The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan The days of Peru Water Department personnel walking to a backyard or sideyard to read a water meter will soon be history. A few weeks ago, Water/Sewer/Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetrault told the town board that installing new meter-reading technology is 90% complete. Town Water personnel have installed radio/Bluetooth technology in hundreds […]

MonsterInsights Summary for January 2024 just received: Website Traffic Summary January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024 https://www.perugazette.com Total Sessions 9K, Increase in sessions: 28% vs. the previous 31 days Total Pageviews 15k, Increase pageviews: 53% vs. the previous 31 days Total Engagements: 368,700, Increase engagements 21% vs. the previous 31 days

Four Registered Nurses Honored for Compassionate Care Provided to Dying Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/16/2024) – A group of four registered nurses who helped a dying mother spend her final days in peace and comfort while offering hugs and support to her daughters being left behind has been honored with the first DAISY Team Award at […]

Great turnout for referendum vote Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Peru Town Board Meeting of February 5, 2024 Last September, when only one contractor submitted a bid to replace the deteriorating Cook Road culvert, Superintendent Michael Farrell recommended rejecting the bid, stating it was too high and he thought more contractors would bid in 2024. Farrell was correct! Three contractors submitted bids last week. Ed […]

Building repairs, Energy Performance Contract are on the ballot Click here for the important Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]

ALBANY, N.Y. – On Friday, February 2, thousands of Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) Council will start their sales for the annual cookie season. All of the favorite flavors – Girl Scout S’mores, Thin Mints (vegan), Samoas, Tagalongs, Dos-si-dos, Trefoils, Lemon-Ups, Toffee-tastic (gluten free) and Adventurefuls – are returning. […]

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · 20h We congratulate Steven G. James on being named Acting Superintendent by Governor Kathy Hochul. James served the New York State Police for over 32 years, and we welcome him back as our leader.

By John T Ryan  At the Thursday, January 25 town baord meeting Supervisor Brandy McDonald  reported that the town received $329,465 in Clinton County Sales tax monies. The board included only $60,000 in its 2024 budget; therefore, $269,465 will be available for unanticipated 2024 expenses.  The bad news relates to mandated and desired wastewater treatment […]

The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the public phase of its ambitious “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign. This significant initiative aims to secure $905,000 in funds for the comprehensive infrastructure improvements in our 95 year old arts center building. This campaign is a pivotal step in ensuring the longevity of the […]

Plattsburgh, NY  The North Country Chamber of Commerce enjoyed hosting their 112th Annual Awards Dinner on January 26th at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh. This year’s event was a sold-out event, selling out in less than two hours and with more than 375 attendees.  This year’s theme was “Viva Las Vegas”, featuring all the […]

Both will graduate in 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY January 25, 2024 Apple Valley Express is open for business at Glenwood Shopping Plaza, 3384 Route 22 in Peru. It’s selling traditional convenience store food and beverages, and according to the clerk on duty, there’s much more to come, hopefully in time for Super Bowl Sunday. New items will include NYS lottery tickets, […]

Messner has been a fixture at Centennial Field since retiring from NBC5 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Jan. 18, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host “Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joel Tineo, William Ransom, Thomas Jerard Greene, Elizabeth Marques, Deanna Wolfe, Takeyce Walter and Winosha Steele. This diverse group exhibition aims to bring forth […]

Traveling down the River Rd. today, it was hard to miss Mel Irwin pruning his MacIntosh trees. He commented, ” I had to get some work done today. It’s going to get cold tomorrow.”

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Pulled Pork Over Rice Vegetable Fruit Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Peru School District Program  When the last period bell rings for the day, several students in Peru’s Middle and High schools stay afterward to participate in a variety of programs.  Peru After-School Career Exploration (PACE), a five-year competitive grant, was presented to Peru Central School in 2021. The grant awarded Peru CSD $350,000 annually to […]

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Peru Gazette file photos – May 2023

January 10, 2024- Plattsburgh, NY –Clinton Community College President John Kowal today announced to the campus community a path to future financial stability and enrollment growth for the college. After a rigorous review of campus finances, enrollment, and accreditation requirements, CCC leadership has decided to work toward a physical relocation and shared services partnership with […]