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Good for Neighbors, Good for the Environment and Good for a Farm’s Operations

By John T. Ryan Peru – Adirondack Farms’ owner Jon Rulfs has good news for Peru residents. A few days ago he began using what is known as a dragline/draghose manure application system. Rulfs explained, “There will be less road travel by spreaders and trucks and there will be less odor.” Rulfs believes the system […]

Peru Daisy/Brownie Troops Serve Their Community

Peru Daisy/Brownie troop 4203 has been working on giving back to our community. In October the troop collected cold weather items to donate to the Red Cross. In November the troop collected items to donate to the Peru Food Shelf. The girls are in grades K-2.

Peru family brings newspaper on trip to ‘Last Frontier’ state 

Source: Peru family brings newspaper on trip to ‘Last Frontier’ state | News | pressrepublican.com

It’s Christmas Tree Lighting Time

The Town of Peru will hold its 32nd-annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the town gazebo with Christmas carols and the arrival of Santa Claus on a decorated Peru fire truck.   Refreshments will be served at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Hall, with crafts for children taking place, […]

Apple Valley Senior Housing – November 16, 2018

Pedophile faces up to 92 years to life 

Richard Clarke Jr. of Peru convicted. Source: Pedophile faces up to 92 years to life | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Heavy Snowfall in Peru – School Cancelled

Nov. 16, 2018 – The snow stopped about 9:45 a.m. with an unofficial 10 inches on the ground.

Turkey on the Kitchen Menu

Peru Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. 4:30 pm. to 5:45 p.m. Fruit cup Turkey/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Stuffing Squash Pumpkin Pie

Banner Recognition Program Honors Peru’s Hometown Heroes

By John T. Ryan Peru – Veterans Day is the appropriate time to highlight Peru’s Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program.  The first banner honoring U.S. Air Force veteran Michael McKeon was erected on a utility pole along the Bear Swamp Rd. in May 2018. Since then twelve more are flying aloft and seven more […]

Four 4-Plexes Proposed for Davey Drive

By John T. Ryan A Peru Planning Board public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7 p.m. on an application filed by Nathan Wilson to extend Davey Drive approximately 440 feet and to construct four 4-plexes on two parcels adjacent to the extended street. Wilson told the Peru Gazette that if […]

North Country Kids Need Winter Coats

By John T. Ryan Earlier this week St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented 24 boys and girls jackets to the Peru Primary School. School Nurses Kathy Bedard and Regan Finlaw accepted the jackets. Kathy Bedard said, “We have several students in need who come in without jackets. The families […]

Veterans Day Service to Honor All Veterans

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 @ 11 A.M. PERU MEMORIAL VFW 710 Pleasant St, Route 22 B, Peru, NY 12972 Light luncheon to follow. Serving with “HUGS…Honor – Understanding-Grateful for Our Veterans Service,”

Beautiful Quilt Shop Opens in Peru

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Elaine Duprey formally retired on May 30th, but on September 1st she embarked on a new career.  She said, “I call it switching gears.” Elaine Duprey has opened a quilt shop called The Oak Tree Shop at 707 Telegraph Road, conveniently located just around the corner from Rulfs Orchard.  […]

2018 Local, County, State and Federal Election Results in the Town of Peru

Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014). Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150 Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213 Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223 […]

Peru CS Jazz Band at the Lions Club Election Day Dinner

Peru’s Proposed 2019 Tax Rates Virtually Unchanged

Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed 2019 Town of Peru budget at the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 7 p.m at the Town Hall.  Tax rates are holding relatively steady with general fund tax rates increasing from $2.27 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to $2.33. […]

Peru Community Church – November Special Events

The Peru Community Church and the Reverend Peggi J. Eller, pastor, announce upcoming special events over the next few weeks.  All are welcome and invited to attend and participate. This Sunday, November 11, Tim Rock and the Harkness & Keeseville Praise Band will lead a special Praise Service during the 10:30 AM worship hour.  The […]

Join Your Neighbors and Cast Your Ballot

UPDATE – VOTING HAS BEEN HEAVY BY HISTORICAL STANDARDS WITH 1,914 VOTES CAST AS OF 5 PM. Peru – Voting was brisk at St. Augustine’s Parish Center at 10 a.m. As of 9:05 a.m. 471 ballots had been cast with voting at steady pace. The polls are open until 9 p.m. tonight. The Peru Gazette […]

Tedra Cobb Greets Supporters

By John T. Ryan Democrat Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb greeted supporters at the Peru Gazebo this morning. Cobb is on day #5 of her pre-election tour of the 21st Congressionl District. The Peru Gazette asked a few of the people present why they support Cobb. Jackie Andrews responded, “Tedra represents what our country needs.” Herrick […]

A Message from the Town of Peru Democrats

Tedra Cobb is currently on a road trip around the district, doing a final Get Out the Vote push before Tuesday’s election. As part of her tour, she is coming to Peru. Come on out and greet our wonderful candidate for Congress! Tedra will be at the gazebo park at the corner of Main and […]

Sample Ballot for the Tuesday, November 6th election

https://www.clintoncountygov.com/sites/default/files/boe/pdf/SampleBallots/PERU%20SAMPLE%20BALLOT.pdf

Use Variance For Solar Farm on Hold

Peru –  The Apex Solar Power application on behalf of the Hamilton family for a Use Variance to construct a solar farm at 286 Mannix Road was tabled at the Zoning Board of Appeal’s Wednesday, October 17, 2018 meeting.  The property is zoned for agricultural and rural residential use; therefore, a use variance is required. […]

REVISED AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 15, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-037 Apex Solar Power Use Variance – construct a 2.7 megawatt ground mount solar array 286 Mannix Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER BUSINESS CEO REPORT: ADJOURNMENT

Barber and Bruno Vie for Town Board Seat

On Tuesday, November 6th Peru voters will chose one of two nominees for a one-year term on the Peru Town Board. Last year Supervisor Brandy McDonald resigned from the Town Board to run for Town Supervisor. The winner of this election will complete the last year of McDonald’s four-year term of office. The evenly split […]

Election Day Spaghetti Dinner – Tuesday, November 6

Peru Lions Club Annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner. Serving from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. $7 Adults; $4 – Children 6-12; Children 5 and under Free. All proceeds benefit Peru Lions’ sight preservation goals and the Clubs’ support of numerous projects that benefit the residents in the area “WE […]