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Portion of Maiden Lane Closed Wednesday to Friday

Rifenburg Contracting will have a portion of Maiden Lane closed from the corner of Button Brook to the pump station from tomorrow, August 25th to Friday, August 27th at 5 pm. You will still be able to access Button Brook but all Winding Brook traffic will have to enter & exit from State Route 22B. […]

Police: 66-year-old Peru, New York man killed in single-vehicle crash

Source: Police: 66-year-old New York man killed in single-vehicle crash

U.S. Census Profile of Peru Town, Clinton County, NY

Source: Census – Geography Profile

North Bend Street Partially Closed Next Week

Rifenburg Contracting will be closing North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot for the week of Monday, August 16th @ 7 am through Friday, August 20th until 5:00 pm to install sewer lines and manholes. TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive-thru customers will […]

It’s time for the Run for Jon

Donlan Wealth Management is pleased to present… The Thirty First Annual Run for Jon Last year, in 2020, an outstanding field of runners, walkers, baby joggers and 3 person teams once again participated in person and virtually to raise money for the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, the proceeds of which benefit local families who have […]

Big Weekend Upcoming at the Babbie Museum

Please Mark Your Calendars and Save Returnable Bottles and Cans

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s July 26, 2021 Meeting 

By John T. Ryan Ms. Hillary David addressed the board regarding her building at 692 Bear Swamp Rd. a building once occupied by a veterinarian practice. She has opened a dog and cat rescue facility; however, there appears to be a question if the zoning law permits a facility of this nature at that location. […]

‘He always felt people’s hearts’: Late Peru student Criss remembered on 20th birthday | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Photo caption – “Dalton Criss, a standout Peru Central School athlete and musician, as he appeared in a 2019 senior portrait. Criss was killed in an August 2019 car accident that also severely injured his mother, Barbara. The Dalton Rashad Criss Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory to support North Country students enrolled at […]

Taylor and the Intangibles Return to Peru

Celebrate Sunday, August  1st at Heyworth Mason Park. Taylor LaValley and the Intangibles will be on stage! Bring a blanket, a chair and enjoy! The show takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

AGENDA – EMERGENCY PERU TOWN BOARD MEETING

July 30, 2021, 11:00 AM at the Peru Town Hall    1. Call Meeting To Order   2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. MOTION: Rescind #21.07.26-1 Bond Resolution dated July 26, 2021.   5. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adopt 202b Proceedings/Public Interest Order Resolution   6. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adopt the Amended and Restated Bond Resolution […]

Emergency Road Closure

The Town of Peru Highway Department closed Brand Hollow Road from the State Route 22B to Military Turnpike today Thursday, July 29th until Friday, July 30th, 9:00 am for the cross culvert. There will be NO through traffic. Residents & Emergency vehicles will be able to access from Route 22B to house # 350 and […]

Import Message from Peru Central Superintendent’s Office

Peru School is looking for help in welcoming back our students for the 21-22 school year by offering an immersion week from August 23rd – 27th. PERU COMMUNITY (PARENTS, INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TEACHERS AND STAFF) WHO HAVE A PASSION, A HOBBY OR INTEREST THEY WOULD LIKE TO OFFER TO GRADES 6-12 ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY; […]

Peru’s Keegan Smith part of Kerry Cup golf program | Sun Community News PERU 

Source: Smith part of Kerry Cup golf program | Sun Community News PERU | A change in venue due to the COVID-19 pandemic allowed a local high school golfer to play with some of the best juniors in the country and throughout the world this summer.

Take Time To Enjoy the Peru Town Market

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]

Peru K of C 2021-21 Officers Installed

L-R Chancellor John Ryan, District Warden Norman Hatch, Lecturer Tony Andrews, Recorder John Theisen, Trustee Robert Manchester, Financial Secretary Gordon “Gordy” Burdo, Rev. Jay de la Rosa, Deputy Grand Knight Daniel Cayea, Treasurer Robert Akey, Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan, Guard Greg Lombard, Trustee Robert Bilow, District Deputy Robert Eisenhauer, Trustee Robert Herforth. July 24, 2021 […]

“Sunday on Valcour Island” Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse – Sunday, August 8, 2021 Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:30 am to 1:20 pm, Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person   The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical […]

NightHawK Band Performs Sunday, July 25th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Heyworth Mason Park.

  Kyra Maddix-Vocals Ray Parent-Guitars, Vocals Pete Lawrence-Drums, Vocals Michael Maddix-Bass, Vocals Sponsored by the Town of Peru.  Free Admission. 

Maiden Lane Closed Thursday

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing Maiden Lane from State Route 22 to Holden Ave on Thursday,  July 22th  from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm to replace a water line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  

Wednesday, July 21st St.. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu

Chili  Salad Corn Bread  Dessert  Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!! 

Sunday Evening Music in the Park

KTK Plays Sunday, July 18th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Heyworth Mason Park in Peru. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy the great music. Free of charge as one of Peru’s Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series.

Enterprise hires new managing editor | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Elizabeth Izzo from Peru! Congratulations, Elizabeth! She used to cover the Peru Town Board meetings for Sun Community News. Source: Enterprise hires new managing editor | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Mark Your Calendars for the APPLEFEST

Peru – Peru’s Applefest is going to happen in 2021. The Covid pandemic resulted in its cancellation last year, but this year the 43rd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will occur on Saturday, September 18th. Traditionally a two-day event, the Applefest will be packed into one day of fun. The parish center filled with dozens of […]

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s Monday, June 12th Meeting

Dog Control Officer Hired  Youth Commission Member Resigns  Reduced Speed Limit Request for Telegraph Road.  Financing Sought for Phase #2 of Sewer System Upgrade  Hydrant Flushing to Begin  Council Satisfied With Heyworth Mason Park as a Concert Venue  America Cares Application Submitted  Peru has a new dog control officer (DCO). At its Monday, July 12, […]

Food Scrap Drop Off at Peru Town Market – July 25th 2 to 6 p.m.