The Peru Gazette

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Completed Jarvis Rd. Bridge

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Construction of a new Jarvis Road Bridge began on June 12th. Today, following an inspection by Clinton County Highway Superintendent Al Rascoe, the bridge was opened for traffic. A John Deer tractor driven by Tyler Irwin was the first vehicle to cross the bridge.

New Century Construction of Watervliet was the general contractor on the $765,000 project that was completed far ahead of the October 31st deadline. Al Rascoe said, “We’ve had good experiences working with New Century.”

Tyler Irwin was the first “civilian” to drive across the bridge.

Tyler Irwin

The bridge replaced an approximately 60 year old structure. The new bridge is expected to last approximately 75 years. It’s being paid for by county, state and federal funding.

The Jarvis  Road bridge is very important to Peru’s dairy farmers and orchardists, as well as, people traveling from Clintonville, Au Sable Forks and other communities to  Morrisonville, Plattsburgh and Dannemora.

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L-R Religious Education Director Janice Morse, Parish Secretary Rebecca Watkins, Pastor Rev. Alan Shnob, Bookkeeper Jackie Black.

The St. Augustine’s & St. Patrick’s Parish staff is #15 in the Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Guided by Rev. Alan Shnob they do their best to assist parishioners and to welcome new members to the 700 family parish community. St. Augustine’s Church was incorporated in 1883 and a church was blessed in 1891. The first Mass at today’s church was celebrated in 1981.

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
September 11, 2017
7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Moment of Silence for 9/11 Remembrance.

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of August 28, 2017

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

Community Input

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: No Parking on North Bend Street.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: No Parking on Jenkins Street.

DISCUSSION: Pleasant Street Drainage

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Battle of Valcour Monument Relocation.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Internal Audit Acceptance.

DISCUSSION: Lyons Road Schoolhouse Roofing Update.

DISCUSSION: Tobacco Free Continued Discussion.

DISCUSSION: Clinton Co. Health Dept. Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative Grant Application.

DISCUSSION: Logics, LLC Software Workshop.

DISCUSSION: Laphams Mills Park Vandalism.

DISCUSSION: September 15 Water Operator Training.

Other Business.
Community Input on Agenda Items.

Motion to Adjourn.

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TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS HOSTS
HURRICANE RELIEF DONATION DRIVE

What: Tops Markets will be hosting a Hurricane Relief Donation Drive across its four state footprint on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9, 2017 to assist those affected by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and anticipated impact of Hurricane Jose. Cash donations will be accepted at all TOPS locations on Friday and Saturday while food items as well as non-perishable products will be accepted at three Tops locations in Western New York on Friday. In addition to the donations accepted from the community, TOPS will be donating a tractor trailer full of water, vegetables, and bleach to the relief efforts.

By John T. Ryan

Bridge Construction Superintendent Chad Fancher had a broad smile today as he watched Noel J. Brunell personnel pave the approaches to the Jarvis Road Bridge. Obviously very proud of the structure, Fancher looked at the bridge and remarked, “It looks pretty good doesn’t it.”

Fancher has good reason to be smiling. If good weather prevails he believes that the bridge will meet his self-imposed goal of September 15th. It may even be finished on September 13th. According to the contract terms he has at least until the end of October to complete the project. Construction began on June 12th.

Guardrails leading to the bridge, grass planted and signs still have to finished, but Fancher is confident he will make his goal.

June 12th story details the project. 

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Peru’s U.S. Postal Service staff is #14 in the Peru Gazette photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Along with providing extremely courteous window service, Peru’s personnel deliver approximately 3,000 letters and 300 packages to our 2,700 households and businesses daily. Our post office has been located at 1042 Bear Swamp Rd. since 1995.

L-R Custodian Herrick Cross, Postmaster Robert Larson, Rural Carrier Leo Mockus, Clerks Denise Durgan and Dale Clemons.

Not pictured: Rural Carrier Barry Banker, Rural Carrier Assistants Oscar Flores and Cassandre Rabideau and Highway Contract Driver Daniel Wright.

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AGENDA – Peru Planning Board
WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2017 @ 7:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall

CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of August 9, 2017 minutes.
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATIONS:

1. 3-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2017-015 Dana Bashaw
3-Lot Minor Subdivision
506 Calkins Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

2. Site Plan Review: P-2017-016 North Country Mission of Hope
Site Plan Review – Sign
3452 Route 22
Peru, NY 12972

3. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision/Merge with SEQR: P-2017-017 Lorri & Randy Wetzel
2-Lot Minor Subdivision/Merge
22 Coastland Dr.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

4. Site Plan Review: P-2017-018 Randi Walton
Site Plan Review – Sign
3085 Main St.
Peru, NY 12972

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

Here are the veterans being honored at the Saturday, September 2, 2017 Honor Flight # 20. Two men have Peru addresses: Michael McKeon and Eugene Provencher. Why not attend the departure ceremony at 7 a.m. at the Old Base Oval. These vets deserve our support. You will never regret attending.

Ronald B. Brault Korean US AIRFORCE S. SGT
Arlen J. Favero Korean US ARMY SGT
Charles E. Finnegan Korean USMC SGT
Alan R. Jones Korean US NAVY SONAR 3rd Class
Charles D. Kennedy Korean US AIRFORCE Captain
Michael T. McKeon Korean US AIR FORCE Master SGT
James R. Morris Korean US AIR FORCE SGT
Dale L. Moss WW11 US NAVY Boiler an 2nd Class
Stephen S. Mydlarz Korean US AIR FORCE Airman 1st. Class
Eugene L. Provencher Korean US NAVY Boatswain ate 3rd Cl
Mark J. Rasco Korean USMC SGT
Richard H. Reome Korean US AIR FORCE Airman 1st Class
Clifton H. St. Louis Korean US AIR FORCE S.M. SGT E-8
James F. Trombley

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AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, September 20, 2017 @ 7:00 PM, PERU TOWN HALL

CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of July 19, 2017 and August 16, 2017 minutes
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATION:

Area Variance: Z-2017-027 James Rock
Area Variance – Porch/Deck
282 Bear Swamp Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

Continuation of a Nonconforming Use/Area Variance: Z-2017-028 Wendy Silverman
Continuation of a Nonconforming Use/Area Variance –Replace a Mobile Home
80 Pleasant St.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
CEO REPORT:

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that Canada goose hunting seasons open during the first week of September.

“New York is home to more than 200,000 resident Canada geese, and the September seasons are designed to allow recreational hunters the most opportunity allowed by Federal hunting season frameworks to help the state reach our population goal of approximately 85,000 nesting birds,” said Commissioner Seggos. “Each year, goose hunters from around the state harvest approximately 50,000 Canada geese during these special seasons.”

September Canada goose seasons occur in all goose hunting zones except the Western Long Island area. All upstate areas open September 1 and run through September 25. The Central Long Island and Eastern Long Island seasons begin on the Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday (Sept. 5) and run through September 30. These seasons include liberal bag limits, extended shooting hours, and other special regulations to maximize hunter success.

September hunting seasons are an important part of managing “resident” Canada goose populations (i.e., geese that breed in New York and adjacent states).

Additional details on 2017-18 Waterfowl & Migratory Game Bird Seasons can be found on DEC’s website.

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