The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru’s Water and Sewer Department may be facing personnel challenges within the next few weeks. Matt Hauser, one of the department’s three licensed water/waste water plant operators, is leaving town employment effective January 18, 2019. Mike Hanlon, who is also licensed to operate both plants, is expected to retire […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday December 31, 2018 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 and Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday December 27, 2018 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 Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 14, 2019 @ 6:30 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Salaries for Elected Positions DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2019 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2019 Regular Town […]

JANUARY 14, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of December 27, 2018 and December 31, 2018. 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 […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – This is a busy time of year for Peru’s assessor. if you visit the Peru Town Hall on a Tuesday you’ll likely find our assessor Jeremiah Cross either on the phone or meeting with a Peru resident. The Town of Peru contracts with Clinton County for assessment services. When […]

Peru Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller Hours January 2019 Monday- 9am-2pm 4pm-6pm Tuesday- 9am-2pm Wednesday- 9am-2pm Thursday- 9am-2pm Friday- 9am-2pm Saturday- January 26- 9am-11am Thursday- January 31- 4pm-6pm

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, December 10, 2018 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 […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board has their 2019 Organizational Meeting for Monday, January 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM.  The regular meeting will follow at 7:00 PM. ____________________________ Dianne Miller Town Clerk Town of Peru

A Facebook message received yesterday from Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald: Last night they got a couple more signs !!!! Please Share!!! Anyone that has seen anything over the past 2 days or nights down on the Peru Walking Trail please let me know. This was a wonderful solar project the kids from Peru School […]

Grant Awarded for Valcour Sewer System Engineering CEO Vehicle Lease Approved Peru Water District Receives Excellent Report By John T. Ryan Peru – In action at its December 27, 2018 regular meeting the Peru Town Board authorized Supervisor Brandy McDonald to enter into a contract with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC). Peru […]

  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approval of Estimate for Hydraulics Repair on Vac Truck. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in General Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Highway Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Sewer Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Water Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Transfer of Funds in Valcour Fund. […]

  DECEMBER 27, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the December 10, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Acceptance of Engineering Planning Grant for Valcour Sewer District, Authorized Representative and Local Share Expenditure. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Acceptance of Codes Vehicle Lease Bid. DISCUSSION:  Peru […]

The Peru Town Hall will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21st for the Town Christmas Party. Brandy McDonald Peru Town Supervisor 3036 Main St. Peru, NY 12972

Barber Welcomed; “Children at Play” Signs Come Down; Bosley Appointed to Zoning Board; and More  The Peru Town Board conducted a regular meetin on Monday, December 10, 2018 Supervisor Brandy McDonald welcomed Rick Barber to the Town Board. Barber was elected in November to fill the remaining year in Brandy McDonald’s counselor term.  When McDonald […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – There may be litigation between the Town of Peru and Washington Street developer William Sawyer. Town Attorney Matt Favro will represent the Town in legal proceedings at his normal rate of $175 an hour. The pending proceedings revolve around road shoulders and sidewalk width. Three years ago the Peru […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday,November 26,2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; […]

  DECEMBER 10, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of September 24, 2018. 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 […]

Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 10th, 2018 at 7:00 PM Town Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 27th, 2018 at 7:00 PM Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 31st, 2018 at 7:00 PM Zoning Board Meeting scheduled for December 19th, 2018 at 7:00 PM AGENDA Planning Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December […]

Here are the official 2019 Final Election results for the open Peru Town Council position as published online by the Clinton County Board of Elections. Richard H. Barber Jr. – 1,321 Kregg M. Bruno – 1,243 Barber received 111 absentee/affidavit votes. Bruno received 89 absentee/affidavit votes.

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Workshop, Wednesday, December 5, 2018  at 5:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the Sewer Collection System upgrade. The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall. ——————————– Dianne Miller Town of Peru Town Clerk

Peru – Upgrading Peru’s sewer system took a major step forward at the November 26, 2018 Peru Town Board meeting when the Board approved a resolution by a 4-0 vote to move forward with the $4,618,482 upgrade project. A resolution declaring no negative environmental impact with the project also passed by a 4-0 vote. The […]