The Peru Gazette

APRIL 8, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of March 25, 2019 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 Peru – As previously reported it appears the long-planned Main Street upgrade project isn’t going to happen. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass declared the project “pretty much dead” at the Town Board’s March 25, 2019 meeting while emphasizing he does not want to lose the $150,000 in remaining grant monies. Options such […]

Peru – Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass is residing at Town Board meetings while Supervisor Brandy McDonald recovers from shoulder surgery.  At the Monday, March 25th meeting Douglass declared the long-awaited Main Street upgrade project “pretty much dead.” Instead of narrowing the northern portion of the street and planting trees, the Town is examining other ideas […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 11, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber,  Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney.  Also present […]

MARCH 25, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 11, 2019.  Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Bid Opening and Sale of 2008 Ford F250. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Acceptance of Mark Lukens on the Planning Board. DISCUSSION:  Electronic Death Certificate Registry. […]

Peru –  Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the Monday, March 11, 2019 Town Board meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald is recovering from shoulder surgery. He was one of the many local residents who sustained injuries after falling on the ice.  Main Street Project – It appears that the Main Street upgrade project may not happen. New York […]

FOR SALE The Town of Peru, Water/Sewer Department will be accepting sealed bids for one  2008 Ford F-250 regular cab truck with push plates and wired for fisher v-plow. Sealed bids should be submitted to the Town Of Peru, Town Clerk’s Office at 3036 Main Street Peru, NY  12972 by 10:00 AM on March 25, […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney;.  Also present were […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present […]

MARCH 11, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing and Town Board Regular Meetings of February 25, 2019 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 […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday February 11, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, 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 Zoning Map Change Approved; New IT Specialist Hired; Snowplow Insurance Allowance Learned; Six to eight applicants to be Interviewed for Water/Sewer Department Position; Washington Street Road Acceptance Still on Hold; NYS Silent on Main Street Upgrade Project Requests Peru – The Peru Town Board meeting of Monday, February 25, 2019 was […]

ZONING MAP UPDATE FEBRUARY 25, 2019 6:45 PM Editor’s Note: The Zoning Map “UPDATE” involves changing the zoning classification of property east of the Peru Town Court from commercial to neighborhood commercial, thereby permitting the construction of 4 ea. 4-plexes adjacent to a proposed Davey Drive extension. Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll […]

FEBRUARY 25, 2019 @ 7:00 PM   Call Meeting To Order   Pledge of Allegiance   Roll Call   MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of February 11, 2019.   Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: New Hire   RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Zoning Law Update   DISCUSSION: Sewer Collection Project Update.   DISCUSSION: Plow Truck Insurance […]

JANUARY 2019 DEPT REPORTS   The Peru Gazette did not attend the Town Board’s February 11, 2019 meeting. The minutes will be posted after they are approved.

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, January 28, 2019at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Mr. […]

FEBRUARY 11, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of January 28, 2019 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 […]

Town of Peru, Peru Town Hall – FEBRUARY 25, 2019, 6:45 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION: Adjourn

The Town of Peru Water and Wastewater Department is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker1 / Maintenance Worker 2 if qualified. Duties Primarily assist in the operation and maintenance of the two wastewater facilities during an assigned shift. Assists in the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment facility, water distribution system and […]

(Please note- At the Board’s January 28th meeting last meeting date of the year was changed to December 30 at 6 PM and the Water/Sewer Superintendent’s salary was corrected) The organizational meeting of the Town of Peru, Town Board was held on January 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday January 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

Monday January 14, 2019 7:00 PM Monday January 28, 2019 7:00 PM Monday February 11, 2019 7:00 PM Monday February 25, 2019 7:00 PM Monday March  11, 2019 7:00 PM Monday March 25, 2019 7:00 PM Monday April  8, 2019 7:00 PM Monday April 22, 2019 7:00 PM Monday May 13, 2019 7:00 PM Thursday […]

Peru – At its Monday, January 28th meeting the Peru Town Board approved a proclamation designating February as Career and Technical Education Month. CV-TEC Director Michele Freedman thanked the Board and commented on the exciting CV-TEC programs, especially how much they’ve changed over the years. Today CV-TEC students can earn college credits.  

  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting of January 14, 2019.  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept report from Youth Department Report for December 2018. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Proclamation of Designation for Career and Technical Education Month.  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  Motion to Rescind Organizational […]

The Town of Peru will be holding an Emergency Workshop for the Sewer Collection Upgrade Project on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Peru Town Hall at 5:30 PM.