The Peru Gazette

The Palmer Street Coffeehouse performance by Pete’s Posse for tonight, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Plattsburgh, has been cancelled.

Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…HEAVY SNOW AND LIGHT MIXED PRECIPITATION. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 10 TO 20 INCHES AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS UP TO ONE TENTH OF AN INCH. * WHERE…NORTHERN […]

Peru Central School District is closed today, February 7, 2020.            Peru Central School District           District Office

FEBRUARY 10, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of  January 27, 2020. 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 […]

The Newman Center Film Series (90 Broad St., Plattsburgh) concludes Black History Month programming with 1970’s “Watermelon Man” at 7 pm on Saturday, February 22nd. This critically acclaimed surrealist ‘dramedy’ stars Godfrey Cambridge as a white racist waking up one morning to find he has turned black overnight in a hail of poetic justice. Screening on reel-to-reel 16mm. […]

Title: Crafts at the Museum Location: Clinton County Historical Association Description: The Clinton County Historical Association Announces Crafts at the Museum Monday, February 17th, Noon to 2 pm and Friday, February 21st, 1 pm to 3 pm At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Old Base Museum Campus, Plattsburgh Crafts for kids of all ages. Make and […]

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, February 19, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 15, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance: Z-2019-031 Rulfs Orchard, LLC/LALO Properties LLC Use Variance – for indoor self-storage units 280.1-8-16 25 Pleasant […]

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Exams Held April 3; Registration Deadline March 13 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, April […]

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The Peru Central School District noticed the Peru Gazette that there will be no school today. 

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 10 PM ESTFRIDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible. * WHERE…Central and northern Vermont. Northern New York. * WHEN…Snow will overspread the region before […]

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  Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Senate’s acquittal of President Trump: “Today, the impeachment charade started by Speaker Pelosi, abused by Adam Schiff, and finished by Leader McConnell has finally come to a close,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Throughout this unfair and unprecedented process, I proudly stood up for […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Just now, President Trump highlighted Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s bipartisan paid leave and child tax credit legislation during the State of the Union address. “As we support America’s moms and dads, I was recently proud to sign the law providing new parents in the Federal workforce […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Fort Drum is one of the three final options for a fourth Army Corps Headquarters. “I’m thrilled to announce Fort Drum is now one of the three final options to be designation as a fourth Army Corps headquarters,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Fort Drum has proved itself […]

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When: Friday, February 21st @ 7-9:30pm. Where: North Country Squares Dance Hall, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd.,  Morrisonville, NY Like to dance to good music? Come join in the fun of a real, old time contra dance called by Jeremy Clifford with music by Adirondack 2 Step! What’s a contra dance? It’s informal social […]

Plan Available for Public Comment through April 3 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the release of the draft New York State Forest Action Plan for public review and comment. The State Forest Action Plan is a 10-year strategic plan for DEC and New York’s forestry community that provides long‐term, […]