The Peru Gazette

APRIL 12, 2021 @ 6:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 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) MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of February 22, 2021. Community Input […]

Peru – Construction personnel met behind the Peru Community Church this morning to discuss details of Peru’s sewer upgrade project. On February 8th, the Town approved a $3,727,930 contract with Reifenburg Contracting of Troy, NY. The project will continue throughout the summer. Rifenburg has until June 30, 2022, to complete the project.   The Peru […]

  By John T. Ryan  The American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) impact on the Town was the first agenda at the Peru Town Board’s Monday, March 22nd meeting. Passed by Congress and signed by President Biden the plan will provide $12.6 to New York State, including $825 million to smaller cities, towns and villages. Supervisor Brandy […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk; Mr. Matt Favro, Town Attorney; Mr. […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday February 8, 2021, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber; Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

MARCH 22, 2021 @ 6:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 8, 2021. Community Input DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of the Public Employer Health Emergency Plan. DISCUSSION: American Rescue Plan (COVID Relief Bill) DISCUSSION: Use of Johnson Controls or Alltech(Installer) for […]

Summary of Peru Board Meeting of March 8, 2021, chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass  By John T. Ryan  Highlights: CLINK HERE FOR FEBRUARY 2021 DEPT REPORTS Replacement of the deteriorating Telegraph Rd. culvert and bridge will be delayed pending NYS grant awards. The Board decided to delay the projects after grant writer Liz Tedford informed […]

Wednesday, March 3rd – T-Mobile technician working on his company’s cellular equipment on Peru’s water tower. In 2019 Peru received over $52,000 in water tower rental fees.

MARCH 8, 2021 @ 6:00 PM   1. Call Meeting To Order   2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. 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)   5. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the […]

By John T. Ryan Town Board Meeting of February 22, 2021 news: Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell also told the Board that NYS has not prioritized COVID vaccinations for highway and sewer personnel. He is very concerned, stating that COVID quarantines shut down several town highway departments. Farrell also reported that the Town might receive up […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2021. Community Input DISCUSSION: Parsons Road Abandonment. DISCUSSION: Walking Trail Extension. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Property Tax Monies Transfer to Fire Dept. DISCUSSION: Complete Streets Funding Opportunity DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.  DISCUSSION: Other Business.  DISCUSSION: Public Comments on […]

By John T. Ryan  The Board:  Approved the Town’s annual contract with the Peru Free Library. The Town contributes $80,000 annually toward the library’s operation.  Gave final approval for the contract between the Town of Peru and the Rifenburg Contracting Corp. of Troy, NY. Rifenburg will carry out the Trunk Sewer Main and Pump Station […]

Nov. 23, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes December 14, 2020 Minutes – December 30, 2020 Meeting Minutes – January 25, 2021 Minutes –

JANUARY 2021 DEPT REPORTS

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 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) MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021. Community Input DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Davey Drive Road Acceptance/Turnover to […]

January 25, 2021, Town Board Meeting Highlights   Responding to a Peru Gazette question, Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the exact cost of the $4 million to $4.6 million sewer upgrade project would not be known until the project is completed. Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said earlier estimates put the cost to the average sewer district […]

1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Organizational Meeting of January 11, 2021 and Regular Meeting of January 11, 2021.   5. Community Input   6. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of 2021 Internal Audit for the Town Justice.   7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of […]

By John T. Ryan Meeting highlights: Water Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said his personnel have tried to get the Sullivan Park ice rink operating; however, the cold-warm weather conditions have hindered ice making.  Youth Director John Flynn reported that Whiteface is available for the town’s skiing program. Thirty-eight youths signed up for the program that will […]

Approved Minutes of November 9, 2020 Regular Board Meeting 

Approved Minutes – Nov. 16, 2020 Special Town Board Meeting

Approved Minutes – Nov. 23, 2020 Regular Meeting

Public Hearing -12-14-20 Water and Sewer Rates

Click here for Minutes – December 30, 2020 Meeting

The Peru Town Board conducted its Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 11th at 5:30 p.m. Here are the salaries liaisons, meeting dates, contracts, etc. agreed upon. Click here for the 2021 Information

Click here for December 2020 Town of Peru Department Reports