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Radioactive material in our waste! Just one of the surprising facts revealed at Community Learning Series presentation

By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

Medical assist equipment free of charge

By John T. Ryan Peru & Plattsburgh – It’s not uncommon for people, especially seniors, to need a medical assistance device on a short-term basis. Fortunately, at least three local organizations offer them free of charge, typically for up to sixty days. If people know they need a device for a more extended period, a […]

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s meeting of February 27, 2023

By John T. Ryan The board will soon interview the four candidates for the open recreation director position. Kristen Marino has been the interim director since last August 22, 2022. She is one of the applicants. The board also: Approved change order #2 for Luck Construction’s Elm Street sewer project work. The change order reduced […]

Tea Time with the Beauty and The Beast

Peru School Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Mitchell and Ms. Linda Morgan (appointed to fill vacant seat previously held by Mr. Thurber). The individual receiving the highest number of votes will […]

Good News: Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail

1,938 checks totaling more than $2 million March 7, 2023— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]

Peru Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast – March 9-11, 2023

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Here’s your chance to learn more about Peru’s roadsalt reduction program

Budget Workshop #1 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 7th at 6 PM in the High School Community Room for their first 23-24 budget workshop.  At this workshop, the School Board is expected to: Review the budget timeline Examine current year projections Review tax levy limit calculation Receive overview of preliminary revenues Discuss […]

Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns

March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

Peru’s Drive in Monday, March 27, 3 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/03/2023) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open […]

Police ID victim in fatal crash on Route 3 in Plattsburgh

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Peru Daisy Scouts selling cookies at Stewart’s on Saturday, March 4 from 11 am to 3 pm

Peru Library closed 1:30 to 2:30 Tues. – Friday March 14-31

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

McIntosh Drive pool variance on the agenda TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of Dec 21, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-078        Area Variance for Pool                                    […]

Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

Have questions to ask Peru’s Highway Superintendent, here’s your chance

Peru Central School Consignment Sale – They want your STUFF!

Runaway, stealthy puppy back with owners thanks to teamwork and persistence

By John T Ryan Peru – Brand Hollow Road residents Dennis and Victoria Cook had only owned their terrier puppy for a few hours when Dennis decided to see how the terrier liked the dog pen. When he stepped outside, the puppy quickly wiggled free of his grasp, and off she went down Brand Hollow […]

Saturday morning fire consumes Maiden Lane home

By John T. Ryan   Peru – Fire consumed a Peru family’s 23 Maiden Lane home Saturday morning, February 25, 2023. According to Clinton County records, Cory and Jodi Barton own the home. They were not at home at the time of the fire. One person was in the house and escaped. No injuries were […]

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

Spaghetti and Meatballs Salad Bread Dessert   Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are welcome at our table!

Telegraph Road closed effective Feb. 27

Peru Highway Department, “Telegraph Rd. from  Sullivan Rd to Bruce Drive will be closed to one lane only due to emergency repairs on February 27 until further notice.”

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27 @ 6:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Organizational Meeting of January 9, 2023. 5. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Town Board Meeting of January 9, 2023. 6. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2023. 7. […]

Fire Dept. car washes begin March 4

Who is ready for a clean car? Car washes are starting on March 4th and will continue every Saturday through March weather permitting. Cost is $5 per car and we will be washing from 8am to noon. Hope to see everyone there and thank you all for your continued support

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department’s has a beautiful new sign

Crafted by Artisan Sign and Design, 3092 Man St., Peru, NY  See previous Peru Gazette story on this unique company.