The Peru Gazette

Sewer upgrade workshop will be held via tele-conference  May 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM at Peru Town Hall.

Peru – The Town of Peru is attempting to continue its most essential services during the coronavirus crisis. Supervisor Brandy McDonald, whose full-time employment schedule has been curtailed, said he is at the Town Hall several hours each week and responds to calls via cell phone (518-593-3078). He sometimes responds to as many as 50 […]

**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of April 27, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – In these perilous times most people think about the basics of life: family, food, shelter and for some faith. Things once taken for granted are no longer taken for granted. Water is one of those things. Courtney Tetrault is Superintendent of Peru’s Water and Sewer Department which delivers water […]

By John T. Ryan The March 9, 2020 Peru Town Board meeting was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. Supervisor Brandy McDonald was on vacation. Plans are moving forward on Peru’s sewer system upgrade project; however, there’s been a change of plans. The project will be done in two phases – Maiden Lane and Elm […]

The Town of Peru Town Board will be holding a workshop on Thursday April 9, 2020 at 6 PM at the Peru Town Hall.  Discussion item will be the Town of Peru’s sewer upgrade project.  

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru’s zoning law may be undergoing changes. At the Monday February 24, 2020 Town Board meeting Peru resident/Signs Now owner Kevin Soucia asked if Peru’s sign ordinances could be simplified. He said he erects signs in many area towns with few problems; however, Peru is the only town that […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Town Board Workshop, Monday March 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall to discuss Water/Sewer Upgrade Project.

Other important topics: Meeting time to change $20K grant awarded Planning and Zoning Board chairs and vice-chairs approved Highway Dept. employee comp. time OK Back-up generator for Town Hall By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s January 13, 2020 meeting Zoning Board of Appeals Liaison Rick Barber told the Board that the Zoning […]

Peru – On Monday, January 14, 2020 the Peru Town Board, Water/Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault and AES Engineering representatives conducted an informational meeting on Peru’s planned $4.6 million sewage system upgrade. Approximately 11,000 feet of new sewage lines and two new pumping stations will be installed. Most of the current sewer pipes were installed almost […]

TO: Affected Town of Peru Sewer Users RE: Sewer Line Installation  DATE: January 2, 2019 Dear Property Owner: As you may be aware, the Town of Peru will be proceeding with sewer line project in 2020 on sections of Elm Street, Main, Street, North Bend Street, and Maiden Lane.  As part of those improvements, new […]

PERU — The Peru Town Board will be holding an informational meeting on Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall to inform residents of the upcoming sewer project and easement signature request. Following that meeting, the board will then hold its 2020 Organizational at 6:30.m. The regular meeting will then follow at 7 […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday December 9, 2019 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. Richard Barber; Councilman, Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman Mr. James Langley-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr. Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential […]

By John T. Ryan Supervisor Brandy McDonald reported that with the exception of the Valcour sewer districts the Town of Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates will not increase. Valcour Sewer District #1 (residential) will increase from $.34 to $35. District #2 (commercial) will increase from $.57 to $.60. The Town Board […]

Thanks to Marque Moffett for a photo and this report: “Seen on Pleasant St. this morning: Luke Fessette hangs banners to welcome the holiday season. On the ground is Chris Malin. Luke didn’t expect to hang the banners until Monday. He just ordered the Santa suit and, when it arrived today, he ran home on […]

By John T. Ryan The Town Board: Authorized inter-fund budget transfers to pay for the Patent Road culvert repairs and the Highway Department’s two new dump trucks. Delayed approval of up to $5,500 of interior restoration work at the Lyon Rd School House. The Board wants a more complete description of the work to be […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday October 17, 2019 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. Richard Barber;Councilman, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

By John T. Ryan In General News the Board:  Reversed its decision to award an $8,000 bid for material and installation of a roof at the Court House to New Image Roofing (Chad Rivers). The Board conditionally awarded the bid to Ron Hoy Construction at a price of $11,400.  Hoy will get the bid if […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of September 23, 2019. 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. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Wastewater Plant Clarifier Equipment Purchase. […]

The boil water has been lifted for :  River Rd from Barney Downs to Ormsby Circle, Ormsby Circle, Old Town Rd, Oakdale Dr, Pinewood Dr, Hillside  Dr, Summit, Morgan Dr, Twin Creek and Barney Downs from River Rd to Calkins Rd Courtney Tetrault Water/Sewer Superintendent

Due to a loss of pressure resulting from a broken water main valve the following areas are under a precautionary boil water order. River Rd from Barney Downs to Ormsby Circle, Ormsby Circle, Old Town Rd, Oakdale Dr, Pinewood Dr, Hillside , Summit, Morgan Dr, Twin Creek and Barney Downs from River Rd to Calkins […]

The Town of Peru Water Dept. is working to restore water pressure in Quaker Springs by 8 p.m. Department personnel are repairing a leaking valve at the corner of the Barney Downs and Calkins Rd.

On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the Town of Peru will be doing a planned shutdown to fix a fire hydrant.  We will be shutting off the water at 8 am and it will be off for approximately 4 hours.  The area that will be affected will be the homes in between Mason Street & School […]