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Peru improving School Street for pedestrians

The Press Republican reports

Unexpected Election Costs and Potential Loss of Sales Tax Revenue Might Cause Budget Shortfall

By Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, March 22 at 7:00 PM. Minutes for the March 08 Town Board Meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/03-08-2010-RM.pdf In action the Board:

Backflow Prevention Ordinance Enacted

By Donald McBrayer A Public Hearing on the Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance was held on Monday, March 22 at 6:30 PM. Under this ordinance any commercial property or residential property with three or more dwellings hooked to town water will be required to have a backflow prevention device installed. Single-family homes and duplexes are exempt.

Board meeting has twenty-four item agenda

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 22, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Public Hearing tonight at 6:30 p.m.

PERU TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MARCH 22, 2010 6:30 PM

Fire Department replaces twenty-two year old pumper

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department upgraded a major piece of equipment on March 6, 2010 when its new American LaFrance pumper arrived. Chief Brian Westover said the pumper replaces a twenty-two year old Pierce Lance model. The American LaFrance will transport eight firefighters, carry 1000 gallons of water, pump 2,000 gallons of water a minute […]

Town Board cancels tonight’s workshop

TOWN OF PERU EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HANDBOOK WORKSHOP FOR TONIGHT MARCH 15, 2009 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THIS MEETING WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE AND NOTICES POSTED. THANK YOU. PERU TOWN BOARD

Peru is considering a Comprehensive Plan update – Saranac Lake also considering a plan

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports

Awarding of bid for new plow truck among decisions during Monday’s Town Board meeting

By Donald McBrayer  (Corrected 1/10/10) The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, March 8 at 7:00 PM. Minutes for the February 22 meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/02-22-2010-RM.pdf All Department Reports were approved and can be found at the town website. A partial Dog Control Officer Report was received which […]

Board getting closer to South Acres decision

By Donald McBrayer The second Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was held on Monday, March 22. This meeting was set up to address specific questions about the application of the grant to the South Acres Mobile Home Park’s sewer system upgrade. Laura Oswald from the Laberge Group readdressed the particulars of […]

Tonight’s Board meeting has 26 item agenda

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 8, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Noise Ordinance and Employee Computer and Internet Use Policy addressed at Board Meeting

By: Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, February 22 at 7:10 PM. Minutes for the February 8 meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/02-08-2010-RM.pdf In action the Board: Set a Public Hearing date for the Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance for Monday, March 22 at 6:30 PM. Any inquires […]

Public Hearing Date for the Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance Set

By: Donald McBrayer A Public Hearing date for the Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance has been set for Monday, March 22 at 6:30 PM. The Town of Peru, mandated by the state, will soon enact a Backflow Prevention Device Ordinance. Under this new law any commercial property and residential property larger than a duplex that is […]

South Acres Public Hearing Held – One More to Follow

By: Donald McBrayer A Public Hearing on the Community Development Block Grant was held on Monday, February 22. During the Public Hearing, Lorette Oswald from Laberge Group, reiterated the general principals of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and how it could be applied to the South Acres Mobile Home Park for septic system replacements. […]

Town Hall has a better meeting atmosphere

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board sat a little prouder at this week’s Town Board Meeting as they showed off the new conference table that was installed this past week. A few months back Peru Craftsman Thom Longware offered to build a new conference table for the Peru Town Hall. He didn’t let anyone down. […]

Board agenda includes setting Public Hearing date for Backflow Prevention Device Law and discussion on town noise ordinance

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 22, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Peru Town Hall closed on President’s Day

Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko has announced that Peru Town Hall will be closed all day on Monday,  February 15th, to celebrate President’s Day

Board schedules public hearing for South Acres Mobile Home Park grant

By: Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Meeting was held on Monday, February 8 at 7PM. Minutes for January 11 and 25 were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/min10.htm. All Department Reports (except Dog Control) were approved and can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/town.htm.  Two speakers attended the meeting with information on grants that can be […]

Monday’s Town Board Meeting Agenda Published

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 8, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Town Board adopts Public Hearing Procedure Policy

The Peru Town Board approved a public hearing procedure policy at its January 25th meeting. Town of Peru Public Hearing Procedures  The Town of Peru is committed to making its public meetings open to the public and structured to accept public comment in an orderly and efficient manner so that the Town may consider the comments […]

Rules of Order & Employee Handbook Adopted

By Donald McBrayer The Regular Town Board Meeting was held on Monday, January 25 at 7:00PM. Everyone except Town Clerk, Kathy Flynn, was in attendance. Passed Motions included: Setting a date for a Compressive Plan Workshop to be held on Monday, February 1 at 6:30 PM prior to the Regular Meeting. Setting a date for […]

Town Board Agenda for Monday, January 25th

 AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 25, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Peru Democrats elect leadership team

The Town of Peru Democratic Party conducted its annual leadership elections on Thursday, January 21, 2010. There were no changes in party leadership other than in the Secretary position. Robert Manchester was elected succeeding John Larocque.  Brandy McDonald will serve as Chairman. Edward Schiffler was elected as Vice-Chairman and Jean Schiffler will continue to serve […]

Town Council to meet tonight

The Peru Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2010 to discuss the Employees Handbook.

Lisa Gonyo receives “Key to the Town!”

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted its regular business meeting on Monday, January 11, 2010 following the annual Organizational Meeting. The highlight of the meeting was the recognition of Lisa Gonyo for her service as Chairperson of the Peru Youth Commission. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko thanked Lisa for her dedicated service and […]