The Peru Gazette

Peru – At its June 22, 2020 meeting the Peru Town Board took the following actions:  Approved installation of a stop sign at the corner of Washington Street and the new Gala Lane.  Accepted ownership of water and sewer lines serving apartments at Davey Commons on Davey Drive. Approved a one-year term agreement with AES […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday June 8, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr.Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber; Councilman, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Two items of interest stood out in the minutes of the Peru Town Board’s May 29th meeting.  The Board announced that summertime Gazebo concerts will not be held this year. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald explained, “We don’t know when the COVID-19 Phase 4 for large gatherings will take effect. […]

Call Meeting To Order   Pledge of Allegiance   Roll Call   MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 8, 2020.   RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Erecting a stop sign at the intersection of Gala Lane and Washington St.   RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Accepting Davey Drive Water and Sewer Infrastructure as the Town of Peru’s. […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to […]

A message from Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald  We received the news that playgrounds, including swings and tennis courts, can be open now !! By Monday all the yellow tape will be taken down from them. The walking trail has always been open to get out and enjoy the outdoors as much as you can. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru residents will not see the expected major sewer system upgrade this year. At its Monday, June 8th meeting, the Peru Town Board unanimously rejected a $4,939,995 bid by Rifenburg Construction of Troy. The bid exceeded cost estimates by just over $1 million. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said COVID-19 […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Gazette plans to resume video coverage of Peru Town Board meetings tonight.    Preparing for the major sewer system upgrade is proceeding. At its May 28th meeting, the Board approved offering the Peru Community Church $8,500 for land needed for a sewage pump station. The original plan called for […]

Editor Error:  Your editor misinterpreted the section of the street being renamed. Sorry! I originally reported that the new section of Washington St. was being named Gala Lane. That was incorrect.  By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s May 11th meeting, the Board named the 100 feet of highway between Mannix Rd. and […]

JUNE 8, 2020 @ 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 Town Board Regular Meeting of May 28, 2020. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Review/Decision […]

JUNE 8, 2020 @ 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 Town Board Regular Meeting of May 28, 2020. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Review/Decision […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, May 11, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 11, 2020. DISCUSSION:  Sewer Project Bid Results. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay Bills MOTION:     Adjourn **In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be […]

By John T. Ryan  May 18th – Beginning today and for the next two weeks the Peru Town Hall is open for appointments. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said two to three employees will always be in the Town Hall. Zoning/Planning Codes Officer Bub Guynup will be gone for limited periods when he is performing property inspections. […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday April 27, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and Mr. Matt Favro, Town Attorney via […]

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 April 27, 2020. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval of Buttonwood MOU […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Late last week Peru property owners received a 2020 Assessment Notification letter from Tax Assessor Jeremiah Cross. Based on Facebook comments several taxpayers are not happy about increased value assessments especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Others, who haven’t spoken publicly, believe their increases are valid. Some people even […]

Sewer upgrade workshop will be held via tele-conference  May 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM at Peru Town Hall.

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; and Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk and Courtney Tetrault Water and […]

APRIL 27, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 13, 2020. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approval Refunding Bond for the 2012 Serial Bond. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay Bills

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor, Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Deputy Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman, Excused Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney, Excused and Mrs. […]

Message from Town of Peru Supervisor Bandy McDonald: (30) Day Extension for the State of Emergency I signed on 3-16-20 until 4-16-20 for the Town Of Peru. This order expires every 30 days. So this order will now run until 5-13-20 for the Town Of Peru. I can also lift this order before the 30 […]

Peru – The Town of Peru is attempting to continue its most essential services during the coronavirus crisis. Supervisor Brandy McDonald, whose full-time employment schedule has been curtailed, said he is at the Town Hall several hours each week and responds to calls via cell phone (518-593-3078). He sometimes responds to as many as 50 […]

**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of April 27, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – An elderly Peru couple is in good hands thanks to a concerned school bus driver, Supervisor Brandy McDonald and others. Last Tuesday a Peru School bus was delivering food to children in a local trailer park. When she stopped at one residence an elderly lady approached the school bus […]