The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman;  Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Code Enforcement Officer Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog

Control Officer.

The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Bruno to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2020 meeting.

5 Ayes    0 Nays                                                                                  Motion Carried 

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.06.22-1

A RESOLUTION TO ERECT A STOP SIGN ON GALA LANE AT THE INTERSECTION OF  WASHINGTON ST. OF THE  ORCHARD VIEW SUBDIVISION.

MOTIONED BY:   Mr. Bruno                                  SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglass

WHEREAS,   the Town Board desires to erect a stop sign on Gala Lane at its intersection with Washington St.  pursuant to its authority under Vehicle and Traffic Law 1660; and it is now

RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Highway Superintendent erect or cause

to be erected a stop sign controlling travel on Gala Lane at its intersection with Washington St, 

BE IT RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

CARRIED: 5 Ayes 0 Nays              

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.06.22-2

A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DAVEY DRIVE WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE AS THE TOWN OF PERU’S AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME. Read more »

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As Traffic Increases, New Yorkers Are Urged to Practice Caution As Construction Crews and Law Enforcement Work to Keep Highways Safe 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today, in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, State Police and the Thruway Authority reminded motorists of the importance of moving over for highway workers, first responders and others who assist with motor vehicle crashes and roadside incidents. As regions across the state continue reopening, it will bring increased traffic and a greater need for drivers to be aware and respectful of those who work to keep us safe as we travel along New York’s roads and bridges. 

“While New Yorkers remain vigilant to stop the spread of COVID-19, we must also be mindful of the emergency responders, highway workers, tow truck drivers, police officers and others who work to keep us safe,” Governor Cuomo said. “As areas across the state continue reopening and more motorists take to the road, I urge all drivers to follow the law, use common sense and be considerate so our brave men and women can work safely.”  

Recognizing and understanding signs leading up to and within a work zone is essential for the safety of all drivers and roadside workers. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone and in accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. More work zone safety tips can be found at thruway.ny.gov.

“Many school administrators, teachers, faculty and concerned parents from our local schools have reached out to my office with concerns about acquiring PPE and hand sanitizer for the upcoming school year as New York State releases more guidance for reopening. As an advocate for public education, I understand the current fiscal situation for our local school districts and share their concerns about the affordability of PPE and hand sanitizer. There is no doubt that in-person instruction is important for our children’s wellbeing and mental health but we must ensure the safety of our students and educators when considering schools reopening.

“With that said, whether school districts can afford PPE and hand sanitizer should not have to be a factor in this decision because these items are a necessity for school districts to reopen safely. Nothing is more important than providing a safe environment for our children and their teachers and the least New York State can do is provide PPE and hand sanitizer for our public schools.  In the upcoming weeks, I will continue to fight for the State to provide PPE and hand sanitizer for schools to make sure that our local school districts have the proper equipment to keep our children and their educators safe.”

Clinton County Health Department, “Since our last Clinton County COVID-19 case update, Clinton County has seen 3 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases. Please continue to wear face coverings, wash your hands frequently, and maintain physical distance (of at least 6 feet) from others.”

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

“New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined the criteria to reopen school districts closed this fall, stressing that he wants to keep kids safe: “We’re not going to use our children as guinea pigs.”

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The Peru CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meal Packages containing six days of Breakfast and Lunch are available this summer to all children 18 years and under free of charge. They are available for pick-up at Peru Elementary-Intermediate Building, Entrance E-31. Pick-Up Dates are scheduled for: Thursdays, July 16th, 23rd, 30th, and August 6th, 2020 from 10:45 am-12:15 pm.

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A message from Assemblyman Billy Jones

For over 50 years, Storm Treanor has served our communities first as an ER nurse and later as a teacher and mentor to aspiring first responders. Today I am proud to announce Storm Treanor as a 2020 Woman of Distinction under the category of Health Care.

As an instructor, medical professional, and mentor, Storm Treanor provides her patients with the care and compassion they need and has inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps. Even after her retirement, she has remained heavily involved in the community by serving as the coordinator of Clinton County Emergency Services(EMS). With 50 years of experience as an emergency room registered nurse, she now shares her knowledge and skills with aspiring first responders by teaching advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) and EMT recertification classes, as well as working as an ER preceptor for other nurses. Storm has continued her educational journey and is currently a student studying to teach the AEMT bridge course to paramedics in the future.

Along with dedicating her time to teaching, Storm works as a critical care EMT at Morrisonville EMS. She is also involved in the Mountain Lakes Regional EMS Council (REMSCO), which helps improve the delivery of pre-hospital EMS, as well as the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) and University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM) outreach program, a critical part of the trauma response system. Storm truly embodies what it means to be selfless and continues to go above and beyond to make a positive difference in every life she touches.

Congratulations Storm!

Dear Families,

Future Pick-Up Dates are scheduled for: Thursday, July 16th, 23rd, 30th and August 6th, 2020

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