Archive for May, 2016
Peru CSD Annual Meeting & Election Results
Budget Proposition #1 Yes – 393 No –81 Bus Proposition #2 Yes – 389 No – 88 Capital Reserve Proposition #3 Yes – 377 No – 98 Board Member Elected Rachel Romanowicz, 407 votes 480 Total Ballots Cast
Posted: May 18th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Highway Department Building to be Repaired
By John T. Ryan The Peru Highway Department’s sand-salt storage structure will be undergoing significant repairs this summer. On April 25th, the Town Board approved purchase of 20 steel replacement uprights from Jeffords Steel of Plattsburgh at a cost of $12,981. At its May 10th meeting the Board approved purchase of a new fabric cover […]
Posted: May 16th, 2016 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Korean War Vet Seeking Info on Three Local Vets
A message from the North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan “Phil West, a 79 year old Korean War veteran currently living in Albuquerque, is looking for three North Country men with whom he served in the 2267th Squadron out of Brooklyn. He’s trying to contact John Parks (John had twin brothers named Harold and […]
Posted: May 16th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Kevin Mulverhill joins Assembly race | News | pressrepublican.com
Franklin County sheriff will run as a Republican; Democrat candidate Billy Jones has been endorsed by Franklin County Democratic Committee. Source: Kevin Mulverhill joins Assembly race | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 16th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Honor Flight Ceremony – A Great Experience
The Peru Gazette was honored to be present at Saturday’s North Country Flight Ceremonies in the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Center at the U.S. Oval. Bernhard Jakobetz of Peru/Harkness/AuSable was one of the honored veterans. Ron LaDuke, who is very active in our local VFW Post, was also s Honor Flight Honoree. The Peru Volunteer […]
Posted: May 15th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Historic School Restoration Delayed
By John T. Ryan Expending more money to restore the historic Lyon Street School came to a halt at the Monday, May 9th, Peru Town Board Meeting. When the agenda item requested by Town Historian Ron Allen came up for discussion Supervisor Peter Glushko stated, “We need a comprehensive plan for that building…we need to […]
Posted: May 13th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Upcoming Plant Nursery Tours to Vermont
A Message from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County The Master Gardener Volunteers of Clinton County are organizing a tour to two nurseries in Vermont. On June 14 we will board a Premier Coach for a trip to Cady’s Falls Nursery in Morrisville, Vermont where we will learn about propagating plants, see some unique varieties, […]
Posted: May 13th, 2016 under Agricultural News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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State officials rethink plan to tear up Adirondack train track | NCPR News
Source: State officials rethink plan to tear up Adirondack train track | NCPR News
Posted: May 13th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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A Great Way to Start Your Saturday
The Peru Gazette reminds our readers that tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 14, 2016) another North Country Honor Flight will depart for Washington D.C. Ceremonies will be begin shortly after 7.a.m. at the U.S. Oval on the Old Base in Plattsburgh. The Peru Gazette will be on hand. Everyone is welcome to attend. It’s a beautiful ceremony […]
Posted: May 13th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Civil Air Patrol Honors Lynn Wilke
Lt. Col. Lynn Wilke, Civil Air Patrol was presented with an award for 50 Years of Outstanding Service to the Civil Air Patrol. Presenting the award is Lt. Col. Tom Fusco of the Mid Eastern Group New York Wing. Lt. Col. Wilke is a member and former commander of the J. P. O’Connor Composite Squadron […]
Posted: May 12th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Janet Duprey to retire | News | pressrepublican.com
Assemblywoman won’t seek re-election this fall. Source: Janet Duprey to retire | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 12th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Watchdog group FOILs local government checkbooks – Capitol Confidential
Source: Watchdog group FOILs local government checkbooks – Capitol Confidential
Posted: May 12th, 2016 under General News.
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Peru Cemetery Cleanup on Saturday, May 28th
The Peru Cemetery Association is organizing a cleanup day on Saturday 5/28/2016 9am-12pm (Memorial Day weekend). Historically, Memorial Day weekend was the time for families to visit the cemetery and “spruce up” their family plots. So please join us Saturday morning May 28th (the cemetery is behind TD Bank). If you have any questions or […]
Posted: May 12th, 2016 under General News, Peru News.
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Contact Information Needed
May 11, 2016 Letter to the Editor The Peru Central School Class of 1966 is planning the 50th Golden Anniversary of their graduation to be celebrated on Saturday, September 24, 2016. In trying to connect with all members of our class, there are a few that we don’t have contact information. If anyone has contact […]
Posted: May 11th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Tetrault’s Appointment is Official
Edited 05/15/16 to include the need for a sewer treatment plant upgrade among the challenges facing the community. By John T. Ryan Peru – At the Monday, May 9, 2016 Town Board meeting, Supervisor Peter Glushko announced that Courtney Tetrault has passed the required civil service tests officially qualifying him as Water and Sewer Department […]
Posted: May 11th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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New Code Enforcement Officer Hired
By John T. Ryan Effective May 23, 2016, Robert Guynup will be the Town of Peru’s Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer (CEO). Guynup’s appointment was approved at the Monday, May 9, 2016 Town Board Meeting. Guynup replaces Frank Slycord who resigned in early March. Guynup will be on probationary status for one year. He must […]
Posted: May 11th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Annual Meeting and School Budget Vote on Tuesday, May 17
Editors Note: See the last paragraph of the legal notice for the place and time of the budget and board of education member vote. PERU CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTON COUNTY NEW YORK NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the ANNUAL MEETING of the inhabitants of the Peru Central School District, Peru, New York, qualified […]
Posted: May 11th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Class of 2016 Supports Babbie Museum
Hunter Sartwell, Ambassador of the Peru High School Class of 2016, presented a $250 check to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum at the Museum’s Board of Directors May 2016 meeting. For the past four years the Babbie Museum has supported the Peru Class of 2016 by allowing them use of a trailer for […]
Posted: May 9th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Coastland Dr., Fuller Rd. and Calkins Rd. Variance Requests on Zoning Board Agenda
AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of February 17th, 2016 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: 1. Area Variance: Mike & Colleen Lemza Area Variance 18 Coastland Dr. Z-2016-005 […]
Posted: May 9th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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15 Lot Major Subdivision Plans on Planning Board Agenda
AGENDA PLANNING BOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of April 13th, 2016 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: 15 Lot Major Subdivision: Winter Lane LLC 15 Lot Major Subdivision Maplewood Drive, Washington Street, […]
Posted: May 9th, 2016 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News.
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Agenda – Town Board Meeting of Monday, May 9th
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 9, 2016 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 25, 2016. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports) Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Town […]
Posted: May 6th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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School Board Agenda for Tuesday, May 10th
Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and annual budget hearing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 6 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6 PM start. […]
Posted: May 6th, 2016 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Longtime Pasquale’s Chefs Are Now Owners
By John T. Ryan Peru – On January 1, 2016 Jerry Johnson and David Hamilton took on a new role at Pasquale’s Restaurant and Sports Bar. They became co-owners of the business. Both men are longtime head chefs at the extremely popular eatery that Scott Bazzano operated since 2004. Dave Hamilton said, “Scott would joke […]
Posted: May 5th, 2016 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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After saying he’s ‘truly sorry,’ Silver gets 12 year prison sentence | POLITICO
Also fined $1.75M, forced to forfeit $5.3M Source: After saying he’s ‘truly sorry,’ Silver gets 12 year prison sentence | POLITICO
Posted: May 3rd, 2016 under General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Part of Jenkins Street Closed Wednesday
The Town of Peru Highway Department will be closing Jenkins Street from School Street to house #20 on Wednesday, May 4th from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. for cross culvert replacement. There will be no thru traffic, including emergency vehicles, during that time period.
Posted: May 3rd, 2016 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News.
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