The Peru Gazette

Thanks to Luke and Amanda LaFountain Thew for this report and photos from Ithaca: Peru Lady Indians swimmers (Emily McLane, Ella Garrow, Alexis Hathaway, and Olivia Barnett) just broke a 19 year school and Section 7 record in the 200 freestyle relay at States with a time of 1:44.07!

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce photographer Ron Nolland as the featured artist in their Gallery Cooperative in December 2019. This forthcoming exhibit will take place in The Strand Center Community Gallery on Friday, December 6 and a free reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM that night.  […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Luck Brothers Inc. personnel are working on the Patent Rd. culvert today.  An excavator is making room for precast concrete footers. Next week the precast culvert should be delivered and installed. A large highway sink hole developed last April making the repairs necessary.  On September 23, 2019 the Peru […]

From the office of Assemblyman D. Billy Jones Assemblyman D. Billy Jones will host the 6th Annual Santa Sprint 5K on Saturday November 30, 2019 with a race start time at 9am. Pre-registration is $20 and can be done online at www.adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration will be held from 7:30am until 8:30am. Race start and […]

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By John T. Ryan Keeseville – Keeseville residents were shocked when they learned TD Bank would close its local branch on November 15th. Only an ATM remains; however, there was good news on November 13th when the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) opened at 187 Pleasant St. Why establish a new branch when another institution […]

NOVEMBER 25, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of November 14, 2019 and Special Meeting of November 18, 2019. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Removal of Private Right of Way for Stewart Drive. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: School House Wood […]

From the office Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Airport Improvement Program grant totaling $727,000 will be awarded to the Massena International Airport. The Airport Improvement Program provides grants to public agencies for the planning and development of public-use airports. The funding will […]

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A Message from the Peru Lions Club Join us for the 42nd running of this amazing Adirondack Coast tradition! The race starts and ends at the Peru Elementary School and takes a scenic route through apple and farm country. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. *When you register online, make sure […]

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The chefs at the St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen are cooking turkeys and preparing all the trimmings for today’s dinner. Don’t forget to attend and/or to bring someone. ALL ARE WELCOME! Serving 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.  St. Augustine’s Parish center, 3030 Main St. Peru, NY

  The Peru Town Board and Town Clerk Dianne Miller following the November 18th 2020 Town Budget Adoption Meeting. L-R Counselor Jim Langley, Counselor Melvin Irwin, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, Supervisor Brandy McDonald, Counselor Jim Douglass, Counselor Rick Barber. On December 31st Jim Langley’s term of office will end. Kregg Bruno will join the Board […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board adopted the town’s 2020 budget at a November 18, 2019 Special Board Meeting. As previously reported: Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that with the exception of the Valcour sewer districts the Town of Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates will not increase. Valcour Sewer District […]

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Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald on car break-ins: “This has been going on for 3 weeks hope they can get him tonight or really soon !! Just got back home from looking for the past 2 hours around Town. It’s just a matter of time. Everyone keep your car doors and house doors locked!!”

Due to inclement weather, Peru Central School District is instituting a 2-hr delay this morning (Tues, 11/19).  Thank you.

By John T. Ryan Supervisor Brandy McDonald reported that with the exception of the Valcour sewer districts the Town of Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates will not increase. Valcour Sewer District #1 (residential) will increase from $.34 to $35. District #2 (commercial) will increase from $.57 to $.60. The Town Board […]

By John T. Ryan Peru’s housing choices continue to expand. People took notice last week when framing began on what will be known as Davey Commons. Located on Davey Drive behind Langley Insurance the two buildings under construction will each include two 3-bedroom. 2-story, 2.5 bath center apartments measuring 1,274 sq. ft. and two one-floor, […]

The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that we will be closing the Patent Road at Mannix Road and Barney Downs Road intersections on Tuesday, November 19thuntil further notice to replace a box cross culvert. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  Local residents only can access up to […]

Peru – Farmers and others in southwest parts of Peru and in the Town of Ausable must be breathing a sigh of relief. The new Davern Road Bridge was opened to traffic on Monday, November 4th. Luck Brothers Inc. began the project just after July 4th. Many people use the Davern Road as a shortcut […]

Source: Veterans and community job fair Tuesday in South Burlington