The Peru Gazette

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Peru Town Board April 22 Meeting highlights:  Responding to a request from Assemblyman Billy Jones, the board unanimously approved a resolution supporting renaming the “Carpenter’s Flats Bridge” in the Town of Peru (NYSDOT#1005970) the “Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge.” The Town of AuSable passed a similar resolution. The New York State Police presented the […]

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Peru – Each year, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 directs part of its charitable efforts to the Peru JCEO Outreach Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans For Lent” program at St. Augustine’s Church and making a monetary donation. As they have done for so many years, St. Augustine’s parishioners responded to the […]

Accused killer found near the Canadian border just hours before Krysten Remy’s body was discovered Click here for the Sun Community News more detailed story 

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Peru, NY – April 4, 2024. U.S. Rural Postal Mail Carrier Cassandra Rabideau and hundreds of other postal service carriers aren’t letting today’s heavy, wet snow stop them from delivering mail. She even exited her truck and walked our mail to the mailbox. Thank you to Cassandra, and to all the dedicated U.S. Postal Service […]

Spring has arrived, signaling it’s time to start planning the 3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We invite you to join the Peru Lions Club and the Peru K-5 PTO along with our sponsors, Stewart’s Shops and Casella, to […]

Youth Summer Employment opportunity in the Town of Peru. Work with kids, have fun, and get paid. Apply on Recdesk, which can be accessed on the Town of Peru webpage. You must be a town resident.   To apply, click here and scroll to the BOTTOM of the page 

Peru, NY, March 16, 2024—Wonderful things were happening along Bear Swamp Rd. this sunny Saturday morning. Adam and Elizabeth Guilette enjoyed walking with their two-year-old daughter, Roslyn. At Rulfs Orchard, Shawn Palmer enjoyed wait time with two extremely friendly pit bull terriers. At the same time, Riley Wilkens and Kolby Rawleigh set up an Adirondack […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term of office. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available […]

By John T Ryan March 1, 2024, Peru – Dan and Pam Ballantine are giving thanks today. An early morning fire destroyed their garage and adjoining workshop and damaged the exterior of their 18 Mannix Road home. However, thankfully, local firefighters saved their nearby house. Pam Ballantine eloquently expressed her sentiments on Facebook, “Thanking our […]

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Five days ago Chad posted on Facebook: “Last night, after 30+ years in the Peru Fire Dept, I resigned as an active member. During my career, I held many different positions and had the honor to serve as fire chief. I will always cherish these memories.”

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By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]

At its monthly meeting in January, Lion David Dalton, President, presented a plaque to Lion Amy Davies in recognition as the Peru Lions Club Lion of the Year (2022-23). As a member of the Peru Lions Club, Amy serves as communications director and was instrumental in rebuilding its website and redesigning its promotional pamphlet. Amy […]

Janine ScherlineELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. – Janine Scherline of Peru, NY, joined the Adirondack Council staff as Director of Development in mid-January, the organization announced. At the same time, Elizabeth Rogers of Willsboro joined the Council’s staff as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. Prior to joining the Council’s team, Scherline was Director of Donor Engagement for […]

Traveling down the River Rd. today, it was hard to miss Mel Irwin pruning his MacIntosh trees. He commented, ” I had to get some work done today. It’s going to get cold tomorrow.”

The Peru Lions Club is proud to become a sponsor of the 2024 Night to Shine in Plattsburgh hosted by the Plattsburgh House of Prayer in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation. This prom is designed especially for teens and adults 14+ with Special Needs. Prom guests will enjoy a host of activities including dinner […]

Peru School District Program  When the last period bell rings for the day, several students in Peru’s Middle and High schools stay afterward to participate in a variety of programs.  Peru After-School Career Exploration (PACE), a five-year competitive grant, was presented to Peru Central School in 2021. The grant awarded Peru CSD $350,000 annually to […]

Recently, members of the Peru Lions Club presented a $1,000 check to JCEO to benefit the Peru and Keeseville food pantries. The Lions Club raises the bulk of their funds, which they give back to community services and projects, from their annual John P. Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.  

January 8, 2024, Organization Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved 2024 salaries, appointments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, a mileage reimbursement rate, depository, newspaper and procurement policy. Salaries for Elected Officials: Town Supervisor – $34,029  Town Board Member – $9,639  Town Clerk/Tax Collector/registrar – $32,609.19  Town Justice – $23,584.93 Higway Superintendent – […]

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