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The Town of Peru Planning Board is currently seeking a civic-minded resident to fill a vacancy for an
Alternate PLANNING Board Member. This is a vital role that ensures our town’s land-use, zoning, and development reviews continue smoothly when regular board members are absent or recused due to conflicts of interest.
About the Role:
As an alternate member, you will participate in monthly meetings, review project applications, and stay informed on local planning initiatives. When activated, you will hold full voting privileges. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn about municipal government, shape the future growth of our community, and give back to the Town of Peru. Planning Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6p, given there are applications submitted the previous month.
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Must be a legal resident and registered voter of the Town of Peru.
• Must have a strong interest in community planning, zoning, and sustainable local development.
• Ability to attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings and occasional special workshops.
• Willingness to complete New York State-mandated municipal training hours annually (training is provided
and funded by the town).
No prior experience in municipal planning or law is required—just a commitment to fair decision-making and the long-term well-being of our town.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should submit a brief letter of interest and a resume outlining their background and why they wish to serve. Please submit your application to:
The Town of Peru is an equal opportunity employer and encourages residents of all backgrounds to apply. Codes Officer: peruzoning@perutownny.gov ~ Codes Secretary: zoningsecretary@perutownny.gov
Copied from the Town of Peru Website: A Resolution will be considered by the Town Board of the Town of Peru, Clinton County, New York on October 15, 2026 to authorize the reconstruction of the Lyons Road and Westcott Road culvert crossings at an estimated maximum cost of $4,334,157 and authorizes the levy of a tax for the project in an amount not to exceed $4,334,157 which shall be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Town Board and that in anticipation of the collection of such tax, bonds and notes of the Town are authorized to be issued at one time, or from time to time, in the principal amount not to exceed $4,334,157 and a tax is authorized to pay the interest on said obligations when due. Under the Local Finance Law, the Project has a period of probable usefulness of thirty (30) years. This meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Town of Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street at 6PM.
ALTONA, N.Y. — The Town of Altona will officially break ground on its new Town Hall on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at 3124 Miner Farm Road.
The new facility will provide a modern, accessible and efficient space for town government and community services. Plans include seven designated office spaces, a separate modern courtroom, a dedicated Town meeting room and a versatile community outreach office designed to better serve residents.
The building has been designed with both staff and the public in mind, incorporating shared spaces where practical while improving the functionality of municipal offices and public
meeting areas. The entire facility will be ADA compliant and will include updated safety and security features.
The project was initially put out to bid earlier this year with an original design estimated at approximately $4 million. Following additional review, public meetings and community
conversations, the Town undertook a redesign that brought the project cost to approximately $3.2 million — a savings of nearly $800,000.
“We took a thoughtful look at the project and were able to reduce the cost significantly while still creating a modern, accessible and secure Town Hall that will better serve our staff and residents for years to come,” said Brady Smart, Interim Town of Altona Supervisor.
The new Town Hall represents a significant investment in Altona’s municipal infrastructure, providing updated spaces for day-to-day Town operations, court proceedings, public meetings and community outreach.
Community members are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony and mark the beginning of construction on the new facility.
Peru, NY – October 8, 2026 – Luck Bros. applied an asphalt topcoat to the Telegraph Road Dry Mill Brook bridge today. The fine asphalt will extend up the hill on both sides of the structure. Unfortunately, the guardrail subcontractor can’t deliver until October 19. The new bridge will hopefully open later that week. The structure’s span exceeds 20 feet, so it qualifies as a bridge, meaning Clinton County will be responsible for its future maintenance.
Wilderness Rescue: On September 29 at 8:25 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a hiker reporting their hiking partner missing on the Van Ho Trail. Forest Rangers Curcio and Foutch spoke to the caller at the Adirondak Loj and learned that the two separated at Indian Falls. The caller turned back while the partner continued to the summit of Mount Marcy. Rangers learned a pair of hikers saw the 30-year-old from Walworth at the summit but did not see the hiker again on the Van Ho Trail. Ranger Curcio searched the Marcy Dam truck trail and Ranger Foutch searched the Van Ho trail from the Loj parking lot. Just before reaching Marcy Dam, Ranger Foutch encountered the subject and a good Samaritan hiking out. The good Samaritan located the lost hiker in the woods in the dark near Indian Falls. Rangers escorted the hikers to Marcy Dam. The incident was clear at 11:35 p.m.
Town of Santa Clara Franklin County Wildland Fire: On October 3 at 12:16 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a wildland fire on Horseshoe Pond in the Saint Regis Canoe Area. Forest Ranger Ordway determined the fire was less than an acre. Ranger Ordawy used hand tools and by 7:14 p.m., declared the fire extinguished.
Horseshoe Pond fire
Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On October 3 at 2:02 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a stranded hiker at the climbing area above Chapel Pond. The hiker planned to hike Giant Mountain but started on the wrong side of the road and accidentally began hiking towards a climbing area. At 4:22 p.m., Rangers reached the hiker and assisted them out of the woods.
Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On October 3 at 4:30 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call regarding a hiker at the summit of Big Slide Mountain who was vomiting, shaky, having trouble breathing, and couldn’t move. New York State Police (NYSP) Pilot Engel flew Forest Rangers Curcio and Ezumah to the scene. Ranger Curcio lowered Ranger Ezumah to the 23-year-old subject. Ranger Ezumah harnessed the hiker, and Ranger Curcio successfully hoisted the patient into the helicopter. NYSP Pilot Engel flew them to the Lake Placid Airport where they met a Lake Placid Ambulance. The incident was clear at 6:10 p.m.
Big Slide rescue
Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On October 3 at 10:23 p.m., Forest Rangers Ezumah and Foutch responded to a call for two hikers who became separated while hiking the Great Range. Ranger Foutch spoke to one of the hikers at the trailhead, but the other was still on the W.A. White Trail and didn’t have a headlamp. Rangers located the 33-year-old and assisted them back to the trailhead. The incident was clear at 7 a.m.
Town of North Elba Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On October 4 at 7:02 a.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received an SOS beacon activation on Mount Jo. The subject appeared to be approximately 25 feet off the trail. Ray Brook Dispatch texted with the subject who said they were having a heart attack. Assistant Forest Ranger Hodgson, Rangers Curcio, Foutch, Quinn, Lieutenant LaPierre, and Lake Placid EMS assessed and treated the 48-year-old from Pennsylvania. They carried the patient to the trailhead where they were met by a Lake Placid Ambulance, which transported the subject to a Life Net helicopter. The incident was clear at 10:23 p.m.
Mount Jo rescue
Town of Harrietstown Franklin County Wilderness Rescue: On October 4 at 11:36 a.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call for a hiker with a knee injury near the summit of Seymour Mountain. Forest Ranger Curcio spoke to the 18-year-old from Massachusetts and determined the injury was non-weight bearing. New York State Police (NYSP) Pilot Sergeant Beck flew Rangers Curcio and Ezumah to the scene. Ranger Curcio lowered Ranger Ezumah to the subject. Ranger Ezumah splinted the injury and harnessed the patient. Ranger Curcio successfully hoisted the patient into the helicopter and NYSP Pilot Sergeant Beck flew them to the hospital. The incident was clear at 12:53 p.m.
Seymour Mountain Rescue
Town of Minerva Essex County Wilderness Search: On October 4 at 1:04 p.m., Forest Ranger Jeffery was off duty and paddling in the Hudson River Gorge when he came across an individual separated from their group on the Blue Ledges Trail. Ranger Jeffery and the 41-year-old from Lima searched and located the group. Ranger Jefferey hiked with them out to Northwoods Club Road and met up with additional Rangers, who then escorted the subject back to their vehicle. The incident was clear at 2:25 p.m.
Town of Moira Franklin County Wilderness Search: On October 4 at 8:31 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from an ATV rider lost behind their residence. Cell phone coordinates placed the subject between Sayles Road and Broad Road north of the Little Salmon River. At 10:27 p.m., Forest Ranger Russell located the subject and escorted them out of the woods.
Town of St. Armand Franklin County Motor Vehicle Accident: On October 5, Forest Ranger Captain Booth responded to a motor vehicle accident and determined the driver was in cardiac arrest. Captain Booth began CPR, applied an AED. The patient regained a pulse and respirations. Saranac Lake Rescue Squad transported the patient to the hospital. New York State Police, including an off-duty Trooper, and other Rangers assisted.
If a person needs a Forest Ranger, whether it’s for a search and rescue, to report a wildfire, or to report illegal activity on State lands and easements, they should call 833-NYS-RANGERS. If a person needs urgent assistance, call 911. To contact a Forest Ranger for information about a specific location, the DEC website has phone numbers for every Ranger listed by region.
SARANAC LAKE, NY –- The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will
present its 22nd annual High School Writing Retreat on Thursday, Oct.
29, and Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Paul
Smith’s College.
With two full days learning creative writing through workshops,
activities and readings, the retreat is open to students from across
the North Country in grades 9-12, including public, private and
homeschool students; there is no cost to attend.
“This event is for any high school student who is interested in
finding their voice and exploring what really matters to them,” said
ACW executive director, Nathalie Thill. “Some students come already
identifying as writers, others are just curious and open to the
experience. They all leave with a new appreciation for creative
writing, tools to develop their own voice, and they get to meet other
students from all over the region all the while working with some of
the most exciting writers and educators in the country.”
This year’s retreat will be led by four instructors: Noah Arhm Choi,
author of CUT TO BLOOM and winner of the 2019 Write Bloody Prize;
Denice Frohman, award-winning poet and performer; Jon Sands, National
Poetry Series winner; and Lauren Whitehead, writer, performer and
dramaturg.
Please note that schools and/or parents are responsible for
transportation to and from Paul Smiths each day and students are
expected to bring their own lunch or bring funds to purchase lunch
from the Paul Smith’s College cafeteria. Due to new capacity
regulations this year, each day will be capped at a total of 150
students. Registrants must register separately for each day.
Registration will be first-come first-served.
In addition to the retreat, ACW will host Poetry On Broadway at 7 p.m.
on Thursday, Oct. 29, where this year’s writing retreat instructors
will share their work with the general public. This event is free and
open to all; register online at adirondackcenterforwriting.org/event/poetry-on-broadway-2026.
Since 2005, the Adirondack Center for Writing has hosted its annual
High School Writing Retreat, and each year brings in more talented
local teen writers. This year’s retreat is generously supported by
grants from Cloudsplitter Foundation, Charles R. Wood Foundation, Lake
Placid Education Fund, and Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund.
The Adirondack Center for Writing has been bringing people and words
together for over 25 years through provocative events and meaningful
programs. For more information about ACW, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org or follow @adkctr4writing on Facebook
and Instagram.
Plattsburgh, October 6, 2026. As we enter respiratory illness season, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding residents to practice good health habits and take precautions to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Respiratory illness season typically lasts through the end of March but varies season-to-season.
Respiratory illnesses are spread through the air and affect the nose, throat, and lungs, often causing cold and flu-like symptoms. These illnesses share similar symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Every
year, respiratory viruses such as influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cause hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths. Other respiratory illnesses include adenovirus, rhinovirus, enterovirus, parainfluenza and parvovirus B19 (fifth disease). “These respiratory viruses can cause symptoms in the upper respiratory tract (the vocal chords and above) and the lower respiratory tract (below the vocal chords),” explained Nichole Louis, Director of Health Care Services at CCHD. “Some viruses also affect the nose, throat and lungs, and can lead to serious lung infections, like pneumonia.”
Symptoms of respiratory viruses include:
• Fever
• Chills
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Cough
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Decrease in appetite
• Sore throat
• Vomiting
• New loss of taste or smell
• Headache, muscle or body aches
• Diarrhea
• Weakness
“The good news is that we have more tools than ever to help people protect themselves, their families, and the community from severe respiratory illness,” added Ms. Louis.
These strategies include:
“Persons who have any physical mobility or other needs, call the telephone number above to arrange for accommodations”•Staying up to date with immunizations. Safe and effective vaccines exist for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Discuss which of these are appropriate for you with your health care provider.
•Avoiding close contact with sick people.
•Staying home when you’re sick. If you or your child gets sick, stay at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine (e.g., Tylenol or ibuprofen). If you must leave the house when you are sick, wear a well-fitting mask and distance yourself from others.
•Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue (or your elbow) when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue away after use.
•Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
•Routinely cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects at home, work or
school, especially when someone is ill (e.g., doorknobs, keyboards, phones).
•Practicing good health habits. Stay smoke-free, eat nutritious foods, drink plenty of fluids, stay active, manage stress and get enough sleep.
“If you develop a respiratory illness, seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment,” urged Ms. Louis. “If you have risk factors for severe illness; treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness.” To learn more ways to protect yourself during respiratory illness season, visit the North Country Health
PLATTSBURGH, NY – Unitary America, a locally-based, community advocacy non-profit organization, with over 35 volunteers, helped remove approximately 100 pounds of garbage from downtown Plattsburgh over the past two weeks, cleaning an area stretching across the entire downtown area. Volunteers helped clean Betty Little Park, Margaret Street, MacDonough Monument, Trinity Park, Durkee Street, Clinton Street, Brinkerhoff, and Court Street.
This trash cleanups were part of Unitary America’s program Clean America, which has cumulatively removed over one ton from the local area. Past trash cleanups have targeted the Saranac River, and other ecologically-sensitive areas. “It is really amazing to see our volunteers removing this much garbage from our communities. If we were not there, then this garbage would’ve leaked pollutants that undermine our drinking water and harm our local environment,” says Garrett Monette, Leader of Unitary America. The organization plans to hold several more trash cleanups before the onset of winter.
Single-use plastics are known to degrade into billions of microplastics, whereas cigarette butts can pollute drinking water, and leach pollutants into the soil. “I really admire how dedicated our volunteers are, and the level of support we’ve seen from our community. I couldn’t have done any of this without all the amazing people that make up Unitary America,” Monette added. The organization has another trash cleanup planned on October 10th, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh. All community members and college students alike are welcome.
UNITY AMERICA COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTINGS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
TRASH CLEANUP – Unitary America is hosting a trash cleanup, removing garbage from the downtown Plattsburgh and surrounding areas, between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. All those wanting to help protect their local environment, need volunteer experience, and want to get involved in their community are welcome to attend. All supplies will be provided. Held at Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
FREE GROCERY GIVEAWAY – Unitary America is giving away free groceries at the Plattsburgh Public Library, between the hours of 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Groceries are distributed while supplies last. Bags are provided. All are welcome to attend.
Hunters Reminded of New Regulations to Increase Harvest of Antlerless Deer
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today reminded big game hunters that a variety of New York State deer and bear hunting seasons begin in October.
“Each year, New York’s big game hunters highly anticipate the October start of deer and bear hunting seasons,” said Commissioner Lefton. “There are several changes to deer hunting regulations in place for the 2026 hunting seasons and I encourage all hunters to review the new regulations before heading safely afield this fall.”
October Big Game Season Opening Dates
Throughout most of the Southern Zone, the Early Bowhunting season for deer began October 1 and runs through November 20. The Early Bowhunting season for deer in the Northern Zone opened on September 27 and will run through October 23. The Early Muzzleloading season for deer in the Northern Zone opens on October 17 and runs through October 23. Lastly, the Regular Firearms season for deer in the Northern Zone opens on October 24 and runs through December 6.
Throughout most of the Southern Zone, the Early Bowhunting season for bear opened October 1 and runs through November 20. In the Northern Zone, the Early Bowhunting season for bear opened on September 19 and will run through October 23in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 6A, 6G, 6K, and 6N. The Early Muzzleloading season for bear opens on October 17and runs through October 23 in WMUs 6A, 6G, 6K, and 6N. The Regular Firearms season for bear opened on September 19and runs through December 6 in WMUs 5A, 5C, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5J, 6C, 6F, 6H, and 6J, and opens October 24 and runs through December 6in WMUs 6A, 6G, 6K, and 6N.
Youth Firearms Hunt
New York’s 2026 Youth Firearms Big Game Hunt (Youth Hunt) occurs October 10–12 for youth hunters aged 12–15. The Youth Hunt takes place throughout the State, except in Suffolk and Westchester counties and bowhunting-only areas. Licensed 12- to 13-year-old hunters may only participate in counties that passed a local law allowing such participation. All youth hunters must be accompanied by an experienced, licensed adult hunter. A map of county participation for 12- and 13-year-olds and additional rules for the Youth Hunt can be found on DEC’s Youth Big Game Hunting webpage.
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Plattsburgh, October 3, 2026 – Last Saturday morning, after attending the Honor Flight ceremony, I was traveling home when I noticed a group of adults and kids outside a building on Sharron Avenue that I still think of as Plattsburgh Bowling Lanes, not as an ice rink. I felt compelled to check it out.
Today the building is the Ameri-Can North Sport Center. One of the adults said they were waiting for someone to come along with a key. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a young girl approaching with a huge hockey equipment bag over her shoulder and a drink in both hands, followed by her dad. It took me only a split second to realize that I had to take a photo. I grew up before this area had organized youth hockey. Seeing a young girl with such energy and enthusiasm was something special!
11-year-old Ella Monahan plays on the Junior Cardinals 12U coed team. Her dad, Stephen Monahan, said Ella has been playing since she was four. When I asked what she likes about hockey, Ella responded, “I don’t know, I just like it.” Ella’s team practices twice on weekdays and plays games on Saturday and Sunday. She attends Stafford Middle School.
Stephen Monahan said youth hockey is alive and well, with about 220 kids participating in Plattsburgh Youth Hockey, plus there’s Chazy Youth Hockey and North Country Youth Hockey in the Champlain-Rouses Point area.
I enjoyed speaking with Ella, her father, and the other adults Saturday morning. As someone who loves photography and takes photos almost every day, Ella’s was a photo I had to take. Thank you, Ella and Stephen Monahan, for your cooperation.Who knows, I may become a hockey fan!
The Navy Band Northeast’s Pops Ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Giltz Auditorium at Hawkins Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. The performance is part of the weekend commemorating the Battle of Valcour Island.
The 30-member ensemble brings together Navy wind and percussion musicians for a concert spanning patriotic favorites, traditional wind band music, and Broadway selections. Its public concerts feature narration and typically run 60 to 90 minutes.
The ensemble will also provide music for the Saranac Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s 131st Battle of Valcour Island Commemoration, which immediately proceeds the narrated reenactment of the Battle of Valcour Island. These events begin at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 11, at the Plattsburgh City Beach.
Both days’ events are free and the public is welcome!
Check the battleofvalcour.com and clintoncountyhistorical.org/america250 for weekend events.
Peru, NY, October 7, 2026 – Paving the closed Telegraph Rd. bridge is taking place today and tomorrow. The inspector on the scene said the bridge will remain closed until a subcontractor installs guardrails during the week of October 19. Hopefully, the bridge will reopen on Thursday or Friday of that week.
The next few days are packed with reliving our region’s role in U.S. History.
October 10 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Reenactor Encampment & Living History
Plattsburgh City Beach
Visit with re-enactors as they recreate the Revolutionary War experience of gathering and making ready for battle.
October 10 | 11:00 am
Dedication of the Battle of Valcour Island Interpretive Center
Peru Boat Launch, Rte 9 south of Plattsburgh
The new Battle of Valcour Island Interpretive Center at the Peru Boat Dock, Route 9, south of Plattsburgh, will be officially unveiled on Saturday, October 10, at 11:00 a.m. as part of the Battle of Valcour Island Signature Weekend events. Geri Favreau, Chair of the Clinton County America250 Committee, will welcome guests to the weekend’s events. New York State Senator Daniel Stec, representing the 45th Senate District, will offer greetings on behalf of the Senate, and Assemblymember Michael Cashman, representing the 115th Assembly District, will welcome attendees on behalf of the New York State Assembly.
Robert Daley, regional forester for Region 5 Forest Preserve Management of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, will discuss the partnership that led to the creation of the Interpretive Center and the area’s history as a National Historic Landmark. The Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will share the history of the Arnold monument, and Town of Peru Supervisor Craig Randall will be recognized for contributing the Center’s flagpole. John Rock of American Legion Posts 1619 and 912 will conduct the official raising of the flag donated by the Legion Post 1619.
Following the official opening of the Center, Arthur Cohn, Nautical Archaeologist and Research Associate of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology at Texas A&M University, will lead a memorial recognizing the veterans who died in Valcour Bay, with Historian George Quintall reading the names of the fallen. Commemorative wreaths will be laid in honor of both the American and Crown forces followed by an honorary volley on land by American Legion Posts 1619 and 912 with a volley on water by representatives of the Sons of the American Revolution. The ceremony will conclude with music performed by Bill Long.
The Interpretive Center was created with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Town of Peru, American Legion Posts 1619 and 912, and the Clinton County Historical Association and a grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.
October 10 | 7:00 pm
Navy Band Northeast’s Pops Ensemble (Free Admission)
The performance is part of the weekend commemorating the Battle of Valcour Island. The 30-member ensemble brings together Navy wind and percussion musicians for a concert spanning patriotic favorites, traditional wind band literature, and Broadway showstoppers. Its public concerts feature narration and typically run 60 to 90 minutes.
October 11 | 10:00 am
The 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour Island
Plattsburgh City Beach, Plattsburgh
Starting at 10 am with the US Navy Band Ensemble Northeast is the 131st commemoration of the Battle of Valcour Island by the Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution followed by the fully narrated reenactment of the Battle in the bay.
October 11 | 2:30 pm
Memorial Service
Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval, Old Base, Plattsburgh
Memorial service in honor of those who died in the Battle of Valcour Island.
Get ready for a Halloween celebration with a little music, a little mischief, and plenty of treats!
This year, Peru Community Church invites children, families, friends, and neighbors to join us for “Pipe Screams,” a fun and family-friendly Halloween afternoon on Sunday, October 25, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. And yes—there will be screams coming from the pipes!
Our pipe organ will take center stage as we enjoy some spooky sounds and Halloween favorites. It will be a chance for children and adults alike to experience the organ in a whole new way and discover just how much fun those pipes can make!
But the music is only the beginning. Come ready to get creative with Halloween crafts, warm up with apple cider and donuts, and show off your best costume during our costume parade. Then we’ll turn the church into a festive trick-or-treating adventure, with treats waiting throughout the building.
We want this to be an afternoon where everyone feels welcome. Come dressed as a favorite character, a superhero, a princess, an animal—or simply come as yourself! Costumes are encouraged, but certainly not required.
Pipe Screams is more than a Halloween party. It is an opportunity to open our doors, gather across generations, welcome our neighbors, and create some joyful memories together. We hope families who are part of our church community will invite someone who may not normally walk through our doors.
So grab your costumes, bring your family and friends, and join us for an afternoon of music, crafts, cider, donuts, costumes, and trick-or-treating.
PIPE SCREAMS
Halloween at Peru Community Church
Sunday, October 25 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Peru, NY – October 8, 2026 – Luck Bros. applied an asphalt topcoat to the Telegraph Road Dry Mill Brook bridge today. The fine asphalt will extend up the hill on both sides of the structure. Unfortunately, the guardrail subcontractor can’t deliver until October 19. The new bridge will hopefully open later that week. The structure’s span exceeds 20 feet, so it qualifies as a bridge, meaning Clinton County will be responsible for its future maintenance.
SARANAC LAKE, NY –- The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will
Plattsburgh, October 6, 2026. As we enter respiratory illness season, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding residents to practice good health habits and take precautions to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Respiratory illness season typically lasts through the end of March but varies season-to-season.
PLATTSBURGH, NY – Unitary America, a locally-based, community advocacy non-profit organization, with over 35 volunteers, helped remove approximately 100 pounds of garbage from downtown Plattsburgh over the past two weeks, cleaning an area stretching across the entire downtown area. Volunteers helped clean Betty Little Park, Margaret Street, MacDonough Monument, Trinity Park, Durkee Street, Clinton Street, Brinkerhoff, and Court Street.
Peru, NY, October 7, 2026 – Paving the closed Telegraph Rd. bridge is taking place today and tomorrow. The inspector on the scene said the bridge will remain closed until a subcontractor installs guardrails during the week of October 19. Hopefully, the bridge will reopen on Thursday or Friday of that week.
The next few days are packed with reliving our region’s role in U.S. History.
Get ready for a Halloween celebration with a little music, a little mischief, and plenty of treats!
PIPE SCREAMS
Pipe Organ “Screams”
Halloween Crafts
Cider & Donuts
Trick-or-Treating
