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Illegal parking occurring on North Bend Street 

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.