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New York Election Results – The New York Times

Source: New York Election Results – The New York Times

2018 Local, County, State and Federal Election Results in the Town of Peru

Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014). Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150 Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213 Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223 […]

Barber Tops Bruno

The unofficial vote count for Peru Town Council not counting votes by affadavit and absentee ballots: Kregg Bruno 1,150 Rick Barber 1,210  

Peru CS Jazz Band at the Lions Club Election Day Dinner

PCS Choir Entertains at Election Day Lions Club Dinner

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Peru’s Proposed 2019 Tax Rates Virtually Unchanged

Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed 2019 Town of Peru budget at the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 7 p.m at the Town Hall.  Tax rates are holding relatively steady with general fund tax rates increasing from $2.27 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to $2.33. […]

Peru Community Church – November Special Events

The Peru Community Church and the Reverend Peggi J. Eller, pastor, announce upcoming special events over the next few weeks.  All are welcome and invited to attend and participate. This Sunday, November 11, Tim Rock and the Harkness & Keeseville Praise Band will lead a special Praise Service during the 10:30 AM worship hour.  The […]

Plattsburgh woman faces 20 years in prison for role in heroin trafficking ring 

Source: Plattsburgh woman faces 20 years in prison for role in heroin trafficking ring – Sun Community News & Printing

Join Your Neighbors and Cast Your Ballot

UPDATE – VOTING HAS BEEN HEAVY BY HISTORICAL STANDARDS WITH 1,914 VOTES CAST AS OF 5 PM. Peru – Voting was brisk at St. Augustine’s Parish Center at 10 a.m. As of 9:05 a.m. 471 ballots had been cast with voting at steady pace. The polls are open until 9 p.m. tonight. The Peru Gazette […]

Indians claim class B volleyball crown – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Indians claim class B volleyball crown 

Police: CVPH theft accomplished with altered deposit slip 

Source: Police: CVPH theft accomplished with altered deposit slip | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Three NY-21 candidates head to finish line 

Source: Three NY-21 candidates head to finish line | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Local colleges’ student bodies have grown more diverse over the past eight years

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Local colleges’ student bodies have grown more diverse over the past eight years

Agenda – Public Hearing 2018 Town of Peru Preliminary Budget

  NOVEMBER 7, 2018, 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION: Adjourn

Agenda – Peru Town Board Special Meeting NOVEMBER 5, 2018 5:15 PM

  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION: Final Review of the 2017 Preliminary Budget. MOTION: Adjourn

Tedra Cobb Greets Supporters

By John T. Ryan Democrat Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb greeted supporters at the Peru Gazebo this morning. Cobb is on day #5 of her pre-election tour of the 21st Congressionl District. The Peru Gazette asked a few of the people present why they support Cobb. Jackie Andrews responded, “Tedra represents what our country needs.” Herrick […]

10 proposals that could become law if the Democrats win the state Senate | CSNY

Source: 10 proposals that could become law if the Democrats win the state Senate | CSNY

Previewing New York’s most competitive congressional races | CSNY

Source: Previewing New York’s most competitive congressional races | CSNY

A Message from the Town of Peru Democrats

Tedra Cobb is currently on a road trip around the district, doing a final Get Out the Vote push before Tuesday’s election. As part of her tour, she is coming to Peru. Come on out and greet our wonderful candidate for Congress! Tedra will be at the gazebo park at the corner of Main and […]

Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of $42.9 billion modernization of Plattsburgh International Airport

Revitalized Airport Offers New Customs Facility and Air Cargo Receiving and Distribution Center, Easing Travel and Encouraging Business Growth  Photos of the New Airport Are Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $42.9 million project to modernize the Plattsburgh International Airport. The upgraded facility will improve the passenger experience and better […]

Vigil for victims of synagogue shooting planned in Plattsburgh 

Source: Vigil for victims of synagogue shooting planned in Plattsburgh – Sun Community News & Printing

Nerska to Discuss the Extraordinary Life of Jehudi Ashmun

The Extraordinary life of Jehudi Ashmun (1794-1828) – Monday, November 19, 2018, 4 p.m. at Lake Forest Senior Living Community, Plattsburgh, NY Helen Allen Nerska, Director of the Clinton County Historical Association, will do a presentation and lead a discussion on Jehudi Ashmun. Mehudi was born in Champlain, NY in 1794. Ms. Nerska will tell the story […]

Video shows woman choking bouncer senseless 

Source: Video shows woman choking bouncer senseless | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Town Board Tables Youth Commission Resignations

In action at its Monday, October 29, 2018 meeting the Peru Town Board: Tabled acceptance of resignation letters from Peru Youth Commission members Beth Lozier and Carrie Smith. Lozier’s resignation was considered first. Counselor Jim Douglass motioned to accept the resolution. Melvin Irwin seconded the resolution. Counselor Jim Langley commented, “I’ve been involved in this. […]

Agenda – Planing Board, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 @ 7 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 10, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing for the continuation of P-2018-018 APPLICATIONS: 1. 3-Lot Major Subdivision with SEQR: P-2018-018 Nathan Wilson 3-Lot Major Subdivision  280.-1-30.1 Peru, NY 12972 7.  ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:  8. CEO REPORT: 9. ADJOURNMENT