The Peru Gazette

  By John T. Ryan  The American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) impact on the Town was the first agenda at the Peru Town Board’s Monday, March 22nd meeting. Passed by Congress and signed by President Biden the plan will provide $12.6 to New York State, including $825 million to smaller cities, towns and villages. Supervisor Brandy […]

Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reports that the Highway Department is gearing up for its annual street sweeping and paving operations. He advised residents to move sand etc. to the roadside as soon as possible. His clean-up crew will be moving fast. He hopes to start in the hamlet next week. More information will follow […]

Peru’s water-sewer personnel assisted by Ed. Garrow Construction is working to restore sewer service to Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar. The sewer line break forced Pasquales to close late Saturday and all day Sunday. The restaurant hopes to be back in operation later today.

Source: North Country growers applaud federal farm bill | Sun Community News PERU | Farmers and growers from across the region are applauding the federal Farm Workforce Modernization Act, saying the measure includes solutions to address the current labor crisis fa

April Break Interactive Virtual Art Classes with Mr. Badger. Sponsored by the Peru Free Library and a grant through the Lake Placid Education Foundation. Space is limited and we ask that participants sign up for one class, not both.   Art supplies for classes available for pickup at the Library week of March 30. Tuesday-Friday 11:00-4:00.

Source: Peru native looks at using antibodies against salmonella | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

  (Note – All have been twice COVID vaccinated. They briefly removed their masks for the photo and immediately put them back on.) Peru, March 14, 2021 – Prior to beginning the 9:30 a.m. Mass St. Augustine’s Pastor Msgr. Dennis J. Duprey presented the Golden Rose Award to Bob and Jane Woods and Bob and […]

• Town of Peru: $760,000 Source: North Country COVID-19 aid amounts | News | pressrepublican.com

Peru, NY – Apple Valley Senior Housing is seeking a part-time maintenance worker. Hours vary depending on what is required from day to day, with a salary of $20.00 per hour.   This position requires a wide range of skills and abilities including but not limited to repair and maintenance of apartments, equipment, and troubleshooting over […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking a candidate to fill one (1) vacant, at-large seat on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Robert LaFountain. The seat is for a full five-year term from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2026.   At least 25 signatures of qualified voters of […]

By Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope Today is International  Women’s Day and I’d like to introduce you to this remarkable woman who has a unique connection with us. Many many years ago, the Dominican Sisters of Hope (Sr. Steph and me, along with other members of our congregation) paid […]

Peru, N.Y.  The latest apple research results from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) evaluate how well computerized modeling programs help growers determine when to begin thinning the bloom in their orchards. Three commercial apple orchards in Peru, New York (Clinton County) participated in the NNYADP on-farm thinning trials in 2020: Everett […]

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 invites our neighbors to enjoy a delicious take-out only corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 13th.  The dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The cost is $10 per person, with […]

March has arrived and with it, a lot is unfolding within the Mission of Hope. Sister Debbie Blow   Here are just a few highlights:   1. Relief efforts for Texas: As of this morning, we have received $3230 in funding. Yes, we will continue to accept donations to assist those in recovery after the […]

Source: For food and hospitality industry, adaptability a prerequisite for last year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Peru – Nick Weaver, became the new owner of The Little Pizza Shop in January 2020. Educated as a computer programmer and machinist, Weaver was working out of state until a little over a year ago. Not happy with his job, he returned to his hometown to try something new. What […]

WILMINGTON — After a nationwide search, the Ausable River Association (AsRA) announces the hire of Peru, NY resident Gary Henry for the position of stream restoration associate. Working closely with Executive Director Kelley Tucker, Henry will transition to lead the survey, assessment, design, construction, and long-term monitoring of stream restoration projects, including climate-ready-culvert replacements. A […]

ATTENTION PERU!!! We are going to try holding car washes on Saturdays 8 am until noon. $5 Donation beginning, March 6 through April 10 weather and training/calls permitting. Due to COVID, we will be collecting donations OUTSIDE. We ask that you bring the exact donation you choose so it can be dropped in our donation […]

By John T. Ryan   Plattsburgh – Add 203,+ 277 and 261. They total 741, the third or fourth highest triple in North Bowl varsity girls’ bowling history and only nine pins short of the North Bowl record of 750. Kathryn Bowman, a member of the Peru High School Varsity Girls Bowling Team, rolled that triple in […]

By John T. Ryan (Please Share)  The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted American businesses in many ways, few more so than dine-in restaurants. Peru is fortunate to have four locally-owned dine-in restaurants – Green Acres Restaurant, Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery, The Mariner Bar and Grill, and Pasquales Restaurant and Bar. They have not escaped the pandemic’s […]

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Have you ever wondered if the vegetation at the mouth of the Little Ausable River at Ausable Point State Campground is harmful to the environment? The Peru Gazette contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Ray Brook and the Ausable River Assocation. Both organizations were very helpful. They both said not to […]

2:50 P.M. –  HIGH WINDS, DRIFTING AND STEADY SNOWFALL IN AND AROUND PERU. THE ROADS ARE TERRIBLE.