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Archive for December, 2017

An Address to the Good People of Peru

It has been my honor to work at the Peru Town hall for 11 years with 7 of those years as your Assessor. In that time I have reveled in your triumphs and shared in your losses. Peru has many great events that contribute to its sense of community like Applefest, John P Adams Turkey […]

Watertown Daily Times | New record low temperature set for Watertown; cold weather expected to remain for at least a week

Source: Watertown Daily Times | New record low temperature set for Watertown; cold weather expected to remain for at least a week

Company will pull mothballed rail tanker cars out of the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Company will pull mothballed rail tanker cars out of the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Flynn to Serve Peru in a New Capacity

By John T. Ryan Peru – Sixteen-year Town Clerk/Tax Collector Kathy Flynn has accepted the position of manager of Apple Valley Senior Housing. The Peru Town Board accepted Flynn’s resignation at its December 26th meeting. Flynn will continue to serve the town until January 12th. Flynn said her decision wasn’t easy, especially after having been […]

You Can Prepay Your 2018 Land Taxes

The Town of Peru will be accepting prepayments for 2018 land tax, beginning on Friday December 29th at 9:00 AM- Noon, at the Peru Town Hall.   The amount due will also be available online Thursday, December 28th in the afternoon at http://egov.basgov.com/peru/   A USPS postmarked envelope in 2017, will be accepted, credited and […]

December 26th Town Board Meeting Video

Please note that this video is imperfect because of a camera technical issue. About 12 minutes of the meeting were omitted. The meeting highlights will be posted ASAP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiL0ZrjpgLw

SUNY Plattsburgh plans to cut seven jobs, including community engagement coordinator | NCPR News

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh plans to cut seven jobs, including community engagement coordinator | NCPR News

Merry Christmas to All Peru Gazette Readers

Two arrested in connection with Peru, Plattsburgh robberies

Source: Two arrested in connection with Peru, Plattsburgh robberies

CO injured at Clinton Correctional | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CO injured at Clinton Correctional | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Police: 2 robberies connected | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Police: 2 robberies connected | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of December 26, 2017

Call Meeting To Order at 7 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the December 11, 2017 Regular Board Meeting and the November 15, 2017 Special meeting.. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve Purchase of New Water/Sewer Vehicle. DISCUSSION: Sullivan Park Grant Update. DISCUSSION: Planning Grant Award. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approve Logics Contract. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Fund […]

Flowing Wells – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Source: Flowing Wells – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

A good problem for Watertown – how to spend a $10 million revitalization grant | NCPR News

Source: A good problem for Watertown – how to spend a $10 million revitalization grant | NCPR News

Eye on the Arts – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Eye on the Arts – Sun Community News & Printing

IRS scam making rounds in North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: IRS scam making rounds in North Country – Sun Community News & Printing

Many Memories to Share

Seated – Sr. Investigator Clement J. {Clem} Jackson. Standing left to right. Sr. Investigator Lawrence H. {Larry} Manor, BCI Lieut. Roy A. Garrant, Major John H. {Jack} Lawliss. Anyone familiar with Northern New York law enforcement has to be familiar with these men. Between them, they have a combined 117 years of service with the […]

ECO Actions for Early to Mid-December

From the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 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. Recent missions carried out by ECOs include: Loaded-Rifle Riding is a Recipe for Disaster — […]

Scandal erupts over Plattsburgh mayor’s comments caught on video | NCPR News

Source: Scandal erupts over Plattsburgh mayor’s comments caught on video | NCPR News

Service With a Smile

L-R Don McNulty, Ted Brown, Curtis Lamere, Steve Duell, Dustin Bushey, Ashley Akey, Jordan Keleher, Devin McDonald, Matt Girard. The Peru Farm Center staff is #27 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Located at 2682 State Route 22, the Peru Farm Center specializes in agricultural, […]

Cuomo proposes tightening gun ownership laws for domestic abusers – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cuomo proposes tightening gun ownership laws for domestic abusers – Sun Community News & Printing

Saranac, Peru, Champlain net over $967K in state grants – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Saranac, Peru, Champlain net over $967K in state grants – Sun Community News & Printing

St. Augustine’s Advent and Christmas Mass Schedule

Rep. Elise Stefanik voting no on GOP tax bill

Source: Rep. Elise Stefanik voting no on GOP tax bill

It’s Not Too Late!

Many people are dropping off gifts today at the TD Bank in Peru. The bank is assisting the Peru Central School Student Council and National Honor Society in collecting gifts for several families in need. Many monetary donations have also been made. Gifts and donations will be accepted until the close of business (5 p.m.) […]