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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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The Peru Gazette welcomes comments on posted stories. The author MUST include his/her first and last name. No  foul or libelous language permitted. The Peru Gazette reserves the right to not publish a comment.

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Town of Jay continues climate-friendly efforts

Climate Smart Communities Taskforce completes solar array installation on highway garage

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Posted: October 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Longtime Mountain Lake PBS Thom Hallock host reflects on covering the North Country

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Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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In Potsdam and around the North Country, people join “No Kings” rallies

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Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues.
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Ausable Valley Central School entering a period of fiscal challenge

Comprehensive financial study that looks into the district’s long-term financial outlook released

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Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Don’t forget the Chicken and Biscuits Thursday night at the Peru VFW

Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Attention History Lovers!

Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska

The Peru Historian’s office ended its 2025 tour season October 18th with a walking tour of Elm, Sanborne, Lewis and Pleasant streets.  This was our 3rd history walk. The first was October 24th, 2024, starting at the Town Hall going down North Main into the Heyworth Mason Park.  The second tour was rained out but participants shared photos and stories of old Peru at the Town Hall. We have history walks planned for next year but are always looking for ideas.  Email the Peru Town Historian at historian@perutown.com with your suggestions. 

Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hochul Vetoes Public Records Bill, Leaving ‘New Era of Transparency’ Still Pending

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Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Peru Highway Department Notice

Due to the weather, we will NOT be paving Allen Hill Road & River Road on Tuesday, October 21. We will be trying for Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23, depending on the weather.  

Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Corrections officer guilty of murder in beating death of inmate Robert Brooks; 2 other officers cleared of all charges

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Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Peru, NY – St. Patrick’s Oratory – Mother Cabrini Shrine, October 19, 2025

Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts

Sue Hagar takes helm of coalition working to protect watershed from pollution, climate threats

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The Peru Gazette is posting this story a month late; however, it’s a very important story 

Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Nov. 6 Lake Champlain panel examines algal bloom problem, efforts to control phosphorus pollution in the watershed

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Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal Menu for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Shepherd’s Pie 

Fruit 

Bread

Dessert 

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. 

All are invited and welcome!

Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Gift economy takes root at Keeseville farm

Sand River Community Farm shares food freely with its community

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Posted: October 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of October 9, 2025

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(Technical issues led to the first few minutes of the meeting not being recorded including department reports, minute acceptances, plus the first portion of engineer’s report of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.) Thanks to Bill Baggs for recording the meeting.

AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of Sept. 22, 2025 at 6 PM

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  1. Roll Call
  1. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 8, 2025 and Emergency Meeting of September 12, 2025. 
  1. Community Input. 
  1. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Sign Contract With Luck Bros. for Fuller Rd. Culvert.
  1. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Resolution to Use Storm Drain Reserve to Pay H33 Culvert Project Bill.
  1. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Daniel Hamilton Joining the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals.
  1. DISCUSSION: Telegraph Road Over Dry Mill Brook Culvert Project Engineering Update.
  1. DISCUSSION: Other Business, Town Council.
  1. DISCUSSION: Other Business, Dept. Heads.
  1. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
  1. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay Bills – September 2025
  1. MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
  1. MOTION: Return from Executive Session.
  1. MOTION: Adjourn. 

Posted: October 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Lewis residents push back against military exercises

Tensions rise as tactical tests, proposed cannon testing disrupts life in small Adirondack community

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Posted: October 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Town Board News, Upstate New York.
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Adirondack market gardening reality check

Advice for beginners from Tangleroot Farm

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Posted: October 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Vermont Orleans County senator resigns following leaked racist group chat

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Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Portion of Fuller Road to close for up to four weeks on Monday

The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that we will be closing a portion of Fuller Road between Bear Swamp Road and Lapham Mills Road from house # 881 to 906 on Monday, October 20th and will remain closed for up to four weeks while a box culvert is being put in.

There will be NO thru traffic during this closure including emergency vehicles.

Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Portion of Allen Hill Road will be be closed Tuesday

The Town of Peru Highway Department will be paving Allen Hill Road & River Road on Tuesday, October 21st from 7am- 5pm. We will be closing the road between Rod & Gun Club to Donahue Road. Emergency vehicles & School buses will be able to access the road.

Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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NY Senator Schumer highlights North Country healthcare costs during shutdown

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Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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SNAP benefits could end for many New Yorkers in November

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Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Stuff the Strand

Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Maj. Peter Arcadi appointed NYS Police Troop B Commander

Troop B encompasses 20 stations across five counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence, and Hamilton

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Posted: October 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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$10 for one of the best meals in the area! I can’t believe it.

Posted: October 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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