Archive for April, 2016
A Community Jewel
Peru – April 30, 2016 59 degrees, sunny and absolutely beautiful at Heyworth/Mason Park about 5 p.m today. This morning volunteers planted trees along the park riverbank. This afternoon joggers, families and teens were enjoying the park and walking trail. Jerry Ero, who planted trees this morning, was back. This time he was picking up […]
Posted: April 30th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Volunteers Got it Done
Approximately 20 volunteers planted about 225 trees this morning at Heyworth/Mason Park. The goal was to prevent or reduce river erosion. The trees were donated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The program was coordinated by the Clinton County Soil and Conservation District and Adele Douglas here in Peru. It was an absolutely beautiful […]
Posted: April 30th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Pickleball Courts Will Have to Wait
By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board and many Peru residents have had hopes that by late this year pickleball courts would be ready for play at the now closed Jenkins Street tennis courts. It’s not going to happen! At the Monday, April 25th Town Board meeting Counselor Donald McBrayer, a vocal pickleball supporter, […]
Posted: April 28th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Code Enforcement Officer Interviews Next Week
By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board will be interviewing candidates for Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) on Monday, May 2nd and Tuesday, Mary 3rd. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko said seven applications had been received as of the Monday, April 25th Town Board Meeting. Glushko and Counselors James Langley and Donald McBrayer met with Acting […]
Posted: April 27th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru News, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Peru Highway Paving Plans Specified
By John T. Ryan The Peru Highway Department plans to pave a little over 3 miles of highway this summer. At the Peru Town Board Meeting of April 25, 2016 Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said the roadways would include: McDonald Place, Birchwood Drive, LaFlure Lane, Maplewood Drive, Paine Street and a portion of the Patent […]
Posted: April 27th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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PCS Class of 65 Planning Reunion
The Peru Central School Class of 65 is having a (51st!) class reunion July 29, 30, 31. We are hoping to bring most of our 160+ classmates back to the North Country for a memorable and fun-filled reunion. We have not had a full-scale reunion in 31 years and as a result are struggling to […]
Posted: April 27th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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Town Historian’s Office Hours Change
Beginning May 4th, Town of Peru Historian Ron Allen will be in his office at the Town Hall every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Other hours are available by appointment by calling Ron at 561-0038.
Posted: April 27th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Marshalls department store to open in Lake Placid | News | pressrepublican.com
LAKE PLACID — The new Marshalls store here is expected to add about 60 full- and part-time jobs. Source: Marshalls department store to open in Lake Placid | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: April 27th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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THERA-PETS, A 501©3 NOT FOR PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting will be held on April 26 at 6:00 PM at the Peru Community Church. The following items will be on the agenda: 1) Fiscal report for the year January 1 to December 31, 2015 2) Nomination and election of officers, 3 slots are open. 3) Discussion of the following free programs will […]
Posted: April 26th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Volunteers Needed
By John T. Ryan A date and time have been set and volunteers are needed to plant trees in Heyworth/Mason Park. Anyone willing to help should report to the park this coming Saturday, April 30th at 9 a.m. Over 200 trees will be planted near or on the banks of the Little Ausable River. The […]
Posted: April 26th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Hydrant Flushing May Affect Water Quality
The Town of Peru Water and Sewer Department will be flushing hydrants from May 2 to May 6th. Users may experience low water pressure and cloudy water during this process.
Posted: April 26th, 2016 under General News, Peru News.
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Tasty Food, Good Conversation and Activities
By John T. Ryan Peru – Are you a person age 60 or older or do you know anyone 60 or over who would appreciate a good meal, a few laughs and interesting conversation? If the answer is “yes,” you’ll find all of this and more at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Peru […]
Posted: April 25th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING April 25 @ 7:00 PM
1. Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the March 28, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: New Cover for Highway Salt Shed DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: First Niagara Leasing Agreement. DISCUSSION: CHIPs Update. DISCUSSION: Code Enforcement Officer Interviews. DISCUSSION: Code Office Update. DISCUSSION: Subdivision Regulations Committee. DISCUSSION: Dunkin Doughnuts Sidewalk. […]
Posted: April 25th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Plattsburgh Sears Store to Close
USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. Source: List of Sears, Kmart stores closing across the U.S.
Posted: April 21st, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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It’s Flower Time
Spring should be arriving soon, and many people will be thinking about their flower gardens! Why not purchase your plants from the Peru Community Church Ladies Guild who will be selling geraniums, begonias and marigolds, by order only, in May. There will be three colors of geraniums (red, white and pink), and the cost will […]
Posted: April 21st, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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In Peru, This Saturday April 23 – 6 pm – “After Midnight” – a Patsy Cline Experience
“After Midnight” – a Patsy Cline experience with Courtney Shayne – is Saturday, April 23, at 6 pm at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door; children 12 and under are free. Hailing from the Albany area, Courtney Shayne as Patsy Cline wowed […]
Posted: April 20th, 2016 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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Brown-Bag Concert Sessions in the Strand Center for the Arts
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host another installment of its lunchtime music series in its Gallery in April, 2016 featuring music performed by students from SUNY Plattsburgh. In this performance Rachel Hurtt, Ricardo Burgos-Mendez, and Elidia Lopez, along with flautist Trevor White and soprano Dana Bowers will demonstrate […]
Posted: April 20th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Elementary School’s New Elevator is Much Appreciated
Assemblywoman Janet Duprey cuts the celebratory ribbon and School Superintendent Dr. Patrick Brimstein looks on. By John T. Ryan Tuesday, April 19, 2016 was a historic day for staff and students at Peru elementary School. The school’s long-awaited elevator was put into service. Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, who expedited funding for the project, cut the […]
Posted: April 20th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Special School Board Meeting Thursday
Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will have a brief, special meeting on the morning of Thursday, April 21st at 7:15 AM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room. Thursday morning’s brief special meeting will focus exclusively on consideration of the BOCES administrative budget for the 2016‐2017 school year and consideration of candidates running for […]
Posted: April 20th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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How School Funding’s Reliance On Property Taxes Fails Children : NPR
How much money a school can spend on its students still depends, in large part, on local property taxes. And many states aren’t doing much to level the field for poor kids. Source: How School Funding’s Reliance On Property Taxes Fails Children : NPR
Posted: April 19th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Trump and Sanders Carry Peru
Town of Peru 2016 Presidential Primary Election Results Not including 43 Affidavit Ballots and 14 Emergency Ballots Republican Party Donald Trump 299 John Kasich 159 Ben Carson 6 Ted Cruz 94 Democratic Party Bernie Sanders 349 Hillary Clinton 128 1,050 or 39% of Peru’s 2,838 Registered Republicans and Democrats cast ballots.
Posted: April 19th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Turnout Very High For A Primary
Registered Republicans and Democrats were lined up at noon to vote in the Presidential Primary when polls opened at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Voting continues until 9 p.m. The Peru Gazette will be there when the votes are counted. We’ll post the Peru results as soon as possible.
Posted: April 19th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru’s Spring Cleanup Underway
For the past several days Peru Highway personnel have been picking up winter sand and salt along hamlet roadsides. Now they’re moving into Peru’s several subdivisions. Today they’re in Quaker Springs. Ormsby Circle and Quaker Highlands are next. The good weather is expediting this year’s cleanup, which is expected to last three to four weeks. […]
Posted: April 19th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Town Board Moves On Several Important Items
Code Enforcement Hiring Progresses Park Vandalism Continues Trees to be Planted Along River Mower Purchased From Local Business And More By John T. Ryan Peru – The building season is beginning; however, Peru doesn’t have a full-time Code Enforcement Officer (CEO). Frank Slycord, the previous CEO, left his job in early March. Commenting at the […]
Posted: April 15th, 2016 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Only Registered Republicans and Democrats Can Vote in Tuesday’s Presidential Primary
See Sample Ballots Below Registered New York State Republican and Democratic Party voters are the only people eligible to vote in the Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Presidential Primary elections. Registered Independence Party, Working Families, Conservative and other third-party voters are not eligible. The primary is for Republicans and Democrats only. Peru voters will vote in […]
Posted: April 14th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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