The Peru Gazette

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has signed on as an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The bill is being led by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-4) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) and includes solutions to address the labor crisis facing American agriculture. The bill provides […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 25, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Area Variance: Z-2019-046 Glen Lamoy Area Variance – for a Flag and Key-Hole Lot 281.-1-32.112 635 Fuller Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:  Terry Mountain Project  CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

The activity at Peru’s new Stewart’s Shop has amazed many people this week. The new store is being completed and stocked for a scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 6th opening. Meanwhile contractors are working furiously outside both the new and existing shops. It’s crowded, but determined customers still seem to find a way to get inside the […]

By John T. Ryan The Town Board: Authorized inter-fund budget transfers to pay for the Patent Road culvert repairs and the Highway Department’s two new dump trucks. Delayed approval of up to $5,500 of interior restoration work at the Lyon Rd School House. The Board wants a more complete description of the work to be […]

Bridget Hemm of Peru Source: Power of positive thinking | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Very similar if not identical to Peru’s new store which scheduled to open on November 6th. Source: Stewart’s Shops opens into new, larger space in E’town – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Help Protect Adirondack Bats: A Primer – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Burlington merchants concerned about loss of downtown mall

Source: Highlight Burlington tickets go on sale Friday

Eastern Clinton County Areal Flood Watch Areal Flood Watch in effect from 5:00 PM EDT until Friday, 8:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service LESS …FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING… * The Flood Watch continues for the northern Adirondacks in New York and most of central and northern […]

Source: Trump trade war with China takes toll on struggling Upstate NY dairy farmers – syracuse.com

Source: Paul Smith’s College Becoming Nordic Training Center – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Invasive Ash Borer Closing In On Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: F-35 noise complaints fewer than expected, Guard says – VTDigger

Plattsburgh – Clinton County Coroner David Donah is not seeking reelection. Clinton County Republicans nominated Chad Deans of Champlain while Clinton County Democrats nominated Travis Nelson of Saranac for the position. Deans also has the support of the Conservative Party. Nelson also has Working Families Party support. The office of coroner is a part-time position. […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday October 17, 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, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) is offering free health insurance enrollment assistance services to individuals, families, and small business owners in eight North Country counties – Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington – during the upcoming open enrollment period. Open enrollment begins November 1 for new enrollees and November 16 for those reenrolling […]

Source: Abrupt reversal by campaign finance commission leaves supporters wondering | NCPR News

Source: New rear-facing car seat law goes into effect November 1 | WSYR

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of October 17, 2019. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Perform Budget Adjustment for Highway Fund Balance Transfer. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Transfer from the Highway Machinery Reserve to Highway Fund for Use Toward Truck Purchase. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  School House Wood Work Quote […]

Source: Airport pitches F-35 noise mitigation plan, funding remains unclear – VTDigger

Source: ‘We’re lucky to have you’: Judges, college welcome 29 new citizens | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that Saturday, Oct. 26, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and is encouraging North Country residents to participate to protect the environment and keep them out of the wrong hands. “A lot of us have various medications left over from illnesses or […]

Source: Lost, Injured Adirondack Hikers Spur Rescues – – The Adirondack Almanack