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Water main break near Peru Central School results in Boil Water Order

Several homes and businesses on the north end of the Peru hamlet are without water. A contractor digging in the vicinity of the Peru Central School apparently broke a water main. The Town of Peru Water Department is in hopes of fixing the pipe this afternoon, but water must be boiled until further notice.    […]

Zoning enforcement dominates Town Board meeting

By John T. Ryan There’s rarely a dull Peru Town Board meeting and the Monday, June 24, 2013 meeting was no exception.   The first 35 minutes of the meeting involved an alleged zoning law violation in one of Peru’s most beautiful neighborhoods on the shores of Lake Champlain. Coastland Drive residents Jay and Heidi […]

Peru’s Summer Concerts Series begins Sunday, June 30th

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JUNE 30 THROUGH AUGUST 25 JUNE 30 THE CHILLBILLYS – CLASSIC THROUGH CONTEMPORARY ROCK JULY 7 BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK- PRESENT JULY 14 THE CASTAWAYS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, […]

Monday, June 24, 2013 Town Board Agenda

Regular Mtg Agenda 06242013

CFA serves as single entry point for applicants to access to up to $760 in economic development funding

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for Round III of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative is now available to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public. The CFA serves as the single entry point for applicants to access the up to $760 million in economic […]

Clinton County treasurer won’t run: Sue Polhemus nominated by Clinton County Republicans

Clinton County treasurer won’t run » Local News » Press-Republican.

Little Ausable River is raging at Heyworth/Mason Park following almost 3″ of rain

Water laps on bridge – Movie Heyworth-Mason 4a  and  Movie Little Ausable Rages

Safe water, natural gas availability, speed limits, the historic register and assessor reappointment highlight meeting

By  John T. Ryan Important decisions having to do with water quality improvement project costs, natural gas availability and speed limits highlighted the Monday, June 10, 2013 Town Board meeting.  Counselors approved two resolutions that could add from $25, 000 to $50,000 to the cost of the water quality improvement project. Bringing natural gas to […]

Pasquales asks for Zoning Law Interpretation – permitted parking at issue

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Monday’s Town Board Meeting Agenda includes speed zone request and culvert repair/replacement update

Regular Mtg Agenda June 10 2013

Peru parks offer a new attraction

By Adele Douglas This past Sunday two snapping turtles could be seen burying their eggs – one near the entrance to the Fellowship Center and the other in Little Ausable Park.  This morning this mommy was trying her luck in Heyworth/Mason Park.  Here are a few snapping turtle facts. From NYSDEC’s webpage about snapping turtles: […]

It’s time to “PLAY BALL!”

By John T. Ryan June 1 – The Peru Youth Commission is holding its Annual Early Bird Baseball Tournament today.  Parents and children filled the Laphams Mills Recreation Park at 9 am to participate in and view the opening ceremonies. Over 300 young people ages 5-15 will be members of 23 teams. Youth Director John […]

Replacing culverts may cost the Town of Peru up to $250,000 & water improvement project encounters another delay

By John T. Ryan The Wednesday, May 28, 2013 Town Board meeting started off on a good note with town resident Jim Earle praising Town Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell for his department’s fast reaction to Earle’s report of a 2.5 foot  x 3 foot wide, 3 foot deep, sink hole on a Fuller Rd. just […]

Town Board to meet Thursday, May 29th

Regular Mtg Agenda 05292013

Post 309 honors those who have given the ultimate sacrifice

By John T. Ryan Peru VFW Port 309 conducted its traditional Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 am today. Post Quartermaster Rick Dabrowski welcomed members and guests. Rev. Alan Shnob, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, led opening and closing prayers.  County Legislator Peter Keenan and Town Supervisor Peter Glushko were the main speakers.  Peter Keenan told […]

Peru gets $500,000 for water project

Peru gets $500,000 for water project » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

DiNapoli: Towns Can Better Monitor Asphalt Projects

DiNapoli: Towns Can Better Monitor Asphalt Projects, 5/16/13.

Fines for unleased dogs may increase

By Donald McBrayer Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the board of an incident involving a bicyclist who was bitten by a dog on Rt.22 just outside the hamlet. This being the second incident in less than a month involving dangerous unleashed dogs, Glushko suggested an increase in the $25 minimum amount dog owner can be fined for an […]

Tonight’s Town Board agenda

      AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 13, 2013 7:00 PM       1.                  Call Meeting To Order       2.                  Pledge of Allegiance 3.                  Roll Call 4.                  MOTION: Approval of minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 22, 2013. 5.                  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; […]

Zero tolerance for loose dogs, speeding vehicles and natural gas availability highlight Town Board Meeting

By John T. Ryan Two Peru residents addressed the Peru Town Board at its Monday, April 22, 2013 meeting.  Jane Alexander told the Board that she was upset with a town judge’s decision to require leashing and close supervision of a dog he deemed to be dangerous.  “I think that’s wholly inadequate. We just can’t […]

Peru dog declared dangerous; owner to be cited

Peru dog declared dangerous; owner to be cited » Local News » Press-Republican.

Poodle killed near Fellowship Center by larger dog

Poodle killed by larger dog » Local News » Press-Republican.

Court Schedule and Vandalism among topics at Monday’s Town Board Meeting

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, April 9th. Everyone was in attendance. The Board discussed issues with the new Peru Town Court schedule.  The Court’s convening time was recently moved from Tuesday at 5PM to 2PM. In March, Judge James Kirby told the Board that a change in the […]

Town Board’s April 8 agenda includes scheduling a workshop and hearing on the new zoning law

Regular Mtg Agenda April 8 2013

Boil Water Order Lifted

WATER IN THE PERU WATER DISTRICT-  Oakdale, Pinewood and Old Town Road  PERU WATER DISTRICT NY0900216: BOIL WATER ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED.