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Ecumenical Choir to perform in Keeseville and Peru, Dec. 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Peru VFW Auxillary Honors Girl Scout Lorelei Wiggins and Unit #446

Lorelei Wiggins received the Youth Patriotic Award Citation. Peru Girl Scout Unit #446 received the National Youth Group Supporting Our Veterans Citation.  VFW Auxillary President Judy Lefevre made the following remarks. Lorelei Wiggins has an extensive list of accomplishments and activities.  She dances at Center Stage in Plattsburgh, where she is a member of the […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , NOVEMBER 25, 2024 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 12 and Special Meeting on November 14, 2024.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:  Christmas Tree Lighting Details. DISCUSSION:  Tax Collection Hours/Schedule. DISCUSSION: Signature for Warranty Deed for Orchard View Phase II Roadway and Detention Area. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of […]

Peru Knights bring “Coats For Kids” to Peru Elementary School

Peru, November 21, 2024 – This week, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 delivered twenty-one new children’s winter coats and twelve pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots to Peru Central’s Primary and Intermediate Schools. School Nurse Kathy Bedard thanked the Knights, stating, “We know kids who need coats. Thank you so much for doing […]

Have a great time and help a local charity that assists many people

Schuyler Falls/Peru, NY—“Kissing Ball Christmas” will be held at the Kickin’ Up Dust Farm, 362 Peasleeville Road, through December 7. The event aims to raise money for Thera-Pets, Inc., a local charitable organization dedicated to improving human health through farm animals. In addition to donkeys, the farm also has goats, horses, Alpacas, and various birds. […]

Your opportunity to subscribe to HamilSun Community Solar

Cumberland 12 Toys For Tots Fundraiser

Saturday December 14th – Town of Schuyler Falls Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival

The 11th Annual Town-Wide Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival will be held on Saturday, December 14th, at the Town Hall, 997 Mason Street, Morrisonville, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Continuing the town’s tree-lighting tradition (started in 2014), this year’s event will be held at the Town Hall and grounds, with plenty of space for […]

Little Pizza Shop offering Peru-area veterans free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26

Town Board accepts Orchard View street at Nov. 12 regular meeting

November 12, 2024, Town Board Meeting Highlights:  Acting on Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell’s recommendation, the board (5-0) accepted a portion of Washington Street, part of Phase II of the Orchard View Development. The town will be responsible for its maintenance. A few months ago, the property changed hands. The board hopes the project will advance, […]

HamilSun Community opened its subscriber portal

HamilSun Community Solar opened its subscriber portal. If you do not fall into the low—to moderate-income category, the portal will accept your information and get back to you later. To apply, you’ll need a photo or copy of some or all of your NYSEG bill. Click here to apply

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 658 based on new test scores in math, ELA

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

HamilSun Community Solar is about to go online

(Please Share) November 19, 2024, Peru, NY—Peru residents learned about the solar farm on Mannix Road six years ago when the Hamilton family (Patti, Neil, Mark, and Ruth) applied for a building permit. At long last, there’s good news to report. By the end of December or early 2025, HamilSun Community Solar’s 5,200 panels should […]

Our “Grinch” is very friendly!

November 19, 2024 – Peru’s Water-Sewer-Parks Department personnel Luke Fessette, Mathew Houser, and Christopher Martineau erect Holiday Banners on Peru’s primary streets today. They always do it with a flourish. It’s time for everyone to get into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday spirit. Courtney Tetrault provided the photos. Thank you! 

Elmore SPCA addresses new Animal Care Standards Act

To adjust to spaçe requirements, Elmore SPCA closed seven of the ten municipal contracts  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Chicken & Biscuits at the VFW, Thursday, Nov. 21

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 20. 2024 

Thanksgiving Dinner  Turkey Potatoes  Stuffing  Squash  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

2024 Peru Tractor Parade is on Friday, December 13

Peru, NY—Come one, Come all! Peru’s 2024 Tractor Parade will occur on Friday, December 13, beginning at 6 p.m. Farmer Don Dimock will be the Grand Marshal. It’s a great family event. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, right onto Rt. 22, right over […]

Three cheers to the Peru Girl Scouts and Scout Leaders who participated in VFW Post 309’s Veterans Day Service

Town Board meets to adopt the 2025 budget on THURSDAY at 6:30 p.m.

By John T Ryan On THURSDAY, November 14, at 5:30 p.m., the Peru Town Board will hold a Special Meeting to adopt the town’s 2025 budget. On Monday, 4, 2024, the Board held a public hearing on its Preliminary Budget. No resident appeared before the Board to ask questions. The Peru Gazette asked Supervisor Craig […]

Jimmy returned to the North Country wounded and blind; nevertheless, he leads a happy, fulfilled life

By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On October 27, many veterans, family members, and friends gathered to witness Danny Kaifetz present James “Jimmy” Devan with an American Heroes Foundation Flagpole. Some people who read the Peru Gazette’s flag presentation story must have wondered what Jimmy Devan’s life has been like since returning home from Vietnam. In […]

VFW Post 309 Auxillary President Judy Lefebvre’s excellent speech highlighted today’s 14-minute Veteran’s Day Service.

Peru Elementary students honor veterans in special assembly

1st graders sang patriotic songs and gave speeches about the history of each branch of the military Click here for the MYNBC5 news story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 13. 2024 

Pork Loin Potatoes  Vegetable  Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , NOVEMBER 12, 2024, 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024, and Public Hearing of November 4, 2024. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  […]