The Peru Gazette

St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 16^th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  “ALL YOU CAN EAT” spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and a delicious dessert will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.00 per person, $3.00 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under.  Take-outs are available.  Monies raised will assist the Knights in their community-service programs. Everyone in Peru and the North Country is invited to this community event! 

A few days ago Joanne Kennedy photographed this eagle near the entrance to Ausable Point State Park.

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By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board conducted its regular business meeting on Monday, January 11, 2010 following the annual Organizational Meeting. The highlight of the meeting was the recognition of Lisa Gonyo for her service as Chairperson of the Peru Youth Commission. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko thanked Lisa for her dedicated service and presented her with a “Key to the Town.” Gonyo served on the Youth Commission for twelve years.  She will be succeeded by Greg Mills. 

Town department heads submitted their monthly reports which will be posted on the town website.  Town Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said the recent fire at the Dannemora Town Highway Garage has caused him to consider proposing the purchase of a fire-security alarm system for the Peru garage. Greg Timmons is interested in an alarm system for the Water and Sewer Department Building. A system for the Town Hall will also be investigated.

The Peru Town Board conducted its 2010 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2010.  In approximately twenty minutes the Board approved the required official salaries/appointments for the year. The appointments included the naming of Counselor Brandy McDonald as Deputy Supervisor. Supervisor Peter Glushko stated that Town Law gives the Town Supervisor the authority to name the Deputy Supervisor and McDonald was his choice for the position. Cortland Forrence had resigned effective January 11th stating that he believed that a sitting member of the Town Board should hold the position. Greg Mills was appointed to succeed Lisa Gonyo as Chairperson of the Youth Commission. At the conclusion of the meeting Counselor Kregg Bruno said he wanted the people of Peru to know that Republicans and Democrats on the Board had just worked together without any arguments in a bipartisan manner. He thought they had set a good example for Albany political leaders.

Organization Meeting approved items with the exception of the items with an *: Read more »

By John T. Ryan

Peru fire fighters have chosen Brian Westover as their Chief. Westover was elected on December 5^th and took over leadership of the Department on January 5th.  He succeeds Chad Frechette who served as Chief for the past three years.  Westover, a Westport native, was a member of that community’s department for eight years.  He moved to Peru ten years ago and joined the Peru Department. Westover and his wife Christine have two children, Ian (5) and Alexandria (8).  Asked about his goals for the Department Westover said, “As Chief I hope to keep the department growing and meeting the ever changing needs of the community.” Westover serves his community twenty-four hours a day. He is employed as an Emergency Medical Technician at the CVPH Medical Center.

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING January 11, 2009 7:00 PM Read more »

The Post Star reports 

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 Click here for agenda of School Board’s January 12, 2010 meeting

The Clinton County Health Department will be offering an H1N1 vaccination clinic for Clinton County residents. The H1N1 vaccine is FREE of charge for all residents on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. It is being held at the South Plattsburgh Fire Station (Route 22 and Northway Exit 36). Read more »

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AGENDA PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday January 20, 2010 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall Read more »

 AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD  Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall

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“The Peru Community Church is hosting a Talent Show to benefit the local Food Shelf this Friday, January 8th at 7:30 at the Fellowship Center.  Admission is a “free-will” monetary donation or non-perishable food item.  A beautiful handmade quilt will be available for raffle and great local musical talent will entertain you.  Come in from the cold and join us for an evening of fun!  Please call Carla Brassard at 643-9402 if you have any questions.” 

By John T. Ryan

News articles published today included recommendations from a report issued by the Empire Center for New York Policy recommending several cutbacks in New York State government programs. Here is the text of that report.

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By John T. Ryan

Most taxpayers undoubtedly received their 2010 County and Town tax bills in today’s mail. The only significant increase in tax levies appeared to be in water districts #1 and #2 where the levies increased by 36% and that is related to financing capital improvements made to the water plant. The complete Town of Peru 2010 budget is available for review on the town’s website. (Click here for a direct link)