The Peru Gazette

Report Profiles Demographic Changes

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report tracking New York’s local demographic changes based on 2020 Census data and an interactive online map that breaks down population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, in New York’s cities, counties, towns and villages. DiNapoli’s report provides a snapshot of New York state’s population, which totaled more than 20.2 million in 2020, up 4.1% since 2010.

“The 2020 Census results show that New York state is changing, and this report and online tool provides detailed information about population changes in local communities and what it may mean down the road,” said DiNapoli. “These changes can impact how revenues, such as local sales tax and federal aid, are distributed.”

The state’s overall population growth was largely driven by the New York City metropolitan area. The city experienced its fourth straight decade of population growth and had the sharpest increase at 7.7%. The population in the Mid-Hudson region grew 4.7% to nearly 2.4 million, the largest percentage increase of any region outside of New York City. Long Island, the state’s second-most populated region, increased by 3.1% from 2010 to over 2.9 million people. Conversely, the Southern Tier had the largest percentage decrease at 3%, closely followed by the North Country and Mohawk Valley, with declines of 2.9% and 2.2%, respectively.

Overall, cities outside New York City grew for the first time since 1960, up 2% to total 2.3 million people in 2020, though fewer than half experienced population growth. Towns grew by 1.7%, totaling 9.1 million residents, reflecting the slowest growth in towns in decades. The number of people living in villages also grew, but only by 1.1%, due in part to the dissolution of 22 villages between 2010 and 2020.

Other findings in the report: Read more »

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Highlights of Peru Town Board’s November 8, 2021 Meeting 

Highway Superintendent reported that four vehicles are parking illegally on the new North Bend Street sidewalk. It is illegal to park on a sidewalk. Erecting warning signs and having vehicles towed were discussed. 

The board: 

• Passed a resolution to extend its contract with Casella Organics Residuals for waste removal at the wastewater treatment plant. The price increased from $83 to $94 per wet ton. 
• Approved proceeding with steps to refinance 2009 and 2014 serial bonds. Ben Maslona of Municipal Advisor for Fiscal Advisors & Marketing, Inc., estimated that the town would save approximately $150,000 over the term of the bonds. The law firm Trespasz & Marquardt will represent the town. 
• Approved payment of $399,844 to Rifenburg Construction in connection with the ongoing sewer system upgrade project. 
• Scheduled a sewer system upgrade and wastewater treatment plant workshop for December 13 at 5 p.m. 
• Adjourned to executive session for pending new litigation. 

Nov. 19th Correction. The Casella contract extension was tabled, then approved at the Nov. 8 meeting. 

Click here to review http://www.perutown.com/min21/2021-11-04-PH.pdf

Click here for OCTOBER 2021 DEPT REPORTS

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Office of Children and Family Services Not Monitoring Adult Protective Service Providers, Leaving Problems Unchecked

The State Office of Children and Family Services is not adequately overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk New Yorkers potentially in harm’s way, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

“Every month thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable to care for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “New Yorkers need assurance that the providers hired to help these men and women are doing just that. The agency responsible for protecting them must do a better job.”

Elder abuse is a problem nationwide, with 1 in 10 older adults subject to physical or psychological abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Many cases are not reported. Every month OCFS receives an average of 2,500 referrals for help in New York City and 1,800 in the rest of the state. Referrals, which can come from anyone whether a family member, a neighbor or a bank employee, fell dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-Dec. 2020) to an average of 1,500 referrals a month each from the city and areas outside of it. Read more »

As printed November 16, 2021, Press-Republican Legal Notices. 

Please take notice of the Annual Election of the Peru Fire District County of Clinton State of New York will take place on December 14 2021 between the hours of 6 PM and 9 PM at the Peru Fire Station located at 753 Bear Swamp Rd., Peru New York for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a five-year term commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2026

Applications for the above-mentioned position will be received until November 24th at the following address: Peru Fire District. PO Box 603, Peru NY 12972. Attention: Secretary.

Anyone who is a resident in the Peru Fire District is eligible to seek the position 

Signed Robert A. Akey 

Peru Fire District Secretary

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Peru Gazette 2019 file photo

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 44th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot (both virtually and live) on November 25th, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to Adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the school bus garage. A 15 minute staggered start is  offered for social distancing purposes. Face coverings are requested. To ensure a prompt start, registration will end at 8:30, sharp. The 5K & (unofficial) 10K races start between 9:00 and 9:15am. Entry fee for 5K is $22.50 & 10K event is $25 if preregistered online before Wednesday 11/24 at 6:59 p.m. Bib pick-up and last-minute pre-registration can be done in person at the Peru Intermediate gym on Wednesday the 25^th on the morning of the event.  On the day of the event, the fee is $25. Trophies are awarded to male and female winners of the 5 & 10K races. Contact Tom Brown at 1-518-593-0977 or Ed Eisele @ 1-518-524-3650.

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. 

Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.