The Peru Gazette

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By John T. Ryan  Dr. Thomas Palmer became Peru Central School District Superintendent on January 2, 2018.  For several months he focused on observing, listening and understanding the district.  Today he knows much more about our school and the goals he wants to achieve. Unlike many upstate New York schools, Peru’s enrollment is holding steady […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill three (3) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Bonnie Berry, Mr. Steven Peters and Mr. Robert LaFountain. The individual receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to serve a full five-year term […]

Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef rash, pancakes or French toast with real maple syrup, juice and                                coffee for only $10.00 WHEN:  January 27th, 2019     9 a.m. to Noon WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                  710 Pleasant Street, […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – This is a busy time of year for Peru’s assessor. if you visit the Peru Town Hall on a Tuesday you’ll likely find our assessor Jeremiah Cross either on the phone or meeting with a Peru resident. The Town of Peru contracts with Clinton County for assessment services. When […]

Peru Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller Hours January 2019 Monday- 9am-2pm 4pm-6pm Tuesday- 9am-2pm Wednesday- 9am-2pm Thursday- 9am-2pm Friday- 9am-2pm Saturday- January 26- 9am-11am Thursday- January 31- 4pm-6pm

Jan. 4, 2019 Peru – A Town of Peru snowplow overturned on the Reservoir Rd. about 5 a.m. this morning. The truck and plow were damaged; thankfully the operator was not injured. The accident took place on the steep hill not far from the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said the sand-loaded truck […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – McDonald’s fans who have visited any of the chain’s newest restaurants are undoubtedly familiar with its new kiosk ordering option. Just before Christmas, (November 26 – December 21)  four kiosks, new booths with a new color scheme, new order counters and menu screens were installed at McDonald’s in Peru. […]

We’re a little late with this, but here’s the Peru Gazette’s nomination for Peru’s most beautiful Christmas decorations. It’s on Main Street, the home of Darrell and Elise Altizer.

The Healthy Neighborhoods Program of the Clinton County Health Department will be conducting door to door outreach and offering in-home surveys in the Town of Peru during the months of January, February, and March. These brief in-home surveys are designed to identify and educate residents on health and safety concerns. Home safety products such as […]

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A Facebook message received yesterday from Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald: Last night they got a couple more signs !!!! Please Share!!! Anyone that has seen anything over the past 2 days or nights down on the Peru Walking Trail please let me know. This was a wonderful solar project the kids from Peru School […]

St. Augustine’s K of C Bingo scheduled for Christmas Day is cancelled so that everyone can celebrate the birth of Our Lord and Savior. Bingo will be conducted next week, January 1st, New Year’s Day at 7:10 p.m. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

Peru resident Joe Kelley passed away this past Thursday. His obituary can be found at the Hamilton Funeral Home website. Here is a story about Joe’s life the Peru Gazette posted almost two years ago. He will be missed by many, many people. Click here to view our previous story. Click here to view Joe’s […]

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018 – 4:30 p.m. Mass Christmas Day, December 25, 2018 – 9:30 a.m. Mass New Years Eve, December 31, 2018 – 4:30 p.m. Mass New Years Day, January 1, 2019 – 9:30 a.m. Mass All are welcome!

Wednesday, December 19, Blue Christmas Service in the Chapel at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 4th Sunday of Advent – Love Choir Cantata at 10:30am service Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve Family Service with candlelight at 6pm. Traditional Service with candlelight at 8pm Tuesday, December 25 – Merry Christmas

Here is the entire December 15, 2018 concert at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. The Choir dedicated the concert to organist Lynn Wilke and to Choir member Ginny Derrick both of whom passed away in 2018.  Click here to view.

The Peru Town Hall will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21st for the Town Christmas Party. Brandy McDonald Peru Town Supervisor 3036 Main St. Peru, NY 12972

December 7, 2018 – This afternoon the Peru Lions Club presented a $500 donation to both the Peru JCEO and the Keeseville JCEO. This donation, totaling $1,000, will be of assistance to the JCEO offices of both communities when purchasing items to stock their respective food shelves.  

Plattsburgh Rotary is searching for one or two families in the Peru School District to host our student from Brazil. Leticia is 17 years old and attending Peru where she is involved in volleyball and will be joining drama club next week. She is fluent in speaking English. Each family would host her for 3 […]

Peru November 27th – Tonight’s Peru Knights of Columbus Tuesday Night Bingo is cancelled because of the hazardous driving conditions. The Knights hope to see everyone again next Tuesday night. Stay safe!

 We ask that you do not leave donated books here when the library is closed. Tuesday morning we came to work and found this bin left in the snow and blocking the entrance to the library. Besides books there was a used propane fuel canister which still had propane in it. What would you like […]