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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Peru Tire Roundup, May 29, 1-4 PM

Hochul apologizes for ‘ethnic cleansing’ at Thomas Indian School

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Plattsburgh city council confirms new police chief amid controversy

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Upstate NY angler’s colossal Lake Ontario catfish crushes state record

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Hochul announces $1,800 baby bonus for NY families: Here’s who qualifies

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Learn about creation and success of Peru Town Market

As Dust Begins to Settle on Prison Chaos, Reformers Hold Somber Hearing

NY Focus Reports 

Town of Peru road paving underway, new plow truck purchase approved, town property vandalized

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 plow truck for $352,946 utilizing $152,946 in available funds and issuing a bond not exceeding $200,000. Highway Department Superintendent Michael Farrell says plow truck replacement costs doubled over the last past few years with a three to four year waiting period. 

Courtney Tetreault reported that on or about Saturday, May 3, vandals defaced the Sullivan Park entrance sign, damaged a Sullivan Park picnic table and bench, and severely damaged metal signs at Little Ausable River Park. Town Supervisor Craig Randall said the repair cost to the Sullivan Park sign is 3,000.  A Peru-based company, Artisan Sign and Design, donated the sign to the town in June 2021. Randall said the town will press charges when one or more persons are apprehended.

NYS Police have scheduled a ceremony to rename the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge for the late NYS Trooper Christopher Garrow for Heyworth Mason Park on May 30 at 11 a.m

Town Historian Helen Nerska will conduct a Peru History Tour on Saturday, May 31. It will leave the town hall at 10 a.m. The board verbally agreed to Nerska’s request to donate 1st Baptist Church congregation documents to the Town of Ausable. The church began on Fuller Road in Peru, but moved to Ausable.  Peru collected many records over the years.

Recreation Director Kristen Marino reported many participating teams in summer programs, including three peewee baseball teams, three grasshopper baseball teams, two grasshopper softball teams, two peewee softball teams, plus T-Ball. 

Mrs. Marino still needs a pickleball instructor, a tennis instructor, and an assistant recreation director. Opening days are May 23 -24. The Clinton County Youth Bureau will conduct an umpire clinic at Lapham Mills Park on May 23

The board also: 

Approved signing a customer agreement with Hamilsun Solar with an anticipated saving of 7% of the town’s total electricity charges. Savings are estimated at $7,000 annually. 

Tabled a six-month contract with White Knight Kennels as the town’s dangerous dog facility.  The exact cost could not be determined because there appeared to be a wording error in the proposed contract.

Approved purchase of mechanical parts for closing the former wastewater lagoon adjacent to the Brand Hollow Road.

Approved using some or all of the town’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies of $138,041 to repair or replace manhole repairs and/or replacement. 

Approved purchase of playground mulch for $4,764. 

Approved purchase of a 40 ft. Commex metal storage box for $4,240 to store items displaced during the wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. 

American Flags honor our deceased veterans

Joseph Stemper is a member of VFW Post 125 in Plattsburgh.

Joseph Stemper is a member of VFW Post 125 in Plattsburgh.

Judy LeFevre, President of Peru VFW Post 309 Auxillary

Bill LeFevre, Past Commanter of Peru VFW Post 309

Lee Clemons, a member of Peru VFW Post 309

Peru, NY, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – On Monday, May 26, 2025, many people will gather to participate in ceremonies and parades in observance of Memorial Day. Some will visit cemeteries to pay their respects at the graves of loved ones, and they will likely be struck by the sight of hundreds of American flags throughout the cemetery, including one placed at the graves of their loved ones. These flags do not just appear by chance. Members of veterans organizations and dedicated volunteers walk through nearly every local cemetery, ensuring that no veteran’s final resting place is overlooked. This morning, several VFW and VFW Auxiliary members, and other volunteers placed flags at St. Augustine’s Cemetery, while other VFW members provided similar support at cemeteries in surrounding areas.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒!

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒!
𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐓-𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭
Design Contest!
Submissions are due by Friday, May 30th at noon.
For full contest rules and submission instructions, check out: https://www.townofplattsburgh.com/…/2025-tshirt-contest…

Nurses at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital rally for better staffing standards

The primary concern centers around a shift in nurse-to-patient ratios within four medical-surgical units

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Senator Stec welcomes Peru student to Albany for Students Inside Albany Conference

Albany, Tuesday, May 20 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today welcomed Peru High School junior Connor Baehre to Albany as part of the League of Women Voters’ 2025 Students Inside Albany Conference.
Baehre, one of 60 students statewide selected for the conference, spent the afternoon in Albany at the Capitol and shadowed the senator while the Senate convened for session. Stec appreciated having the opportunity to welcome him to Albany and show him firsthand how the state’s legislative process works.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Connor to Albany and show him how the state Senate operates,” said Stec. “I’m glad to assist in a program like the Students Inside Albany Conference, which helps encourage civic engagement and participation and allows our young people to see our government in action. I hope Connor enjoyed his time at the Capitol and that the experience furthered his interest in government and public service.”

Patient care at risk with current staffing levels, CVPH nurses say

Stories like this and today’s PR editorial are two good reasons to buy or subscribe the Press-Republican. Our local daily newspaper is expensive, but, we, the North Country need it and should safeguard it. 

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North Country healthcare leaders warn Medicaid cuts would destabilize region

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Stefanik Supports President Trump’s Golden Dome for Strategic Missile Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on President Trump’s announcement of the Golden Dome.

“President Trump’s announcement of the Golden Dome represents decisive action and fearless vision to ensure America’s defense future. As a staunch and longtime advocate for a robust strategic missile defense system, and Fort Drum, New York’s critical role within it, I’m thrilled to work alongside the President in Congress to execute this transformative program.

The Golden Dome, incorporating new technologies across land, sea, and space, is critical for countering evolving threats from rogue nations and adversaries. I wholly support the Golden Dome’s $25 billion investment, already provisioned in the One Big Beautiful Bill, to guarantee our nation’s defense is stronger than ever, safeguarding our homeland and our allies.”

Tensions mount in Burlington business community as council orders meal program relocation

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Trump pressure on Israel to end ‘catastrophic’ Gaza blockade

United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told the BBC Tuesday that 14,000 babies in Gaza are at risk of death in the next 48 hours without aid.

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Trump’s Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo (report)

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May 20, 2025 – Early this evening Courtney Tetreault reported more local vandalism

PCSD Superintendent reports today’s budget, proposition, board vote

Dear Community,
I’m pleased to share the official results of the 2025 Peru Central School District budget vote:
2025–2026 School Budget
Passed – 450 Yes, 182 No
Bus Purchase Proposition
Passed – 447 Yes, 182 No
Peru Free Library Funding
Passed – 465 Yes, 166 No
Board of Education Election – Two Seats
Lauren Prue: 388 votes
Sarah Graves: 347 votes
Steve Peters: 317 votes
Congratulations to Lauren Prue and Sarah Graves, who have been elected to the two Board of Education seats.
Thank you to everyone who came out to vote and support our schools and community.
Best regards,
Scott Storms
Peru Superintendent

Vandals damage town property 

Peru, NY, May 25, 2025 –  On or about Saturday, May 3, vandals defaced the Sullivan Park entrance sign, damaged a Sullivan Park picnic table and bench, and severely damaged metal signs at Little Ausable River Park. On Monday, May 6, at the Town Board meeting, the Town Supervisor Craig Randall said the repair cost to the Sullivan Park sign is 3,000.  A Peru-based company, Artisan Sign and Design, donated the sign to the town in June 2021.

Today, Supervisor Randall said the incidents are still under investigation. Camera footage at Little Ausable River Park may be key in identifying the perpetrators. Randall has indicated the town will press charges.

Reminder: The Peru Central School District budget vote is today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Room!

Please take a moment to cast your vote.

They did their job, now they’re on the way home

Peru, NY, May 20, 2025 – 340 bee hives from Forrence and Sullivan Orchards departed Peru today for home in Rome, NY. Forrence Orchard trees were fully blossomed when temperatures were in the high seventies and low eighties making it for ideal pollination conditions. Seth Forrence said, “It was a beautiful bloom, short and sweet, the best ever!”

 

Little Ausable River Park closed for mulch replacement

Peru, NY, May 20, 2025 – The Little Ausable River Park is closed while new mulch is being installed Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetreault said he hopes to reopen the park by Friday. 

Library accepting book donations June 4-13