The Peru Gazette

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  A message from Becky Murphy about noon, “We cleaned off the rink at Sullivan Park today if you wanted to share that with your followers! It’s great skating! Get it in before the mixed bag of weather that’s coming our way.”

Incident Rate Ties Lowest Annual Total in History, Past Six Years are Safest on Record The 2018 hunting seasons in New York tallied the lowest number of recorded hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) and tied the 2016 mark – 13 – as the safest on record, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Peru Town Board accepted the resignation of Peru Youth Commission Chairperson Jennifer Madore at its Monday, January 28, 2019 meeting. Madore is the third Youth Commission member to resign over the past few months. On November 27th the Board accepted the resignations of Beth Lozier and Carrie Smith. […]

Location: CCHA, 98 Ohio, Ave. Plattsburgh Description: The Clinton County Historical Association Announces Antique Valentine Creations Crafts Day Saturday, February 2, 11 am to 3 pm At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Families are welcome to join us at the Museum on Saturday, February 2, from 11 am to 3 pm, to make special Valentine’s Day […]

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated Friday, January 25, 2019, as National EITC Awareness Day. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition of the Adirondack Region has established Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites throughout our three-county service delivery area to provide “free tax preparation” to individuals and families with low or moderate incomes. […]

Clinton County  by IRS-Certified Volunteer Preparers Senior Citizens Council, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh Walk-ins — No Appointments are taken!  Call 518-335-8599 for information. Parking is on Court and Brinkerhoff Streets January 28 thru February 28 (closed 2/18/19) Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 9:00am to1:30pm; Wed & Thurs 9:00am to 5:30pm March 1 thru 31 Wed. […]

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By John T. Ryan  Dr. Thomas Palmer became Peru Central School District Superintendent on January 2, 2018.  For several months he focused on observing, listening and understanding the district.  Today he knows much more about our school and the goals he wants to achieve. Unlike many upstate New York schools, Peru’s enrollment is holding steady […]

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus invite federal employees and their immediate families to enjoy a free spaghetti dinner today at the Knights of Columbus dinner being served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Just present federal employee identification and you and your family […]

The snow isn’t beginning until late Saturday so come on out to enjoy the Peru Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, Saturday, January 19, St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. 4:30 to 6:00 PM, $8.00 per person, $3.00 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and […]

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By John T. Ryan Peru – This is a busy time of year for Peru’s assessor. if you visit the Peru Town Hall on a Tuesday you’ll likely find our assessor Jeremiah Cross either on the phone or meeting with a Peru resident. The Town of Peru contracts with Clinton County for assessment services. When […]

Source: Clinton County names new attorney, making history in the process – Sun Community News & Printing

Tuesday, 1/8/19 Peru – Clinton County Fire investigators are on the scene of a fire that devastated Dana’s Rusty Anchor Restaurant, 416 U.S. Route 9 in Peru. Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neill said his department was called out about 2 a.m. and was later joined by several other departments. The south end of the building […]

Source: You can never really escape Dannemora. I would know.

Source: 2018 in review: Schoharie limo crash – Times Union

Key Findings All 23 properties tested with agricultural exemptions totaling $6.2 million lacked completed original applications and/or supporting documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic verification of reported farm income. Three veteran exemptions had an incorrect ownership or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Source: Office of the New York […]

Source: Upstate N.Y. population is still declining

Wednesday, December 19, Blue Christmas Service in the Chapel at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 4th Sunday of Advent – Love Choir Cantata at 10:30am service Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve Family Service with candlelight at 6pm. Traditional Service with candlelight at 8pm Tuesday, December 25 – Merry Christmas

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By John T. Ryan Peru – There may be litigation between the Town of Peru and Washington Street developer William Sawyer. Town Attorney Matt Favro will represent the Town in legal proceedings at his normal rate of $175 an hour. The pending proceedings revolve around road shoulders and sidewalk width. Three years ago the Peru […]