The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the January 23rd Peru Town Board meeting.

Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said his department would repair lawns damaged by the town’s snow plows. Call his office at 518-643-8657 to report any damage. Thanks to its new road salting program, very little sand, if any, is being used, and the department will not need to sweep streets this year.

Farrell also reported that C&S Engineering inspected the Telegraph Road bridge needing repair. The engineers confirmed the bridges underlying culverts are collapsing and needing repair. Farrell said the road will have to be closed if the bridge and underlying culvert are not replaced by 2024. Farrell is applying for a Bridges NY grant to help fund the project.

Code Office Bob Guynup reported one bid had been received to date for the School Street house demolition project.

Other important actions included the following:

• Approving the Highway Department’s purchase of a 10,000 salt brine storage tank costing $17,928.
• Reappointing Allison Webbinaro to a seven-year term on the Planning Board.
• Approving sending Matt Houser to a 2A water operator training/licensing program.

• The board held an executive session with no action taken following the session.