The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday December 9, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber; Councilman, Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE PERU COURT HOUSE AGENDA: DECEMBER 30, 2019 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Dedication of Court Building to Joseph Kelley. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Transfer of Funds in General Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Transfer of Funds in Highway Fund. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Transfer of Funds in […]

By John T. Ryan   At its November 25, 2019 regular meeting the Peru Town Board:  Agreed to hold its last meeting of 2019 on December 30th at 6 p.m. at the Peru Court House. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the dedication of the Court House to longtime Peru resident and former Clinton […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber;Councilman, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

A Special Meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on November 18, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-(Absent); Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman Mr. James Langley-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr. Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential […]

NOVEMBER 25, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of November 14, 2019 and Special Meeting of November 18, 2019. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Removal of Private Right of Way for Stewart Drive. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: School House Wood […]

  The Peru Town Board and Town Clerk Dianne Miller following the November 18th 2020 Town Budget Adoption Meeting. L-R Counselor Jim Langley, Counselor Melvin Irwin, Town Clerk Dianne Miller, Supervisor Brandy McDonald, Counselor Jim Douglass, Counselor Rick Barber. On December 31st Jim Langley’s term of office will end. Kregg Bruno will join the Board […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board adopted the town’s 2020 budget at a November 18, 2019 Special Board Meeting. As previously reported: Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that with the exception of the Valcour sewer districts the Town of Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates will not increase. Valcour Sewer District […]

The Peru Town Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 18th to adopt the 2020 town budget. At last Thursday’s Town Board meeting Supervisor Brandy McDonald said that with the exception of the Valcour Sewer Districts, Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates should not increase. Valcour Sewer District #1 (residential) will […]

The Peru Town Board will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall to Adopt 2020 Final Budget.

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of October 28, 2019 and Public Hearing on November 7, 2019. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth […]

Unofficial 2019 election results as reported by the Press Republican. These totals do not include absentee ballots. Clinton County Legislator: Area 1 – Calvin Castine 1,106 vs. Joel Herzog 391 Area 3 – Mark Henry 800 vs. Jerry Marking 769 Area 5 – Rick Potiker 593 vs. Bill Todd 421 Area 7 – Robert Timmons […]

By John T. Ryan The Town Board: Authorized inter-fund budget transfers to pay for the Patent Road culvert repairs and the Highway Department’s two new dump trucks. Delayed approval of up to $5,500 of interior restoration work at the Lyon Rd School House. The Board wants a more complete description of the work to be […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday October 17, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber;Councilman, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of October 17, 2019. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Perform Budget Adjustment for Highway Fund Balance Transfer. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Transfer from the Highway Machinery Reserve to Highway Fund for Use Toward Truck Purchase. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  School House Wood Work Quote […]

By John T. Ryan In General News the Board:  Reversed its decision to award an $8,000 bid for material and installation of a roof at the Court House to New Image Roofing (Chad Rivers). The Board conditionally awarded the bid to Ron Hoy Construction at a price of $11,400.  Hoy will get the bid if […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – November 5th Election Day is only 15 days away. Two seats on the Peru Town Council are open and two candidates have been nominated, meaning both candidates should be elected. Republican and Democratic Party officials say they tried but were unable to recruit more candidates. Sitting Republican Councilman Rick […]

A news story on the meeting will be published as soon as time permits.   

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of September 23, 2019. 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) Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Wastewater Plant Clarifier Equipment Purchase. […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and […]

The Board: Awarded a $120,480 bid to Luck Brothers Inc. to replace the damaged Patent Rd. culvert. The Town of Peru is purchasing the box culvert at a cost of $143,500. Total cost: $263,980 not including the temporary repairs already performed. Awarded a bid of $8,000 to New Image Roofing (Chad Rivers) to replace shingles […]

A special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, […]