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North County supports the Run For Jon

  Peru – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – Registration time at the Annual Ron For Jon held at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road. The Gazette couldn’t stay for the race, but we expect to receive photos later in the day. Perfect day for running and it looked like a wonderful turnout. It’s a great family […]

A Flynn Farewell: John Flynn retires as Town of Peru youth director after 25 years

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

32nd Annual Run For Jon is near – Saturday, August 27th

Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty Second Annual Run for Jon When: Saturday, August 27th, 2022 Registration 3:30 – 4:45 pm Events start at 5:00 pm What: 5:00 pm- 0.5-mile Kids Fun Run 5:20 pm- 2.5-mile cross country Run 1.25 mile non-competitive Walk Where: Forrence Orchards, Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972   Last […]

Agenda – Peru Youth Commission Meeting, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7 p.m. at Lapham Mills Park

Call to order   Approval of agenda   Approval of minutes of July’s meeting   Interim Youth Director   Soccer Updates   Other Business   Executive Session (if necessary)   Adjourn

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of August 8, 2022. Community Input. MOTION/DISCUSSION:   Change in Venue for September 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting. MOTION/DISCUSSION:   To Pass Local Law to Exceed the Tax Cap and Set a Public Hearing Date if […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

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

A bell to remind us of Peru’s rich history

By John T Ryan Peru – Many of Heyworth Mason Park’s visitors are already asking, “What’s the significance of that bell tower and bell?” Town of Peru Parks personnel put the fifteen-foot high tower and bell in place this past Tuesday, August 10th.  The bell atop the tower recalls a time in Peru’s mid-19th century […]

Productive Peru hay fields

Adirondack Farms raking the third cut today in a field adjacent to the Barney Downs Rd. They mowed the hay exactly 30 days after the second cut.

Get ready for fun!

Respect for Town Justice Larry Cabana; John Flynn resigns; Preserving Peru’s rich history and much more

By John T Ryan  Peru – Supervisor Brandy McDonald began the meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, by asking for a moment of silence for Peru Town Justice Larry Cabana, who passed away on Saturday, August 6. Cabana was first elected as town justice in 2014. Later in the meeting, Town Attorney Matt Favro stated that […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 8, 2022 @ 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; JCEO; and Banking Reports).   MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of July 25, 2022.   Community Input. […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Shepherd’s Pie Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. All are welcome at our table.

People were having a GREAT time at the Clinton County Fair today

July 30, 2022 – Today was a wonderful day to attend the Clinton County Fair. Great weather, big crowd, many exciting things to see, and an endless food selection. It’s a great place for kids and adults. Only one more day to go; it ends tomorrow. The Peru Gazette took many photos of many people, […]

“See 3” on the Heyworth-Mason Park Stage Sunday Night

Don’t forget the Sunday evening concerts at Heyworth- Mason Park — 6 to 8 p.m. This week the “See 3” band is on the stage. Bring a chair or blanket, or use one of the several picnic tables. It’s a beautiful atmosphere to relax, see your friends and enjoy.

Peru’s Kathryn Bowman selected as a High School All-American

Kathryn Bowman from Peru, NY., was selected as a 2021-2022 Dexter High School All-American. This was the second year she was selected to the team, and she is the only two-time selectee on this year’s team. Kathryn was also selected as the team captain for the girl’s team. She will attend the University of Nebraska […]

Click below for a great NBC 5 News story on Peru and two of our local businesses

Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING , MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Late Reports for June from Departments: (JCEO). MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of July 11, 2022. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Speed Reduction Request for Calkins Rd. between Barney Downs Rd. and River Rd. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval to Sell the TS […]

AGENDA Planning Board , WEDNESDAY, August 10, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of July 13, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing  APPLICATIONS: 1.P2022-0017 2-Site Plan Approval with SEQRA   Ryan Darby   258.-1-18   Rock Rd                 Peru, NY 12972 2.P2022-021 Site Plan Approval  with SEQRA […]

Peru man mourned following UTV crash

Services will be held Thursday, July 21 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Nighthawk Band will be playing 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 17th at Hayworth Mason Park. Enjoy!

Peru Historian and Dog Control Officer resignations accepted – Helen Allen Nerska appointed to historian position

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s July 11, 2022 meeting By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board accepted the resignations of longtime Peru Town Historians Ron and Carol Allen at its Monday, July 11, 2022, meeting. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass said Ron Allen was resigning for health reasons. Douglass said Allen has been passionate […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Pot Luck Meal Carrots Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main st., Peru. All are Welcome at our Table

Disney’s Moana Jr at the Heyworth-Mason Park on Saturday July 16, 6:30pm.

Looking for a fun night out? Adirondack Regional Theatre will present Disney’s Moana Jr at the Heyworth-Mason Park on Saturday July 16, 6:30pm. Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by the ART Young Directors Series’ actors. Bring the family, admission is FREE though DONATIONS will be accepted. Hope to see you there

Run For Jon Returns

Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Adirondack Farms second cut this morning, exactly 31 days after the first cut.

July 11, 2022