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Sept 9 Public Hearing on exceeding the tax cap

Here is the Sept. 9, 5:45 p.m. public hearing on Local Law #1 authorizing the town to exceed the tax cap. Three or four residents, including John Roberts and Jonathan Whitmarsh, asked probing questions, and the hearing lasted about 24 minutes.

Saturday, Sept. 21 is Peru Applefest Time

No Soup Kitchen this week

People are busy preparing for Saturday’s Applefest. Therefore, the St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen will NOT be serving on Wednesday, Sept. 18. It will be serving a very popular meal on Sept. 25.

Peru Gazette’s Webpage August stats

Hi there! Let’s take a look at how your website traffic performed in the past month. Total Sessions 6,956 3% vs previous 31 days Total Pageviews 16,506 95% vs previous 31 days Total Engagement 2,545 -10% vs previous 31 days

Fr. Scott Seymour – Grand Marshal, Peru Applefest Parade

Peru – Fr. Scott Seymour has been a beloved pastor and spiritual leader in the Diocese of Ogdensburg for over 25 years. On Saturday, September 21, at 11 a.m., he will be Grand Marshal of the 46th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest Parade. Ordained in 1999, he has served in various parishes throughout the diocese, most […]

Peru Free Library Director Becky Pace is retiring

By John T Ryan Peru, NY –  A person familiar to hundreds of Peru and area residents will soon depart from the institution she’s led for the past 21 1/2 years. Becky Pace,  Director of the Peru Free Library, is retiring effective September 25, 2024. Becky considered retiring last spring, but she delayed for a […]

Babbie Museum Kids Fair and Festival Sept. 21 & 22

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 11, 2024 

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

Peru’s 46th Annual Applefest, Sat., Sept 21

School Board Regular Monthly Meeting September 2024

Regular Monthly Meeting September 2024 The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open […]

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2024 TAX LEVY LIMIT OVERRIDE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 5:45 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:       To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION:  PROPOSED Local Law#1 of 2024 – “A Local Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c. MOTION:      To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION:        Adjourn

Peru, NY, Sept. 6, 2024, 6:30 AM, Ausable Point State Campground.

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, September 18, 2024@ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  August 2024 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2024-093 Approval of a Flag Lot                                                            Brian Bernard                                                                267.-4-8                                                                119/121 Clark Rd Z2-2024-094  Relief of 15 feet from Side Yard Setback for Shed        W Group […]

Fire Station Expansion-Improvements Approved September 3, 2024 – Robert Akey, Peru Fire District Treasurer, reports that voters approved the proposition to borrow up to $5 million to expand and improve the fire station. There were 121 Yes votes and 70 No votes. 

Peru Fire Station Expansion-Improvement Vote is Tuesday, September 3, from 6 PM to 9 PM

Peru – Last spring, the Peru Volunteer Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners invited the public to view its plans to expand and improve the 1973-era fire station. After researching how to finance the improvements, the commissioners have scheduled a referendum. The project’s scope and estimated cost have changed since March. Originally estimated at just […]

Peru – Learn about what is now Cliff Haven on Sept. 10

September 10 – 9:00 am, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main Street, Peru. The Catholic Summer School of America with Robin Labarge. Hear the story and see photos of the school, which dominated the landscape of Cliff Haven from 1893 to 1950 and attracted thousands of summer visitors to the Plattsburgh area.

Car Wash, Saturday, Sept. 8

Firefighters demonstrate respect for Honor Flight Veterans

Plattsburgh, NY – August 31, 2024 – Volunteer firefighters bring trucks from several area departments to every North Country Honor Flight. They salute the veterans traveling down New York Avenue to the flight line. Peru firefighters are usually present; however, they were at the scene of an I87 accident between exits 35 and 36. Thank […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 4, 2024 

Pulled Pork Baked Beans  Bread  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!

Budget Workshops scheduled and more culvert replacements needed

Peru – This is the time of year when local governments begin formulating 2025 budgets. At its regular Monday, August 26 meeting, the Peru Town Board scheduled several budget workshops. The workshops are open to the public and are a good opportunity for residents who have questions about town spending to hear department heads and […]

Plattsburgh man arrested on weapons charges

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Major business changes and upgrades coming to the Lake Shore Road

Peru/Plattsburgh  – Major improvements are in progress at several Lake Shore Road businesses. This past June, a Lake Champlain Transportation Company subsidiary, Lake Industries, purchased property that includes Plattsburgh Boatworks at 4013 Route 9, the Snug Harbor Marina and the Mariner Bar and Grill. A few hundred yards south at 3984 Route 9, Lake Industries […]

Sept. 9 Town Board Public Hearing

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Public Hearing on a Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-c.  The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:45 PM, at the Peru Town Hall.  

Area runners, friends, families, community unite to support local charity

Click here to view the Peru Gazette’s photo gallery Click here to view a photo slideshow  Peru, NY August 24, 2024 – There was a big turnout at today’s Run For Jon. The race course winds through 2.5 miles of Forrence Orchards on the Mannix road. The walk portion of the event is approximately 1 […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 28, 2024 

Chicken Noodle Casserole  Fruit  Bread  Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972  All are invited and welcome!