The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

The final costs will exceed estimates by about 15% –$100,000–, but in a few weeks Peru residents should see work commencing on the Little Ausable River Walking Trail. The Peru Town Board at its March 24^th meeting unanimously approved a bid of $809,799 from Steven E. Fuller Excavating of Keeseville. Three other contractors submitted bids: Luck Brothers of Plattsburgh and two contractors from the Troy area. The Walking Trail should be completed by October 31^st. It will connect the Heyworth/Mason and Sullivan Parks.  Click here for Walking Trail Vision Statement   Click here for Walking Trail Map

The project will actually cost $860,000 including engineering and inspection costs. Federal and NYS grants will pay $649,600 and the Town will pay the balance of $210,400. The Town Board will determine where the additional monies will come from at an April 10^th, 6:30 PM Budget Workshop.  A few months ago the Board expressed concern about the projected costs, but determined that the cost of repaying grant monies already expended and associated costs would exceed the increased cost of the project. .

Bids for the reconstruction of the Town Hall entrance steps will be opened on April 9^th at 10AM. That project’s cost should not exceed $60,000.

The Board also adjourned for a brief Executive Session to discuss a work history.