The Peru Gazette

As The Service Industry Continues to Recover, To-Go Drinks Are Extended and Outdoor Dining Is Made Permanent Additional ABC Commission Recommendations Are Put In Place, Bringing More Opportunities for Small Businesses With the enactment of the FY2025 Budget, the State Liquor Authority is highlighting significant changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. These measures will […]

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 […]

River Valley Regenerative is part of the ADK Action group called Compost for Good, responsible for community compost projects in Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex Counties. Compost for Good supports the composting goals of individuals, businesses, municipalities, innovators, institutions, and organizations through technical assistance, product and feedstock research, strategic development, and the fostering […]

The first 50 kids who join us will receive a coupon for one free ice cream cone from Stewart’s. Spring has arrived signaling it’s time to start planning the 3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day on Saturday, April 20th from 8 am to 12 pm. We invite you to join the Peru Lions […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Library on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  The purpose of this meeting is to adopt the 24-25 property tax report card and to vote on the BOCES (CVES) administrative budget and on the slate of candidates running for […]

Congratulations Ophelia Breen and Mark Dubay Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, Thursday, March 28- “I feel good energy in the room,” commented Peru Middle School Principal Jim Manchester as he observed 6th and 7th students in Peru High School gymnasium. “This is a great opportunity for students to learn about what’s in our community and potential careers.” Manchester was speaking […]

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Good morning PTO members, Just sending a quick reminder that applications for the Vice President and Fundraising Officer positions are due tomorrow in order to be considered for the position. To apply, please use the link below: Application Submission Link: https://tinyurl.com/PeruPTOapplynow ____________ Fundraising Officer: Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing innovative fundraising campaigns and events. […]

Note: Many school districts in the North Country are closed the week of April 8 for Spring Break. Northeastern Clinton Central School District: No classes Lake Placid School District: No classes Tupper Lake Central School District: No classes Saranac Lake Central School District: No classes Saranac Central School District: Early dismissal Massena Central School District: […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 26th and Thursday, March 28th at 6:00 PM to conduct 24-25 budget workshops. The March 26th meeting will be held in the High School Community Room. The March 28th meeting will be held in the High School Cafeteria. At these workshops, the School Board […]

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 […]

Musical navigates the challenges of high school with humor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Registration for children living in the Peru Central School District who will be attending Kindergarten in September 2024 is now being accepted. Your child must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Complete the registration packet at https://www.perucsd.org/district/student-registration/. Please bring […]

When: Saturday, 4/20 at 8am Where: Peru Fire Department and then the town road of your choice Who: You & your crew! This is a fun family event that gives back to our community and to our environment! Please mark “interested” or “going” on the event to stay up to date on all the details! […]

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Peru High School graduate Dan Lennon is highlighting housing, public safety, and youth recreation as the biggest issues facing the city. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:15 AM.  The main purpose of this meeting is to approve a bid award and a health/welfare service contract.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The agenda will be […]

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The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Chazy Junior/High School principal will take over the elementary position July 1 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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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 […]