The Peru Gazette

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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.

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced a new state record for smallmouth bass was set on Sept. 22, 2024. Using a soft plastic lure, Dante Piraino of Baldwinsville, Onondaga County, reeled in a nine-pound smallmouth bass from the St. Lawrence River while fishing in a bass tournament […]

WESTPORT, NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, is dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, protecting land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in the Champlain Valley. With over 100 miles of trails, 3,000 acres of protected land, and hundreds of hikes, outdoor education outings, and volunteer […]

Dear Dancing Friends, You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Wednesday, October 16 (and every Wednesday until Spring), from 6-8pm at the Peru VFW Post 309, 710 NY-22B, Peru, near the Schuyler Falls town line. These weekly “practice” sessions are free and everyone is welcome. Our repertoire of dance music includes Ballroom […]

PLATTSBURGH –  Thelma I. Douglas – an early proponent of a river trail in the City of Plattsburgh – will be feted at the Oct. 24 grand opening of the newest Saranac River Trail Greenway segment. That new section of trail, which runs behind Plattsburgh High School and connects to the Thelma I. Douglas Footbridge […]

You are invited to join USA Dance Plattsburgh’s dance session tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 25 (and every Wednesday until Spring), from 6-8 pm at the Peru VFW Post 309, 710 NY-22B, Peru, near the Schuyler Falls town line. These weekly “practice” sessions are free and everyone is welcome. Our repertoire of dance music includes Ballroom dances-Waltz, Tango, […]

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Plattsburgh, 3 PM, August 10, 2024— Watching the boats arrive and weigh in Bassmaster Elite boats at the Plattsburgh Dock Street Marina was great fun. Most fishermen caught between 15 and 20 pounds today and about the same yesterday. The top 50 will compete tomorrow. Fishing will go into Monday because of yesterday’s bad weather […]

Gather your crew, pack your sunscreen, and head over to Plattsburgh City Beach to witness the wildest rides and the fiercest competition on the water. Watch in awe as jet skiers soar across Lake Champlain, defying gravity and pushing their limits. The City of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau are thrilled to host […]

Former Luck Bros. superintendent continues to lead Beartown Ski Area into a strong future Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Interested Campers Encouraged to Enter Lottery Open June 13 to 20 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the return of the popular First-Time Camper Program for the 2024 season. New York families that have never experienced camping will have the opportunity to try camping and other recreational […]