The Peru Gazette

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For the past several years, I’ve focused both my financial donations and volunteer efforts almost exclusively on the United Way for one reason: results. 

Our local United Way has been incredibly responsive to the needs of this community, as of late focusing heavily on the opioid crisis, the related urgent need for new foster homes, and helping people get back to work or remain in the workforce. We all see our neighbors struggling with some heavy burdens; knowing that my time and money is going towards common-sense solutions for people in our community makes my heart sing. 

This past fall, I had the pleasure of spending several hours riding around the North Country with the United Way’s Director of Development, Kathy Snow. We were visiting local businesses and organizations, asking them to support our annual fundraising appeal. Cell phone reception is spotty, but Kathy knew each place on our route that she could pull over to check her messages and return phone calls. The requests coming in were overwhelming to me: families without the means to feed their children, an elderly resident with a busted hot water heater, hard-working people struggling to keep their jobs due to substance abuse issues. Kathy was amazing to watch. She was able to offer not only comfort and compassion, but almost immediate help and support through the services offered by United Way’s 40 partner agencies. 

United Way of the Adirondacks can only continue to offer this critical hand up to our friends and neighbors with the support of the community. Please consider joining me in lending your time and financial support to this organization that has proven results.

Hannah Provost

Morrisonville

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – As the top luge athletes from around the world are currently preparing for World Cup and World Championship racing in Europe, USA Luge will bring the thrill of the sport to the masses at Titus Mountain Family Ski Center on Jan. 19-20.

Using easy to maneuver plastic sleds, patrons at the Malone ski and ride destination will get a chance to experience this exciting Olympic sport through the Casella Resource Solutions USA Luge Challenge.

Casella is one of the nation’s leading waste and recycling service providers, serving thousands of businesses, residences, and communities throughout New York State.

We’re happy to do our part to bring the USA Luge Challenge to the North Country,” said Bill Meyers, Casella General Manager. “We’re hopeful that many of our customers will come out with their families to participate in this exciting and fun event.” Read more »

Tuesday, 1/8/19 Peru – Clinton County Fire investigators are on the scene of a fire that devastated Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant, 416 U.S. Route 9 in Peru. Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neill said his department was called out about 2 a.m. and was later joined by several other departments. The south end of the building is gutted, while the north end sustained smoke and water damage. Investigators will be working throughout the day attempting to determine the cause of the fire.

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Saturday, February 2,  11 am to 3 pm

At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh

Families are welcome to join us at the Museum on Saturday, February 2, from 11 am to 3 pm, to make special Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and family. Put your picture on your Valentine card. Tour the museum and have a picture taken with an item you love like Redford Glass, the musical instruments from the Arts & Leisure Exhibit, or the beautiful dresses in the Suffrage Exhibit. Craft items will include ribbons, lace, and yarn, along with period shawls, hats and waistcoats to give your photos the right feel.

Free.  Ages 5 years and up.  All supplies are provided.   Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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50th Peru Wrestling Invitational top 4 seeds of a 16 man bracket

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Peru Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller Hours
January 2019

Jan. 4, 2019 Peru – A Town of Peru snowplow overturned on the Reservoir Rd. about 5 a.m. this morning. The truck and plow were damaged; thankfully the operator was not injured. The accident took place on the steep hill not far from the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said the sand-loaded truck encountered glare ice while ascending the hill, slid backwards, twisted sideways and overturned. The plow wing struck and severely damaged the truck’s right door, mirror and windshield.

Rock’s Garage towed the truck to its garage where it awaits further examination and a repair estimate.

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:03  PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the November 26, 2018 meeting.  

 Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve Public Hearing minutes from the

November 26, 2018 meeting.

Ayes 5 Nays 0                                                                           Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass  to include the reports from the following departments into the official record of tonight’s meeting.  (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports).   

Ayes 5   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

Mr. Ryan asked for an update on Washington Street. The issue is in litigation.

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Barber to add item 17A to the agenda for Executive Session. Read more »