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Archive for December, 2023

(Note – This order was lifted on Dec. 21 at about 1 PM) Peru residents asked to conserve water

To All Residents of Peru: Due to the excessive rain and stormwater runoff, our water filtration capacity is reduced. The Town of Peru Water Department requests that the residents try to conserve water usage as much as possible until further notice. Thank you so much for your help with this. Courtney Tetrault Town of Peru […]

Flooding hits Keene

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Time to sit back and enjoy the Keeseville-Peru Ecumencial Choir

The Ecumenical Choir had an excellent concert at St. Augustine’s Church last evening. Many people turned out in Keeseville Saturday evening and Peru Sunday evening. The Choir practices every Sunday evening beginning in September. The hard work yielded great results. These were the Choir’s 56th Anniversary Concerts. 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Boneless Pork Chops Scalloped Potatoes Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 23972 All are welcome! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Nurses Association members ratify new CVPH contract

Contract preserves healthcare benefit fund, provides wage increases Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Steve Collier spreading Christmas joy in Peru

ORDA submits proposal to host Olympic event in Lake Placid

International Olympic Committee seeks bobsled venue Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ecumencial Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru this weekend!

Steve Collier and Andrew Woodruff at St. Augustine’s Churhc this morning practicing for this weekend’s Ecumenical Choir Concerts in Keeseville and Peru. Based on what I heard, we have a lot to look forward to!!!!!!!!!!! Please give it a quick listen!!!!!! Click here to see and hear.

UPS driver honored for life-saving action

Corey Howe commended for his quick action during Sept. 25 tanker crash in Keene Click her for the Sun Community News story 

Authorities recover body of missing woman in Champlain, NY

Border Patrol and local police and rescue crews searched for more than 24 hours for a person believed to have crossed the US-Canadian border illegally Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru Gazette 2023 You Tube Statistics

85 New subscribers 57.6K Views 46 Uploads, 165 Likes 4 Comments 185 Shares

CVPH Diabetes Self-Management Education Set for January 9

Three-part program offers information, practical tips to those living with Type 2 Diabetes PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/12/2023) – A three-part Diabetes Self-Management Education Program sponsored by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) begins Tuesday, January 9 at the main hospital. The program, led by certified diabetes educators Ann Watts and […]

Micron’s CNY chip plant could get boost from $10 billion research center in Albany

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Casella pledges $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA

CEO John Casella says local Y ‘provides a critical role’ in the wider community Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Medical Assistant Laura Crossman Honored for Supporting Patients, Colleagues

 PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/12/2023) – A Medical Assistant renowned for her unwavering support of colleagues while ensuring patients with diabetes get the care they need has been honored as the latest recipient of the BEE Award at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). Laura Crossman was presented the award during a surprise […]

Governor Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1

Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]

Peru Town Board December 11 Meeting Summary

Outgoing Councilman Rick Barber praised for dedicated service In the first action of the evening, the board tabled Agenda #10 concerning Town Clerk Dianne Miller’s suggestion that the board only meet once a month in 2024. The board doesn’t appear to have reached a consensus on the issue.  JCEO has not been staffing its town […]

Ausable Valley School District proposes $24M capital project

Security vestibules planned for all three district school buildings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Sausage & Potato Skillet Vegetables Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

 CCHD to Hold Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 

Plattsburgh, December 11, 2023. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  The clinic will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at CCHD’s offices, located at 32 Court Street in Plattsburgh. This clinic is open for all residents ages 12 and older.  “Staying […]

Interested in Peru’s 2024 Town and Fire Department budgets? Here they are!

Salaries, Tax Rates, Budget Summary, Fire Department Budget, Town General Budget Highway Department Budget Sewer District Budget Valcour Sewer District Budget Water District Budget  

Mazdzer slides for one last time

Chris lived in Peru when he took his fist luge run. He learned to slide on a hill in yard with friends.  Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Peru Fire Department Christmas Truck Routes

A neignbor posted a Peru Fire Department’s Christmas Truck Routes. I don’t know it’s author or origin. The dates are on the left margin.

Nine minute video of tonight’s Peru Tractor Parade. It was GREAT!!!!

 One of Peru’s #1 residents. Monica Remillard, was Grand Marshall. There was a great turnout. Everyone, especially, the kids, love the parade!

JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation

Click here for the MYNBC5 story