The Peru Gazette

Source: Clinton County paves the way towards summer  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As summer is fast approaching, road construction is about to be underway. 

On Friday, April 23rd from 7am – 3 pm & Monday, April 26th from 7 am – 5 pm Rinfenberg Contracting will be closing North Bend at the intersection with Sunrise Drive. Local residents and emergency vehicles will need to use the following routes. For TD Bank and addresses 2-24, North Bend must be accessed […]

Source: Regulating road salt like acid rain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Tuesday, April 13 – Peru Town Highway crews plan on sweeping Quaker Springs, Valley View Drive, Ormsby Circle, and Quaker Highlands today. Get raking folks!

The Peru Highway Department plans to conduct sand sweeping operations on the following streets/areas on Monday, April 12th. Peru Lane Moore Drive Washington St. La Flure Lane Rounds Drive Quaker Springs

The Peru Highway Department will begin street sweeping operations in the hamlet beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7th. They begin on Elm Street, Locust Drive and adjacent streets.

Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reports that the Highway Department is gearing up for its annual street sweeping and paving operations. He advised residents to move sand etc. to the roadside as soon as possible. His clean-up crew will be moving fast. He hopes to start in the hamlet next week. More information will follow […]

Summary of Peru Board Meeting of March 8, 2021, chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass  By John T. Ryan  Highlights: CLINK HERE FOR FEBRUARY 2021 DEPT REPORTS Replacement of the deteriorating Telegraph Rd. culvert and bridge will be delayed pending NYS grant awards. The Board decided to delay the projects after grant writer Liz Tedford informed […]

Source: Road Salt Is A Problem For Rivers. Adding Water May Be A Solution · New England News Collaborative

JANUARY 2021 DEPT REPORTS

Source: Tractor-trailer fire closes I-87 for several hours in Beekmantown

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is awarding a $4,000,000 grant to support mental health and substance abuse disorder programs in New York’s 21st Congressional District. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has sadly perpetuated the mental health crisis in our country, […]

Expected to begin at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19 and is expected to be complete by close of business that day   Please be advised that motorists will encounter rolling lane closures in support of an electric utility removal over I-87 in the area of Exit 35 (Peru), Clinton County.   The rolling […]

NOV. 2020 DEPT REPORTS

Town Highway Supervisor Mike Farrell (Left) and other department personnel honored Crew Supervisor Darrell Martineau earlier this week at a luncheon held in his honor at GiGi’s on the River Restaurant. Darrell served the people of Peru for 31 1/2 years.

Please be advised that motorists will encounter rolling lane closures in support of a utility installation over I-87 in the area of Exit 35 (Peru), Clinton County. The rolling lane closures will be carried out by utility personnel for the northbound and then the southbound lanes of I-87 near Exit 35 in Peru. Work is […]

Source: Adirondack roads get $32.5M facelift – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Governor signs Adirondack road salt reduction bill | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Removal of Low Clearance Railroad Bridge Over Interstate 87 in Clinton County Eliminates Detours for Commercial Shipping  Project Also Eliminated At-Grade Rail Crossing Along Busy Corridor, Minimizing Motorist Delays and Enhancing Safety New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the completion of a project to facilitate economic competitiveness and enhance […]

Total CURRENT Cases today: 24 New Cases Today: 7 New Hospitalizations Today: 1 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 30,029 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 282 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3732 Total Positive Antibody Tests: 89

By John T. Ryan November 9, 2020, Peru Town Board Meeting Highlights: The estimated $5 million-plus District #1 sewer upgrade project will be the subject of a November 23, 5:45 p.m. Public Hearing. The Town has been awarded a $1 million grant and secured long-term low-interest financing; however, the cost is very high for a […]

Source: Thruway to launch cashless tolling this weekend – syracuse.com

Source: Essex County prepared to build better roads with less money | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | When the first modern roads were built, a layer of asphalt was thrown down over wagon trails, cowpaths or whatever had been serving as an artery of transport.

Please be advised that motorists will encounter rolling lane closures in support of a utility installation over I-87 in the area of Exit 35 (Peru), Clinton County. The rolling lane closures will be carried out by the New York State Police (NYSP) for the northbound and then the southbound lanes of I-87 near Exit 35 […]

Source: Chazy to vote on whether the Highway Superintendent position will go from elected to appointed | Sun Community News CHAZY | Vote will decide if position is appointed going forward.