The Peru Gazette

Due to recent decreases in COVID-19 cases in neighboring communities, the Harkness and Keeseville United Methodist Churches will resume in-person worship beginning on Palm Sunday, March 28.  The Harkness service will be at 9 am and Keeseville will worship at 11 am. Even though this represents a significant step forward, both congregations will be required […]

Dave Marouchoc, Director of Operations, at Georgia Pacific presented John Bernardi, President & CEO with a generous contribution in the amount of $25,000.00 that will be included in the 2021 United Way Campaign. Georgia Pacific has a strong history of supporting the United Way of the Adirondack Region. Pictured left to right: John Bernardi, President […]

Since our 3/24 update, 15 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,255 people tested in Clinton County on 3/23. As of 3/23, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.8%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Peru – Construction personnel met behind the Peru Community Church this morning to discuss details of Peru’s sewer upgrade project. On February 8th, the Town approved a $3,727,930 contract with Reifenburg Contracting of Troy, NY. The project will continue throughout the summer. Rifenburg has until June 30, 2022, to complete the project.   The Peru […]

Water/Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault comments: The tree removal behind we are doing behind the Community Church is to prepare for the upcoming sewer upgrades. That area will house our new pump station, which will allow us to abandon the current line in the steep bank above the river adjacent to the North Bend Street cemetery. […]

Source: Schools: Federal aid crucial for 2021-22 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Area school districts are approaching the last stretch of budget planning with hope gleaming in federal aid.

“First, there is a bit of nervousness for some people to come work in restaurants,” Hoyne said, citing state rules that give the impression that dining out (and serving) could be unsafe. But he points out that restaurant workers now qualify in New York for vaccines, and all his current staff have them. But the […]

Source: Syracuse University grad remembers dad who was killed in Boulder shootings as ‘best dad ever’ – syracuse.com

Source: US Department of Justice: Oneida County violated voter rights in NY-22 election – syracuse.com

Source: Trekking through farms and fields | Adirondack Explorer

Source: DEC begins ‘mud season’ seasonal road closures – – The Adirondack Almanack

Examples cited. Worth reading. Source: Two Decades After Reports Documented Racism In Vt. Schools, The Problem Still Exists | Vermont Public Radio

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce  The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury […]

Valued Patients and Community Members: Hudson Headwaters has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine first dose appointments available for eligible patients at our upcoming clinics. Visit the New York State website to check if you are eligible. As of March 23rd, all New York State residents age 50 and older are eligible for vaccination, regardless of comorbidities. All […]

The North Country Alliance Church will host a free community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3. Participants must pre-register for a time slot on our website (northcountryalliance.com/events) by Friday, April 2. We are offering six times throughout the morning, in 30-minute increments from 10 am-1 pm, with a limit of 50 children each. All […]

Source: Adirondack elopements: Saying ‘I do’ above tree line | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Marijuana legalization bill ‘really close’ after lawmakers resolve driving roadblock | NCPR News

Source: Clinton Correctional Facility inmate dies from COVID-19 in hospital care

Source: Danville School mascot to be retired – VTDigger

Source: House lawmakers unveil long-awaited plan to address pension shortfall – VTDigger

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Monday, March 29th at 6 PM in the High School Cafeteria for a special meeting related to reopening plans.  The public may view the meeting live via Zoom at https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/91463980707. The meeting will also be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The […]

“Infection rates are continuing to decline while more and more people across the North Country are getting vaccinated, especially residents of nursing homes where the vaccination rate has reached 87%. With that in mind, the Department of Health needs to provide clear guidance to nursing homes that allows more visitation. Too many people have been […]

Streamlined Rule Changes will Increase Angling Opportunities, Take Effect on April 1 for 2021 Trout Opener New Interactive Trout Stream Fishing Map Also Launched Today New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the finalization of new trout stream regulations that will take effect on April 1, 2021, and help […]

Since our 3/23 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TOMORROW!!! The vaccination clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. Eligible residents include: those 50 years or older, those 18 years or older with a NYS identified comorbidity and […]