The Peru Gazette

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The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present […]

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By John T. Ryan  Peru – Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald is still recovering from shoulder surgery but he was able to chair the Monday, April 8, 2019 Town Board meeting.  Here is a summary of the meeting highlights:  The next Town Board meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, April 25th at 7 p.m. Supervisor Brandy McDonald […]

Town of Peru Clinton County Training: On April 12, DEC Forest Rangers participated in an active shooter drill led by the New York State Police at the Peru Central School. Throughout the drill, teachers and school employees acted as students and practiced standard operating procedures for response to an active shooter incident. The day-long training […]

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Peru Central’s Board of Education will meet for Budget Workshop #7 on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM.  The Board will also gather for a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 25th at 7:15 AM.  Both meetings will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room.  Anticipated topics include: Establishing a 19-20 Budget Vote on […]

Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center April 17th Menu Served 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. All are welcome! Coleslaw BBQ Chicken Rice…See More

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that spring turkey season opens May 1, in all of Upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place on April 20-21. The youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 12-15 […]

The Town of Peru Town Board will be holding a workshop on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall.  Discussion item will be the Town of Peru’s Youth Commission roles, responsibilities and job descriptions. Thank you Dianne Miller Town Clerk

  Glens Falls, NY – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 21st District. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in NY-21. “Each year, I look forward to receiving dozens of incredible pieces of art from the students in my district for the Congressional […]

More Flexibility for Visitors Wishing to Camp Last Minute New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that for the first time visitors to DEC campgrounds are now able to make reservations as late as one day in advance of their desired stay. “Camping is a weather-dependent activity for most […]

NY DOT personnel cut a tree deemed hazardous on Main Street this morning.

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the 2019-20 state budget invests in critical funding that will help North Country farmers grow their businesses. This year’s plan includes $33.2 million for agriculture across the state. “North Country folks know better than anyone that our farms are the lifeblood of […]

APRIL 8, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of March 25, 2019 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 Banking Reports) Community Input […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – As previously reported it appears the long-planned Main Street upgrade project isn’t going to happen. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass declared the project “pretty much dead” at the Town Board’s March 25, 2019 meeting while emphasizing he does not want to lose the $150,000 in remaining grant monies. Options such […]

WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2019 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 20, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2019-039 Stewart’s Shops Corp. Area Variance – of 1,356 sq. ft. for a new convenience store exceeding the 2,500 sq. ft. commercial […]

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