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Archive for September, 2024

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 25, 2024 

Meatloaf Potatoes Vegetable  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to power Microsoft data centers

Click here for the NCPR story 

Spectacular Fall Foliage Continues Across NYS; Midpoint of Change Predicted For Many Areas of ADKs This Weekend

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Sept. 21 & 22 – Babbie Museum 12th Annual Kids Fair & Festival

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 – Peru’s 46 Annual Applefest

What’s in a name: Catamount Mountain of Black Brook

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Planet Fitness grand reopening a marked success

$1M remodel officially unveiled with fanfare Sept. 16 will also benefit local food shelves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sprt. 19, – Early morning along the Mannix Rd.

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Public Hearing of September 9 and Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:  Highway Culvert Project Presentation by Engineering Ventures. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Casella Long Term Residuals Management Contract. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of Transfer of Storm Drain […]

School District Town Hall Meeting September 24, 2024

Peru Central School District will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public information session regarding an upcoming October capital project vote. All residents of the District are welcome to attend. The […]

Big changes ahead for many Medicare beneficiaries

Sept. 18, 2024 Press-Republican story: “Big changes are coming for many Medicare beneficiaries, and in some cases, people will need or want to enroll in a new plan,” Louise Norris, a health policy analyst for medicareresources.org, said. “So, it’s more important than ever to pause before tossing out what you think is junk mail. A […]

Rescue crews locate body of missing Columbia University student on Standish Rd. in Saranac

On Sept. 12 at 8:15 a.m., New York State Police (NYSP) notified Ray Brook Dispatch that they had found a vehicle at the Cold Brook Public Use Area belonging to a 29-year-old subject from Wisconsin who had been reported missing by his family on Sept. 9. They had not heard from the subject since Aug. […]

West Chazy motorcyclist mourned after Beekmantown accident

Arrangements for Michael M. LaPierre will be announced in the coming days Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Tyrell pleads guilty to murder

Now faces up to 25 years to life for murdering Lisa Dashnaw-Tyrell Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sept 9 Public Hearing on exceeding the tax cap

Here is the Sept. 9, 5:45 p.m. public hearing on Local Law #1 authorizing the town to exceed the tax cap. Three or four residents, including John Roberts and Jonathan Whitmarsh, asked probing questions, and the hearing lasted about 24 minutes.

Local law #1 authorizes the town of Peru to exceed the tax cap

By John T Ryan Because of my busy personal schedule, I will not be reporting the details of this meeting. After a public hearing, the board passed Local Law #1, permitting the 2025 town budget to exceed the state-imposed tax cap. Passing a law at this point is a town requirement. Supervisor Craig Randall emphasized […]

Saturday, Sept. 21 is Peru Applefest Time

ACW to host public speaking workshop led by former SUNY professor Jerry McGovern

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. This workshop is designed to help attendees become more critical listeners and effective speakers. It is free and open to all experience levels; teens are welcome alongside adults. Learn more and register for […]

2023 Tourism Economic Impact Numbers Released for the Adirondack Region and Clinton County

Clinton County experienced moderate growth in visitor spending in 2023, reaching $193 million, according to the latest Adirondacks Tourism Economic Impact Report. This growth is attributed to targeted marketing efforts in Canada and the county’s increasing reputation as a premier destination for professional bass fishing tournaments. The report, released by Tourism Economics, highlights that Clinton […]

No Soup Kitchen this week

People are busy preparing for Saturday’s Applefest. Therefore, the St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will NOT be serving on Wednesday, Sept. 18. It will be serving a very popular meal on Sept. 25.

Peru Gazette’s Webpage August stats

Hi there! Let’s take a look at how your website traffic performed in the past month. Total Sessions 6,956 3% vs previous 31 days Total Pageviews 16,506 95% vs previous 31 days Total Engagement 2,545 -10% vs previous 31 days

Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Schedule

Saturday, Sept. 14 10:00 am – 01:00 pm    Exhibits in City Hall – 2nd floor – Anchor, Murals, USS Henley display Self-Guided Tour- (maps at location)    10:00 am – 07:00 pm    Information Booth/Souvenirs – City Hall Place 10:00 am – 09:00 pm    Food Court & Exhibits – Trinity Park 10:00 am – 04:00 pm   […]

First Signs of Fall Foliage Emerging Across Upstate NY

Click here for the Adirondack Story 

CCC hosting Nat’l Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day Events

Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College will host National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events on Tuesday, September 17th. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the League of Women Voters will be on campus to assist with voter registration. This event provides an opportunity for community members to register to vote and participate in […]

Senator Stec inducts Lake Champlain Pools into State Historic Business Preservation Registry

Family-owned Plattsburgh business recently celebrated its 50th anniversary Plattsburgh, Sept. 12, 2024, Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury today presented the staff of Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves with a certificate into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Lake Champlain Pools was founded by Herb Carpenter in 1974. Since 1976, the company has […]