The Peru Gazette

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The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for Monday, July 27, 2020, at 5:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss continuing IT services.  The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall.  

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of February 19, 2020 minutes. 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) 6. APPLICATION:   1. Area Variance: Z-2020-049 Brett Baker Area Variance – to convert the existing property to a Two-Family Dwelling. In the Hamlet Zoning […]

Everybody wants to reopen schools, but we can only do so if it’s safe to reopen. That will be determined solely by the data. Today, we announced a formula for how and when it is safe for schools to reopen in New York State. Schools can reopen if the region is in Phase 4 and […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 22, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also […]

Tossed Salad Chili Rice Home-made peanut butter cookies Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Take-out only.

COVID-19 July 13 Updates DMV Updates Clinton County DMV has returned to appointment only. Please visit this website to make an appointment: Franklin County DMV in Malone is still open by appointment only- please call 518-481-1606. Franklin County DMV in Malone also has a drop-box available where patrons can leave their paperwork. The Saranac Lake DMV office, unfortunately, […]

As Traffic Increases, New Yorkers Are Urged to Practice Caution As Construction Crews and Law Enforcement Work to Keep Highways Safe  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today, in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, State Police and the Thruway Authority reminded motorists of the […]

“Many school administrators, teachers, faculty and concerned parents from our local schools have reached out to my office with concerns about acquiring PPE and hand sanitizer for the upcoming school year as New York State releases more guidance for reopening. As an advocate for public education, I understand the current fiscal situation for our local […]

Clinton County Health Department, “Since our last Clinton County COVID-19 case update, Clinton County has seen 3 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. Please continue to wear face coverings, wash your hands frequently, and maintain physical distance (of at least 6 feet) from others.”

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“New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined the criteria to reopen school districts closed this fall, stressing that he wants to keep kids safe: “We’re not going to use our children as guinea pigs.” Source: Coronavirus: NY Gov. Cuomo says he won’t use kids as ‘guinea pigs’

  The Peru CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meal Packages containing six days of Breakfast and Lunch are available this summer to all children 18 years and under free of charge. They are available for pick-up at Peru Elementary-Intermediate Building, Entrance E-31. Pick-Up Dates are scheduled for: Thursdays, July […]

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