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December 5 target date for reopening Carpenter’s Flat Bridge

Peru, November 14, 2023 – Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge construction is moving toward completion. Luck Bros. Project Manager Walter Tupper said December 5 is the target reopening date. Luck Bro. raised the bridge 3.5 feet and rebuilt the existing pedestals. It’s currently at road level but supported by temporary supports.

Saturday Send-Off Planned for the Section VII Champions, the Peru Nighthawks

Message received from Stephanie Breen We will do a big send-off for the Varsity Football team on Saturday morning for the next round of playoffs. Busses will leave the bus loop between 11 and 1130. They are playing against Ravena at 4pm at Mechanicville High School. Photos provided by Stephanie Breen

Peru Knights serving their popular michigans on Saturday, Nov. 18  

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is serving an eat-in, take-out michigan dinner on Saturday, November 18, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes michigans, baked beans, potato chips, drinks and dessert: Two michigans – $10, One michigan – $7. Serve from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Proceeds will help the knights […]

It’s time for the Turkey Trot!

St. Augutine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Pulled Pork Coleslaw Apple Sauce 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!

VFW ceremony honors our Veterans

November 11, 2023 – Peru Memorial VFW Post 309 welcomed the community today for its 2023 Veterans Day Service. Commander Tom Boisseau spoke of the many sacrifices veterans make in service to our nation. VFW Auxiliary President Judy Lefebvre traced the Veterans Day history and said all veterans should be proud of their service. The […]

School Board Regular Monthly Meeting November 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety […]

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY November 8, 2023 @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of October 11, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: P2023-012; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Leon Blair, 280.1-8-67; 817 Union Rd P2023-020; Site Plan Approval with SEQRA,  WJB Properties LLC,  269.-1-39, Town Park Rd P2023-021; 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA,  Elmer Duprey,  293.-1-55.5;Parsons Rd 4. […]

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY November 15, 2023@ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 19, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-088 Use Variance Hans and Pamela Michielen 267.-3-1 Clark Rd ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT

Clinton County Unofficial 2023 Election Results

Click here for the results as reported by the Clinton County Board of Elections 

Town of Peru 2023 vote totals reported at St. Augustines’s Center 

November 7, 2023  State Supreme Court Justice  Carl Falolico – 376 Paul Davenport – 598  Clinton County Family Court Judge  Amy Asadorian Senecal – 553 Hilary Rogers – 457  Clinton County Clerk  Brandi Lloyd – 400  John Zurlo – 607  Clinton County Coroner  Chad Deane – 801  Clinton County Legislator Area 5  Rick Hazen – […]

Library closed 1:30-2:30 Nov. 7-10 and Saturday Nov. 11 for Veterans Day

Today, November 7 is Election Day – Please Vote

Peru voters can cast ballots today, November 7, 2023, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. The Gazette hopes to post Peru’s results before 10 p.m.

2023 Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7 – See a sample ballot here

Tuesday, December 2023 is Election Day. Several important offices must be filled, especially at the county level. Peru voters cast ballots at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Here is a sample ballot. It includes the two propositions on the backside […]

Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir performs Dec. 16 & 17

Peru High School football wins 3rd straight sectional title in shutout win over Beekmantown

“We are prepared every game and we come through with the win every time,” said Peru’s Zack Engstrom Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Tammy Laver thanks a “mystery writer” for their wisdom

Click here to view Tammy’s photos  I was walking on the Heyworth Village path on October 1st when I came upon words of wisdom.  I instantly felt a smile come across my face!! It warmed my heart!  I continued along the path only to find more words!!!  I thought, “How wonderfully kind for someone to feel inspired […]

Town Board Special Meetings on Nov. 14

The Town of Peru Town Board has scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. to adopt the 2024 Final Budget and a 5:45 p.m. Special Meeting to accept the 2023 Water/Sewer Relevy. 

Candidates for Clinton County’s contested election races responded to our questions

Election Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 7.  If you didn’t read these responses when they were posted, please take a few minutes to read them now.  Click here for Clinton County Legislature Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions. Click here for the Clinton County Clerk Candidates’ responses to Peru Gazette Questions Click here for the […]

This Clinton County Legislature race could change which party has control

Area 5 Peru voters have an impoprtant role to play  Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru, November 2, 2023 – Early morning beauty in Forrence Orchards along the Barney Downs Rd.

Spartans sweep CVAC XC Championships

Peru Nighthawk eight-grader Maddy Welc won the girls’ championship at 19:20.45, 10 seconds Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Nik Recore, Peru High School grad, named to the All-NAC Second team

SUNY COBLESKILL MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS EARN ALL-NAC TEAM HONORS Waterville, Maine: Three members of the SUNY Cobleskill men’s cross country team have been honored with all-conference honors for their efforts during the 2023 season by the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) after helping the Fighting Tigers to a fourth-place finish at the league’s championship meet […]

Peru, NY, Oct 31, 2023 – Beautiful scene at the Peru Fire Department

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Sausage & Gravy Over Biscuits Apple Sauce Carrots 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!