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Graffiti on the Route 22 bridge adjacent to the Park Gazebo

By John T. Ryan

Counselor Peter Glushko chaired the Town Board meeting of Monday, July 27, 2009 in the absence of Town Supervisor Donald Covel.

Security at the Little Ausable River Park was one of the primary subjects of discussion.  The Town Council has asked Greg Timmons to investigate how much a surveillance system would cost. Over the past several months vandals have caused damaged to the gazebo’s electrical service, lattice work, railings, and playground equipment. There is  also a continuing problem with graffiti under the Route 22 bridge. Timmons has received one security system price and he will solicit several more. Read more »

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The Town of Peru Water and Sewer Department personnel are installing new water meters in many parts of the district during the next two to three months. Personnel will all have Town of Peru identification and will be wearing Town of Peru shirts (lime green, orange or blue).  Altogether, between five and six hundred meters will be installed. Given the number of recent robberies in the area, some Peru residents have been concerned when they witnessed water and sewer personnel entering their property. If you have any questions, please contact the department at 726-6235.  

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From the Peru Community Church

Mark your calendars now for Daily Vacation Bible School!  Monday, August 3^rd to Friday, August 7^th

Peru Community Church will once again host Daily Vacation Bible School at the Fellowship Center at 13 Elm Street, Peru.  The dates are Monday, August 3^rd to Friday, August 7^th from 9:00am – 12 noon.  Kids age 3 years to 6^th grade are welcome.  The Pre K and Kindergarten children will meet in the back of the church in the Peru Nursery School rooms at 12 Elm Street.

This year’s theme is “Son Rock – Kid’s Camp” and will focus on the campers forming and building friendships with each other as they explore who they are in Jesus Christ. VBS is open to all children of the community.  Will you have relatives visiting that week?  We have many kids from out of town who come to VBS each year with their cousins and friends. There will be music, skits, crafts, activities, snacks and much more!

Camper registration forms can be picked up at the Peru Community Church office or St. Augustine’s Church office or call Peru Community Church at 643-8641.  Pre registration is encouraged but not necessary.  There is no fee but donations are accepted.

 Thank you to the people of our community who help make this such a special program.  We had record attendance last year with over 100 children participating and close to 40 volunteers.

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By John T. Ryan (the nature of count #8 was corrected on July 28, 2009)

The jury returned its verdict at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2009 in the case of the State of New York against Donald Covel, The verdict was guilty on count #1 attempted official misconduct; guilty on counts 5,6 and 7 official misconduct; and not guilty on count #8 obstructing governmental administration. Counts 2,3 and 4 had been previously dismissed.

Count #1 and count #8 were related to Covel’s dismissal of Paul Blaine. The other counts were related to actions he took while acting as code enforcement officer.

Clinton County Judge Patrick McGill scheduled sentencing for Monday, October 5, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

By John T. Ryan

NYS Department of Transportation officials were in Peru last Tuesday to inform residents about the planned replacement of the I87 – Bear Swamp Rd. Bridge.  The old bridge is forty-eight years old. DOT officials said road salt is one of the primary reasons for bridge deterioration. The Department plans to complete the bridge design this fall and let bids shortly thereafter. Construction should begin next summer and be completed in the fall of 2011. Read more »

AGENDA

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING

JULY 27, 2009 @ 7:00 PM Read more »

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By John T. Ryan

The Peru Town Board conducted a workshop and special meeting on Friday, July 17, 2009 at which time the counselors authorized the issuance of bonds not to exceed $110,000 to finance the acquisition and installation of new grinder pumps and an upgrade of control equipment for the Valcour Sewer District. Supervisor Donald Covel had previously estimated that the project would result in a tax increase from $.96/M to $1.37/M. He said the rate was $1.61/M when he took office. Water and Sewer Superintendent Greg Timmons said the exiting equipment was purchased in 1985 and requires considerable maintenance. The Valcour Sewer District serves thirty-nine customers.

The former Telegraph Street location of the Elmore SPCA

By John T. Ryan 

Although no exact time-frame has been established the Elmore SPCA recently outlined plans to the Town of Peru Zoning and Planning Boards to eventually move its facility back to the former 556 Telegraph Street location. In 2007 the Board determined that the Telegraph St. location could no longer serve the SPCA’s needs and in 2008 the facility was moved to 510 Arthur Rd. in Peru.  Now that a year has passed, the SPCA had to undertake some activity at the vacant Telegraph Street location or it would lose its non-conforming use status according to Peru’s zoning ordinance. SPCA Board member Carol Solari-Rusco said the facility’s garage will be razed this summer and the large hole in the back of the property will be filled in. Discussing the SPCA’s eventual return to Telegraph Street she said, “We will renovate and expand the facility and eventually move back. I don’t know if it will be next year. It’s got to be well thought out and well planned.” Solari-Rusco said, “We’re still in the talking stages. We’ll need to put together a capital fund project and we’ll be trying to form a steering committee.”

The improvements to be included in the renovated facility include expansion of the dog room and dog walking area, improvements to the septic, heating and electrical systems and improved parking. Phase two enhancements will include a cat housing area.  

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