The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru is one of the few communities north of New York City to experience an increase in population during the past ten years (9.9%). Undoubtedly Allen Turner’s foresight and willingness to take a business risk has played an important role in that growth. During that period Turner constructed twenty-two single-family homes […]

Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 at 7:10 p.m. to order.

By John T. Ryan There’s rarely a dull Peru Town Board meeting and the Monday, June 24, 2013 meeting was no exception.   The first 35 minutes of the meeting involved an alleged zoning law violation in one of Peru’s most beautiful neighborhoods on the shores of Lake Champlain. Coastland Drive residents Jay and Heidi […]

Regular Mtg Agenda 06242013

By  John T. Ryan Important decisions having to do with water quality improvement project costs, natural gas availability and speed limits highlighted the Monday, June 10, 2013 Town Board meeting.  Counselors approved two resolutions that could add from $25, 000 to $50,000 to the cost of the water quality improvement project. Bringing natural gas to […]

Agenda 06.13-1

By John T. Ryan Two years ago Frank Slycord succeeded Paul Blaine as the Town of Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer. He brought extensive code enforcement training and enforcement experience to his position. Slycord clearly enjoys his job and appreciates its importance to the Peru community. He said, “I work for the people of the Town […]

Regular Mtg Agenda April 8 2013

By John T. Ryan Supervision of the Water System Improvement Project; increasing permit fees; and changing Tuesday’s business hours were the primary items for discussion and action at the Monday, March 25, 2013 Peru Town Board meeting. The Board decided to hire a “construction observer” to assist with the final phase of the town’s $3.2 […]

Agenda 03.13-9

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Click here for the Zoning Board’s November Agenda

By John T. Ryan Bringing more utility options to Town of Peru residents were discussed at the October 11, 2012 Town Board meeting. 

Click here for the Zoning Board’s October, 17, 2012 Agenda

By John T. Ryan The Town Board meeting of September 24, 2012 included good news for residents residing on the Peasleeville Rd. and Strackville Rd. Supervisor Peter Glushko said that Charter Communications has notified the town that it will be installing cable on both roads. Glushko is also working to acquire grant monies to “fill […]

Click here to download June 6, 2012 Planning Board Meeting Minutes

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall

By John T. Ryan The Town Board’s July 23, 2012 included projections of beginning and completion dates on several important projects.  All board members and Town Attorney Donald Biggs were in attendance. The Water Quality/Sewer System Improvement Project bids are scheduled to be opened on August 10, 2012. 

By Donald McBrayer The New Zoning Law Informational Meeting for agricultural landowners was held on Thursday evening July 19, 2012 at the Town Hall. About 30 area landowners  (including representatives from Rulf’s Orchard, Forrence Orchards, Applejacks Orchard, Sullivan’s Farm, Everett Orchards, and several others) were in attendance.

AGENDA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, July 18th, 2012 7:00 p.m. Peru Town Hall

Leon Blair, Chairman of the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, called the meeting of Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 7:00pm to order.

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.