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Health depts. report 5 COVID deaths, hundreds of cases | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Health depts. report 5 COVID deaths, hundreds of cases | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Tree lighting scheduled, Cares Act Relief Monies Received and more

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s November 22, 2021 meeting.  This year’s Christmas Tree lighting at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo will take place on December 10th at 7 p.m.  (originally scheduled for Dec. 3rd) The Peru Fire Department will make its traditional appearance. Noting the public’s COVID concerns, the Board has not planned […]

Agenda – Town Board Meeting of Monday, Nov. 22, 2021

                                     NOVEMBER 22, 2021 @ 6:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of October 25, 2021 and the Town Board Regular Meeting of November 8, 2021. Community Input. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Accept the resignation of Keith Dew from The Highway Dept. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Accept the Temporary […]

Illegal parking occurring on North Bend Street 

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s November 8, 2021 Meeting  Highway Superintendent reported that four vehicles are parking illegally on the new North Bend Street sidewalk. It is illegal to park on a sidewalk. Erecting warning signs and having vehicles towed were discussed.  The board:  Passed a resolution to extend its contract with Casella Organics Residuals […]

Approved minutes of November 4th public hearing on Peru’s 2022 Preliminary Budget

Click here to review http://www.perutown.com/min21/2021-11-04-PH.pdf

Town Department Reports – October 2021

Click here for OCTOBER 2021 DEPT REPORTS

Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Town of Plattsburgh will soon break ground on a cornerstone of its multi-year $24 million Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan 

Source: Town of Plattsburgh advances new water source | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Town of Plattsburgh will soon break ground on a cornerstone of its multi-year $24 million Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan – the development of a new water so

Town of Jay signals support for major Au Sable Forks subdivision | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | 

Source: Town of Jay signals support for major Au Sable Forks subdivision | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | The Town of Jay appeared inclined to support a major upscale subdivision on the fringe of Au Sable Forks Thursday, but stopped short of sending a letter

Town Board to adopt the 2022 town budget on Monday, November 15th at 6 p.m.

By John T. Ryan Peru – The public had its opportunity to voice its opinion on Peru’s 2022 budget at a November 4th public hearing. Not a single Peru resident expressed an opinion. The board will vote on the budget at a Monday, Nov.15 budget meeting. Tax rates will be relatively stable except for the […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s October 14, 2021 Meeting

http://www.perutown.com/min21/2021-10-14-RM.pdf

Town of Plattsburgh adopts 2022 budget | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The 2022 Town of Plattsburgh budget has been finalized, falling under the New York state tax cap. 

Source: Town of Plattsburgh adopts 2022 budget | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The 2022 Town of Plattsburgh budget has been finalized, falling under the New York state tax cap. 

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2021 @ 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; JCEO; and Banking Reports) MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the  Public Hearing and Town Board Regular Meeting of October 25, 2021 and Public Hearing of November […]

6 PM Public Hearing on Peru’s 2022 Budgets

Tonight, Thursday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary General, Highway, Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Water budgets. The budgets are attached for your review.  Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said there are no major budget changes. One item that had been Highway Department expense had […]

Town’s 2022 Budget Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th

On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 p.m. the Peru Town Board will conduct a public hearing on its 2022 Preliminary preliminary Town General, Town Highway, Peru Sewer, Valcour Sewer, and Peru Water budgets. They are attached for your review. The Peru Gazette plans to analyze them over the weekend. Budgets Town 2022 CLICK HERE TO […]

Beekmantown one step closer to safe water | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | Assemblyman Billy Jones presented the Town of Beekmantown with a check for $125,000 

Source: Beekmantown one step closer to safe water | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | On Oct. 27, Assemblyman Billy Jones presented the Town of Beekmantown with a check for $125,000 for the purchase and installation of water system equipment.

Lake Placid board plans cannabis law opt out | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Lake Placid board plans cannabis law opt out | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment facility is next on the agenda

Highlights of Peru Town Board’s October 14th Meeting by John T. Ryan  Peru has a major sewer system upgrade in progress; now, the town board is planning a significant upgrade to the wastewater treatment facility. After treatment, Peru’s wastewater flows into the Little Ausable River and then Lake Champlain. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s September 27, 2021 Meeting

Click here to review minutes posted on the Town of Peru Website.

Brandy McDonald seeks reelection as Peru Town Supervisor

Democrat Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald is on the ballot for reelection this year. He should be re-elected on November 2nd because no one is opposing him for office. The Peru Gazette posed a few questions to Brandy seeking to inform voters about McDonald’s experience and the issues he sees facing Peru. Brandy McDonald  1.      […]

Douglass and Irwin Seek Reelection to the Peru Town Board

Democrat Jim Douglass and Republican Melvin Irwin are seeking reelection to the Peru Town Board on Tuesday, November 2nd. Since no other names appear on the ballot, both men should be reelected. Seeking to learn more about why they serve our community, the challenges they face and their priorities for the future the Peru Gazette […]

Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 14, 2021

Call Meeting To Order at 6 p.m.  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; JCEO; and Banking Reports) MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 27, 2021 Community Input  MOTION:  Adjourn to […]

Peru Town Board Meeting of Sept. 27, 2021

Peru Town Board Meeting of Sept. 27, 2021. Very litle news of note. Here’s the agenda. The board did adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation. No action followed the session.   Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting Sept. 27th at 6 p.m. Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s September 13, 2021 Meeting

Click to review the Peru Town Board’s approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes as posted on the town website. 

Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting Sept. 27th at 6 p.m.

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 13 and Special Meeting of September 22, 2021. Community Input. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval to Close H-27 Bank Account. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval to Close H-28 Bank Account. DISCUSSION Security Cameras Update. DISCUSSION: Security Door Locks Update.  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Boards August 23, 2021 Meeting

Click here to view approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s August 23, 2021 Meeting.