The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY –  The verbal volley between Theresa Larson and the Peru Town Board continued at the Town Board’s June 22nd Meeting. In June 2024, Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT) purchased six parcels, including the former Snug Harbor/Olde Valcour Marina, the Mariner Restaurant, which Larson co-operated, a dive shop, a campground, and […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday May 28, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present was ; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent. […]

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; was excused. The meeting was called […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday May 11, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. […]

Phil Brown explores the possibility of a 34-mile gravel biking route in Franklin County, opening the possibility of multi-use trails Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Community members weigh in on affordable housing plans for town-owned land Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

PLATTSBURGH, NY, May 4, 2026  – The Town of Plattsburgh has received statewide recognition for the C.H.A.M.P. Local Law that was adopted in early 2025. At the 2026 New York Planning Federation Conference in Cooperstown, the Town of Plattsburgh was awarded the Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement for the Creating Housing Acceleration Measures for Plattsburgh […]

Peru, NY –   At its April 27 meeting the Peru Town Board accepted Eric Duquette’s resignation from the board effective Wednesday, April 27. Duquette cited an increasingly busy professional and personal schedule and his inability to give the position the position the dedication it deserves as the reasons for his decision. The resolution stated […]

In the aftermath of the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, David Gibson reflects on what more the state could do for the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

The Adirondack Park Agency approved one utility-sized battery energy storage system so far. But towns are passing moratoriums delaying their builds. So what are battery storage systems and why is the state promoting them? Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL December 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS: File # Z-2026-111 – Area Variance – Myles Tallada at 771 Bear Swamp Road – Parcel # 280.-1-28.2 – Requesting to remove an existing 10’X10′ shed and replace with a new 14’X30′ shed that will encroach 5 […]

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APA board approves seven-lot housing complex off Route 73 Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

WEDNESDAY December 17@ 7:00 PM, Town of Peru  CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  September 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2025-110 Use Variance, Erin Duprey, Donald Duprey, 292.-1-9.1, 71 Parsons Rd ELECTIONS ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

“Richard’s teams have built nearly 20 homes and are in the planning stages for 45 more in Fairlee alone. The Upper Valley town, a summer tourism hub, has a year-round population of about 1,000 residents.” Clock here for the VTDigger story 

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  August  2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2025-016 Area Variance, Erich Lutz, Matthew Ingram, 280.1-3-12, 3019 Main St. Z2025-107Area Variance, Leonard Jozwiak II,  768 Bear Swamp Rd, Peru, NY 12972 7. CEO REPORT 8. ADJOURNMENT Christine Crawford Codes & Zoning Secretary Town […]

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  June 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2025-014    Special Use Permit                               NY RSA2 Cellular Partnership                              d/b/a Verizon Wireless                                 Valcour Rest Area Z2025-016 Area Variance                                         Erich Lutz Matthew Ingram 280.1-3-12 3019 Main St   CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  March 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2025-014    Special Use Permit, NY RSA2 Cellular Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless,Valcour Rest Area Z2025-015  Area Variance, Joshua and Diana Bartholomew, 277.-1-10.2, Patent/Mud Pond Rd  CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of January 2025 minutes 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: 1. Z2025-104 Special Use Permit NY RSA2 Cellular Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless Valcour Rest Area 7. CEO REPORT 8. ADJOURNMENT

If you’re a Peru resident and haven’t participated in the town’s Community Survey, please do. The Town of Peru would like your opinion about Peru’s needs and future development. Unfortunately, the participation rate has been low. The more people who participate, the better the outcome. Here’s your chance to voice your opinion. Click here to […]

The Town of Peru requests that all residents take this community survey. The town’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Law need to be updated. Peru resident input is critical to the community’s future!  Click here for the survey! 

The Peru Town Board is appealing to community members to apply to become members of either the Peru Zoning Board of Appeals or the Peru Planning Board. The boards consist of five members and meet once monthly. Sometimes, two members cannot attend for a good reason, resulting in a postponement or one negative vote denying […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  December 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2024-099; Special Use Permit- Off-Premises Sign, Adirondack Coast Self-Storage, 269.-1-40, Town Park Rd/State Rt 22 Z2024-0102; 7-Foot Relief from Roadway for Sign        Adirondack Coast Self Storage, 269.-1-40, Town Park […]