The Peru Gazette

Source: New York high school graduation rates 2020: Search every public school – syracuse.com   School District Grad rate Dropout rate Enrollment County Beekmantown High School Beekmantown Central School District 94% 3% 155 Clinton Chazy Central Rural Junior-Senior High School Chazy Union Free School District 94% 6% 33 Clinton Northern Adirondack Junior-Senior High School Northern […]

Source: Activists, lawmakers announce campaign to pass two parole reform bills

Source: Adirondack lawmakers wary of adding clean air and water to state bill of rights | Adirondack Explorer

Source: DEC launches ice fishing survey on Lake Champlain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Biden’s Covid-19 Plan To Include Billions For Vaccine Distribution : Biden Transition Updates : NPR

By John T. Ryan Meeting highlights: Water Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said his personnel have tried to get the Sullivan Park ice rink operating; however, the cold-warm weather conditions have hindered ice making.  Youth Director John Flynn reported that Whiteface is available for the town’s skiing program. Thirty-eight youths signed up for the program that will […]

January 14, 2021. New York is pushing forward to conduct more tests, add hospital beds and make it easier to get the COVID-19 vaccine across the state, but we need New Yorkers to stay vigilant and take safety precautions as the virus is still spreading. Unfortunately, vaccine supply from the federal government remains extremely limited. […]

Washington, DC –  Congresswoman Stefanik has announced that public and non-profit colleges and universities in New York’s 21st Congressional District will receive more than $45,000,000 in funding to support continued education. Congresswoman Stefanik released the following statement on this terrific news:0 “I am proud to announce that public and non-profit colleges and universities in the North […]

Source: No credible threats to Albany, Montpelier ahead of Inauguration Day, says FBI special agent; two rioters at US Capitol from Upstate identified | NCPR News

Source: NYS Vaccine sites to open in Potsdam, Plattsburgh, but appointments limited | NCPR News

Source: Bethlehem couple flew to Florida for coronavirus vaccine

Source: The US just suffered its worst day for COVID-19 deaths. But summer could be ‘dramatically better’

Source: NY state: No more Covid-19 vaccination appointments until April – syracuse.com

Approved Minutes of November 9, 2020 Regular Board Meeting 

Approved Minutes – Nov. 16, 2020 Special Town Board Meeting

Approved Minutes – Nov. 23, 2020 Regular Meeting

Public Hearing -12-14-20 Water and Sewer Rates

Click here for Minutes – December 30, 2020 Meeting

The Peru Town Board conducted its Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 11th at 5:30 p.m. Here are the salaries liaisons, meeting dates, contracts, etc. agreed upon. Click here for the 2021 Information

Click here for December 2020 Town of Peru Department Reports 

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces $306 billion infrastructure upgrade plan in day 4 of NY State of State address – ABC7 New York

Source: Assemblyman Billy Jones | 2021 Legislative Priorities | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: A Lasting Tribute at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge – Mountain Lake PBS

Since our 1/13 update, 33 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirteen. CCHD has received many questions regarding testing for COVID-19. Not everyone needs to […]