The Peru Gazette

Source: Fire ravages Schuyler Falls business | News | pressrepublican.com

State Meets Federal Graduation Rate Goal, But Gaps in Achievement Persist Feb. 7, 2018 – The New York State Education Department released high school graduation rates for the 2013 cohort, students who entered 9th grade in 2013. The overall graduation rate increased to 80.2 percent, up 0.5 percentage points from 79.7* percent for the 2012 […]

A Message from the United Way of the Adirondack Region EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT Tax Preparation is available in Clinton, Essex, & Franklin Counties by Certified Volunteer Preparers: To learn more about the Free service or to find a site near you, call 2-1-1 or 1-888-774-0289. Earned Income Tax Credit-What is it? The earned income […]

Source: North Country wins more than $100 million to expand high-speed internet access | NCPR News

Source: State Land Tax Cap Could Cost Adirondack Communities – – The Adirondack Almanack Yes, part of Peru is within the Adirondack Park.

Source: Treading Water: Vermont’s Pols Are Going Nowhere Fast on Clean Lakes | Environment | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Peru eyes downtown improvements – Sun Community News & Printing Click here to view the Peru Gazette’s video of the Town Board Workshop on the Main Street Project. It gives the project details. 

Source: Peru eyes Sullivan Park upgrades – Sun Community News & Printing

The Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center will be closed today due to harsh weather. We will see you next week!  Be safe and stay warm.God Bless!

NEWS FROM THE PEOPLE’S FORUM  Confirmed Participants: Tanya Boone-D, Granville; Don Boyajian-D, Cambridge; Tedra Cobb-D, Canton; Russell Finley-R, Lisbon; Sara Idleman-D, Greenwich; Ronald Kim-D, Queensbury; Emily Martz-D, Saranac Lake; David Mastrianni-D, Schroon Lake; Patrick Nelson-D, Stillwater; Katie Wilson-D, Keene; Invited (but unable to attend): Elise Stefanik-R, Willsboro.  E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh Saturday, […]

Due to inclement weather,  the Peru Free Library is closing at 1pm today.

Source: Plattsburgh named as possible destination for paroled murderer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Do we need similar measures near Lake Champlain? Source: Lake George Plan: Halve Road Salt Use By 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: North Country at Work: why ski patroller Rick Wood watches and respects Whiteface | NCPR News

From the Office of NYS Senator Betty Little The State Senate today approved legislation (S.2947) that would continue a cooperative purchasing law, which enables local governments to utilize existing contracts of federal, state and local government agencies for the purchase of goods and services. Little sponsored the original legislation in 2012.  She said the law’s […]

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Albina St. Germain who is celebrating her 107th birthday today. This photo was taken yesterday at St. Augustine’s Church where she attends Mass every Sunday. After Mass Mrs. St. Germain and family attended the pancake breakfast at St. Joseph’s Church Hall in Treadwells Mills where she walked from table to table […]

Please Share! L-R Fran Williford, Suzanne Charette, Sally Kokes, Carol Dumont, Jimmy Dumont, Paul Dirolf, Jim Fezette, Rocky Giroux, Kathy Bracero, Olivia Nachbauer, Paul Green, Sharalyn Nachbauer, George Fountain, Alice Fountain Peru – North Country Mission of Hope volunteers are #32 in our Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place […]

Nick Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2017 semester at Clarkson University. SUNY Canton congratulates Jamie Vogt of Peru, NY for earning highest honors during the fall 2017 semester. Last is a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major. President’s List recognizes full-time students who […]

By John T. Ryan (Updated February 2, 2018 at 8:42 p.m.) It appears the Peru Town Board will consist of four members, not the normal five during 2018. At the Board’s January 29 meeting Supervisor Brandy McDonald (a Democrat) moved to appoint former Councilman Donald McBrayer (a Republican) to fill the open board position until […]