The Peru Gazette

DEC Encourages Hunters to Test Deer Harvested in Southern Herkimer and Northern Otsego County for Chronic Wasting Disease New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that the State’s most popular big game hunting season begins on Saturday, Nov. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. DEC encourages all hunters to […]

Cyclists on the newly completed section find serene scenery with wetlands teeming with bog-loving plants Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Legislation S.8047/A.3628 Prepares For Implementation of Potential Constitutional Amendment To Sustainably Develop the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex While Adding At Least 2,500 Acres to the Adirondack Forest Preserve Albany- October 27, 2025 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.8047/A.3628) implementing the potential constitutional amendment authorizing continued use and improvement of […]

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Angling meets community at popular salmon pool in Plattsburgh Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Chazy, NY— Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, announces the grand opening of the Corbeau Creek Trails in Chazy, NY. These trails are part of the CATS network of over 100 trails, connecting people with nature and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley. The festivities will kick off […]

July 24, 2025, Ausable Point, Peru, NY – Teaching your son or daughter fishing is one of the most enjoyable activities for any parent. This morning, Ben Sabourin and his son Dylan were up early, casting fishing lines at Ausable Point. Ben grew up just a few miles down the road from Ausable Point. Yes, […]

Avalanche Pass Trail Closed to Protect Public Safety; Slide on Mount Colden Impacting Access The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the closure of the Avalanche Pass Trail in Keene, Essex County, after recent rainstorm events resulted in mud and rockslides. The closure affects the portion of the Avalanche Pass Trail […]

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WESTPORT, NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is thrilled to announce a $100,000 grant from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund to establish a new permanent position: Land Conservation Manager. This vital role will spearhead land protection efforts throughout New York’s Champlain Valley, advancing CATS’s mission to maintain trails to connect people with nature and ensure […]

June 21 celebration to highlight the adaptive launch- the first of its kind in the area Click here for the Sun Community News story 

I suspect the golfers arrived very soon after 6:30.

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By John T Ryan Summary of Peru Town Board’s May 12, 2025 Meeting  Paving Bruce Drive was scheduled for Wednesday, May 14.  Once that’s complete the highway department plans to pave Telegraph Rood from the road closure point north to the Bear Swamp Road. The board approved financing for a Highway Department 2025 Western Star […]

Peru Dock, U.S. Route 9 – May 17, 2025 –  At 6:30 this morning, the weather was perfect for fishing on Lake Champlain. This gentleman, accompanied by his son, drove six 6-hours from Long Island to fish in Lake Champlain. The dad is a 1998 Environmental Science, SUNY Plattsburgh grad who appreciates all the North […]

The Town of Peru Recreation Department is currently seeking a Grasshopper boys baseball coach, 2 Tball coaches, a summer tennis/pickleball instructor, and a summer Recreation Director Assistant.  All inquiries or interest should be directed to Kristen Marino at recreationdirector@perutown.com

Parking Reservations Required May 1 to Oct. 31 April 25, 2025 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) today announced the parking reservation system to promote safe access to trails in the Route 73 corridor will resume May 1. Based on improved safety conditions in the corridor […]

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SARANAC LAKE, NY — Registration is open for the 2025 Adirondack Paddling Symposium, June 13-16 in Saranac Lake, NY. Presented by NRS and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), the Symposium is a comprehensive weekend of paddling instruction for beginners and intermediates, and includes course tracks for kayaks, pack boats and canoes. The Harrietstown Town […]

Peru, NY, Christmas Day, December 25, 2024—It’s bright and sunny, and the temperature is 24 degrees, making it a perfect day for a walk or bike ride at McComb Park. Our family enjoyed the trails and peaceful atmosphere.