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A Message from the Peru Cemetery Association

The Peru Cemetery Association is organizing our annual cleanup for Saturday, May 12, 2018, 9 AM – 12 PM.  Please join us Saturday May 12th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact any of our board members. Darrell Altizer 643 7957 Barbara Perry 643 8822 Scott Sartwell 643 2508 Marian Peters 643 2226 […]

Peru man has new heart — and purpose – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Peru man has new heart — and purpose – Sun Community News & Printing

To register contact Greg Lombard at 518-643-5444 or gnetlombard@charter.net

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!! AND NEEDED !!!!!

The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum is a nonprofit organization that is run 100% by volunteers. If you have a special skill or have some time that you could offer, we would love to have you join us. Some volunteer opportunities might include data input, being a docent, volunteer coordinator, managing our website, fundraising, […]

Peru Kids Discovering the Excitement of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

By Marque Moffett  Any visitor to Peru Free Library’s basement during recent months would have found the space practically bursting at the seams with activity as Homebots 3.0, the local Homeschool Robotics team, prepared for a series of First Lego League competitions. First Lego League is a program that encourages kids to discover the excitement […]

THIS WEEK’S SOUP KITCHEN MENU

ST. AUGUSTINE’S PARISH CENTER FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018. SERVED BEGINNING AT 4:30 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME!   CHICKEN AND BISCUITS MASHED POTATOES COLD SLAW BEANS DESSERT

Husband and wife both battling cancer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Christol and Jim Mastic of Peru. Source: Husband and wife both battling cancer | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting of April 9, 2018

Call Meeting To Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 26, 2018; MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports) Community Input DISCUSSION: Zoning Ordinance Review regarding Banners RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of […]

Peru Knights Say “Thank You!”

During the 40 days of Lent, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 conducted a 40 Cans For Lent Program at St. Augustine’s Church. The Knights asked parishioners to bring food to church each week to benefit the Peru JCEO Food Shelf. A 1,000-pound goal was set. Thanks to generous parishioners, this past Monday Council […]

Agenda – Zoning Board of Appeals

WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 21, 2018 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2018-032 Magnolia Property Development Use Variance – Construct (2) Two Family Dwellings 269.-2-29.26/269.-2-29.27/269.-2-29.28 Dashnaw Rd. Peru, NY 12972 ANY FURTHER […]

Street Sweeping Underway

A sign of spring! Peru Town Highway personal are sweeping streets in the hamlet. They were working on Locust Drive this morning. Let’s hope they don’t have to sand streets again.

Local graduate lauded as ‘Outstanding Scholar’ at RIT – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru native/Ausable Valley teacher Connie Favreau also honored as a Teacher of Distinction. Source: Local graduate lauded as ‘Outstanding Scholar’ at RIT – Sun Community News & Printing

A Great Meal Accompanied by Good Cheer

L-R Dawn Jakobetz, David Goodrich, Volunteer Pat Condon, Melissa Goodrich, Phyllis Clausen, Site Manager Geri Maliniak (seated), Rev. Alan Shnob. By John T. Ryan Peru – The friendly people who participate in the Clinton County Nutrition Program’s meals at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center are #37 in the Peru Gazette photo series of people who […]

St. Vincent’s Sale April 12-14

Peru—St. Vincent’s Thrift Store, 3028 Main St., will be having its Annual Spring Sale of gently used clothing and footwear Thur., Apr. 12th, through Sat., Apr. 14th,  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thur. evening, Apr. 12th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A large bag of clothing and footwear will be $8.00.

Highlights of the March 26, 2018 Peru Town Board Meeting

Five Dog Bites Since January 1 Not Everyone Agrees with Changing Town Sign Policy Arraignments Decline New Restrooms at Laphams Mills Park Being Considered Open Building Permits Being Closed New Building Permit Fees are in Effect  Other News Dog Control Officer Dave Drollette reported that there have been five dog bite incidents in the Town […]

A Family Oriented Medical Practice Providing Comprehensive Care

Back: Heather Ballantine, Amy McDonald Business Manger, Krista Davison Office Manager , Anika Von Elbe LPN, Christa Giroux, Amber Barrows, Linda Giroux, Caitlyn Bedard, Kathleen Wyckoff, RN. Missing: Paula Lapham, FNP Front: Bridget Molloy FNP, Aimee Clinton FNP, Anthony Politi MD, Gaylen Bigelow FNP, Jeffrey DeLaMater PA. The staff of Adirondack Medical Practice, 3384 Route 22, Glenwood Plaza is #36 […]

A Message from the Peru Fire Department

We will be having a car wash Saturday morning, and the weather looks good! A $5.00 donation helps support the Fire Department and gets that vehicle clean. Our hours are 8 am till Noon . We appreciate your continued support.

Agenda – Monday, March 26, 2018 Peru Town Board Meeting

MARCH 26, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the March 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Liz Tedford Contract for Eng. Planning Grant for Valcour RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: AES Agreement for Engineering Planning Grant for Valcour DISCUSSION: Overview of Clinton County Shared Services […]

Palm Sunday Easter Services and Events at the Peru Community Church

The Peru Community Church invites all to worship, pray and study during this holy season of Lent, a time of reflection leading to Easter on April 1. On Palm Sunday March 25, during the 10:30 AM service, the cantata, “No Greater Love” by John Peterson will be performed by the choir, soloists, with speakers from […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for March 21, 2018 at St. Augustine’s Parish Center Pulled Pork Baked Beans Cold Slaw Dessert

Town Board Minutes of February 28, 2018 Meeting

Recorded by Town Clerk Dianne Miller The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. […]

School Board Meeting/Workshop/Forum Postponed until March 27.

Please note that the meeting/workshop/forum originally scheduled for 3/13 and postponed to 3/20 has now been postponed to Tuesday, March 27th.

These Peru Middle Schoolers Think Math is Fun

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Middle School students Isaac Mitchell, Quinn Atwood, Harrison Matthews and Olivia Baldwin have something in common – They all love math. (Olivia Baldwin could not be present for our interview) On February 10th they participated in the 35th Annual MATHCOUNTS competition at Clinton Community College. MATHCOUNTS is a […]

Town Board Meeting Subjects: Revitalization, Walking Trail Use, Signage, and More

By John T. Ryan The Main Street Revitalization will proceed with a planned completion date of summer 2018. The Board passed a resolution (4-0) at its March 12, 2018 meeting to proceed with the first phase of the project. Supervisor Brandy McDonald noted the project workshop that preceded the meeting was generally characterized by a […]