The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – In these perilous times most people think about the basics of life: family, food, shelter and for some faith. Things once taken for granted are no longer taken for granted. Water is one of those things. Courtney Tetrault is Superintendent of Peru’s Water and Sewer Department which delivers water […]

After receiving sad news from the County about postponing the season I have already started to come up with a plan just in case our Governor allows us to do something in June or July. If Town Board approval is given, we can do an in house league or have good old fashioned “pick up […]

Since Peru officially plays spring ball in the Clinton County league, this announcement pertains to our baseball/softball season Good Morning Everyone, In light of the growing health concerns surrounding Covid-19, we believe it is best to cancel the County Baseball/Softball season. This decision did not come lightly and was discussed at length with John Redden, […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Deputy Supervisor; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber; Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney […]

As per Governor Cuomo’s office and Assemblyman Billy’s Jones’ office who has been in direct contact with Supervisor McDonald, all non-essential employees are being sent home as of 3:00 pm today, March 20, 2020. Those who can, will work from home. In an effort to protect our Town workers and the public from exposure during […]

**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 13, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

The Town of Peru Town Board will be holding a workshop on Thursday April 9, 2020 at 6 PM at the Peru Town Hall.  Discussion item will be the Town of Peru’s sewer upgrade project.  

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 24, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru’s zoning law may be undergoing changes. At the Monday February 24, 2020 Town Board meeting Peru resident/Signs Now owner Kevin Soucia asked if Peru’s sign ordinances could be simplified. He said he erects signs in many area towns with few problems; however, Peru is the only town that […]

FEBRUARY 24, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of February 10, 2020. Community Input DISCUSSION:   Current Sign Ordinance.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Sewer Project Update. DISCUSSION:  PCSD Budget Development Process Forum. DISCUSSION:  Reminder of Sewer Workshop March 2 at 6:00 […]

By John T. Ryan Highlights of the Peru Town Board meeting of February 10, 2020. Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that the Town has applied for a $125,000 grant to begin extension of the walking rail to Laphams Mills Park. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said the Board will have to decide where the trail will cross […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Following two recent inquiries from parties exploring the possibility of locating solar farms in Peru, the Town Board discussed solar farm regulation at a Monday, February 10, 2020 workshop. Town of Plattsburgh Planner Trevor Cole was invited. Cole is very knowledgable of local laws regulating solar farms after playing […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Town Board Workshop, Monday March 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall to discuss Water/Sewer Upgrade Project.

Do you have an interest in solar farms being located in Peru. The Town Board his holding a workshop today at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about solar farm regulation. Companies are thinking about locating solar farms here. 

Please share!! Please stay off the roads if you can only go out if you have to the roads are horrible and will keep getting worse!!! We have well over 12” and a lot more coming down until 8pm. This will allow the Plow drivers to clear the roads. I can’t thank you guys enough […]

Peru Town Hall and Court House will be closed today. If you have to travel please be safe and enjoy the weekend.

FEBRUARY 10, 2020 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of  January 27, 2020. 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) Community Input […]

By John T. Ryan Acquiring easements for the sewer system upgrade project was a primary topic at the Monday, January 27, 2020 Peru Town Board meeting. Approximately 45 easements must be acquired; however, about only about 15 have been acquired to date. Water/Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said he has been on the phone calling residents, answering […]

NOTE – CHANGE IN MEETING START TIME TO 6 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Organizational Meeting and Town Board Regular Meeting of January 13, 2020. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Standardization of Control Systems for Water and Wastewater Systems.    DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Purchase of Briggs & Stratton […]

Other important topics: Meeting time to change $20K grant awarded Planning and Zoning Board chairs and vice-chairs approved Highway Dept. employee comp. time OK Back-up generator for Town Hall By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s January 13, 2020 meeting Zoning Board of Appeals Liaison Rick Barber told the Board that the Zoning […]

The Peru Town Board conducted its 2020 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020. The approved resolutions covered: salaries of elected officials, appointees, appointee salaries and frequency of payments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, the mileage reimbursement rate, town depositories, the official town newspaper and town policies. The most significant change from past […]

The Peru Town Board conducted its 2020 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020. The approved resolutions covered: salaries of elected officials, appointees, appointee salaries and frequency of payments, department liaisons, meeting dates and times, contracts, the mileage reimbursement rate, town depositories, the official town newspaper and town policies. The most significant change from past […]

Peru – The accompanying photo depicts the scene at the January 15th Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. The Board, an applicant seeking a use variance to start a new business, his attorney and several of his supporters were present. By law the Zoning Board should have five members; however a resignation resulted in it currently […]