The Peru Gazette

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 13, 2011, 7:00 PM

Town of Peru Democrats nominated Brandy McDonald and Kregg Bruno as their candidates for the Peru Town Council at a party caucus held on Thursday, June 9th at the Peru Town Hall. Neither man faced any opposition at the caucus. Both are incumbents. McDonald has served on the Board for four years while Bruno was […]

A message from the Peru Democratic Party The Peru Democratic Party Caucus will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2011 at the Peru Town Hall. All persons attending must be signed in and in place prior to 7:00PM. Persons arriving after 7:00PM will not be allowed to attend the caucus. This is mandated by election […]

A message from Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko I have decided to postpone the Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2011 so we can be better prepared to deal with the water quality situation. We will have better information by the end of next week to enable us to more effectively deal with this issue. […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board took the occasion of its May 23rd meeting to congratulate Bill Downs for being chosen as the New York State Rural Water Association’s Plant Operator of the Year. Downs received the recognition at the Association’s annual meeting in Saratoga. Supervisor Peter Glushko, Water Superintendent Greg Timmons, Downs’ […]

From the Office of Peru Town Clerk Kathy Flynn The Town Of Peru Town Board has scheduled a dog census through the entire town which is scheduled to begin during the month of June. If you do not have your dog licensed, please do so to avoid possible additional penalties. To license your dog, you […]

AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, May 23, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, May 9th.  Everyone was present. Three town positions were filled. Paul Sarbou was hired as the new Highway Mechanic/MEO. Mr. Sarbou is replacing Bryan Duprey who recently left the position for a job with the Sheriff’s Department. Saubou will start May 26th for $22 […]

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 Town Park Closing Hours Ordinance, May 9, 2011 – 6:15 PM Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant for South Acres sewer system upgrade at 6:30 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order, 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Roll Call 4. MOTION: To open the Public hearing. 5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and questions 6. MOTION: […]

Town of Peru Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2010 Peru Water District 3036 Main Street Peru, NY 12972 (Public Water Supply ID#0900216) INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations, Peru Water District, will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding […]

By John T. Ryan This evening’s meeting opened with a moment of silence in memory of former town supervisor Jerome Downs who passed away the morning of April 25th. The Peru Town Board made a concrete step forward to improving the town’s water supply at its April 25, 2011 meeting. The Board hired A.E.S. Engineering […]

AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, April 25, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held its Regular Meeting on Monday, April 11th. Everyone was in attendance. The meeting started off with a complaint by Dennis Curtin about the watershed issue on Spitfire Drive. Mr. Curtin expressed frustration with the lack of action concerning the water that floods his property, the town attorney’s response, […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 28, 2011 @ 7:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call ,4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes from February 28, 2011 Public Hearing and February 28, 2011 Regular Meeting. 5. Community Input and Questions. 6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Amended Contract for Heyworth-Mason Building Project. 7. DISCUSSION/MOTION: […]

AGENDA, PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MARCH 28, 2011, 6:30 PM Supervisor Peter Glushko described the Block Grant for the Gazette: The Community Development Block Grant program is designed to develop viable urban communities for low and moderate (LMI) persons, providing them with affordable housing and economic opportunities. It is administered by the NYS Office of […]

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held it’s regular meeting on Monday, March 14th. Everyone but the town attorney was present. A discussion on the Youth Meeting revealed consideration of possible cuts to the swimming and arts & crafts programs. The addition of golf, Zumba, and tennis programs are also being considered. No definite decisions have […]

AGENDA, TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, March 14, 2011, 7:00 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Approval of minutes for the Town Board Special Meeting of February 23, 2011 and the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2011. 5. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour: Highway; Town Clerk; […]

Updated 03/14/11 10:40 a.m. AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, MARCH 14, 2011, 6:30 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: To open the Public hearing. (Update – This grant relates to the South Acres Sewer System Upgrade) 5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and questions […]

Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko announced that tonight’s Peru Town Board Special Meeting is canceled because of the storm.

The Town Highway Superintendent has informed the Town Board that in order to protect certain town roads it is necessary to exclude certain heavy vehicle traffic for limited periods of time during the year . Beginning March 14, 2011 and until such time as the Town Board directs otherwise the following town roads shall be […]

The Peru Town Board will discuss filling the Code/Zoning Officer position at its Monday, February 28th Meeting. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko has confirmed that Paul Blaine’s resignation letter is pending/anticipated. Blaine will be on paid administrative leave until the end of March. Glushko said he hopes to fill the position as soon as possible. The […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

The Town of Peru will hold a Special Board Meeting on February 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM at the Peru Town Hall for the purpose of holding an Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular individual and pending litigation.

Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell informed the board that the transmission on the main loader the highway department uses to load the sanding trucks was failing. Farrell says the transmission began slipping two weeks ago, and a relief valve has been repaired. However, a piece of metal was found during the repair indicating a larger problem. […]

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, February 14, 2011, 7:00 PM