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Town Board honors Eagle Scouts and passes tax exemption for Cold War Veterans

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their Regular Meeting on Monday February 26. Everyone was in attendance. Six Eagle Scouts were recognized and awarded certificates for their achievements by Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Nathan Tuller (not present) — Received Eagle on 9/4/11. Nathan replaced the concrete footers for the cannons at the American Legion […]

Here’s tonight’s Town Board Agenda

February 25, 2013 Agenda

Computer money denied and Cold War Veterans may receive a property tax exemption

By John T. Ryan Peru – Town leaders made it very clear that they plan to keep a tight rein on the town’s 2013 budget. The issue arose under “Other Business” when Town Counselor Susan Polhemus and Peru Librarian Becky Pace asked the Board for $3,600 to establish a dedicated computer purchase fund. Pace told […]

Elmore SPCA’s future looks bright

By John T. Ryan Only three years ago, Elmore SCPA’s future was in doubt. Board Secretary Carol Solari-Ruscoe explained, “It was either sink or swim, so we decided to go public with our financial situation. We were very close to having to shut the shelter down.” Today, the shelter building has been completely refurbished and […]

Counties fear state’s gun law is a new cost; But state says it will pick up the expenses

Counties fear state’s gun law is a new cost | The Journal News | LoHud.com | lohud.com.

First woman serves on Saranac Council

First woman serves on Saranac Council » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Planning Board has Barney Downs Rd. and Brand Hollow Rd. items on its Feb. 13th Agenda

AGENDA 02.13

Department heads will discuss their 2013 goals at Monday’s Town Board meeting

Regular Mtg Agenda Feb 11 2013

Increased sales tax collections means $100k+ to Peru

By John T. Ryan A few weeks ago the Peru Town Board learned that Clinton County’s 2012 sales tax collections exceeded estimates. At the Board’s January 28th Town Supervisor Peter Glushko stated the increased collections resulted in the Town receiving a check in the amount of $108,618.75. In January 2012 the Town of Peru received […]

Grants, dogs, budgets and road damage highlight Town Board meeting

Story corrected – Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell explained that he did not pave 1.5 miles of town roads in 2012 because of NYS budget cap regulations.  Our story previously stated that the paving was not done because the Highway Department purchased an excavator and a truck.  By John T. Ryan The January 14th Peru Town […]

Monday, January 28th Town Board Meeting Agenda features project updates & Elmore SPCA Contract

Regular Mtg Agenda 01282013

Elmore SPCA dangerous-dog clause questioned

Dangerous-dog clause questioned » Local News » Press-Republican.

Notice the public notices — online, too

Notice the public notices — online, too – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News

2013 appointments, salaries, contracts, liaisons approved at Town Board’s January 14th Organizational Meeting

Appointments Appointee Salaries Department Liaisons Salaries – Elected Officials Contracts  

Several important updates at tonight’s TB meeting

Regular Mtg Agenda JAN 14 2013

Town Board Organization Meeting at 6:30 PM

ORGANIZATIONAL MTG AGENDA JAN142013

Town of Peru awarded “Safe Routes to School” grant

By Adele Douglas The Town of Peru has been awarded $235,000 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant for infrastructure and non-infrastructure elements to improve the safety of walking and biking to Peru Central School. SRTS  grants are 100% federally funded and are administered by NYSDOT. The Town has been working to improve the walkability of the […]

The North Country tourism challenge

The North Country tourism challenge « The In Box.

Boil Water Order lifted

N O T I C E !  WATER IN THE PERU WATER DISTRICT- Calkins Rd, Barney Downs Rd, Reservoir Rd, Morgan Dr, Hillside, Summit, Twin Creek, Oakdale, Pinewood and Old Town Road PERU WATER DISTRICT NY0900216 BOIL WATER ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED.  CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 565-4870

Approved August Zoning Board Minutes published

Approved Minutes 08.12

Approved October Zoning Board Minutes published

Approved Minutes 10.12

Boil Water Order is still in effect

Peru – Peru Water Superintendent Greg Timmons said this morning that three day Boil Water Order for the Reservoir Rd, Barney Downs  and the Quaker Springs Development is in effect. Timmons will be taking water samples to the Clinton County Health Department today and he anticipates the Order being lifted tomorrow. The Boil Water Order […]

Beginning at 9 AM on January 9 the Reservoir Rd., Barney Downs Rd., Calkins Rd., Quaker Springs area will not have town water followed by a 3-day Boil Water Order

Boil Water Notice The water will be off Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, in the following areas, Calkins Road, Barney Downs Road, Reservoir Road, Morgan, Hillside, Twin Creek, Oakdale, Pinewood & Old Town Road, from 9 am to 3 pm due to construction upgrades.  The shut off of services will be followed by a precautionary boil […]

Former Mooers town clerk still simmers

Former Mooers town clerk still simmers » Local News » Press-Republican.

Final Town Board agenda for 2012

Regular Mtg Agenda December 31 2012-1