The Peru Gazette

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Luck Brothers Inc. has almost completed two major jobs in the Town of Peru. Today its men were paving Elm St., phase #2 of the sewer system upgrade project. At the Telegraph and Sullivan Road intersection, they’re about to complete a major culvert replacement project. The paving appears to be complete.

By John T. Ryan Peru, October 13, 2022 – Wage increases are impacting Peru, especially in the town highway department. At last night’s meeting (October 13, 2022), the town board accepted equipment operator Jason Burl’s resignation. Supervisor Brandy McDonald commented, “Unfortunately, this won’t be the last. There are more coming up, possibly two more.” Later […]

CREWS MILLING IN PREPARATION FOR PAVING OPERATIONS ON STATE ROUTE 3 IN PLATTSBURGH Please be advised that traffic using State Route 3 (Cornelia Street) in Plattsburgh, Clinton County will encounter crews milling in preparation for an upcoming paving project. Work will begin around the intersection of State Route 3 and Route 22B and will end […]

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STORY UPDATE 9/8/22 4:40 p.m. The Peru Gazette just received this update from the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT). “This project will include heater scarification starting 9/12 and lasting for roughly two weeks. Once complete, we will then pave the top course with a expected duration of roughly two weeks. The estimated completion date of […]

Up to five years to implement design phase of the project Click here for the Sun Comunity News Story 

Includes 21 crossings along State Routes 22B and 442 in the hamlet of Peru in Clinton County New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that work will soon begin on a $1 million project that will provide sidewalk accessibility improvements at 70 pedestrian crossings in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Clinton County. […]

Source: Project looks to raise Route 9 Bridge | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: I-81 plan reaches final destination: Officials issue final stamp of approval for grid – syracuse.com

Sewer system upgrade cost to increase by up to $1,178,551 Telegraph Road culvert replacement estimated at $1.7 million Agreement reached for Walking Trail property purchase Shade coming for dog park users Performance stage roof being installed at Heyworth-Mason Park Street sweeping slowed by parts unavailability   By John T. Ryan   The Monday, May 23, […]

Source: Work underway to replace Route 73 roadside barriers – – The Adirondack Almanack

A news story will follow. One bit of news – Peru street sweeping is delayed because of a machine parts issue. The sweeper replacement part is on order, but not available. Sweeping will resume as soon as possible.  

Photos of Peru’s new State Route 22 – Maiden Lane stop sign. NYS DOT installed the sign yesterday morning without notifying town officials. A witness said some cars stopped and others didn’t. At one time, traffic was backed up a small distance.

By John T. Ryan Peru – April 22, 2022 – State Route 22 drivers had a surprise this morning. The NYS Department of Transportation (DOT)installed a stop sign at the corner of Maiden Lane and Route 22. DOT did not notify Peru officials. Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said, “I didn’t know about it until […]

Source: Updates issued for Lake Placid Main Street construction | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | Main Street becomes one-way when construction resumes April 11.

Source: Calls for salt-free roads  – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Mud season nightmare: A VPR host was stranded for 7 hours on a rural road. She barely survived. – VTDigger

Source: For some with salt in their wells, NY buys bottled water. For others, it paid $4M for a water hookup | NCPR News

Source: Service Area Redesign and Redevelopment Project – New York State Thruway

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Source: Adirondack salt panel takes on weighty task  – Adirondack Explorer

By John T. Ryan The board appointed Ashley Akey and Alexis Grennan to the Peru Youth commission following an executive session. During the regular meeting, Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the board would be changing the Youth Commission’s By-Laws.  Town Clerk Dianne Miller reported that 2022 tax collections went very well. Fourteen residents took advantage of […]

By John T. Ryan Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s January 24, 2022, regular meeting conducted via Zoom. Supervisor Brandy McDonald announced that the future board meetings will be conducted in person at the town hall. The online line audio had often been incomprehensible. McDonald asked any person who does not feel well, to not […]