The Peru Gazette

Coach Gary Edwards reports, “Peru had a very good showing at the Matmania tournament this past Saturday.  We wrestled really well and were only 4 points out of first place.  We took 11 wrestlers with us and placed 8 in the top 4 places.  Our next match will be on Friday December 14th at Peru […]

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PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce The Doo Wop Project at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. From bop to pop…the evolution of a sound! Three parts Jersey Boys, two parts Motown, The Musical, and “not your […]

Peru – Upgrading Peru’s sewer system took a major step forward at the November 26, 2018 Peru Town Board meeting when the Board approved a resolution by a 4-0 vote to move forward with the $4,618,482 upgrade project. A resolution declaring no negative environmental impact with the project also passed by a 4-0 vote. The […]

JOINT INCREASE & IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF PERU SEWER DISTRICT #1 NOVEMBER 26, 2018 6:30 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION:   ​    To Open the Public Hearing. 5. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions 6. MOTION:  ​    To Close the Public Hearing. 7. MOTION: […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Adirondack Farms’ owner Jon Rulfs has good news for Peru residents. A few days ago he began using what is known as a dragline/draghose manure application system. Rulfs explained, “There will be less road travel by spreaders and trucks and there will be less odor.” Rulfs believes the system […]

Peru Daisy/Brownie troop 4203 has been working on giving back to our community. In October the troop collected cold weather items to donate to the Red Cross. In November the troop collected items to donate to the Peru Food Shelf. The girls are in grades K-2.

The Town of Peru will hold its 32nd-annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the town gazebo with Christmas carols and the arrival of Santa Claus on a decorated Peru fire truck.   Refreshments will be served at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Hall, with crafts for children taking place, […]

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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of October 29, 2018, Special Board Meeting of November 5, 2018 and Public Hearing of November 7, 2018. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Veterans Day is the appropriate time to highlight Peru’s Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program.  The first banner honoring U.S. Air Force veteran Michael McKeon was erected on a utility pole along the Bear Swamp Rd. in May 2018. Since then twelve more are flying aloft and seven more […]

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 @ 11 A.M. PERU MEMORIAL VFW 710 Pleasant St, Route 22 B, Peru, NY 12972 Light luncheon to follow. Serving with “HUGS…Honor – Understanding-Grateful for Our Veterans Service,”

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Elaine Duprey formally retired on May 30th, but on September 1st she embarked on a new career.  She said, “I call it switching gears.” Elaine Duprey has opened a quilt shop called The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Road, conveniently located just around the corner from Rulfs Orchard.  […]

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Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014). Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150 Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213 Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223 […]

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Clinton County Board of Elections website: If you move within Clinton County, change your name, or your party affiliation, you must fill out a Voter Registration Form. You can check your Voter Registration Status anytime. VOTER IDENTIFICATION New Federal and State laws require voters who appear to vote in an election district for the first […]

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By John T. Ryan  Orchard View’s sidewalks and road are narrower than expected  Main Street Enhancement Project at a standstill.  Lyon Street School Costs Increase by about $1K State Mandates significantly increase water testing costs  Town Incurs $1,940 in Code Enforcement legal expenses  Elm Street easement decision needed soon  Employee Handbook update to include tobacco […]

Dianne Miller is seeking election to a three-year term as Peru Town Clerk.  The Peru Town Board appointed Miller to the position in January 2018 succeeding Kathleen Flynn who resigned not long after after being reelected to a four-year term of office. Dianne Miller is the Republican Party nominee and has been endorsed by the […]

Peru – Town Justice Lawrence Cabana is seeking reelection to a second four-year term of office. A registered Repubican, Cabana also has the endorsement of the Peru Democratic Party and is therefore unopposed in the November 6th elections. The Peru Gazette asked Judge Cabana seven questions seeking to inform voters about his background and judicial […]

On Tuesday, November 6th Peru voters will chose one of two nominees for a one-year term on the Peru Town Board. Last year Supervisor Brandy McDonald resigned from the Town Board to run for Town Supervisor. The winner of this election will complete the last year of McDonald’s four-year term of office. The evenly split […]

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