The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru – Contract negotiations, tobacco prohibitions and back-flow prevention valves were some of the topics discussed at the Monday, March 27th Town Board meeting. An impasse has been declared in contract negotiations between the Town of Peru and its Highway Department CSEA employees. Both sides met with a mediator on Tuesday. […]

Peru – A Town Hall room once occupied by Peru’s two town justices, two secretaries and court records has been transformed into a room suitable for board executive sessions, conferences and employee breaks. Executive sessions had been held in the small town supervisor’s office. Supervisor Peter Glushko said the work was done by Water/Sewer/Parks Department […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, February 27@ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the February 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Water/Sewer Truck Purchase DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Sewer Bond Resolution Clarification. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Hwy. Dept. Mower Purchase. DISCUSSION: Alarm System Inspection. DISCUSSION: Sewer System Repair Update. DISCUSSION: […]

Peru – As reported in the Peru Gazette, Peru’s sewer line and pumping infrastructure is aging and under capacity. At its January 23rd meeting, the town board resolved to borrow an amount not to exceed $4,030,070 for the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of sewer facilities. Once the resolution is effective the town will be eligible […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – The Main Street Plan was the primary topic at the Monday, December 12th Peru Town Board meeting; however, other important topics were discussed or acted on. The need for water and sewer rate increases was on the agenda. Supervisor Glushko said, “The special districts have to support themselves. Unfortunately, […]

The Peru Gazette couldn’t resist separately posting our photo of Courtney Tetrault, Kaitlin Tetrault and their 22 day old baby Keira Lee Tetrault. They were patiently waiting for Santa at the Fellowship Center last night. We wish we were present when they finally reached him. Courtney’s Water and Sewer Department staff decorated the Gazebo and […]

Facebook comments from Peru Town Counselor Donald McBrayer: “I want to send a HUGE shout-out to Peru’s Highway & Water/Sewer Departments, and their respective Supervisors, Mike Farrell & Courtney Tetrault for making such great progress on the dog park in Heyworth Mason Park, the Connector Trail upgrade, fixing up the Gazebo, and keeping the pond […]