The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan At a July 20, 2016 Special Meeting, the Peru Town Board took a major step in resolving the Peru Town Court location issue when it unanimously voted to purchase the property formerly occupied by the Peru Central School Federal Credit Union at 22 Davey Drive. The agreed purchase price is $115,000, […]

Source: Major security operation underway at Clinton Dannemora prison | NCPR News

By John T Ryan Peru – Peru’s residential and commercial building permit applicants will be subject to a new fee schedule as of August 1, 2016. The Town Board unanimously approved the new schedule at its Monday, July 11, 2016 meeting. The Board asked Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup to recommend a fee schedule that […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board is holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM, at the Peru Town Hall.  The purpose of the Special Meeting will be to discuss and act upon property search. Peru Gazette Note:  The Town Board has been searching for a new location for Town Court.

New York owners of 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder engine Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars also will be able to have their vehicles bought back by the company for the full, pre-scandal fair market value and will receive cash payments of at least $5,100. Alternately, owners can choose to keep their vehicle, wait to see if Volkswagen […]

Overdose death rates rose faster in New York than other states. Source: Office of the New York State Comptroller: Press Release

Retired State Police Investigator George Dyerwill run against Devi Momot for seat vacated by Colin Read. Source: Democrats select Area 4 candidate | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate today approved legislation that would allow campground owners to place liens on recreational vehicles (RVs) when guests fail to pay occupancy fees and other charges or abandon their vehicles. Senator Betty Little sponsored the bill (S.1684b) after hearing from the Campground Owners of New […]

By John T. Ryan Moving Peru Town Court from the Town Hall’s main floor to another location is an issue that will apparently never die, at least not as long as Town Justice James Kirby is in office. At the Town Board’s May 25th meeting Kirby asked the Board for guidance stating that New York […]

Staff had opportunities to discover, stop escape, report says. DOCCS also criticized. Source: Inspector General’s report rakes Clinton Correctional over escape | News | pressrepublican.com

Board meeting rescheduled from May 23 to May 25th. AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – May 25 @ 7:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes of the May 9, 2016 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Lyon Road Schoolhouse Repairs  DISCUSSION: Town Tennis Courts.  DISCUSSION: Town Court J Cap […]

Stores, not including Lowe’s in Plattsburgh, violated Nutrient Runoff Law, AG says. Source: Lowe’s, Home Depot fined after fertilizer violation | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Franklin County sheriff will run as a Republican; Democrat candidate Billy Jones has been endorsed by Franklin County Democratic Committee. Source: Kevin Mulverhill joins Assembly race | News | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Effective May 23, 2016, Robert Guynup will be the Town of Peru’s Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer (CEO). Guynup’s appointment was approved at the Monday, May 9, 2016 Town Board Meeting. Guynup replaces Frank Slycord who resigned in early March. Guynup will be on probationary status for one year. He must […]

Peru residents should be aware that a person/persons entered a Jenkins Street home this morning between midnight and 5 a.m. After forcing open the kitchen door the thief(s) took car keys from the kitchen table and stole the resident’s vehicle. As of 8 p.m. the vehicle has not been located. The family of three was […]

Source: North Country DA “reviews” inmate death at Clinton-Dannemora prison | NCPR News

PLATTSBURGH, NY- Clinton County Farm Bureau together with Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County and Soil and Water will host a Farm New York State Department of Transportation Workshop on Wednesday April 13th from 1-3pm at Mountain View Equipment in Plattsburgh. The afternoon will include a presentation by Trooper Gonyo and a hands on demonstration. A […]

By John T. Ryan Code Enforcement Officer Resigns CSEA to Represent Highway Department Employees Judge Kirby Would Still Like to Move Town Court Downstairs Parks Damaged by Motorized Vehicles Frank Slycord, Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer (CEO), has resigned and a replacement is being sought. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the public of Slycord’s decision at […]

PERU — Town officials decided to hold off on approving a proposed dog licensing law at Monday’s public hearing. Source: Updated dog law on hold, for now – Sun Community News & Printing

Motorized vehicles, including golf carts, are not allowed to use the Little Ausable River Walking Trail.  On Wednesday, March 9th, a Peru resident accompanied by two young children was encountered driving a golf cart on the trail.  A motorized vehicle also damaged the grass field leading to the trail from the Heyworth-Mason stone building.  It’s […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – If history is a guide, when a matter involving Elmore SPCA is included in a Peru Town Board meeting agenda, a controversy is likely to ensue. The Monday, February 22, 2016 Board meeting was no exception. During the “Public Comments on Agenda Items Only” portion of the meeting, Elmore SPCA […]

Fines Delayed for up to Six Years, Nursing Homes Cited Repeatedly for Problems with Limited Consequences The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are found, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH […]

PERU — Disagreements in dog licensing redemption procedures have Peru town officials and Elmore SPCA on a tight leash. Source: Life is “ruff” in Peru – Sun Community News & Printing

[…] they plan to cut the use of canned goods in prison commissaries, thus denying troublemakers the use of sharp metal lids that can be turned into weapons. Another move: showing correctional officers a video dubbed Games Inmates Play” alerting them to efforts that prisoners may use to manipulate guards. Prison guard Gene Palmer was […]

Source: Bharara: Not enough evidence to bring charges after Moreland Commission shutdown – Capitol Confidential