The Peru Gazette

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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. 

Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Peru – Sept. 20, 2021

To All Residents: 

In an effort to protect our Town workers and the public from exposure during the Corona Virus Outbreak, we are requiring that ALL VISITORS must wear a mask upon entering the building regardless weather you are fully vaccinated or not until further notice. 

ALL Town Offices doors will be locked to ensure full compliance by all employees and residents. 

There is a drop box out front of the Town Hall that will be checked a few times a day, please feel free to use it. 

Thank you for your understanding in this matter. 

The most important thing right now is that everyone stays safe, calm and healthy! Please stay home when possible and protect yourself and neighbors!

Respectfully,

Brandy McDonald and the Peru Town Council

Contact Numbers are as follows:

Brandy McDonald, Town Supervisor, – 518-593-3078.

James Douglass, Councilman – 518-570-9549.

Dianne Miller, Town Clerk/Tax Collector – 518-643-2745  Ext. 2

Courtney Tetrault, W/S Superintendent – 518-572-6600

Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent –- 518-369-4845.

Bob Guynup, Codes Enforcement Officer – 518-726-6420

JCEO Office – 518-643-8455

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“I encourage new and experienced anglers alike to take advantage of the upcoming Free Fishing Day, which gives everyone the chance to try the sport at no cost and introduce family and friends to a new hobby,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a Sept. 17 announcement.

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The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 21^st at 3:30 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that the Board will almost immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss current litigation and the employment history of particular person(s).  At this time, no other District business is anticipated for this meeting.

The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).

The meeting is open to the public and all current District, State and Federal COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols will be followed.  The public may only view the brief open/public sessions of the meeting.  Executive Session is not available for viewing/attendance.

Thank you.

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