The Peru Gazette

Yes, Green Acres Restaurant reopened this week. Here’s a photo of the friendly and very happy people enjoying breakfast there Saturday morning. The Peru Gazette will post the full story on Tuesday afternoon. New hours: Sunday: CLOSED, Monday: CLOSED, Tuesday: CLOSED, Wednesday:8:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM […]

Yes, Green Acres Restaurant reopened this week. Here’s a photo of the friendly and very happy people enjoying breakfast there Saturday morning. The Peru Gazette will post the full story on Tuesday afternoon. New hours: Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – […]

Source: Peru shuts out Plattsburgh for Class B crown | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same-day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is offered for social distancing purposes. Face coverings […]

Tonight, Thursday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary General, Highway, Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Water budgets. The budgets are attached for your review.  Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said there are no major budget changes. One item that had been Highway Department expense had […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – After serving as pastor of St. Augustine’s Church for the past four months, Rev. Scott Seymour commented, “I think we’re doing very well. People are working well together. They’ve been cooperative and understanding.” Father Seymour isn’t referring to just St. Augustine’s parishioners; he’s also talking about parishioners at St. […]

WHAT:  CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER – Only $10 WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                     710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                     Peru, NY 12972 WHEN:  November 11th    4 – 7 p.m. Additional info:     EAT-IN OR TAKE […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – When the polls closed last night only fourteen votes separated incumbent Town Justice James Kirby (495) and challenger Scott Thurber (509). When the Clinton County Board of Elections included Early Votes only two votes separated them. Thurber leads 529 to 527. 140 absentee ballots were issued. 71 were returned […]

The Town of Peru will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Drive to Winding Brook, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3rd   from 7:30 am till 5:30 pm for paving. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary preliminary Town General, Town Highway, Peru Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Peru Water budgets. They are attached for your review. The Peru Gazette plans to analyze them over the weekend. Budgets Town 2022 CLICK HERE TO […]

The 11th Annual Peru Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet will be held tonight at Livingood’s Restaurant here in Peru. It’s a three-year induction banquet this year for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021.  See biographies below.  Click here to see photos received from the Hall of Fame Committee.  Inductee for 2019 Michelle Rocheleau ’89 Soccer, […]

Source: CVAC volleyball: Nighthawks retake conference lead as Eagles, Hornets and Pats also win | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru varsity volleyball team jumped to the head of the line in the CVAC volleyball standings Oct. 28, scoring a sweep of Lake Placid wit

Tonight’s Trunk and Treat at Heyworth-Mason Park to benefit the Peru Nursery School was very successful. Hundreds of kids came to enjoy the treats handed out by almost two dozen generous families and groups. Rulfs Orchard, the TD Bank, Livations, and the Peru Fire Department also joined in the fun.  Click here to enjoy more […]

A message from Donna Downs: Liberty’s Garage is officially selling Gas with our new pumps!! We are so excited!! Can’t wait to see everyone!!! Diesel coming soon!!

The Peru Highway Department accomplished the street paving very quickly.

Join the Peru Lions club on Wednesday, November 24th for the 44th running of an amazing Adirondack Coast tradition, the John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. Click here to register.  This year’s race takes place in-person and also virtual (wherever you are and wherever you’d […]

(Photos added at 11 a.m. 10/29/21) Town of Peru Highway will be closing North Bend from State Route 22 (TD Bank end) to Sunrise Drive tomorrow Friday, October 29th @ 7 am til 3 pm to pave.  TD Bank customers may have a disruption in using the drive thru while paving the small section from […]

Peru has only one contested election; nevertheless, It’s very important that voters turn out to choose a town justice, James Kirby or Scott Thurber, and to cast a ballot for all candidates. It’s also important to vote on the five statewide proposals. It’s all part of being a citizen of these United States. In-person voting […]

Former Peru star athlete and coach John Neyenhouse passes away Source: John Neyenhouse Obituary – Plattsburgh, NY | Brown Funeral Home Inc.

Source: Peru rallies past Saranac Lake to stay unbeaten | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

On Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 26th, 27th and 28th  from 7:30am to 5:30 pm Rifenburg Contracting will be closing Maiden Lane from Woodland Dr to Winding Brook. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Apple Valley Senior Housing in Peru NY, would like to hire a seasonal person for snow removal of the parking lots and to maintain the sidewalks. This position will have guaranteed hours every day at a rate of $25.00 per hour beginning December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. Apple Valley Senior Housing will provide […]

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s October 14th Meeting by John T. Ryan  Peru has a major sewer system upgrade in progress; now, the town board is planning a significant upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility. After treatment, Peru’s wastewater flows into the Little Ausable River and then Lake Champlain. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2020 census data.  The North Country data reflects the nationwide rural population declines. Peru’s 2020 population increased by 6.2% since 2000; however, between 2010 and 2020, its population declined by 3.3%, from 7,000 to 6,772. Between 2000 and 2010, Peru enjoyed one […]

Democrat Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald is on the ballot for reelection this year. He should be re-elected on November 2nd because no one is opposing him for office. The Peru Gazette posed a few questions to Brandy seeking to inform voters about McDonald’s experience and the issues he sees facing Peru. Brandy McDonald  1.      […]