The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Town of Peru Democratic and Republican parties have announced their nominees for Town Clerk, Town Council, and Town Justice for the November 2018 election. The Democrats nominated Kregg Bruno for the open one-year Town Board position. Bruno served on the Board from 2009-2015. The Democrats endorsed Republicans Dianne […]

JULY 9, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 25, 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 Input […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday June 11, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

Town Excavator Rollover  Main Street Project on Indefinite Hold  Judge Kirby Taking on New Duties  Jenkins Street Flooding Issues Continue  NYSEG Schedules Information Meeting on Natural Gas Expansion  And More By John T. Ryan A visibly shaken and very grateful Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that the Highway Department excavator was involved in a serious […]

A Message from the Town of Peru  JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT PERU’S LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO  EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM, JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 26 JULY 1 BEARTRACKS – BLUEGRASS & OLD COUNTRY      JULY 8 TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK JULY 15 TIMELESS […]

JUNE 25, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the June 11, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION: 39 North Bend St. Property Update. DISCUSSION: Main St. Improvement Project Update. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of AES Term Agreement for the Sewer Project. DISCUSSION: 2018 Procurement […]

By John T. Ryan  The deteriorating  39 Bend Street property looked much better late Wednesday after Town of Peru Highway personnel cleaned up the property and laid down topsoil. No action was taken on the house because it has been deemed unsafe to enter to conduct asbestos testing.  The Town Board expects Clinton County to […]

MAY 2018 DEPT. REPORTS

Main Street Project at Standstill Truck Purchase Approved Town Clerk Doing an “Excellent Job”  Confidentially Reporting Zoning/Code Violations And More  Peru – Peru Town Counselors planned to accept Main Street project bids at their June 11, 2018 meeting; instead they rejected the one bid received because it exceeded project’s estimated cost. Alternatives are being discussed […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Tuesday, May 29, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 29, 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; […]

By John T. Ryan  NYSEG to Undertake Major Natural Gas Expansion North Bend Street Zombie property to be Partially Cleaned Up  Laphams Mills Park Bathroom Expansion On Hold  Main Street Improvement Project Bids Re-advertised  Shade Structure Being Considered at Dog Park  Town Court Overtime Concerns  Supervisor Brandy McDonald reported that NYSEG plans to install 34,000 […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, May 14, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

A written summary of the meeting highlights will be published ASAP. 

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – MAY 29, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the May 14, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION:  39 North Bend St. Property. DISCUSSION:  Laphams Mills Park Bathrooms.  DISCUSSION:  Main St. Improvement Project Update RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   SEQR Determination for […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; was not present and is excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town […]

The Town of  Peru Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 6:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss The Sewer Upgrade. The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall. ______________________ Dianne Miller Town of Peru Town Clerk

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 9, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru School District Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer addressed the Town Board and residents regarding the District’s Capital Project that will be voted on by voters on May 15, 2018. The District seeks approval for an $18,485,000 “Three R” Capital Project that the Board says is designed to renovate, rejuvenate and restore […]

A Peru Gazette meeting summary will be added ASAP. Peru School District Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer was present to describe the $18 million capital project proposition that the voters will decide on May 15, 2018. His talk begins at the 11:15 minute/second mark of the video. Click here for Capital Project Details  

APRIL 23, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the April 9, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION:  PCSD Supt. Dr. Thomas Palmer regarding Capital Project and Operating Budget RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Resolution to Declare Lead Agency and Approve SEQRA for Telegraph Rd. Culvert […]

By John T. Ryan The Town’s sewer upgrade received at least a temporary setback. USDA denied the Town’s application for a low interest loan. USDA offered a loan guarantee package through a commercial bank which would result in a higher interest rate. The Board authorized Supervisor McDonald to appeal the denial. The project has been […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 26, 2018, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Mr. Melvin Irwin was not present and is excused. Also […]

A written summary of the meeting highlights will be posted ASAP. 

Call Meeting To Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 26, 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 Input DISCUSSION: Zoning Ordinance Review regarding Banners RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of […]