The Peru Gazette

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored removing the mandate that standardized test scores be used for teacher and principal evaluations has passed the Assembly (A.783). “Test scores don’t accurately measure students’ or teachers’ worth,” Jones said. “A one-size-fits-all approach to education hurts a student’s ability […]

Source: With Democratic majority in Senate, New York lawmakers pass a DREAM Act – Times Union

Source: Pro-life leader: ‘Horrible for our state’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Saturday January 26, 5:30-7:30pm…..Peru Community Church Fellowship Center We’ll provide games, pizza, veggie tray and beverages. Bring your family and friends for a fun get-together with church members and friends. All ages welcome!! Sign up preferred but not required / call office by noon Fri. 518-643-8641  

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated Friday, January 25, 2019, as National EITC Awareness Day. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition of the Adirondack Region has established Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites throughout our three-county service delivery area to provide “free tax preparation” to individuals and families with low or moderate incomes. […]

Clinton County  by IRS-Certified Volunteer Preparers Senior Citizens Council, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh Walk-ins — No Appointments are taken!  Call 518-335-8599 for information. Parking is on Court and Brinkerhoff Streets January 28 thru February 28 (closed 2/18/19) Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 9:00am to1:30pm; Wed & Thurs 9:00am to 5:30pm March 1 thru 31 Wed. […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has cosponsored H.R. 367 – the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019. Currently, the United States Coast Guard is the only branch of the military that is having to go without pay during this government shutdown. Despite this, the USCG continues […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 705 – the Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019.  This bipartisan bill would authorize the Transportation Security Administration to use the security service fee to pay our Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown. Under current law, […]

LOUDONVILLE, NY (01/23/2019)– Emily Lombard has been named to the Siena College Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. Lombard is from Peru, NY. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89. Founded in 1937, Siena College is a private, Catholic Franciscan, […]

Source: Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature – The Buffalo News

Source: Potiker: All revenue critical for small towns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Based on a late afternoon forecast of freezing rain, the Peru Elementary School will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. and all afternoon activities for the District have been cancelled.  Today’s Regents Exam schedule will not be impacted by this early Elementary dismissal.

The Peru Soup Kitchen is canceled today, Wednesday, January 23rd because of the forecast sleet and freezing rain. Please pass the word and share this notice. Thank you!

The Town of Peru will be holding an Emergency Workshop for the Sewer Collection Upgrade Project on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Peru Town Hall at 5:30 PM.

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that his legislation to provide a tax credit to employers who hire New Yorkers in substance abuse recovery has been included in the executive budget proposal (A.1604). The Jobs In Recovery bill would allow businesses that hire New Yorkers attending a state-certified rehabilitation […]

BENNINGTON, VT (01/22/2019)– Erin Sears of Peru, NY, was named to the Dean’s List at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT, for the Fall 2018 semester. Each semester, full-time students who have achieved a minimum grade-point average of 3.65 are placed on the Dean’s List.Template Founded in 1974 but with roots extending to 1926, Southern […]

Source: Mystery surrounds who stretched Excursion involved in limo crash – Times Union

By John T. Ryan  Dr. Thomas Palmer became Peru Central School District Superintendent on January 2, 2018.  For several months he focused on observing, listening and understanding the district.  Today he knows much more about our school and the goals he wants to achieve. Unlike many upstate New York schools, Peru’s enrollment is holding steady […]

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus invite federal employees and their immediate families to enjoy a free spaghetti dinner today at the Knights of Columbus dinner being served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Just present federal employee identification and you and your family […]

The snow isn’t beginning until late Saturday so come on out to enjoy the Peru Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, Saturday, January 19, St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. 4:30 to 6:00 PM, $8.00 per person, $3.00 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and […]

Several Peru residents/neighbors are affected. Source: Federal officers keep US northern border secure without receiving paychecks

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Jones: Hardworking employees shouldn’t be collateral damage of federal shutdown “As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight, we must remember the thousands of federal employees in New York State who have no idea when their next paycheck will come. This […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill three (3) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Bonnie Berry, Mr. Steven Peters and Mr. Robert LaFountain. The individual receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to serve a full five-year term […]

Source: Hundreds of new jobs could come to former Pfizer plant site

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik is a co-lead on H.R. 622, The Government Shutdown Prevention Act. The bill, introduced Wednesday, aims to fix the nonsensical budget process and do away with partisan politicking at the expense of federal workers. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have been a […]