The Peru Gazette

Peru – Town of Peru Water/Sewer Department personel are replacing a malfunctioning fire hydrant at the Pleasant St.- River Road-Jarvis Rd. intersection today. Vehicle traffic is not being impeded. They’re taking great care not to damage the yellow natural gas line.

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From the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo

Bond Proceeds Support Facility Upgrades to Help Students Achieve Success

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced approximately $585.2 million in low-cost, tax-exempt bonds has been issued through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York on behalf of 56 school districts. This financing is the largest pooled school district issuance in DASNY history.

“New York is committed to providing students of all ages with an education that will help them reach their greatest potential,” Governor Cuomo said. “By modernizing academic facilities and learning environments across the state, we are supporting the next generation of leaders and laying the foundation for a stronger, more competitive Empire State.”

“Our schools require the resources and services they need to provide students with a quality education in a productive learning environment,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. “The nearly $600 million in bonds for school districts across the state will allow districts to upgrade their facilities and address inefficiencies in the classroom. New York is aggressively working to ensure that all students have equal opportunities and are poised for future success.”

The issuance is part of DASNY’s School Districts Revenue Bond Financing Program, which provides public school districts across New York State with an efficient financing alternative. Since the inception of the program in 2002, DASNY has issued 90 separate series of bonds on behalf of more than 200 school districts statewide, providing more than $5 billion in low-interest financing.

Financing issued by region below: Read more »

Peru Central School District is currently accepting letters of interest for a vacant Board of Education seat.  Interested individuals should submit interest to Peru CSD District Office, PO Box 68, 17 School St, Peru, NY 12972 no later than Friday, September 21st.  Thank you.

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September 11, 2018

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for September 20,2018 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss The Sewer Upgrade Project. The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall.

Dianne Miller

Town of Peru

Town Clerk

Peru – The Monday, September 10 2018 Peru Town Board meeting was one of the briefest in recent history. at 16 minutes.

At the Board’s last meeting Town Clerk Dianne Miller asked the members for any input they might have on the office hours she was proposing for 2019 tax collections. Miller said she is trying to make her hours as convenient as possible for the public. Tonight the Board concurred with her proposal.

The Tax Collector’s published 2019 office hours are as follows:

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Click here to view Coach Jim Neyenhouse’s game highlight photos of the Saturday, September 8, 2018 Peru Indian 40 to 6 victory over the Moriah Vikings.

Click here to view Coach Jim Neyenhouse’s game highlight photos of the Saturday, September 8, 2018 Peru Indian 40 to 6 victory over the Moriah Vikings.

Click here to see the netting being installed. 

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The first Peru Gazette story appeared on September 4, 2008 (See below). After 10,127 stories on the website and thousands on our Facebook page stories are still being written and posted as often as time permits. One story (Tony Andrews on the Wheel of Fortune) reached 48,000 people and many reach several thousand primarily through Facebook which has almost 2,100 followers. People residing in every state visit the website. 

Thank you to everyone who has been so cooperative over the past ten years especially local town officials, businesses and organizations. The level of cooperation has been amazing. 

I’m also grateful to Don McBrayer who covered the Town Board prior to his becoming interested in politics, to Rodney Brown who gave advice when I first started, to Joanne Kennedy and Jim Neyenhouse for their great photos, to Adele Douglas who submitted many interesting stories and to Marque Moffett who recently began submitting great stories. Additional writers are always welcome. It’s a voluntary but rewarding experience.

Finally, I must thank my wife Jean who edits almost every story. Errors occur when I make changes after her edits. 

Regards, 

John Ryan, Editor 

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Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the school board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Anticipated topics include:

• Facilities Use
• Opening of School Year
• Donation/Grant
• Appointment of Personnel

The full agenda will be available today on the District’s website.

All are welcome.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of August 27, 2018.

5. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)

6. Community Input

7. DISCUSSION:  Vac Truck Repair.

8. DISCUSSION:  Sewer Upgrade Workshop – Sept. 20 @ 6:30

9. DISCUSSION:  Town Clerk/Tax Collector Hours for January.

10. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Negative Declaration for Sewer Project.

12. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.
13. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

MOTION:     Adjourn

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If you look forward to spring at the end of a long Winter, but are disheartened by the hours of work to prepare your garden beds for planting, this is the workshop for you.  By putting your garden to bed in the fall, with a look ahead to spring, you will save time, money, and frustration.

Class held from 10:00 to Noon at the Extension office

6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, in Plattsburgh

Fee $5.00, pre-registration required

After a season of use, our gardening tools need some tender loving care.  Many can use sharpening so they are ready to go next spring.  This hands-on workshop will teach you the best practices to extend the life of your tools.  Bring a set of pruners for sharpening during the workshop.  (One per person please)

Class held from 10:00 to Noon at the Extension office

6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, in Plattsburgh

Fee $5.00, pre-registration required

Register for workshops by calling 518 561-7450 or email Jolene at jmw442@cornell.edu

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected

Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.