The Peru Gazette

Source: Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Source: #VaxtoSchool clinics coming to Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced 16 new #VaxtoSchool clinics, two of which are heading to Plattsburgh Saturday, Dec. 11.

Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald notified the Peru Gazette that the town will not hold a Christmas tree lighting ceremony this year. The town’s high COVID-19 rate is the reason. Town employees will simply throw the switch sometime tomorrow.

Source: NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next. – City & State New York

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 2021 @ 6:00 PM  The Town of Peru is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Town Board Time: Dec 13, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84568496824?pwd=OHBFbU1wZU8wRjJqMTZmZWFDalZjdz09 Meeting ID: 845 6849 6824 Passcode: 677177 One tap mobile +16465588656,,84568496824#,,,,*677177# US (New York) +13017158592,,84568496824#,,,,*677177# US […]

Source: Keeseville bridges nominated for international awards | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | The Historic Bridges of Keeseville has been nominated for three awards bestowed annually by The Bridgehunter’s Chronicles, an online magazine devoted to America and Eur

Dec, 9, Peru NY – The Peru Lions Club had a very successful 44th annual John P Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Over 400 runners participated-both live and virtually in the 5K and 10K events. The Peru Lions wish to thank all community members who helped out.  The Lions presented three donations shortly after the 44th Annual […]

Source: New York Attorney General Letitia James ends bid for governor

Since our 12/8 update, 39 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. If you missed the Clinton County Legislature’s Press Conference yesterday (featuring speakers from CCHD and CVPH) a closed captioned version is available on CCHD’s YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGq4ovdo2GQ&t=12s). Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County […]

Source: Clinton Co. Office for the Aging offering creative aging classes | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Office for the Aging will be offering two additional creative aging classes in 2022 and officials need the public’s help.

“Now, the airport is offering a new sound insulation program. It’s a pilot project that will initially improve 10 homes with plans to expand to 50 homes per year.” Source: Some homes in BTV’s flightpath to get sound testing

Source: SUNY Chancellor Resigns – The Legislative Gazette

Based on a directive from the Town Board and the recent Covid-19 outbreak in our town, the decision has been made to cancel the December Zoning Board meeting.

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021. Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!! Click here to view video 

Source: Bluff Point Lighthouse: Where women kept the light on | Sun Community News VALCOUR ISLAND | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? But here, far from the sea, Lake Champlain’s historic lighthouses are landlocked and often bypassed. Yet these s

Source: Covid surge hits Essex Center again | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | A second major Covid cluster has been identified at the Essex Center Rehabilitation and Nursing home in Elizabethtown, echoing events of last summer when the disease was responsible f

Source: Feds send emergency ambulances to help transport patients if Covid swamps Syracuse hospitals – syracuse.com

“The order halting elective procedures doesn’t affect cancer treatment, neurosurgery, treatment for “intractable pain” and a number of other procedures and treatments considered essential, according to the Health Department.” Source: See 32 New York hospitals ordered to halt elective surgeries – syracuse.com