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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Greg Timmons is Retiring

Timmons

Greg Timmons – Front row, 2nd from right

By John T. Ryan

The July 13, 2015 Peru Town Board meeting started off in typical fashion. Peru’s Adirondack Angler’s told the Board about the formation of their group and their recent fishing success. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and Water/Sewer Superintendent Greg Timmons were in their usual seats in the front row. Little did anyone realize that a few minutes later Greg Timmons would announce that on April 30th he will retire after 40 years of service to the Town of Peru. Timmons said he is retiring to help his son with childcare.

Peru’s Water and Sewer Department has received many honors including the 2015 New York State Rural Water Association Waste Water System of the Year Award.  Several Town Board members traveled downstate to see Timmons receive that award. When they returned Counselor Don McBrayer told other Board members, “Greg Timmons is known as the godfather of water.” He is respected by other towns and vendors. Supervisor Peter Glushko remarked, “Everyone told us how lucky we are to have Greg.”

The Peru Gazette will be conducting an in-depth interview with Greg Timmons in the very near future.

 

Comments

Comment from Joyce. Riggs
Time July 16, 2015 at 8:15 pm

Gregg is the kindest most helpful person! He helps his Neighbors and community members without reservation!
He is a pillar of the community as well as his father was.
His duties for Peru were perfected in so many ways. Thank you Gregg enjoy and try to relax.

Comment from Wally Vanderhoff
Time September 3, 2015 at 9:10 pm

Greg was a great supt., however he is an even better person. Peru has been very lucky to have had him provide his professional services. His expertise, selflessness, trustworthiness, and fairness was second to none!

Comment from Jan (Santa) Foster
Time December 27, 2015 at 6:01 pm

I remember Gregg’s Dad, Bob, very well. He and so many others who worked for the town were always so very helpful, whenever anyone needed help or had a question. It’s hard to believe that all those years have now passed to where Bob’s own son is now retired.

Comment from Pete Caporale
Time January 3, 2016 at 9:37 am

1/03/16 Just read about your retierment Good Luck. Life is Good