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AGENDA PERU PLANNING BOARD Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Peru Town Hall Read more »

Richard Williams, Chair of the Town of Peru Planning Board, called the meeting of Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm, to order. Read more »

Northern New York — Apples are grown on nearly 4,000 acres in Northern New York and contribute a farm gate value of $16 million to the regional economy. Although the region has knowledgeable and progressive growers, an extensive infrastructure, and proximity to large markets, Cornell University Horticultural Sciences Professor Terence Robinson says, “To remain competitive in the world apple market, Northern New York apple growers need to continue to modernize their orchards to improve production efficiency and fruit quality.” Read more »

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department upgraded a major piece of equipment on March 6, 2010 when its new American LaFrance pumper arrived. Chief Brian Westover said the pumper replaces a twenty-two year old Pierce Lance model. The American LaFrance will transport eight firefighters, carry 1000 gallons of water, pump 2,000 gallons of water a minute and features a compressed air foam system. The pumper cost just a little over $480,000. Westover said the department tries to replace its trucks after twenty years of use. The department’s two other pumpers are 1994 and 2001 models.

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On Saturday, April 3, NNY Local Foods Specialist Bernadette Logozar will offer farmers a host of no-cost, low cost strategies for selling their locally-grown and processed products at farmers markets. Those attending the 10am to 1pm workshop at the Ausable Grange Hall will also have the hands-on opportunity to create a market display.

Local organizer Laurie Davis with Adirondack Harvest and Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County says, “This workshop is a valuable resource for not only fruit and vegetable growers but for meats, dairy and maple producers as well. Keeping up with the most current food sales and food handling regulations is important to all food producers.”

Those interested in the workshop can register with Davis at 518-962-4810 x404. #

TOWN OF PERU

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK WORKSHOP

FOR TONIGHT MARCH 15, 2009

HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

THIS MEETING WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE AND NOTICES POSTED.

THANK YOU.

PERU TOWN BOARD

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Peru residents have an evening of dinner and music to look forward to on Friday, March 26^th at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The “March Madness BREAKAWAY” will benefit the Elmore SPCA. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a menu of Irish stew, salad, dessert and beverage.

Cost: $10.00 in advance

$12.00 at the door

$25.00 family of four (children 5-12)

$5.00 each additional child (5-12)

Free – under 5 years old

Tickets are available at the Peru Library or at the Elmore SPCA shelter and from Board members. For your convenience, you may reserve your tickets ahead of time, then pay for and pick them up at the door. For reservations or if you have any questions, please call Carol at 518-534-3484

By Donald McBrayer  (Corrected 1/10/10)

The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, March 8 at 7:00 PM.
Minutes for the February 22 meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/02-22-2010-RM.pdf

All Department Reports were approved and can be found at the town website. A partial Dog Control Officer Report was received which will be completed and placed on the town website.
http://www.perutown.com/town.htm

It was noted the voting order by the Board would now be alphabetically rather than “around-the-table”.

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By Donald McBrayer

The second Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was held on Monday, March 22. This meeting was set up to address specific questions about the application of the grant to the South Acres Mobile Home Park’s sewer system upgrade.
Laura Oswald from the Laberge Group readdressed the particulars of the proposed grant, how it would be applied, and the conditions required for its approval. John Kanoza from the Health Department provided blueprints for the design of the proposed sewer systems.
The Board inquired as to why Tam Phung (the owner of South Acres) was not present. Oswald explained he was currently in California and proceeded to read an email from Mr. Phung with information from Champlain National Bank confirming the bank’s affirmation that if Mr. Phung is rewarded the $400,000 grant, Champlain National Bank would approve the balance of the funds needed for the sewer system upgrade. The total cost of the project could be as high as $700,000.
Oswald was asked if the Town was denied this grant would that impact the likelihood of being rewarded future grants. She indicated it could.
The application for the CDBG must be submitted by April 23. A final decision on applying for the grant will be on the March 22 agenda.

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING

March 8, 2010 @ 7:00 PM Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced funding to improve energy efficiency in Northern New York.  More than two million dollars in funding is made possible for eleven projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read more »