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Town Board Sewer Upgrade Workshop May 11

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

Approved minutes of the Peru Town Board’s April 13, 2020 meeting

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 […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting – April 27, 2020

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

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s March 23rd meeting.

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. […]

State of Emergency Extended to May 13th

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’s Town services are working through a difficult time

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 […]

Agenda – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2020 @ 6:00 PM

**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! […]

A Peru School Bus Driver’s Concern Brings Great Results

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 […]

Keeping Peru’s Safe Water Flowing

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 […]

Sports Update From Peru Youth Director John Flynn

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 […]

A Message from the County and Peru Sports and Youth Program

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, […]

Approved Minutes of the Peru Town Board’s March 9, 2020 Meeting

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 […]

To All Peru Residents from Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald

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 […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2020 @ 6:00 PM

**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! […]

Peru Town Supervisor Declares State of Emergency No photo description available.

Peru Town Hall, Water & Sewer and Highway Department closed to visitors until further notice.

Sewer Upgrade Workshop scheduled for Thursday, April 9

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.  

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s Feb. 24th meeting

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 […]

Zoning law changes, winter youth programs, Zoning Board actions, new sidewalk blower needed and more

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 […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Feb. 24, 2020

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 […]

Walking trail extension, tax collections, zoning enforcement, Babbie Museum progress and more

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 […]

Peru is considering solar farm regulation

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 […]

Sewer Upgrade Workshop on March 2 at 6 p.m.

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.

Solar Farm Workshop Today

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. 

A storm message from Town of Peru Supervisor Brandy McDonald.

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 […]