The Peru Gazette

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Peru –  There was an enthusiastic turnout for today’s 2020 Graduating Class Parade.  Because the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed most of traditonal graduation celebrations the parade was just one small way the community could its congratulations and best wishes to the Peru High School Class of 2020.  The Peru Fire Department escorted the graduates. The photos […]

Editor Error:  Your editor misinterpreted the section of the street being renamed. Sorry! I originally reported that the new section of Washington St. was being named Gala Lane. That was incorrect.  By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s May 11th meeting, the Board named the 100 feet of highway between Mannix Rd. and […]

Source: A LIFETIME OF RUNNING: Graves, nearing 80 years old, maintains longtime running passion | Adult/Youth Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Gov. Cuomo signs executive order to allow in-person special education services | WRGB

Source: Fort Drum enters new phase of reopening, expands travel radius to 200 miles outside base | NCPR News

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JUNE 8, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 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) MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 28, 2020. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Review/Decision […]

Yesterday we saw the lowest number of both deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 42 people passed away due to COVID-19, down from a record-high when 800 died in a single day just eight weeks ago. While our hearts ache for the families and friends who lost a loved one yesterday, we are […]

Source: 57 members of Buffalo police riot response team resign – The Buffalo News

Jun 05, 2020 The Latest A tense week punctuated by a grim reminder: the coronavirus is still infecting people and thousands died from it. In the last week, more than 4,000 people were reported dead from COVID-19 and more than 1,000 of those deaths were reported in just the last 24 hours. Officials fear those […]

“Baxtron says while she feels safer living in Potsdam than in Syracuse, racism is alive and well here.  “I’ve been called a n*gger, a baboon, and told to go home. We were outside handing flyers out at [a gas station] and some guy went in the store and asked the man ‘Why do you let […]

Source: North Country (back) at work: Plattsburgh’s Greek Aleka’s Restaurant opens outdoor seating | NCPR News

COVID-19 June 5 Updates Franklin County Milk and More Giveaway JCEO and Glazier’s are hosting another free drive-thru milk and produce box pick-up this Sunday, June 7th from 9 am-12 pm at the Franklin County Fairgrounds at 606 E. Main St. There will be 1500 milk and 1500 produce boxes with the following food items […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 6:30 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, […]

As we prepare to return to work it is important for us to reflect on the feelings that come with this change. Richelle Gregory, Director of Community Services at Clinton County Mental Health and Addiction Services, has prepared some strategies for us to use during this time. To view her video visit https://youtu.be/IEHOz2deh7I.  

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Saratoga, N.Y.  –  Today, President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act into law. This bipartisan legislation will provide flexibility for small businesses that have utilized PPP loans. Specifically, this legislation extends the period businesses can utilize funds and receive forgiveness to 24 weeks, allows a […]

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County and Clinton County are accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer training to begin in September.  There is an application process, reference check, and interviewing to be done in the next two months.  Training will be held via webinar, Zoom, and classroom activities. Some evening and Saturday training will be […]

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 11, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS: 1. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2019-034 Glen LaMoy 2-Lot Minor Subdivision  281.-1-32.112 635 Fuller Rd. Peru, […]

Plattsburgh/Peru, N.Y.  This spring, New York apple growers are applying the results of a computer modeling-based orchard management research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) to more precisely manage their orchard thinning practices with a goal of producing higher quality fruit for harvest this fall. A free recorded webinar highlighting this […]

Saratoga, N.Y. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Brianna Hanley, a 9th grader from Clifton-Fine Central School, is the winner of the 2020 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition. Brianna’s winning piece entitled “Hope” is a two-panel piece depicting a cherry tree with mixed tempura and acrylic paint with India ink. “Congratulations to Clifton-Fine student Brianna […]