The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh YMCA receives $125,000 toward new facility Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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 

On May 11, 2024, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) will host its signature annual Grand Hike, a 14-mile walk from Essex to Westport along scenic trails and back roads in New York’s Champlain Valley. The Grand Hike promotes healthy communities and well-being by bringing together outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and community members to experience the nearly […]

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“Blazing a Trail” gives the history of NYS parks and historic sites Click here for the Sun Community News story 

News includes affordable housing, the Recreation Director Assistant position still not filled, a grant application to be submitted, town property sale faces obstacles, a new hire in the Highway Department, and Employee Handbook revisions  March 12, 2024—The Peru Town Board held a regular meeting Monday evening chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. The board excused […]

All first-time hunters planning to go afield this upcoming spring turkey season must first complete a mandatory hunter education course before they can purchase a hunting license. In-person, instructor-led hunter education courses are being offered throughout NYS during March and April. Classes fill quickly, so do not delay in registering for a course. All classes […]

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Duties/Responsibilities could fluctuate during seasons and can be discussed. The main goal is to assist the Youth Director in providing attention to detail and fluidity among programs. Spring – organization of T-ball teams and help dispersing equipment (4-6 teams) Summer – check-ins with summer activities as needed (schedule to be decided before season, the month […]

Town partners with regional organizations and businesses for family activities over February break Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Peru Sports and Youth Program4h  · The moment we are all waiting for!!! Ski sign ups are online now!! Copy the link below to your browser and sign up by January 7th. We will received one complementary chaperone pass for every 10 students who register. If you are interested in a chaperone pass, please message […]

From loon conservation to steward programs, the funding will benefit the ADK Park Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The public is invited to this free event Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY October 5, 2023 – If there is a perfect day for kitesurfing in the area, today had to be it. Ausable Point activity is pictured here, but undoubtedly, other areas were busy, too. At 3 p.m., it was 78 degrees with a steady, moderate wind.

Funds used for trail work, steward program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

A canoe trip to a camping destination within Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Alec Morrison’s two wins have come in his third year after trading in co-angler status Click here for the Sun Community News story  Click here for April 2015 story on Alec Morrison’s love of fishing

Plattsburgh YMCA receives $100,000 for a New Y Future Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Lake Champlain ranked #6 in country Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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