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Archive for 'Town Board News'

Town incurring significant legal expenses, no hydrofracking moratorium and farmers concerned over zoning changes

By John T. Ryan People attending the Town Board’s July 9, 2012 meeting learned that a road ownership dispute with the Kevin, Mike and Henry Dashnaw has cost the Town of Peru in excess of $35,000 in legal expenses and further expenses are expected.

A “Thank You” to Former Town Supervisor Ken Jahn

By Adele Douglas A bench in the newly opened Heyworth/Mason Park has been dedicated to Ken Jahn as a thank you for his work and dedication as Town Supervisor. A card with the following photos,

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING July 9, 2012 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Peru parks are now no-smoking areas » Local News » Press-Republican

Peru parks are now no-smoking areas » Local News » Press-Republican. As reported several days ago in the Peru Gazette 

Town Parks declared “No Smoking” areas and continued progress on the Heyworth Mason Park

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, June 25, 2012.  Everyone except Brandy McDonald, who was excused, was in attendance. The board passed a motion declaring the town parks as “No Smoking” areas.

Monday’s Town Board Agenda includes several new items including one to ban smoking in Town Parks

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING June 25, 2012 7:00 PM

War of 1812 Bi-Centennial signs erected in Peru Hamlet

Efforts to eradicate wild hogs in Peru continues

Efforts to eradicate wild hogs continue » Local News » Press-Republican.

Volunteers making steady progress at Heyworth Mason Park

By Adele Douglas It’s now a little easier to see that there’s a park developing at the former Heyworth Village Apartment site,

Notice to Peru residents regarding swimming pool, spa and hot tub regulations

The Town of Peru Codes Office is in the process of updating their records and to remind residents of the New York State Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tub Regulations.

Town of Peru announces summer concert schedule

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 26

Eminent domain proceeding and Heyworth/Mason Park progress dominate Monday’s Public Hearing and Town Board Meeting

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held a public hearing on eminent domain proceedings regarding the placement of an upgraded town sewer line across property on North Bend Street owned by Thomas Powers.

Town Board schedules public regarding use of eminent domain to allow for completion of North Bend Street sewer project

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON Eminent Domain Proceedings to Complete North Bend Sewer Project, June 11, 2012 6:30 PM 

Tonight’s Town Board agenda includes usual updates

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 11, 2012 7:00 PM

300 Peru children will play summer baseball and softball and even more are expected to compete in fall soccer program

By John T. Ryan There was a light drizzle Saturday morning,

Town Board to discuss/update several important issues including new zoning law and feral pigs on North Bend Street

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, May 30, 2012 – 7:00 PM 

Water system schedule, new zoning law, and Heyworth/Mason Park updates among topics at Monday’s Town Board meeting

Improving Peru’s water system will require a significantly higher tax rate

Town of Peru ready to start work on $3M water project

Town of Peru ready to start work on $3M water project » Local News » Press-Republican.

Monday’s Town Board meeting should include the tax impact of water quality improvements

Click here for the Monday, May 14th Town Board Meeting Agenda

Public Hearing on Draft Peru Zoning Ordinance, Monday, May 14th, 6:30 PM

Proposed new water and sewer tax rates are being calculated and feral cats join feral pigs as a problem

By John T. Ryan Financing the water quality and sewer improvement project was a primary subject of discussion at the Monday, April 23, 2012 Town Board meeting. The Peru Town Council, town staff and town engineers have been laying the groundwork for the project for several months. Over the next few days Supervisor Peter Glushko will […]

Health care bill errors cost state and local governments

Health care bill errors cost state – Times Union.

Highway garage roof, zoning fees, & Heyworth/Mason Park among topics at Town Board meeting

The Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday evening. Everyone except Town Clerk Kathy Flynn (excused) was present. There was a discussion on the repairs needed to the Highway Department Garage roof. The section of roof needing repair is 174 feet in length and is in the center section of the garage that was […]

Board agenda includes updates on many subjects

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, April 9, 2012 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of minutes for the Town Board Special Meeting of March 15, 2012 and the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 26, 2012. DISCUSSION/MOTION:   Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning Report; […]