The Peru Gazette

Source: Population Trends in the Adirondacks and Rural America – – The Adirondack Almanack

By John T. Ryan Keeseville – Yesterday my wife Jean and I took advantage of the Museum Weekend to visit the Anderson Falls Heritage Society Museum in Keeseville. We loved it! Located just off Main Street at 96 Clinton Street, the museum displays an array of Keeseville and Clintonville’s history. This summer’s featured display was […]

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Lighthouse tours are free and open to the public.   Sundays in July and August and Sept 1st, from 1 pm to 3 pm   The historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island is open to the public from 1 pm to 3 pm every Sunday in July and August and September 1st. The lighthouse […]

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Source: React-O-Mat™ – Assembly approves driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants – Capitol Confidential

By John T. Ryan Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the Monday, June 10, 2019 Town Board meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald is recovering from a second and very painful shoulder surgery. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated that NYS Department of Transportation in Watertown will not work with Stewarts Shops to install a 4-way stop at the […]

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From the office of Congresswoman elise Stefanik Bipartisan Group of Northern Border Caucus Co-Chairs & Members Call for Approval of Border Staffing Increase Included in 2020 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House of Representatives Northern Border Caucus Co-Chairs Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) & Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) released a letter sent to House appropriation leaders supporting the […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present […]

Source: Did Her Independence Sink APA Acting Chair Feldman? – – The Adirondack Almanack

A great chance to recall times past for both adults and kids. Woodcarving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Wood Carvers. Ongoing demos of antique chain saws, shingle mill and hit & miss engines running a planer and buzz saw. Watch as flax is spun into linen. Try your hand using a washboard or vintage wringer washer. […]

Source: 12th Annual Adirondack Coast Museums Weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

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Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session and brief recess will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and […]

“I do not support the Assembly’s Green Light bill, which would reward undocumented immigrants with state driver’s licenses (A.3675-A). I’ve heard from people all over my district who are opposed to this bill. As we enter the remaining weeks of the 2019 legislative session, it is more important than ever to fight for legislation that […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of May 30, 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 RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Set a Public Hearing Date […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) is inviting North Country children to participate in his third Summer Reading Challenge, which kicks off in July. The event, held in partnership with New York State libraries and local schools, encourages children to use their summer leisure time to build upon and strengthen […]