The Peru Gazette

Peru – Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 canceled its Saturday, January 22nd. COVID concerns forced the cancelation. Another dinner will be scheduled in February. Look for a news update on that meal.

Peru – Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a take-out-only spaghetti dinner accompanied by salad, bread, and dessert on Saturday, January 22nd at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. $10 (Adults), $5 (15 and under). COVID-19 has limited Knight’s fund-raising. Your support will be very much appreciated.

A message from Becky Pace at the Peru Free Library  Explore and compare the works of George Seurat, Paul Signac and Yayoi Kusama.   Check out our Facebook page if you are interested in joining our Artists of the Month private Facebook group to share ideas, artists’ blogs, links, etc.  This is not a class but […]

Story Update 01/11/21 at 9 a.m. The store’s new manager Dawn Andrews said the store will reopen Wednesday, not Tuesday. Goods sold in the freezers and refrigerators will not be available until at least this weekend. All frozen and refrigerated goods are being totally restocked. Peru Code enforcement Officer Robert Guynup ordered the store closed […]

Peru Dollar General Update – As of January 10th the Peru Dollar General store remains closed. Only one of the two non-working HVAC units has been repaired or replaced according to the Peru Codes office. The Peru Gazette is awaiting further news from the Dollar General Public Relations office.

The Babbie Rural Farm Learning Museum newsletter highlights the great progress the museum is making. Congratulations to the Babbie family, its volunteers, and museum supporters. Click here to view the Babbie Museum Newsletter 010122

TROY, NY (01/07/2022)– Allison Beattie of Peru was named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Hudson Valley Community College. Beattie is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the Troy, NY college. The Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students and part-time students registered for at least six college credits who have a term […]

REGULAR BOARD MEETING Town of Peru is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Town Board Time: Jan 10, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89932917340?pwd=TGExNS9UbU44cWxaL2NvMmw2MktKUT09   Meeting ID: 899 3291 7340 Passcode: 529688 One tap mobile +16465588656,,89932917340#,,,,*529688# US (New York) +13017158592,,89932917340#,,,,*529688# US (Washington DC)   Dial by […]

Christine L. (Seavey) Angevine, 75, of St. Augustine, Florida, formerly from Plattsburgh, NY, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after an unrelenting battle with cancer.  She was born October 29, 1946, in Muskegon, MI, and attended Plattsburgh State University where she obtained a Master’s in Education and Administration. Chris began […]

ALBANY, NY (01/07/2022)– Rylee Desso, of Peru, NY, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at The College of Saint Rose. Desso is majoring in Early Childhood & Childhood Education: B-6. Full-time undergraduate students who complete a minimum of 12 graded credit hours and who achieve a semester average of […]

“It’s one of the toughest sports to participate in,” said Gary Edwards, Peru wrestling head coach. “Some come out and they don’t last too long because it is too hard for them.”  A special athlete, takes a special coach. At 75 years young, Edwards has been the face of Peru wrestling for about five decades. […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

The Town of Peru will be receiving an allotment of 200 iHome COVID 19 Self-test kits and masks for the residents of Peru from New York State. This will be a drive-through pickup: January 8, 2022, 10 am until 12 PM NOON, unless supply runs out sooner. Location: Peru Fire Department, 753 Bear Swamp Rd., […]

POTSDAM, NY (01/03/2022)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 887 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2021 semester. To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average […]

  Chicken N’Biscuits Mashed Potatoes Squash Apple Pie   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY   All are welcome at our table!

(Meeting to be conducted via Zoom. See instructions following agenda)   1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of December 13, 2021.   5. Community Input   6. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Champlain Area Trails Group – Little Ausable River […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!   Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY   All Are Welcome At Our Table!

St. Augustine’s Pastor Father Scott Seymour’s Christmas Eve sermon and beautiful rendition of ‘O Holy Night’ in French and English.         

St. Augustine’s Pastor Rev. Scott Seymour celebrates Christmas Eve Mass. This is his sermon and his beautiful rendition of  ‘O Holy Night’ in French and English.     

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Peru – This morning and afternoon St. Augustine’s clergy and parishioners began preparing the church to celebrate Christ’s birth. They extend a warm welcome to celebrate the Nativity of The Lord with them on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Friday, December 24th at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 25th at 10 a.m.

Peru – St. Vincent de Paul and Roger’s House will be closed from 12/24 to 1/2/22. No donations will be accepted during that period. May all their wonderful volunteers have a joyful, restful and Blessed Christmas!

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Birchwood Drive between McDonald & School Street, today Monday, December 20th  til approx 4 pm to fix a water line break. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.