The Peru Gazette

Source: Dean Foods, America’s largest milk producer, files for bankruptcy – CNN

The Peru Central School District is closed for today, November 12, 2019. The school board meeting will be rescheduled for tomorrow. Please stay safe. Todays’ CEWW Health Insurance presentation at Peru HS (5pm) has been rescheduled for this Thursday, November 14.

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus have cancelled bingo tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 12th. at the St. Augustine’s Parish. The primary roads are clearing, but several secondary roads are not in the best condition. Bingo should resume next Tuesday night.  Be safe! John Ryan Bingo Chairman 518-643-9386

Source: State Police request public’s assistance with locating missing person – Sun Community News & Printing

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of October 28, 2019 and Public Hearing on November 7, 2019. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth […]

Annual Potter’s Guild Holiday Exhibit and Sale with paintings by Dennon Walantus. Ceramics by local area potters, both beautiful and useful.  Opening reception Friday, November 22, 4-6 pm Peru Free Library Show dates: November 22- January 4.

Nationally recognized author Anne Easter-Smith will give a book talk to launch her newest and recently published book This Son of York. The sixth and last in her House of York series this title follows King Richard III and his ascendancy to the throne. Talk followed by a book signing. Books will be available for […]

Please note that Peru Central School District is closed today Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

By John T. Ryan Peru – The inside cover of the program handed out at today’s Veterans Day Service at Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 read: “What is a Veteran? A Veteran whether active duty, discharged, retired or reserve is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a blank check made […]

  By John T. Ryan Peru – Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) conducts a national scholarship competition known as the Voice of Democracy. It is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12. The program annually provides more than $2.3 million in scholarships. This year’s essay theme “What makes America […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – At today’s Peru Memorial Post 309’s Veterans Day Service VFW Post 309 and its Auxiliary presented its Citizen Education Teacher Award to Saranac High School English teacher Shelly Webster. Auxiliary President Judy Lefevre talked with Mrs. Webster’s students and colleagues discovering that both hold her in the highest esteem. […]

Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-Southeastern St. Lawrence- Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Including the cities of Malone, Plattsburgh, Star Lake,Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Port Henry, …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * […]

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces SUNY and CUNY will Waive Application Fees for Veterans and their Spouses | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: State Forest Preserve Use Plans Ignore Climate Change – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Construction on cashless toll system for NYS Thruway has started – syracuse.com

Source: Exploring Adirondack Climate Change Impacts – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Retired teacher recognized with Honor Flight

Expanded Online Ordering Makes Giving the Gift of Camping Easier than Ever New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC Camping Gift Cards and electronic gift certificates for stays and services at all DEC Campgrounds are now available for purchase online. Gift Cards and electronic Gift Certificates can […]

Repairs to the Peru Elementary School cupola have been underway this week. It must have been a little chilly (25 degrees) for the contractor’s staff this morning as they installed the window facing Route 22B.

Source: UVM Health Network to offer DNA testing as part of primary care – VTDigger

Source: Affordable housing complex to be ready by June 2021 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

New DEC High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group will Collaborate, Develop Framework to Balance Region’s Public Use Needs New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a new strategic planning initiative for sustainably managing public use in the Adirondack High Peaks. The High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group, comprised of […]

When:  Monday, November 11th & 11 am Where:   Peru Memorial VFW Post # 309 710 Pleasant St Peru, NY  12972 Why:    Honor and pay tribute to our Veterans. Questions?  Please contact me: Judy Lefebvre, President Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 Auxiliary 518-563-7558 (h)   518-593-5628 © Email – biljud@aol.com  

St. Augustine’s Parish Center, Peru, NY December 7th, 2019 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm Contact Judy Akey for additional Information and Vendor tables. 518-643-8716 Cafe lunch sponsored by the Catholic Daughter’s of the Americas, Court St. Monica #2598 providing a menu of; Soup, Sandwiches, Chips Beverage and a Bake Sale FREE event for everyone!