The Peru Gazette

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By John T. Ryan

Peru – Since April, people stopping at the Peru Post Office have noticed a new face behind the counter. Seann Cassidy is our Officer in Charge (OIC) or temporary postmaster; however, he expects to be officially named Peru’s postmaster by late summer or early fall. Cassidy is a 25-year U.S. Postal Service veteran, the first 22 years as a letter carrier in his hometown Lake Placid. Before being assigned to Peru, he served as OIC in Saranac Lake, Keene, and Chestertown.

Cassidy has experienced a few challenges in his new job. The postal service is in the midst of a significant reorganization, including a hiring freeze. When longtime employees Dale Clemons and Denise Durgan retired, their positions couldn’t be filled, meaning employees on loan from nearby communities fill the positions. It takes time to acquire even a portion of the local knowledge that Clemons and Durgan possessed.

Peru’s five rural carriers and two clerks bring mail to about 2,700 rural addresses and 1,000 post office boxes daily. On a slow day, they sort 3,500 to 4,000 letters, plus almost 400 packages. During holidays, the letter numbers rise to about 10,000.

Seann Cassidy says he will do his best to continue in the office’s reputation for friendly, competent service. He said, “I’ll be stressing good customer service for both rural delivery and at the counter.” Cassidy says he plans to stay in Peru for a long time.

Welcome to Peru, Seann. The Peru Gazette wishes you the very best. You hold a vital position in our small town.

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“In Grand Isle, Lake Champlain Transportation has encountered strong opposition from neighbors as it seeks local approval for a 30,000-square-foot maintenance, storage and office building just south of the Gordons Landing ferry terminal.”

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Assemblyman Billy Jones is partnering with local school districts to hold his annual Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales” to encourage children in the North Country to learn more about their favorite animals and explore the world around them as they read.

To participate in the Summer Reading Challenge, children should read a book for a minimum of 15 minutes a day for at least 40 days during July and August. Children can read on their own or with a reading partner, such as family or friends, and mark days off on the Summer Reading Challenge calendar. Once they have reached 40 days or more, they can submit the calendar to Assemblyman Jones’ office to receive an Excellence in Reading Certificate.

To print out Summer Reading Challenge calendar and bookmark, students and parents may click on the links below:

2021 Summer Reading Calendar

2021 Summer Reading Bookmarks

“Police on Wednesday arrested Craig Foster, 37, of Keeseville, and Nicole Cayea, 42, of Schuyler Falls, on charges of 2nd-degree murder. They say the couple stole the victim’s car.”

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By John T. Ryan 

Peru – Lauren Prue commented, “Ali Webbinaro and I want to build community. We want the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park to bring people together after a long hard year.” Ali and Lauren’s goal came true when over 250 people turned out to enjoy the Peru Town Market on a warm, humid Sunday, June 27th. Twenty-three vendors and two food and beverage trucks set up on the fringes of the park’s sizable green space. Some people commented, “We didn’t know this beautiful park existed.” 

Customers found many items, including cheese, meat, maple syrup, candles, soap, woodworking creations, leather goods, hand-sewn items, watercolors, metal flowers, hand-made jewelry. One vendor even offered massage. 

Future Peru Town Markets will be held on Sundays, July 25th, August 29th (2 to 6 p.m.), September 19th, and October 10th (12 to 4 p.m.). Prue commented, “On July 25th, we expect most of the vendors to return, and we’ll have new vendors, including four local growers.”

Through August, visitors can combine a visit to the market with music. Peru’s summer concert series will be held at Heyworth Mason Park every Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The park has plenty of room for families to spread out blankets, space for the kids to play, several picnic tables, and a dog park. It’s hard to find a more enjoyable place to spend a Sunday afternoon and early evening.  

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Repairs to stone pillar should be complete by Tuesday, July 13 

PLATTSBURGH, NY (07/06/2021) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Beekman Street entrance will be closed to traffic beginning 7 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, July 7 while repairs to a stone pillar are made.  The work on the pillar, part of the hospital’s perimeter fence, is expected to be completed by the end of the day, Tuesday, July 13.

Both CVPH’s Cornelia Street and Prospect Street entrances will remain open. Drivers are asked to use caution and are reminded that the campus speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Pedestrian foot traffic can be heavy at times, especially during the change of shifts.

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Thanks to Bill Pafford for sharing photos of the 2021 Peru High School graduation. Click here