Archive for June, 2017
Jarvis Road Bridge Construction is Progressing
Peru residents near the Jarvis Road have been hearing the pilings being driven for the new Jarvis Road bridge. These photos were taken Wednesday morning.
Posted: June 30th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Democrats Announce Nominees for Town Offices
The Democrats caucused last night at the Peru Town Hall. The Peru Gazette will do its best to profile each of these candidates prior to the November election. Town Supervisor – James Douglass Town Clerk – Incumbent Kathleen Flynn (A Registered Republican) Town Justice – Incumbent James Kirby Supintendent of Highways – Incumbent Michael Farrell […]
Posted: June 30th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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A Family Tradition Continues
The Langley Insurance Agency is #4 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located at 5 Davey Drive, it’s celebrating its 85th anniversary as a family-owned business. In 1985, James R. Langley and James R. Langley Jr. (Jimmy) purchased the agency from Barbara Thew. Two years […]
Posted: June 30th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Water is Very High in Area Streams and Lakes
Click here to view Ausable Chasm at 7:40 a.m. today. (June 30, not July 30 as stated at the beginning of the video) FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VERMONT, AS […]
Posted: June 30th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Planning Board Agenda, Wednesday, July 12, 2017
CALL MEETING TO ORDER AT 7 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of June 14, 2017 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Site Plan Review: P-2017-013 Leon Blair Site Plan Review – Retail Store 2924 Main St. Peru, NY 12972 7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: 8. CEO REPORT: 9. ADJOURNMENT
Posted: June 30th, 2017 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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Faith Means Service to Others
By John T. Ryan Peru – This week 260 teens from six states have been participating in community service projects at 85 sites within a 30 mile radius of Plattsburgh. They are participating in a Catholic Heart Workcamp. Three groups have been in Peru painting the classrooms at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, gardening at St. […]
Posted: June 29th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News.
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Facebook Posts Lead to Illegal Turkey Hunting Charges in Keeseville
On June 10, New York State Environmental Conservation Officer Brad Buffa received information about an individual from Keeseville that had posted photos on his Facebook page indicating he had taken over the limit of turkeys during the May turkey hunting season. Photos on the subject’s Facebook page showed the individual with one turkey taken on […]
Posted: June 29th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Overlooking Peru and the Champlain Valley
Persons of any faith or of no faith can appreciate the gift Peru has in St. Patrick’s Oratory and Mother Cabrini Shrine. Father Alan Shnob, volunteers and staff put their hearts and souls into caring for it. It’s a place of peace, serenity and beauty. Click here for photos taken today June 28, 2017.
Posted: June 28th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Religious News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Dean’s List Students at SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Plattsburgh has released the names of students who made the college’s dean’s list for spring 2017. Students who listed Peru as their hometown include: Lacy Timmons, Ellen Silverman, Hunter Sartwell, Matthew Rine, Kyle Osborne, Kennedy Mattila, Kody Mashtare, Joseph LaFranca, Nathan Judd, Amy Hartman, Michelle Fleury, Lance Eaton, Gweneth Eamer, Gabrielle Dion, […]
Posted: June 28th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Nick Lawliss Honored by Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY – Nick Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a senior at Clarkson University majoring in mechanical engineering, received the Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Staff Award as the most promising senior in his major. The recipients are selected by the mechanical & aeronautical engineering faculty based on scholastic performance and other activities. Clarkson University educates the leaders […]
Posted: June 28th, 2017 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Gazebo Concerts Begin Sunday
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT PERU’S LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 2 THROUGH AUGUST 27 JULY 2 BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK TO TODAY JULY 9 TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK JULY 16 INCAHOOTS – ROCK, SOUTHERN ROCK, NEW COUNTRY […]
Posted: June 27th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru, Town Board News.
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McCarthy Named United Way Campaign Chair
Editor’s Note: Please appreciate these wonderful people who find time to serve our community. Let them you know you appreciate them when you have an opportunity. Officials at United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. have named Todd McCarthy the 2018 campaign chair. Mr. McCarthy is the owner of Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel. Todd is […]
Posted: June 27th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Chad Dashnaw Awarded Siena College Faculty Memorial Scholarship
Chad Dashnaw has been awarded the 2017-2018 Faculty Memorial Scholarship. Dashnaw, a Biochemistry major from Peru, has been involved with undergraduate research and work in the student lab.. The scholarships are being given in memory of Margaret Hannay and Fr. Mathias Doyle, O.F.M. Founded in 1937, Siena College is a private, Catholic Franciscan, residential, liberal […]
Posted: June 27th, 2017 under Education News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Amy Hartman Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Amy Hartman of Peru, New York, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Hartman is pursuing a degree in Nursing at State University of New York College at Plattsburgh. Hartman is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to […]
Posted: June 27th, 2017 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Exhibit Features Rare Adirondack Artifacts and “Blue Line” Maps of Adirondack and Catskills Parks
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today unveiled a new exhibit featuring rare Adirondack and Catskills artifacts, including historic maps, antique survey equipment, field notebooks, and photographs that tell the story of creation of the Adirondack and Catskill parks. The Birth of the “Blue Line” exhibit illustrates the vision, foresight, […]
Posted: June 27th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru Democrats to Caucus Thursday
A Message from the Peru Democratic Party Calling all Peru Democrats! The Peru Democratic Committee will be holding our caucus on Thursday, June 29th at the Peru Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm and will be closed at 7:00 pm, at which time the caucus will begin. At this time, we are proud to […]
Posted: June 27th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Sewers Versus Sidewalks
By John T. Ryan Peru – A proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Peru and Buttonwood subdivision developer Donald Swain would exempt Swain from including sidewalks in the next phase of his development. The matter is on the Monday, June 26th Peru Town Board meeting agenda. While the MOU’s details have not […]
Posted: June 25th, 2017 under Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Town Board News.
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Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting
June 26 @ 7:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the June 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION: Dog Walk Fund Raising Event. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Proclamation Canada 150. DISCUSSION: Left Over Water Funds and Water Plant Upgrades. DISCUSSION: Grant Updates. […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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A Wave and a Smile
By John T. Ryan Peru – Stephanie Ormsby is #4 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. For many of the people who bring children to Peru Elementary School’s grade 3-6 entrance, Stephanie Ormsby’s warm greeting is a wonderful way to start the day. Each morning, […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2017 under Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Prevost lands biggest contract in its history | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Source: Prevost lands biggest contract in its history | Local News | pressrepublican.com This is very big news for all the North Country!
Posted: June 22nd, 2017 under General News.
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An Opportunity for the Right Person
VISTA OPPORTUNITY – AmeriCorps VISTA Member (Volunteers in Service to America) United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, problem solving skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple projects. Preferred skills and qualifications: Education: Associate’s degree or higher Skills: Excellent […]
Posted: June 21st, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Legislature passes bill to ban use of e-cigarettes indoors – Capitol Confidential
Source: Legislature passes bill to ban use of e-cigarettes indoors – Capitol Confidential
Posted: June 21st, 2017 under General News.
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Cuomo signs bill to raise the age for marriage – Capitol Confidential
Source: Cuomo signs bill to raise the age for marriage – Capitol Confidential
Posted: June 21st, 2017 under General News.
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Battle over NYC schools has impact upstate – Times Union
Source: Battle over NYC schools has impact upstate – Times Union
Posted: June 21st, 2017 under General News.
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Malone’s Valehaven adult home to close in August | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Very important story that all NYS residents should read. Source: Malone’s Valehaven adult home to close in August | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: June 20th, 2017 under General News.
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