The Peru Gazette

Source: Parents react to homecoming during State of the Union

Peru – Volunteers are busy this morning preparing a delicious meal for this afternoon’s St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen at Paul Calkins Hall in St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Debbie Bell volunteers in the kitchen each week. She’s preparing asparagus soup for today’s meal. It will be accompanied by beef stew and a delicious dessert. […]

President Donald Trump had a surprise for military spouse Amy Howard Williams and her two children during his State of the Union address. “Amy, your family’s sacrifice makes it possible for all of our families to live in safety and peace — we thank you,” Trump said, then told Amy her husband was back from […]

Peru – On Monday, January 14, 2020 the Peru Town Board, Water/Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault and AES Engineering representatives conducted an informational meeting on Peru’s planned $4.6 million sewage system upgrade. Approximately 11,000 feet of new sewage lines and two new pumping stations will be installed. Most of the current sewer pipes were installed almost […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Two major development projects will hopefully move forward in 2020 following the Wednesday, January 8th Planning Board meeting. Winter Lane LLC developers of the Orchard View subdivision on Washington Street received approval to move forward with its plans to develop 13 new homes southwest of the existing homes. Winter […]

Moose out for a morning walk near the Peru Rod and Gun Club on September 27, 2019. Thanks to Jack Lawliss for forwarding the trail photos.

By John T. Ryan Investors continue to believe in Peru’s future. On Wednesday, January 8th, the Planning Board will consider two proposals that should fuel Peru’s residential and commercial growth. The Planning Board agenda includes R.L. Vallee’s plan to replace its current Maplefields building at 654 Bear Swamp Rd. with a new building. The Town […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Monday, December 30, 2019 was a special night as the Peru Town Board held a regular meeting at the Peru courthouse and passed a resolution naming it The Kelley Courthouse in honor of longtime Peru resident Joe Kelley. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Counselors Jim Douglass, Rick Barber and […]

Don’t forget the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert tonight at St. Augustine’s Church at 7:30 p.m. The choir performed a wonderful concert last night at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville. You’ll love the wonderful four hand piano performances by Stephen Collier and Andrew Woodruff and the wonderful song selections. 90 minutes of Christmas entertainment […]

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Peru Central School District as a Common Sense School. Peru Central School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to […]

  By John T. Ryan Stewart’s conducted the official ribbon-cutting at its new Peru Shop this morning at 11 a.m. Store Manager Matt Duquette was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Matt’s staff was very busy with store specials being offered all day. Several local officials including Peru Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass, Assemblyman […]

  Peru – This coming Friday, December 20th, Stewart’s will hold a Grand Opening at its new Peru Shop. Ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. There are too many sale items to mention, but they include free single scoop ice cream cones, coffee and tea. Hot dogs and soda at $.50 each and […]

Peru – The Patent Rd. reopened at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Luck Brothers Inc. began the cross-culvert installation on about Nov. 22nd. Millings were placed on the road. It will be paved with asphalt in the spring.

Please Share !!! The Town of Peru tree lighting is this Friday December 6th Tree lighting will be at 6:45pm with Santa arriving at 7pm on the Peru Fire truck along with Peru farm center for the first time joining the Fire Dept Trucks with lights!! This year tree lighting is dedicated to Greg Timmons […]

WCAX story on the Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot Source: Runners hit the road to help raise money for their neighbors

Peru – It was 34 degrees with show showers this morning; nevertheless, there was a huge turnout for the Peru Lions Club’s 42nd Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot. The one mile race and fun run/walk began at 8:45 followed by the 5k and 10k-ish Turkey Trot at 9:45 a.m. Here are several photos […]

By John T. Ryan “Lock your stuff up!” Those were the words of Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald at the November 25th town board meeting. McDonald cited 27 break-ins in Peru and nearby towns over the past week and one-half. In Peru most burglaries have been in the hamlet and at homes north of the […]

A Special Meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on November 18, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-(Absent); Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary […]

Photo L-R Back Row: Peru Intermediate School Nurse Linda Delong, Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp, Principal Matt Slattery. Front Row: Denton Martineau and Andreana Leclair By John T. Ryan Peru – On Wednesday, November 20th, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented twenty-four new children’s […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Luck Brothers Inc. personnel are working on the Patent Rd. culvert today.  An excavator is making room for precast concrete footers. Next week the precast culvert should be delivered and installed. A large highway sink hole developed last April making the repairs necessary.  On September 23, 2019 the Peru […]

A Message from the Peru Lions Club Join us for the 42nd running of this amazing Adirondack Coast tradition! The race starts and ends at the Peru Elementary School and takes a scenic route through apple and farm country. Proceeds benefit the charitable work of the Peru Lions Club. *When you register online, make sure […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board adopted the town’s 2020 budget at a November 18, 2019 Special Board Meeting. As previously reported: Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that with the exception of the Valcour sewer districts the Town of Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates will not increase. Valcour Sewer District […]

Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald on car break-ins: “This has been going on for 3 weeks hope they can get him tonight or really soon !! Just got back home from looking for the past 2 hours around Town. It’s just a matter of time. Everyone keep your car doors and house doors locked!!”

The Town of Peru Highway Department announces that we will be closing the Patent Road at Mannix Road and Barney Downs Road intersections on Tuesday, November 19thuntil further notice to replace a box cross culvert. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.  Local residents only can access up to […]