The Peru Gazette

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of May 30, 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:  Set a Public Hearing Date […]

By John T. Ryan Replacement of the sinking Patent Road culvert has been estimated to cost at least $250,000. An 8 ft. or 10 ft. wide box culvert will have to be installed to meet U.S Army Corp of Engineer requirements for a fish stream. The work will have to be contracted out. The possibility […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 30, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of May 13, 2019. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 13, 2019. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Set a Public Hearing Date for […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Background checks for all Peru Youth Commission coaches, employees and volunteers. will become a reality this year. At its Monday, May 13, 2019 meeting the Peru Town Board formally approved a background check contract with sportsengine.com. Checks will be done online with all cost being born by the town. […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were:  Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor- Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also […]

MAY 13, 2019 6:45 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:       To Open the Public Hearing. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions MOTION:      To Close the Public Hearing. MOTION:        Adjourn Here is a copy of the proposed Local Law: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #________ of […]

MAY 13, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of April 25, 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 […]

A Town tobacco policy was approved at the Peru Town Board’s August 27, 2018 meeting prohibiting the use of tobacco products and e-cigarette in all town buildings and on all town property including parking lots, parks and walking trails. “No Smoking” signs will be placed in appropriate places. This week “tobacco-free” signs were placed at […]

WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 25, 2019, the Town Board duly passed a resolution under Section 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, proposing that the town adopt Local Law # 1of 2019 that provides for the use of and payment for professionals and other Town […]

  By John T. Ryan  Peru –  Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell had bad news for counselors at the Peru Town Board’s April 25, 2019 meeting. A 4-foot diameter culvert at 81 Patent Road needs to be replaced becasue a 5 to 6 foot deep sink hole devoped in close proximity to the culvert. The Highway […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 8, 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; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present […]

Thursday, April  25, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 11, 2019. MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Report from Highway Dept. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Set a Public Hearing Date for Local Law Regarding Professional Fees. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approve Dangerous Dog […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald is still recovering from shoulder surgery but he was able to chair the Monday, April 8, 2019 Town Board meeting.  Here is a summary of the meeting highlights:  The next Town Board meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, April 25th at 7 p.m. Supervisor Brandy McDonald […]

The Town of Peru Town Board will be holding a workshop on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall.  Discussion item will be the Town of Peru’s Youth Commission roles, responsibilities and job descriptions. Thank you Dianne Miller Town Clerk

APRIL 8, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of March 25, 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 […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – As previously reported it appears the long-planned Main Street upgrade project isn’t going to happen. Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass declared the project “pretty much dead” at the Town Board’s March 25, 2019 meeting while emphasizing he does not want to lose the $150,000 in remaining grant monies. Options such […]

Peru – Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass is residing at Town Board meetings while Supervisor Brandy McDonald recovers from shoulder surgery.  At the Monday, March 25th meeting Douglass declared the long-awaited Main Street upgrade project “pretty much dead.” Instead of narrowing the northern portion of the street and planting trees, the Town is examining other ideas […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 11, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber,  Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney.  Also present […]

MARCH 25, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 11, 2019.  Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Bid Opening and Sale of 2008 Ford F250. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Acceptance of Mark Lukens on the Planning Board. DISCUSSION:  Electronic Death Certificate Registry. […]

Peru –  Deputy Town Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the Monday, March 11, 2019 Town Board meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald is recovering from shoulder surgery. He was one of the many local residents who sustained injuries after falling on the ice.  Main Street Project – It appears that the Main Street upgrade project may not happen. New York […]

FOR SALE The Town of Peru, Water/Sewer Department will be accepting sealed bids for one  2008 Ford F-250 regular cab truck with push plates and wired for fisher v-plow. Sealed bids should be submitted to the Town Of Peru, Town Clerk’s Office at 3036 Main Street Peru, NY  12972 by 10:00 AM on March 25, […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the 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 Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney;.  Also present were […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 25, 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; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present […]

MARCH 11, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing and Town Board Regular Meetings of February 25, 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 […]