Gazebo Concerts Canceled and Banners To Be Randomly Placed
By John T. Ryan
Peru – Two items of interest stood out in the minutes of the Peru Town Board’s May 29th meeting. The Board announced that summertime Gazebo concerts will not be held this year. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald explained, “We don’t know when the COVID-19 Phase 4 for large gatherings will take effect. There are no guarantees.” McDonald did add, “If something does happen we could bring it back to the Board. I wouldn’t be opposed to that. Two or three bands have indicated they’d be willing to perform.”
The minutes also state, “Hometown Hero banners will be placed randomly effective 2021.” McDonald stated, “It’s very hard to accommodate everyone. We try, but we can’t make everyone happy.”
The Hometown Hero Banner Program recognizes the military service of a community’s natives or residents. Town of Peru personnel erected the first banner in May 2018. Several banners have been placed near the veterans’ homes, but as time has passed more and more very specific requests are being made.
Jeanne Arnold and Jackie Douglass – 2018 Peru Gazette Photo
Posted: June 21st, 2020 under General News, Heathcare News, Peru News, Town Board News, Veterans' News.