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We all know that our local library is a great place to appreciate art, from pottery to children’s art to photography, there’s always something to admire.  In April it will also be a great place to create art. Greg Badger, a local artist and teacher, will be offering art classes for children four weekdays after school and during the day over the Spring Break (“Green Art Week”). There is a $10 per hour charge for each class, which includes materials. Please see the art posters (weekday and weeklong) for ages, dates, times and contact information. Registration is required.

The Gibson Brothers are coming to Peru on Saturday, April 9th. They will perform at the Peru Central School with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 if purchased in advance and $20 at the door. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Green Acres Restaurant, Peru Pharmacy,The Corner Book Store, Bob’s Music Supply, the Orchard Restaurant in Chazy, the St. Augustine’s Parish office and the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The concert is being co-sponsored by St. Augustine’s Parish and the Peru Community Church.

Eric and Leigh Gibson grew up and still live in nearby Ellenburg. They just recorded their 10th album and they are one of nation’s leading bluegrass groups with a number of chart-topping hits. The band’s singing and instrumentals are both outstanding. They filled the Peru Central Auditorium the last time they performed here, so be sure to arrive early. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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Karen Land is a newspaper columnist, writer, oral historian, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,150-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska. She’s on the road year-round with her beloved sled dog, Borage, giving dog mushing presentations in schools and libraries across the country.

Please join them at the Peru Free Library on Friday, April 15^th at 7pm.

Comments from a previous attendee: “We were met at the door by Borage and were completely taken in with his charm and personality.  We realize that he is a working dog but on the road he must be your best friend and companion.  We are honored to have met him. Your talk kept us spellbound for the entire two hours.  Your presentation made us feel like “we were there” and you could almost see your breath in the cold air.  Thank you for such an informative and entertaining evening.” Jerry & Polly Wagner, St Charles Library

Questions? Please call Librarian Becky Pace at 643-8618.

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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: Water Quality Engineers Interviews.

8. DISCUSSION: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Reapplication Update.

9. DISCUSSION: Annual Update Document (AUD) Update, i.e the annual financial report required by the NYS Comptroller.

10. DISCUSSION: Water District Expansion.

11. DISCUSSION: Alicia Drive Streetlight Update.

12. DISCUSSION: Rock Road Schoolhouse Purchase Update.

13. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Steve Imhoff Serving as Interim Code Enforcement Officer for Inspection Purposes.

14. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.

15. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Return to Regular Session.

16. DISCUSSION: Town Court Clerk Update.

17. DISCUSSION: Other Business.

18. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

19. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTUION: Approve/Pay Bills

MOTION: Adjourn

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 Community Renewal (OCR).  There is approximately $40 million available for communities to use for these purposes and the limit for the infrastructure project we are looking to complete is $600,000. The Town of Peru is looking to once again apply for funding to improve the septic system for South Acres Park because of the concentration of LMI households in the park and the increased need for LMI affordable housing with the shut down of Shir-Cliff and pending shutdown of a couple more of North Country Mobile home parks for similar health problems. We feel that this project is a worthwhile endeavor and will help improve the sewer services that the residents of South Acres (approximately 80 households) receive and, more importantly, will keep a well maintained park open to provide needed housing for LMI households. Our sponsorship will cost the Town no dollars of taxpayer money as the park owner is assuming all cost involved with the reapplication process. Read more »

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