The Peru Gazette

Minimum wage increase, paid prenatal leave, insulin co-pay ban  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Self-service program can help millions of New Yorkers save $260 on average Click here for the Sun Community News story 

While Vermont’s homeless population increased last year, other states saw much more dramatic spikes. Click here for the VTDigger story 

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Baby girl Tatum Hendrie was born January 2, at 9:44 am to parents Paula Blazonis and Will Hendrie of Plattsburgh. The first baby born in 2025 at the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital weighed a perfect 8 lb. 5 oz and was 20 ¼ inches long. Tatum received a huge […]

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Legislature News Release              January 3, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature held its Organizational Meeting on January 2, 2025, setting the stage for another productive year. Key leadership positions were reaffirmed, emphasizing continuity and a steadfast focus on advancing priorities for Clinton County residents.             Mark Henry was re-elected as Chairperson […]

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Peru High School News Release The Peru CSD Board of Education’s Policy Committee will meet briefly on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The meeting will take place in the High School Building, in the District Office. The sole purpose of the meeting is for policy development of proposed Policy #0105. (Updated 1/4/25 following […]

DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced more than $16 million in Climate Smart Communities Grant awards to municipalities across the state. The grant awards represent the largest ever awarded since the program was created thanks to funding from the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The funded projects […]

Shepherd’s Pie Salad  Bread 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!

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the adoption of updated regulations to protect freshwater wetlands across the state. The regulations implement new statutory requirements under the State’s Freshwater Wetlands Act, safeguarding an estimated one million additional acres of wetland habitat. “Protecting freshwater wetlands is critical to the […]

All events are free and open to the public. December 31, 2024 January 9th, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh.  History of Clinton County in Pictures. Where did the County start, and how did it develop? See photos of the towns and villages that formed to become part of the Clinton County story. […]

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TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  December 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2024-099; Special Use Permit- Off-Premises Sign, Adirondack Coast Self-Storage, 269.-1-40, Town Park Rd/State Rt 22 Z2024-0102; 7-Foot Relief from Roadway for Sign        Adirondack Coast Self Storage, 269.-1-40, Town Park […]

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL December 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2024-0031 Site Plan Review-Sign, Valcour Boat Rentals, 258.-2-2.1, 4013 US Route 9 P2024-0032 Site Plan Review-Equipment Modification, T Mobile, 276.-2-2, 1159 Peasleeville Rd. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

The Town of Peru Town Board has scheduled a Work Session for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the wastewater treatment project. The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall.

Lynda Mussen of Peru, NY is a participating artist  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Peru, NY – “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast, Sunday, January 12, served by Knights of Columbus Council 7273, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The menu includes Pancakes, French Toast, Strawberry Sauce, Sausage, Bacon, Scrambled eggs, home […]

1.2M potholes were filled, 3,189 bridges replaced Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Massive contribution boosts Cornerstone Campaign projects Click here for the Sun Community News story