Girls can play Peru Youth Commission baseball, more signs erected, and sewer system upgrade cost rises
Peru – Peru will have a young lady playing baseball this summer if she chooses to do so. At the Monday, May 9, Town Board meeting Youth Director John Flynn asked the board for guidance. Over the years only boys have participated in Peru’s summer baseball program; however, a girl indicated she would like to play baseball this year. Flynn checked with the Clinton County Youth Bureau. After stating that Peru should first evaluate the girls’ playing ability, the Bureau informed Flynn that age should be the only qualifying factor. Town Attorney Matt Favro pointed out that since Peru plays under the County’s umbrella, it should follow County guidelines. No one on the town board disagreed; consequently, girls will be permitted to participate in Peru Youth Commission baseball.
Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell told the board that it’s necessary to place “No Parking” signs along Route 22 between North Bend Street to the intersection of Route 22 and Maiden Lane. Why? When eighteen-wheelers or other large vehicles park while shopping at Stewart’s, they conceal the newly erected stop sign. (The town installed two “No Parking” signs today, May 12, 2021.)
Responding to increasing costs for the sewer system upgrade cost, the board passed a resolution to increase its borrowing authority from $6,643,536 to $7,612,477, a $1,178,941 increase. The board scheduled a public hearing on the issuance of general obligation bonds for May 23 at 5:45 p.m.
The board’s remaining business was routine. Look for the approved meeting minutes that the town and the Peru Gazette will post following the town board’s May 23 meeting.
Posted: May 12th, 2022 under General News.