The Peru Gazette

Telegraph Road Culvert: Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that NYSEG is conducting a study on accommodating the massive crane needed to install the road’s new culvert.  Farrell did not know how long NYNEG would take, but said that it’s less and less likely that the project will begin this year. The town was planning to advertise for bids on August 15. 

Highway Paving: Farrell also stated that he still has $198,000 in highway paving funds. However, as of Monday, he hadn’t decided which roads he would pave. Farrell said Noel J. Burnell’s highly automated paver uses much less asphalt than the town’s broken-down paver. 

Hit & Run: A motorist left the scene of the accident after striking a highway vehicle’s mirror.  Fortunately, witnesses saw it happen, resulting in the State Police apprehending the motorist.

Pilot Study Underway: Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetreault reported that contractors are beginning a pilot filtration study at the Reservoir Road water filtration plant.  They will attempt to find the best filters for Peru’s water conditions.

Vandalism at Heyworth-Mason Park: Vandals damaged the portable potties at Heyworth Mason Park. The town notified the NYS State Police and requests that park users keep an eye out for suspicious activity in the area.

History Chat and Cemetery Tour on Town Historian’s Agenda: Town Historian Helen Nerska reported that she will conduct a History Chat on August 4 with several members of Peru High School classes of 1957 and 1958.  Plattsburgh Air Force Base opened during their high school years, resulting in class sizes doubling. Nerska thinks there will be an interesting discussion.

On August 16 at 10 a.m., the historian’s office will conduct a tour of the cemetery behind TD Bank and God’s Acre Cemetery on Locust Drive.

The board also: 

Authorized applying for a Lake George Regional Planning Board/NYS Smart Growth Program grant to assist in funding an update to the town’s almost 20-year-old Comprehensive Plan. Supervisor Randall said he wants to appoint a committee if the grant is received.

Approved a shared services agreement with the Town of Jay.

Named NBT Bank as an alternative depository agency. Supervisor Randall said NBT specializes in municipal financing. He plans to utilize NBT for short-term funding of the wastewater treatment plant project. The town’s bond agent will arrange long-term financing near the project’s completion.