Archive for November, 2017
It’s Time to Register for the Turkey Trot
The Peru Lions Club will host it’s 40th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23, 2017. 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk start time is 8:45 AM at the Peru Elementary School. Online registration and full event details available at https://www.perulionsclubnewyork.org/turkeytrotregister Bib/Chip packet pick-up at Peru Elementary School cafeteria 4-7PM on Wednesday, […]
Posted: November 17th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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DEC Announces Summer Camp Registrations Open – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: DEC Announces Summer Camp Registrations Open – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: November 17th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Posted: November 16th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News.
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2018 Town Budget Passes
By John T. Ryan November 15, 2017 – The Peru Town Board unanimously approved the town’s 2018 budget at tonight’s Special meeting. The budget did not include the resolution proposed by Supervisor-elect Brandy McDonald at the board’s November 13th meeting. That resolution would have lowered the supervisor’s salary by $3,690 and raised the deputy supervisor’s […]
Posted: November 15th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Illegal Possession of Landlocked Atlantic Salmon – Essex County
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. On Oct. 27, ECOs Jeremy Fadden and Jeff Hovey were on patrol near the Port Douglas boat launch on Lake Champlain in […]
Posted: November 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Downtown Plattsburgh eatery closes | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Peru native Cindy Snow battling MS. I have loved her restaurant’s food. Source: Downtown Plattsburgh eatery closes | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: November 15th, 2017 under General News.
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Plattsburgh Housing Authority hopes to rehab, reuse dilapidated properties | NCPR News
Source: Plattsburgh Housing Authority hopes to rehab, reuse dilapidated properties | NCPR News
Posted: November 15th, 2017 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Tri-County ARTSMAP Preview Party at Strand Center for the Arts November 18th, 2017
The Strand Center for the Arts is holding a Preview Party for the Tri-County ARTSMAP – a web-based interactive map of the region’s artists, individuals and cultural organizations. The ARTSMAP Preview Party will be held on the Strand Center for the Arts’ lawn from 1 – 4, Saturday, November 18, 2017. The ARTSMAP will be […]
Posted: November 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News.
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Dog Bite Case is Still Outstanding
By John T. Ryan Peru – The charges against Michael James of Peru remain outstanding. James appeared in Peru Town Court on Tuesday, November 14th represented by his attorney David Albers. Assistant Clinton County District Attorney Tim Blatchley represented the people. Judge Lawrence Cabana set the next court date for December 12, 2017 at 2 […]
Posted: November 15th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Supervisor-elect McDonald Proposes Major Changes in Town Hall Coverage
By John T. Ryan Peru – Based on Supervisor-elect Brandy McDonald’s statements at the Monday, November 13, 2017 town board meeting, Peru residents will not find McDonald at his town hall desk until about 4 p.m. most weekdays. McDonald said that he completes his full-time job daily at 3:30 p.m. and will report to the […]
Posted: November 14th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Special Town Board Meeting Wednesday
The Town of Peru will be holding a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to accept the final budget for 2018. Kathleen Flynn Town Clerk Town of Peru
Posted: November 14th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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A look at the impact of GE’s new vision on Schenectady, region – Times Union
Source: A look at the impact of GE’s new vision on Schenectady, region – Times Union
Posted: November 14th, 2017 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Senior Wins Handler Award
L-R Judith C. Kelsey, AKC Judge, Maggie Pyne with her dog Am/Can Champion Cimmaron Northern Lights aka “Mario” Maggie Pyne, a senior at Peru High School, won “Best Junior Handler” at the annual Central New York Shetland Sheep Dog Club Show held this past weekend in Syracuse, NY. As a seasoned Jr. Dog Handler, Maggie […]
Posted: November 13th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Nov. 18 Start of Deer and Bear Hunting in the Southern Zone
Hunters Encouraged to Pass on Shots on Young Bucks With the start of New York’s most popular big game season slated for Saturday, Nov. 18, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is encouraging hunters to be safe, enjoy the natural beauty of the environment, and consider passing up shots on […]
Posted: November 13th, 2017 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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GE planning $1 billion in cuts at Schenectady-based unit – Times Union
Source: GE planning $1 billion in cuts at Schenectady-based unit – Times Union
Posted: November 13th, 2017 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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PAFB Will Never be Forgotten
Click here to view a Mountain Lake ETV Program on the history of Plattsburgh Air Force Base
Posted: November 13th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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A Fun Place to Be
L-R Linda Baker (Owner), Crystal O’Jida-Blair and Cheryl Rock The New Impressions staff is #22 in the Peru Gazette’s photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Linda Baker opened her business at 6 Mason St. in Peru’s former post office building in 2003. She describes New Impressions as a family […]
Posted: November 12th, 2017 under Business News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Gazette’s First Community Video
Click here to view a 31 minute video of today’s VFW Post 309 Veteran’s Day Service.
Posted: November 11th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Veterans' News.
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VFW Post 309 Honors Veterans and an Educator
By John T. Ryan Peru – The largest crowd in recent memory attended today’s Veterans Day Service at Peru VFW Post 309. Post Commander Bill Lefebvre was the Master of Ceremonies. Cadets from the James P. O’Connor Composite Squad, Civil Air Patrol posted the Colors. Rev. Alan Shnob, Pastor of St. Augustine’s led the opening […]
Posted: November 11th, 2017 under Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Veterans' News.
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Celebrate Veterans Day at the Peru VFW Post 209, 710 Pleasant St., Peru, NY. Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. A complimentary lunch will be served.
Posted: November 11th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Veterans' News.
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Legal Marijuana Marketing To Adults Presents New Perils For Kids : Shots – Health News : NPR
Source: Legal Marijuana Marketing To Adults Presents New Perils For Kids : Shots – Health News : NPR
Posted: November 10th, 2017 under General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Town Taxes to Increase Only Slightly
Front Row – Town Atty. Matt Favro, Supervisor Peter Glushko, Dep. Supervisor Donald McBrayer. Back Row – Jim Langley, Brandy McDonald, Jim Douglass, Kathy Flynn By John T. Ryan Peru -Youth Director John Flynn, Town Clerk Kathleen Flynn, Secretary to the Board Pam Barber, this reporter and the town board were the only people who […]
Posted: November 10th, 2017 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Plattsburgh convenes public safety council – Sun Community News & Printing
Source: City convenes public safety council – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: November 10th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Watertown Daily Times | North country’s Amish population continues to grow
Source: Watertown Daily Times | North country’s Amish population continues to grow
Posted: November 10th, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Agenda Peru Town Board Meeting of November 13, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Special Meeting of October 30, 2017 and the Town Board Regular Meeting of October 23, 2017 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 […]
Posted: November 10th, 2017 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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