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Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026

6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2026 and Special Meeting of June 15, 2026.  Community Input.  DISCUSSION:    RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: GC-CD.07 from Murnane Bldg. Contractors. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: M-CD.02 from K & […]

Construction update on the Telegraph Rd. Culvert Installation

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, June 16, 2026 – Luck Brothers Inc. is making good progress replacing the Dry Mill Brook culvert on Telegraph Rd. They diverted the brook and this morning they ripped out the concrete headwall and 8-foot diameter, badly deteriorated barrel tubing.

Board looking for a safe place for electric bike activities and Lincoln Sunderland honored. 

By John T Ryan  Earlier this month, Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetrault reported that reckless electric bike riders damaged the walking trail. At the Monday, June 8, board meeting, resident Matt Leclair said the riders are typically 11 to 15 years old and asked the board to find a space on town property where they could […]

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s May 18, 2026 meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday May 28, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present was ; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent. Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; […]

Lincoln Sunderland recognized for preserving Peru’s history and community service

Peru, NY, June 9, 2026 – It’s been a memorable week for Lincoln Sunderland. On June 4, he celebrated his 86th birthday. At the Monday, June 8, Peru Town Board meeting, the Town Board recognized Sunderland for his work in preserving Peru history and former New York State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey recognized Sunderland for his […]

Revised Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Monday, June 8, @6PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: Meeting of May 11, 2026 MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May […]

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 […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Thursday, May 28, @ 6PM

MAY 28, 2026 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MAY 22, 2026 9:30 am 

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Special Meeting. MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session. MOTION: Return from Executive Session. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approve Engagement Letter to Replace Special Counsel. MOTION: To Close the Special Meeting.

Town Board Special Meeting, Friday, May 22 @ 9:30 a.m.

There will be a special meeting of the Peru Town Board held on Friday May 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Peru Town Hall;  This meeting is to replace Special Counsel.

Zoning enforcement dominates May 11 Peru Town Board Meeting

By John T Ryan  May 19, 2026, Peru, NY – Controversy continues over Lake Champlain Transportation’s (LCT) work at the former Olde Valcour Marina/Snug Harbor Marina/Mariner Restaurant and the nearby Valcour Campsite. At the Peru Town Board meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, Corey Trombley—owner of the adjacent Lighthouse Apartments—and Theresa Larson, former co-operator of […]

Minutes: Peru Town Board Meeting of April 27, 2026

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday April 27, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Ms. […]

Minutes: Peru Town Board Meeting of April 13, 2026

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday April 13, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. […]

Minutes: Peru Town Board Meeting of March 23, 2026

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 23, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 2026 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2026. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Suozzo, Doty & Associates’ Cybersecurity […]

Town’s 2026 paving announced

This is the Town of Peru 2026 highway paving schedule established by the Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and the Peru Town Board. Garrow Rd, Mud Pond Rd.  Donahue Rd. River Rd. from the Donahue intersection to Calkins Rd. Lapham Mills Rd. from just east of the intersection with Henri Sr. Drive and ending at I-87 […]

Town schedules monthly department workshops

The Town of Peru announces the Department Workshop Dates as follows: All times are at 4:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall. May 5, 2026 Jun 2, 2026 July 7, 2026 August 4, 2026 September 1, 2026 October 4, 2026 November 3, 2026 December 1, 2026

Town Board accepts Eric Duquette’s resignation from the town board

Peru, NY –   At its April 27 meeting the Peru Town Board accepted Eric Duquette’s resignation from the board effective Wednesday, April 27. Duquette cited an increasingly busy professional and personal schedule and his inability to give the position the position the dedication it deserves as the reasons for his decision. The resolution stated […]

Agenda & Resolutions – Peru Town Board Meeting of April 27 at 6 p.m.

APRIL 27 , 2026 AGENDA & RESOLUTIONS

Zoning Law Enforcement and Open Meetings Law issues at April 13 Town Board Meeting

Peru, NY, April 26, 2026  – The April 13 Peru Town Board meeting included the board approving an agreement on an outstanding zoning enforcement issue and interaction regarding the board’s compliance with the NYS Open Meetings Law. Zoning Law Enforcement  Background: In June 2024, Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT) purchased Snug Harbor Marina, Mariner Restaurant and […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2026 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026. Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of 284 Agreement Between Highway Dept. […]

Airborne’s 72nd season slated to begin Sunday

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MINUTES – Peru Town Board Special Meeting of March 20, 2026

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Councilman Mel Irwin was excused. Also present were Mr. Matthew […]

MINUTES – Peru Town Board Meeting of March 9, 2026

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 9th , 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were […]

Town departments and NYSEG work together to open roads, America 250 highlighted, town jobs filed, and infrastructure updates

By John T Ryan  Several Town of Peru personnel had a busy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. At the town board meeting on March 23, Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that his first call came before 3 a.m. Extremely high winds had downed trees and power lines, blocking most roads west of Calkins Road. […]