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Cumberland 12 Toys For Tots Fundraiser

Little Pizza Shop offering Peru-area veterans free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26

Town Board accepts Orchard View street at Nov. 12 regular meeting

November 12, 2024, Town Board Meeting Highlights:  Acting on Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell’s recommendation, the board (5-0) accepted a portion of Washington Street, part of Phase II of the Orchard View Development. The town will be responsible for its maintenance. A few months ago, the property changed hands. The board hopes the project will advance, […]

HamilSun Community opened its subscriber portal

HamilSun Community Solar opened its subscriber portal. If you do not fall into the low—to moderate-income category, the portal will accept your information and get back to you later. To apply, you’ll need a photo or copy of some or all of your NYSEG bill. Click here to apply

CPKC Hoilday Train Schedule

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New York school districts ranked from 1 to 658 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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Scott Tyrell sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for murder of Lisa Dashnaw

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Authorities hope the public can help solve lewdness case

Police are searching for a man who repeatedly exposed himself at local swimming holes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

HamilSun Community Solar is about to go online

(Please Share) November 19, 2024, Peru, NY—Peru residents learned about the solar farm on Mannix Road six years ago when the Hamilton family (Patti, Neil, Mark, and Ruth) applied for a building permit. At long last, there’s good news to report. By the end of December or early 2025, HamilSun Community Solar’s 5,200 panels should […]

Our “Grinch” is very friendly!

November 19, 2024 – Peru’s Water-Sewer-Parks Department personnel Luke Fessette, Mathew Houser, and Christopher Martineau erect Holiday Banners on Peru’s primary streets today. They always do it with a flourish. It’s time for everyone to get into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday spirit. Courtney Tetrault provided the photos. Thank you! 

Combating diabetes in the North Country

November marks American Diabetes Month, with healthcare providers, public health agencies, educators and community organizations nationwide rallying against the diabetes epidemic. In northern New York, a regionwide coalition has been in the trenches combating diabetes and prediabetes for the last several years, picking up momentum and helping individuals take control of their health. The Get […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones Recognized as Health Care Provider Legislator of the Year

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was recently recognized as the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) Elected Official of the Year during their annual meeting at Bolton Landing. This distinction is given to a local or State official who has made significant strides in advancing the interests of home and community-based care. […]

Elmore SPCA addresses new Animal Care Standards Act

To adjust to spaçe requirements, Elmore SPCA closed seven of the ten municipal contracts  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Beloved Adirondack Boy Scout Camp to close

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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 20. 2024 

Thanksgiving Dinner  Turkey Potatoes  Stuffing  Squash  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!

2024 Peru Tractor Parade is on Friday, December 13

Peru, NY—Come one, Come all! Peru’s 2024 Tractor Parade will occur on Friday, December 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Farmer Don Dimock will be the Grand Marshal. It’s a great family event. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, right onto Rt. 22, right over […]

Lake Champlain at lowest water level for this date in the last five years

Ausable Point, Peru, NY, 3:30 p.m. on November 16, 2024 Historical water levels on this date: 2024 – 93.68 ft. 2023 – 96.02 ft. 2022 – 95.15 ft. 2021 – 95.28 ft. 2020 -94.14 ft.

DEC issued a statewide burn ban until Nov. 30

This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires statewide for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, and open fires used for cooking. Backyard fire pits and contained campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width, or diameter are allowed, as are small, contained cooking […]

The most affordable ski resort in the U.S. is in Upstate NY, ranking finds

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Can the Adirondacks turn short-term rentals back into long-term housing?

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North Country at Work: An Adirondack stonemason’s quest to find the next generation

Gregson is actively looking for younger people he could train to take over. But he hasn’t had much success. “Masonry is hard work and that’s what everybody thinks of it: it’s hard work. And so, you know, the volunteers just don’t step right up.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Three cheers to the Peru Girl Scouts and Scout Leaders who participated in VFW Post 309’s Veterans Day Service

Town Board meets to adopt the 2025 budget on THURSDAY at 6:30 p.m.

By John T Ryan On THURSDAY, November 14, at 5:30 p.m., the Peru Town Board will hold a Special Meeting to adopt the town’s 2025 budget. On Monday, 4, 2024, the Board held a public hearing on its Preliminary Budget. No resident appeared before the Board to ask questions. The Peru Gazette asked Supervisor Craig […]

Statewide burn ban in effect

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Multiple Award-Winning Pianist Clayton Stephenson Performs Solo in Saranac

Solo recital on Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), […]