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Volunteers making steady progress at Heyworth Mason Park

By Adele Douglas It’s now a little easier to see that there’s a park developing at the former Heyworth Village Apartment site,

Notice to Peru residents regarding swimming pool, spa and hot tub regulations

The Town of Peru Codes Office is in the process of updating their records and to remind residents of the New York State Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tub Regulations.

Town of Peru announces summer concert schedule

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 26

Eminent domain proceeding and Heyworth/Mason Park progress dominate Monday’s Public Hearing and Town Board Meeting

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held a public hearing on eminent domain proceedings regarding the placement of an upgraded town sewer line across property on North Bend Street owned by Thomas Powers.

Town Board schedules public regarding use of eminent domain to allow for completion of North Bend Street sewer project

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON Eminent Domain Proceedings to Complete North Bend Sewer Project, June 11, 2012 6:30 PM 

Tonight’s Town Board agenda includes usual updates

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 11, 2012 7:00 PM

300 Peru children will play summer baseball and softball and even more are expected to compete in fall soccer program

By John T. Ryan There was a light drizzle Saturday morning,

Town Board to discuss/update several important issues including new zoning law and feral pigs on North Bend Street

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, May 30, 2012 – 7:00 PM 

Water system schedule, new zoning law, and Heyworth/Mason Park updates among topics at Monday’s Town Board meeting

Improving Peru’s water system will require a significantly higher tax rate

Town of Peru ready to start work on $3M water project

Town of Peru ready to start work on $3M water project » Local News » Press-Republican.

Monday’s Town Board meeting should include the tax impact of water quality improvements

Click here for the Monday, May 14th Town Board Meeting Agenda

Public Hearing on Draft Peru Zoning Ordinance, Monday, May 14th, 6:30 PM

Proposed new water and sewer tax rates are being calculated and feral cats join feral pigs as a problem

By John T. Ryan Financing the water quality and sewer improvement project was a primary subject of discussion at the Monday, April 23, 2012 Town Board meeting. The Peru Town Council, town staff and town engineers have been laying the groundwork for the project for several months. Over the next few days Supervisor Peter Glushko will […]

Health care bill errors cost state and local governments

Health care bill errors cost state – Times Union.

Highway garage roof, zoning fees, & Heyworth/Mason Park among topics at Town Board meeting

The Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday evening. Everyone except Town Clerk Kathy Flynn (excused) was present. There was a discussion on the repairs needed to the Highway Department Garage roof. The section of roof needing repair is 174 feet in length and is in the center section of the garage that was […]

Board agenda includes updates on many subjects

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, April 9, 2012 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of minutes for the Town Board Special Meeting of March 15, 2012 and the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 26, 2012. DISCUSSION/MOTION:   Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning Report; […]

State Audit is progressing and Water System Improvement Bond will have to be amended

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted a regular meeting on Monday, March 26, 2012.  Supervisor Peter Glushko advised the Board that the State Comptroller’s audit is progressing. Glushko said, “The audit seems to be going OK. The auditor is making suggestions and helping out quite a bit. We’re learning!”  Glushko said the […]

Town Board will discuss several important issues tonight

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, March 26, 2012, 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 March 12, 2012 and Special Meeting of 3/15/12. 5. Community Input 6. DISCUSSION:  NYS Comptroller Visit Update. 7. DISCUSSION:  Internal Controls Audit. 8. DISCUSSION:  Water Quality Improvement Bond Update. […]

Peru Youth Commission to hold registration

The Peru Youth Commission will be holding registration for all of their Summer and Fall Activities on Friday March 30th from 6 PM- 9 PM and Saturday March 31st from 9 AM – Noon, at the Peru Town Hall. Activities include Team Sports for Baseball/Softball, and Soccer. Summer Weekly camps in Soccer, Tennis and Arts […]

Public Meeting scheduled for Peru’s revised Zoning Law

The Town Board & Comprehensive Plan Committee has scheduled a Public Meeting for Thursday April 5th, 7pm, to present a summary of the Draft Zoning Law and allow an opportunity for questions. Anybody with questions regarding the proposed zoning law is encouraged to attend. The Draft Zoning Law can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/zoning/NewZoning/finaldraft31Jan2012.pdf

Water tower bid much higher than expected; Board to hold a Special Meeting tonight

By Donald McBrayer In December Pittsburg Tank and Tower (PTT) proposed expenses of $229,000 for repairs and upgrades to the town’s water tower.  Repairs and upgrades include new handrails, grating, exterior and interior coating and installation of a chlorine mixing system. Painting was not included. PTT originally manufactured and installed the water tank in 1976 […]

Unsafe ice at Gazebo pond

According Town of Peru Supervisor Peter Glushko the pond at the Peru Gazebo is closed immediately to all skating, sledding and traffic due to unsafe ice conditions. Thank you!

State audit of Town of Peru is underway

By John T. Ryan The New York State Comptroller is charged with ensuring that state and local governments comply with all financial laws and regulations.  State auditors arrived in Peru on Tuesday, February 28th.  At the Monday, February 27th Town Board meeting Town Supervisor Peter Glushko addressed department heads saying, “I think we’re in good […]

Town Board notified that State Comptroller will conduct audit

       AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 27, 2012 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012. Community Input DISCUSSION:  NYS Comptroller Visit. DISCUSSION:  EFC HELP Loan Update. DISCUSSION:  Water Quality Improvement Bond Update. DISCUSSION:  FEMA Update. DISCUSSION: Sale […]