK HERE TO […]

Fourteen men and women named to the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame

The 11th Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held tonight at Livingood’s Restaurant here in Peru. It’s a three-year induction banquet this year for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.  See biographies below.  Click here to see photos received from the Hall of Fame Committee.  Inductee for 2019 Michelle Rocheleau ’89 Soccer, […]

CVAC volleyball: Nighthawks retake conference lead as Eagles, Hornets and Pats also win | Sun Community News PERU | T

Source: CVAC volleyball: Nighthawks retake conference lead as Eagles, Hornets and Pats also win | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru varsity volleyball team jumped to the head of the line in the CVAC volleyball standings Oct. 28, scoring a sweep of Lake Placid wit

Trunk & Treat Night at Heyworth Mason Park

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more […]

Liberty’s Garage New Pumps Are Operational

A message from Donna Downs: Liberty’s Garage is officially selling Gas with our new pumps!! We are so excited!! Can’t wait to see everyone!!! Diesel coming soon!!

North Bend Street reopened to traffic at 11:45 a.m.

The Peru Highway Department accomplished the street paving very quickly.

44th Annual Peru Lions Club John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot | Wed, Nov 24, 2021

Join the Peru Lions club on Wednesday, November 24th for the 44th running of an amazing Adirondack Coast tradition, the John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. Click here to register.  This year’s race takes place in-person and also virtual (wherever you are and wherever you’d […]

North Bend Street Closure on Friday

(Photos added at 11 a.m. 10/29/21) Town of Peru Highway will be closing North Bend from State Route 22 (TD Bank end) to Sunrise Drive tomorrow Friday, October 29th @ 7 am til 3 pm to pave.  TD Bank customers may have a disruption in using the drive thru while paving the small section from […]

Make your calendar to either vote early, cast an absentee ballot or vote in-person

Peru has only one contested election; nevertheless, It’s very important that voters turn out to choose a town justice, James Kirby or Scott Thurber, and to cast a ballot for all candidates. It’s also important to vote on the five statewide proposals. It’s all part of being a citizen of these United States. In-person voting […]