The Peru Gazette

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, […]

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 10, 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2023-012;Final Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Leon Blair, 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2024-001 Merge, Megan Liechty, Michael Durso 279.-3-100 & 279.-3-101, 22 Morgan Dr ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 8, 2024. Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approval of Contracts for Peru Free Library, JCEO, Adir. Park Local Gov’t Review Board and RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval to Advertise for Request for Qualifications for Engineering Firms. DISCUSSION:  Other Business. DISCUSSION:  Public […]

At its monthly meeting in January, Lion David Dalton, President, presented a plaque to Lion Amy Davies in recognition as the Peru Lions Club Lion of the Year (2022-23). As a member of the Peru Lions Club, Amy serves as communications director and was instrumental in rebuilding its website and redesigning its promotional pamphlet. Amy […]

Meat Loaf Potatoes Vegetable Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome! We are excited to see you.

Full-size subs for $12: Your choice of Ham, Turkey, Mixed Italian, or Egg Salad. Cheese, dressings, and vegetables are also available.  Chips included. CASH ONLY Pre-order by February 8th by calling 518-643-2261, 518-324-6084, or 518-578-5317. No phone orders will be taken after 2/8/24. Pick-up between 2 pm and 5 pm at Peru Community Church Fellowship […]

Janine ScherlineELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. – Janine Scherline of Peru, NY, joined the Adirondack Council staff as Director of Development in mid-January, the organization announced. At the same time, Elizabeth Rogers of Willsboro joined the Council’s staff as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. Prior to joining the Council’s team, Scherline was Director of Donor Engagement for […]

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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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

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!

The Peru Lions Club is proud to become a sponsor of the 2024 Night to Shine in Plattsburgh hosted by the Plattsburgh House of Prayer in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation. This prom is designed especially for teens and adults 14+ with Special Needs. Prom guests will enjoy a host of activities including dinner […]

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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Recently, members of the Peru Lions Club presented a $1,000 check to JCEO to benefit the Peru and Keeseville food pantries. The Lions Club raises the bulk of their funds, which they give back to community services and projects, from their annual John P. Adams Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.  

Sunday, January 14, Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children […]

Peru, NY January 8, 2024 – Town Clerk Dianne Miller administered the oath of office to Peru Town Board members before Monday’s meeting.  Eric Duquette took a seat on the board for his first meeting. Note – Matt Favro arrived in his coach’s attire. His son’s basketball team had a game Monday night. 

By John T Ryan  Breana Warren is in place as Peru’s new JCEO Outreach Coordinator. Located on the town hall’s lower level, her office operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and Deputy Highway Superintendent Tyler Jarvis expressed frustration with the motorists who park cars on the street during snow […]

January 8, 2024, Organization Meeting – The Peru Town Board approved 2024 salaries, appointments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, a mileage reimbursement rate, depository, newspaper and procurement policy. Salaries for Elected Officials: Town Supervisor – $34,029  Town Board Member – $9,639  Town Clerk/Tax Collector/registrar – $32,609.19  Town Justice – $23,584.93 Higway Superintendent – […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available in the […]

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Peru – Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Real Maple Syrup and more! Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 14, served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus in the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11; children under 5 are […]