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Apparel and Accessories with Names of Local Town and Places Available

Now available in the hilltowns: apparel and accessories with names of local town and places. Items included but are not limited to:  hats, canvas bags, t-shirts for all sizes, aprons, kitchen towels, etc. With some exceptions possible, many colors are available.  Please specify color, size and item.  Items may also be used for advertising purposes, local sports teams, churches, or events. To order please email Carrie at doyle.carrie@gmail.com, via telephone at (413) 655-2493. The postal address is 13 Ash Lane, Peru, MA 01235.  

Car / Motorcycle Cruise

August 16, there will be a car/motorcycle cruise, crafts and food sales at the field next to the town hall in Peru, held by the church. We don't have a starting  time but wanted to make mention of it early. Anyone with a vintage car in good condition, or motorcycle as well, is welcome.

Berkshire Taconic Announces New Grants for Community Initiatives  in Central Berkshires 

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced that its Central Berkshire Fund is offering two-year grants of up to $38,000 for nonprofit initiatives that support health, education, culture, environment, childcare or human services in Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Becket, Cummington, Windsor and Washington, MA.
"This community impact grant, which is being funded by an anonymous donor, gives the fund the opportunity to significantly help residents of the central Berkshire region, said John Kittredge, chair of the advisory committee of the Central Berkshire Fund.
The community impact grant may be one grant of $38,000 or two of lesser amounts. Organizations that apply for the community impact grant remain eligible to apply to the annual grant program of the Central Berkshire Fund. 
Funded projects must begin on or after January 1, 2009; project funding concludes on December 31, 2010 at the latest.
To apply, nonprofit groups must submit a letter of interest to Berkshire Taconic by May 31.  The advisory committee of the Central Berkshire Fund will review the letters and select two to four projects to be developed into full proposals.  The committee must receive full proposals by September 1 and will announce grant recipients in January 2009.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents in the region it serves: Berkshire County, MA; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY; and northwest Litchfield County, CT.  Founded in 1987, Berkshire Taconic currently has over 500 funds and manages more than $84 million in assets.  Each year, it distributes more than $7 million through grants and scholarships, helping thousands of donors achieve their philanthropic goal and hundreds of nonprofits carry on their good work.

 Contact:

Ashmere Realty, Inc.
Barbara Osborne
P.O. Box 966
Hinsdale, MA 01235
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Cell: 413-655-0003
Ph: 413-441-6152
E-mail me: BAOsborne@aol.com

PERU - Seasonal Cottage-Private 2 Acres! $74,833 Located in City: Peru, Zip Code: 01235 This 1945 cottage is in the area of Garnet Lake. It has a community water service that runs for the summer. Possible second bedroom in the loft. Septic was updated in 2006 and has a passing Title 5 Certificate. Roof was replaced approximately 9 years ago. Cottage needs work and is being sold "AS IS". Single Family Property, Approximately 2.17 acre(s), Year Built: 1945 MLS#: 180342   Single Family Property Status: Active Year Built: 1945 1 total bedroom(s) 1.5 total bath(s) 1 total full bath(s) 1 total half bath(s) 4 total rooms Approximately 696 sq. ft. Heating features: Electric Interior features: Refrigerator Exterior features: Porch, Private sewer srvc Approximate lot is 250 x 440 Approximately 2.17 acre(s) Lot size is between 2 and 5 acres Elementary School: Kittredge Middle School: Nessacus High School: Wahconah All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. More pics here ........ Ashmere Realty, Inc. Barbara Osborne ABR, CBR, GRI Broker / Owner 9 Main Street P.O. Box 966 Hinsdale, MA 01235 413-655-0003 Office 413-441-6152 Cell E-mail me: BAOsborne@aol.com PERU -Private Seasonal Cottage! $84,507 Located in City: Peru, Zip Code: 01235 Seasonal Cottage with three bedrooms and one bathroom. Wooded privacy on one acre of land. Wood shingle siding and asphalt shingle roof approximately 3-4 years old. Most furnishings will stay. Passing Title 5 in 2006. Kitchen has Pergo floor, wood floors in the rest of the house except the bathroom. Seasonal water supply from community well. Single Family Property, Approximately 1 acre(s), Year Built: 1945 MLS#: 178560 Single Family Property Status: Active Year Built: 1945 3 total bedroom(s) 1 total bath(s) 1 total full bath(s) 5 total rooms Approximately 825 sq. ft. Interior features: Refrigerator, Wood flrs Exterior features: Private sewer srvc Approximate lot is 200 x 220 Approximately 1 acre(s) Lot size is between 1 and 2 acres Elementary School: Kittredge Middle School: Nessacus High School: Wahconah All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. More Pics here....... Ashmere Realty, Inc. Barbara Osborne ABR, CBR, GRI Broker / Owner 9 Main Street P.O. Box 966 Hinsdale, MA 01235 413-655-0003 Office 413-441-6152 Cell E-mail me: BAOsborne@aol.com

Town Hall Information
3 East Main Rd
Peru, MA 01235
Ph: 413-655-8312
Fax: 413-655-8312
Hours:
Monday - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Kapplehaus Piano Lessons in Peru

(VICINITY OF ASHMERE LAKE)

There are several openings left for piano or keyboard lessons.  A music theory book has been published at the Kapplehaus. It is called the Kapplehaus Symbol System. (Kapplehaus meaning Music School)
Synopsis: The system works with symbols for music notes and matching symbols piano keys and word syllables so that there is no reading of music at all to start learning to play the instrument.  However, there is music theory within the pages so that the student will progress with each song, while slowly but surely, the symbols change to actual music notes. Children from preschool ages and up as well as adults and special needs have learned to play using this method. It has been tested at a local preschool as well as by students of Kapplehaus and their parents.
For rates and availability, please call 413-655-2493 ask for Carrie or email doyle.carrie@gmail.com for further details.