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Peru Central School Budget and School Board Results 

Budget Proposition #1 Passed 1,485 to 986  Bus Proposition # 2 Passed 1,433 to 1,030  Board Members Elected  Steve Peters 914 votes  Sarah Graves 708  Total Ballots Canvased 2,479  Other Board Candidates received the following votes:  Kelley Beauharnois – 601  James Falvo – 574  Marquee Moffett – 442  Joel Maggy 404  Kim Rose – 373  […]

Livingoods Reopening at 50% Capacity For Inside-Dining

Pasquales Re-Launching in a Limited Capacity

Today is the day! We are finally re-launching in a limited capacity. RESERVATIONS ONLY and max time limit of 90 minutes stay per customer. We can have 50% occupancy (open just on the bar side for now). Limited bar seating available. Max party size of 10 people (must be in the same party/traveled here together). […]

Peru High School Graduating Senior Rachel Coughlin wrote a song for her classmates. Beautiful!

All Clinton County Towns Losing Population Except Plattsburgh and Altona

Source: Where are the fastest-growing cities and towns in New York state? (Map, lookup) – syracuse.com

Sewer Project on Hold, Good Bond Rating, Searching for New IT Provider, Questions About Engineering Cost and More

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru residents will not see the expected major sewer system upgrade this year. At its Monday, June 8th meeting, the Peru Town Board unanimously rejected a $4,939,995 bid by Rifenburg Construction of Troy. The bid exceeded cost estimates by just over $1 million. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said COVID-19 […]

St. Augustine’s Church to Resume Pubic Masses This Weekend

This message was emailed to parishioners this morning.   We will begin public Mass again this weekend; however, we MUST abide by the guidelines of public worship. Please read the below notice from our Diocese carefully. Good afternoon!   It will be wonderful to see you and once again be in the presence of Christ. […]

BUDGET VOTE CHANGED – GOVERNOR TO EXTEND SCHOOL BUDGET VOTING TO JUNE 16TH

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in a news release Sunday that he would issue an executive order extending the deadline for school election ballots sent via mail. Executive Order No. 202.39 now allows the school district to receive absentee ballots until 5:00 PM on June 16th, if sent by mail. The public may now view the […]

Here’s This Week’s Soup Kitchen Menu

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 10th. Take-Out Only. Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Michigans Macaroni Salad  Baked Beans  Ice Cream 

St. Vincent’s Thrift Store Reopens Monday with Restrictions

  Peru – The St. Vincent’s Thrift Store at 3028 Main Street will reopen* on Monday, June 8th. Store hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to Noon. *All customers MUST be 18 years of age or older and MUST wear a facemask. *A maximum of 5 customers […]

2020 PCS Graduating Class Parade Thrills Community

Peru –  There was an enthusiastic turnout for today’s 2020 Graduating Class Parade.  Because the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed most of traditonal graduation celebrations the parade was just one small way the community could its congratulations and best wishes to the Peru High School Class of 2020.  The Peru Fire Department escorted the graduates. The photos […]

June 8, 2020 Correction – Washington Street Extension is STILL Washington Street

Editor Error:  Your editor misinterpreted the section of the street being renamed. Sorry! I originally reported that the new section of Washington St. was being named Gala Lane. That was incorrect.  By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s May 11th meeting, the Board named the 100 feet of highway between Mannix Rd. and […]

A LIFETIME OF RUNNING: Peru’s Art Graves, nearing 80 years old, maintains longtime running passion | Adult/Youth Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: A LIFETIME OF RUNNING: Graves, nearing 80 years old, maintains longtime running passion | Adult/Youth Sports | pressrepublican.com

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NNYADP Apple Research: Computer Modeling Drives Precision Bloom Thinning

Plattsburgh/Peru, N.Y.  This spring, New York apple growers are applying the results of a computer modeling-based orchard management research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) to more precisely manage their orchard thinning practices with a goal of producing higher quality fruit for harvest this fall. A free recorded webinar highlighting this […]

A message from the Peru Sports and Youth Program

The youth commission has not given up on organized sports programs for this year. Once the health department gives us clearance and direction, we will absolutely start our programs. This post is pertaining to groups of UNAUTHORIZED people trying to use our fields for practices, games or any other kind of group activity. Our fields […]

The Knights Say, “Thanks A Ton!”

L-R Knights of Columbus Bob Herforth and Bob Manchester prepare to deliver the 85 pounds of food that bought total deliveries to over 2,000 pounds.  Janice Morse (center), Director of the St. Augustine’s Religious Education Program, presented the Mission of Hope’s $1,000 Food Pantry donation. By John T. Ryan Peru – Over the past several […]

Plattsburgh woman accused of child abuse | Sun Community News PERU | A Plattsburgh woman is facing charges after she allegedly assaulted a child.

Source: Plattsburgh woman accused of child abuse | Sun Community News PERU | A Plattsburgh woman is facing charges after she allegedly assaulted a child.

More Information on School Budget/Board Voting and Ballot Confidentiality

From the Peru Central School District Please note that two (2) absentee ballots were mailed to residents of specific routes serviced by the Peru, Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville and Plattsburgh post offices.  If you have more than two (2) qualified voters in your household, please contact the District Office via email (sprovost@perucsd.org) or phone (643-6002) to […]

TRAVEL ADVISORY: PERIODIC I-87 DETOURS BETWEEN EXITS 35 AND 36 DUE TO BRIDGE DEMOLITION IN CLINTON COUNTY

Project Removing Railroad Bridge over the Interstate 87  The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that crews are scheduled to begin demolition operations on a railroad bridge crossing I-87 in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County on Tuesday, June 2 with work expected to be complete by Wednesday, June 10. As part […]

Peru Chapter, National Honor Society 2020 Inductions

Peru School Board Candidates Answer Eight Questions (Answers are in a different format than the preceding post)

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]

Peru School Board Candidates Answer Eight Questions (Answers are in a different format than the next post. It might be good to read both formats)

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]

Hurray For Our Peru High School Seniors

By John T. Ryan Peru – Almost everyone is frustrated that the COVID-19 pandemic is depriving 2020 graduating classes the traditional pomp and circumstance of a formal graduation ceremony. This morning Peru High School Principal Matt Berry, several staff members, and parents were doing their part to honor the seniors. They placed individual large photo […]

Peru man airlifted following ATV crash

Source: Clinton County man airlifted following ATV crash