The Peru Gazette

Source: Essex County Fair postponed to 2021 | Sun Community News WESTPORT | The annual celebration of Essex County agriculture will not be held this year.

Source: Burlington councilor pitches new city taxes – VTDigger

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More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,811,277 (+1.18%) Brazil 526,447 (+2.25%) Russia 414,328 (+2.09%) UK 277,736 (+0.57%) Spain 239,638 (+0.07%) Italy 233,197 (+0.09%) India 199,343 (+4.39%) France 189,348 (+0.18%) Germany 183,771 (+0.15%) Peru 170,039 (+3.38%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Our state’s response to Coronavirus is an incredible feat. All of New York — 19 million people — responded to this crisis with a level of determination and discipline that amazed me. Just 50 days ago, at the height of the crisis in New York, 800 people died a single day and we were experiencing […]

Source: Plattsburgh woman accused of child abuse | Sun Community News PERU | A Plattsburgh woman is facing charges after she allegedly assaulted a child.

Source: Plattsburgh Public Library Board votes unanimously to reopen | Sun Community News Set to begin on August 3, Phase One will see only library staff returning as they prepare for public use by October.

COVID-19 June 1 Updates Important Information for Hair Salons and Barbershops There have been questions about mandated testing for employees at hair salons and barbershops. We reached out to the Governor’s office and Empire State Development and they informed us of the following: It is RECOMMENDED that employees at hair salons and barbershops are tested […]

Source: Cuomo orders AG probe into “disturbing” police actions at protests | NCPR News

From the Peru Central School District Please note that two (2) absentee ballots were mailed to residents of specific routes serviced by the Peru, Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville and Plattsburgh post offices.  If you have more than two (2) qualified voters in your household, please contact the District Office via email (sprovost@perucsd.org) or phone (643-6002) to […]

Project Removing Railroad Bridge over the Interstate 87  The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that crews are scheduled to begin demolition operations on a railroad bridge crossing I-87 in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County on Tuesday, June 2 with work expected to be complete by Wednesday, June 10. As part […]

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,790,191 (+1.12%) Brazil 514,849 (+3.29%) Russia 405,843 (0.00%)** UK 276,156 (+0.71%) Spain 239,479 (+0.10%) Italy 232,997 (+0.14%) India 190,962 (+4.36%) France 189,009 (+0.14%) Germany 183,500 (+0.11%) Peru 164,476 (+5.66%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: Burlington Police Department vandalized and damaged following protest

Airport and Airlines COVID-19 Update The Plattsburgh International Airport is open and operational. However, several of our airlines continue to operate flights on a reduced basis. The Airport restaurant has reopened on a limited basis. As for Car Rentals, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, are open to support car rental needs. Airport staff, TSA and the Airlines are […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, May 11, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and […]