The Peru Gazette

Source: Cuomo to propose plastic bag ban – Times Union

Source: Cuomo seeks to raise tobacco, e-cig sales age to 21 – Times Union

Source: Quick knockdown saves Cliff Haven home | News | pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH, NY – By popular demand, The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce the film Garrow, will have a second screening at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.   This film is a dark and dramatic re-creation of the life and […]

For the past 13 years, Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school & community discussion concurrent with the District’s budget development process. If you wish to participate in any of the meetings of the BAC, please register by calling (518) 643-6004 or emailing kdevins@perucsd.org. The BAC […]

State Senator Betty Little is administered the oath of office by Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, in the New York State Senate Chamber on Wednesday, January 9. Little was joined her son, David, and grandson, Matthew, holding the Bible. Little begins her 9th term in the State Senate, where she will […]

Peru residents on SUNY Plattsburgh Dean’s List: Erin Backlas, Emily Beaudette, Grace Betrus, James Blaise, Emily Bowen, Bryanna Brown, Amelia Busha, Gabrielle Dion, Gweneth Eamer, Paige Elder, Lauren Lawliss, Kennedy Mattila, Taylor Morse, Morris-Yedid Norelus, Kyle Osborne, Saleen Ramos, Alex Rine, Matthew Rine, Hunter Sartwell, Skelly Skolnick, Sara Szczypien, Brady Terry, Lacy Timmons, Kayleigh Willingham, […]

Source: Proposal revealed for Durkee Street redevelopment | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: NJ Transit gives final OK to Bombardier contract | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he has been appointed to the Assembly Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the upcoming legislative session. “We owe so much to our veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made to keep our country safe,” Jones said. “Serving on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee will allow me to double down on my […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 14, 2019 @ 6:30 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Salaries for Elected Positions DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2019 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Regular Town […]

JANUARY 14, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of December 27, 2018 and December 31, 2018. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – This is a busy time of year for Peru’s assessor. if you visit the Peru Town Hall on a Tuesday you’ll likely find our assessor Jeremiah Cross either on the phone or meeting with a Peru resident. The Town of Peru contracts with Clinton County for assessment services. When […]

CANTON, NY (01/10/2019)– SUNY Canton students have been recognized for making the President’s List during the Fall 2018 Semester.   President’s List recognizes full-time students who achieve a GPA of 3.75 or greater. A complete list of academic honors for the semester will be listed on the college’s website.   Students who received President’s List […]

CANTON, NY (01/10/2019)– More than 550 SUNY Canton students earned Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2018 Semester. “On behalf of the college’s deans, I’d like to recognize these students for outstanding achievement,” said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. “Your drive for success has been recognized, and we encourage you to continue your efforts.” Dean’s […]

Source: NTSB and DA reach agreement for access to limo in Schoharie crash – Times Union

Source: Ben Stiller Unlocks An ‘Old-Fashioned’ Prison Break In ‘Escape At Dannemora’ | NCPR News

POTSDAM, NY (01/09/2019)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 945 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2018 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg. The students included: Dianna Hunter of Peru, NY, whose major […]

Jan. 9 Tossed Salad Spaghetti Bread Dessert 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

Source: As minimum wage continues to climb, hospitality industry awaits tip credit decision – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Flights unaffected at Plattsburgh Airport as shutdown drags on – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: New York sends billions more to DC than it receives – Times Union

Source: Limo owners say NY ‘blacklisted’ vehicles after seizing plates – Times Union

For the past several years, I’ve focused both my financial donations and volunteer efforts almost exclusively on the United Way for one reason: results.  Our local United Way has been incredibly responsive to the needs of this community, as of late focusing heavily on the opioid crisis, the related urgent need for new foster homes, […]