Highway Department awarded major grant
By John T Ryan
Peru, NY, June 4, 2026 – The Peru Town Board met for a low-key, 31-minute meeting on Thursday, May 28. Several department heads were absent, along with Councilman Nick Weaver and town attorney Matt Favro. County Legislator Kevin Randall observed the meeting.
Primary news items:
Supervisor Craig Randall shared that construction of the Telegraph Road Dry Mill culvert was scheduled to begin on June 1. Additionally, Randall noted that the Peru Highway Department had received an $86,299.41 ADK Action/Lake Champlain Basin Program grant to upgrade its highway salt-brine equipment. Most of the funding will go toward a larger brine tank. The board approved acceptance of the grant.
The board addressed staffing within the Recreation Department. After advertising for an Assistant Recreation Director for several months without success, the board appointed Mia Marino to the position at $1,000 for one season. Kristen Marino, Mia’s mother, is the Recreation Director. Supervisor Randall noted that the town might need to amend its personnel manual, as similar situations have occurred before; typically, direct supervision of a family member is avoided. Considering the Peru Recreation Program serves about 300 children, board members believe an assistant is needed.
The absence of Code Enforcement Officer Duane Bibeau and Town Attorney Matt Favro meant Corey Trombley and Theresa Larson did not receive answers to their questions about zoning law enforcement related to Lake Champlain Transportation ‘s Valcour Marina property.
The board approved personnel changes recommended by the Planning Board. Allison Webbinaro moved from full-time member to Alternate Member, while Patrick McFarland transitioned from Alternate Member to Full-Time member.
Turning to public works, Water-Sewer-Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetrault reported that the Wastewater Treatment Plant project remains on schedule.
Councilman Rick Barber praised the Peru Highway Department for an excellent paving job on Garrow, Donahue, and Allen Hill Roads.
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Posted: June 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.