The Peru Gazette

Macaroni ‘n Cheese Turkey Sausages Green Beans Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru. All Are Welcome at our Table!

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The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same-day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is offered for social distancing purposes. Face coverings […]

Since our 11/4 update, 32 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, November 8, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine […]

Tonight, Thursday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary General, Highway, Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Water budgets. The budgets are attached for your review.  Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said there are no major budget changes. One item that had been Highway Department expense had […]

From Assemblyman Jones’ office Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he sponsored and passed prohibiting double-bunked housing in correctional facilities has been signed into law (Ch. 570 of 2021). The legislation will help combat overcrowding in state prisons and keep officers and inmates safe. “Double-bunking is an outdated and dangerous practice that […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – After serving as pastor of St. Augustine’s Church for the past four months, Rev. Scott Seymour commented, “I think we’re doing very well. People are working well together. They’ve been cooperative and understanding.” Father Seymour isn’t referring to just St. Augustine’s parishioners; he’s also talking about parishioners at St. […]

  Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru.   Everyone is welcome at our table!

Peru – At 9 a.m. there was a steady stream of voters at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. No waiting, but a steady stream. The Press-Republican reported today that Clinton County’s Early Voter turnout was higher than four years ago, the last federal-state off-year election.  Its editorial is titled “Voting – A Duty […]

Editor Joe LoTemplio: “We have now hit and exceeded the centenary mark for deaths due to COVID-19 in the North Country. Believe me, it is not a milestone. When my mother passed away from COVID-19 this past January in Rochester, I remember looking at paperwork the hospital provides when such an incident occurs. It told […]

The 11th Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held tonight at Livingood’s Restaurant here in Peru. It’s a three-year induction banquet this year for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.  See biographies below.  Click here to see photos received from the Hall of Fame Committee.  Inductee for 2019 Michelle Rocheleau ’89 Soccer, […]

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more […]

A message from Donna Downs: Liberty’s Garage is officially selling Gas with our new pumps!! We are so excited!! Can’t wait to see everyone!!! Diesel coming soon!!

Join the Peru Lions club on Wednesday, November 24th for the 44th running of an amazing Adirondack Coast tradition, the John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. Click here to register.  This year’s race takes place in-person and also virtual (wherever you are and wherever you’d […]

Peru has only one contested election; nevertheless, It’s very important that voters turn out to choose a town justice, James Kirby or Scott Thurber, and to cast a ballot for all candidates. It’s also important to vote on the five statewide proposals. It’s all part of being a citizen of these United States. In-person voting […]

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Highlights of Peru Town Board’s October 14th Meeting by John T. Ryan  Peru has a major sewer system upgrade in progress; now, the town board is planning a significant upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility. After treatment, Peru’s wastewater flows into the Little Ausable River and then Lake Champlain. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 census data.  The North Country data reflects the nationwide rural population declines. Peru’s 2020 population increased by 6.2% since 2000; however, between 2010 and 2020, its population declined by 3.3%, from 7,000 to 6,772. Between 2000 and 2010, Peru enjoyed one […]

Click here to review minutes posted on the Town of Peru Website.

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Democrat Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald is on the ballot for reelection this year. He should be re-elected on November 2nd because no one is opposing him for office. The Peru Gazette posed a few questions to Brandy seeking to inform voters about McDonald’s experience and the issues he sees facing Peru. Brandy McDonald  1.      […]

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National Anthem Etiquette (Star Spangled Banner Protocol) When the National Anthem is announced, there are several things to keep in mind: stand, remove your cap, face the flag, place your right hand over your heart, and sing along if appropriate. Don’t talk, eat, or distract from the performance of the National Anthem. Please share! Yes, […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is reminding small business owners to take advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. He helped secure this program in the 2021-22 state budget to assist small businesses that were financially impacted by the pandemic. Jones also wants residents to […]

Peru –  November 2, Election Day 2021, is only about 20 days away. Peru voters will find only one contested position on this year’s ballot – Peru Town Justice. Incumbent Democrat James Kirby is being challenged by Republican Scott Thurber for a four-year term of office beginning January 1, 2022.  The Peru Gazette posed questions […]