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Maiden Lane to Remain Closed on Friday

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will continue to keep Maiden Lane closed from State Route 22 to Holden Ave on Friday,  September 3rd  from 7:00 am til 5:00 pm to install a sewer line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Planning Board Agenda Includes Major Subdivision

Portion of Maiden Lane Closed Thursday

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from State Route 22 to Holden Ave on Thursday,  September 2nd  from 7:00 am til 5:00 pm to install a sewer line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Home | Peru Free Library

The Peru Free Library has a new website design – Source: Home | Peru Free Library

Volunteers Needed for 2021 Ausable River Cleanup

The Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, Casella Waste Systems, and One Tree Planted, is hosting their annual Ausable River Cleanup Friday, September 17 in Peru, NY. The cleanup is open to all community members and visitors who want to volunteer their time to help enhance and protect the health of […]

Peru Hamlet Road Closure 

Rifenburg Contracting will have a portion of Maiden Lane closed from the intersection with Locust Dr. to Woodland Dr. today August 30th to Wednesday, September 1st at 5 p.m. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Run for Jon Brings People Together for a Great Cause

Peru – The 21st Annual Run for Jon took place today at Forrence’s Mannix Road Orchard. Here are photos of a few of the kind people who are participating. The Run for Jon is an annual race to raise money for the families of local children with serious medical problems and honor the memory of […]

Portion of Maiden Lane Closed Wednesday to Friday

Rifenburg Contracting will have a portion of Maiden Lane closed from the corner of Button Brook to the pump station from tomorrow, August 25th to Friday, August 27th at 5 pm. You will still be able to access Button Brook but all Winding Brook traffic will have to enter & exit from State Route 22B. […]

Police: 66-year-old Peru, New York man killed in single-vehicle crash

Source: Police: 66-year-old New York man killed in single-vehicle crash

U.S. Census Profile of Peru Town, Clinton County, NY

Source: Census – Geography Profile

North Bend Street Partially Closed Next Week

Rifenburg Contracting will be closing North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot for the week of Monday, August 16th @ 7 am through Friday, August 20th until 5:00 pm to install sewer lines and manholes. TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive-thru customers will […]

It’s time for the Run for Jon

Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty First Annual Run for Jon Last year, in 2020, an outstanding field of runners, walkers, baby joggers and 3 person teams once again participated in person and virtually to raise money for the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, the proceeds of which benefit local families who have […]

Big Weekend Upcoming at the Babbie Museum

Please Mark Your Calendars and Save Returnable Bottles and Cans

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s July 26, 2021 Meeting 

By John T. Ryan Ms. Hillary David addressed the board regarding her building at 692 Bear Swamp Rd. a building once occupied by a veterinarian practice. She has opened a dog and cat rescue facility; however, there appears to be a question if the zoning law permits a facility of this nature at that location. […]

‘He always felt people’s hearts’: Late Peru student Criss remembered on 20th birthday | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Photo caption – “Dalton Criss, a standout Peru Central School athlete and musician, as he appeared in a 2019 senior portrait. Criss was killed in an August 2019 car accident that also severely injured his mother, Barbara. The Dalton Rashad Criss Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory to support North Country students enrolled at […]

Taylor and the Intangibles Return to Peru

Celebrate Sunday, August  1st at Heyworth Mason Park. Taylor LaValley and the Intangibles will be on stage! Bring a blanket, a chair and enjoy! The show takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

AGENDA – EMERGENCY PERU TOWN BOARD MEETING

July 30, 2021, 11:00 AM at the Peru Town Hall    1. Call Meeting To Order   2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. MOTION: Rescind #21.07.26-1 Bond Resolution dated July 26, 2021.   5. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adopt 202b Proceedings/Public Interest Order Resolution   6. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adopt the Amended and Restated Bond Resolution […]

Emergency Road Closure

The Town of Peru Highway Department closed Brand Hollow Road from the State Route 22B to Military Turnpike today Thursday, July 29th until Friday, July 30th, 9:00 am for the cross culvert. There will be NO through traffic. Residents & Emergency vehicles will be able to access from Route 22B to house # 350 and […]

Import Message from Peru Central Superintendent’s Office

Peru School is looking for help in welcoming back our students for the 21-22 school year by offering an immersion week from August 23rd – 27th. PERU COMMUNITY (PARENTS, INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND STAFF) WHO HAVE A PASSION, A HOBBY OR INTEREST THEY WOULD LIKE TO OFFER TO GRADES 6-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; […]

Peru’s Keegan Smith part of Kerry Cup golf program | Sun Community News PERU 

Source: Smith part of Kerry Cup golf program | Sun Community News PERU | A change in venue due to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed a local high school golfer to play with some of the best juniors in the country and throughout the world this summer.

Take Time To Enjoy the Peru Town Market

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]

Peru K of C 2021-21 Officers Installed

L-R Chancellor John Ryan, District Warden Norman Hatch, Lecturer Tony Andrews, Recorder John Theisen, Trustee Robert Manchester, Financial Secretary Gordon “Gordy” Burdo, Rev. Jay de la Rosa, Deputy Grand Knight Daniel Cayea, Treasurer Robert Akey, Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan, Guard Greg Lombard, Trustee Robert Bilow, District Deputy Robert Eisenhauer, Trustee Robert Herforth. July 24, 2021 […]

“Sunday on Valcour Island” Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse – Sunday, August 8, 2021 Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:30 am to 1:20 pm, Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person   The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical […]

NightHawK Band Performs Sunday, July 25th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Heyworth Mason Park.

  Kyra Maddix-Vocals Ray Parent-Guitars, Vocals Pete Lawrence-Drums, Vocals Michael Maddix-Bass, Vocals Sponsored by the Town of Peru.  Free Admission.