The Peru Gazette

First Two Weekends in November and Veterans Day are Free to Honor Veterans The public will be able to drive up Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Parkway and enjoy the views for free on the first two weekends in November and on Veterans Day, November 11, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil […]

WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019 @ 7:00 PM 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: […]

From the office of State Santor Betty Little State Senator Betty Little is urging voters to take advantage of the first-ever opportunity in New York State to vote early ahead of this November’s general election. Beginning Saturday, October 26, voters will have the opportunity to cast their votes for candidates running for election on the November […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host an exhibition of watercolor batiks by the Aquarelle Artists, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, November 1, 2019, and a free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm that night. It […]

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The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that the Board will almost immediately convene in Executive Session, for approximately one hour, to receive legal advice on a pending investigation. No other District business is […]

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By John T. Ryan In General News the Board:  Reversed its decision to award an $8,000 bid for material and installation of a roof at the Court House to New Image Roofing (Chad Rivers). The Board conditionally awarded the bid to Ron Hoy Construction at a price of $11,400.  Hoy will get the bid if […]

A great Christmas gift for family and friends! Peru, NY:  Peru Community Church is holding a Texas Citrus Sale!  Orders will be taken until Sunday, November 17th with anticipated delivery of the fruit in early/mid December. A full box (2/5 bushel) of Texas Rio Star Grapefruit will be sold for $17 with half boxes at […]

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From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of bringing a Resolution to the House Floor to censure Rep. Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Congresswoman Stefanik sits on the Committee and was a cosponsor of the censure Resolution. “I was one of the first […]

The Peru Lions Club is holding its 18th annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, November 5th 2019 at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center from 4:30 – 7:00. We have had an average attendance between 125 and 150 people. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children   6 – 12 years old and free […]

Clinton County Legislator Peter Keenan is not seeking reelection after eight years of service as Area 5 Legislator. Republican Richard Potiker and Democrat Bill Todd are seeking the position.The Peru Gazette asked the candidates the following questions. 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. Richard Potiker […]

Two candidates are seeking to represent Area 7 on the Clinton County Legislature. Republican Incumbent Rob Timmons is seeking following a four-year term. Democrat Carol Blakeslee-Collin is challenging Timmons as she did in 2015.  The Peru Gazette posed four questions to Blakeslee-Collin and Timmons. 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 9, 2019 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2019-029 Keith Bushey Site Plan Review – Motorcycle, ATV, and Snowmobile Repair & Consignment Sales 270.-1-7.1 530 Lapham Mills Rd. Peru, NY 12972 2. Site […]

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By John T. Ryan Peru – November 5th Election Day is only 15 days away. Two seats on the Peru Town Council are open and two candidates have been nominated, meaning both candidates should be elected. Republican and Democratic Party officials say they tried but were unable to recruit more candidates. Sitting Republican Councilman Rick […]

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