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THE PERU WATER DEPT. LIFTED ITS CONSERVE WATER REQUEST AT ABOUT 1 PM TODAY, DEC. 21!

Town Board Special Meetings on Nov. 14

The Town of Peru Town Board has scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. to adopt the 2024 Final Budget and a 5:45 p.m. Special Meeting to accept the 2023 Water/Sewer Relevy. 

November 1 Public Hearing on Peru’s 2024 Budget

The Peru Town Board will present its Preliminary 2024 Town Budget to the public on Wednesday, November 1, at a 6 p.m. public hearing. By anticipating $60,000 in sales tax revenue and making some budget cuts, The town board projects staying under the state-mandated 2% tax cap but only by $21,661 in an almost $3.9 […]

Conserve Water Order Lifted

The Town of Peru lifted the “Conserve Water Order” this afternoon – October 12, 2023.  

Town of Peru asks water district to curtail water use

McIntosh Drive to be closed for 7.5 hours Tuesday

The town of Peru will be closing a portion of McIntosh Drive  @ house #22 tomorrow August 22nd  from 7:30 am till 3 pm for sewer line replacement.   There will be NO through traffic during this time.  

Hydrant flushing may result in water pressure and color issues

Town Of Peru Water And Sewer We will be flushing hydrants this week from 7:30-3:00 starting Wednesday, 8/2, on Reservoir Rd. Crews will continue to Calkins Rd, Barney Downs Rd to River Rd. At that point, the following roads will be done—Morgan Dr. Twin Creek, Hillside, Summit, Oakdale, Pinewood, and Old Town Rd. Please check […]

Elm St. closed part of Friday

Town of Peru will be closing a portion of Elm Street  @ house #51 tomorrow July 20th from 11:30 am till 3 pm for water line repair.   There will be NO through traffic during this time —

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s May 22, 2023 meeting

By John T. Ryan Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the meeting of May 22, 2023  General Town News  J. Hogan Refrigeration will provide and install a new electric-powered heat pump heating and air conditioning system. The board deemed Hogan’s $18,996 bid to be the most responsible. Peru will host nine Heyworth-Mason Park summer concerts. Bids […]

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s meeting of February 27, 2023

By John T. Ryan The board will soon interview the four candidates for the open recreation director position. Kristen Marino has been the interim director since last August 22, 2022. She is one of the applicants. The board also: Approved change order #2 for Luck Construction’s Elm Street sewer project work. The change order reduced […]

Robberies under investigation, more culvert issues, Elm Street already excavated, CATS trail coming to Peru and more

By John T. Ryan  December 12, 2022, Peru Town Board Meeting  On December 5, Supervisor Brandy McDonald warned residents via Facebook that two guns and a bulletproof vest were among the items stolen from Washington, Paine, and Elm Street cars. Several residents’  security cameras photographed the alleged thief. McDonald said he hasn’t heard from the […]

Elm St. paving moving full-speed

Peru – November 17, 2022 – Luck Brothers personnel are full-out paving Elm Street. They are applying the top coat today and driveway connections tomorrow. The local asphalt plant closes for the season tomorrow.

Plattsburgh: manganese in water could actually pose health risks

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Peru’s sewer system upgrade is almost complete; now it’s time to pay for it

  By John T. Ryan    Peru – November 3, 2022 – The Peru Town Board unveiled its 2023 Preliminary Budget at a public hearing last evening. Peru residents have been watching the sewer system upgrade project for many months. Beginning in 2023, property owners in the sewer district will experience tax increases. The higher […]

Elm Street work nearing completion

Peru – November 3, 2022 – Trucks poured concrete for a portion of Elm Street’s new sidewalk this morning. This afternoon Luck Bros. Inc. personnel are performing finish work. They expect to complete the sidewalk tomorrow.   The existing sidewalk and pavement had to be removed to install new sewer lines. Paving the street is […]

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Hold Drinking Water Polluters Accountable

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BOIL WATER ORDER LIFTED for 9, 12 & 13 Elm Street

The Boil Water Order that was issued for the area listed above on 9/27/2022 has now been lifted. Check samples taken from your distribution system were absent of bacteria. In addition, this office has received the required public notification certification.   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Peru Water Department […]

Clinton County Health Department authorizes lifting Peru’s Boil Water Order except for 9, 12, and 13 Elm Street

The Boil Water Order that was issued for the area listed above on 9/27/2022 has now been lifted.   Samples taken from your distribution system were absent of bacteria. In addition, this office has received the required public notification certification. Please note; 9, 12 & 13 Elms Street are still on the original boil water […]

Repairs made but boil water order still on

Photos – School Street break yesterday and repair work being done this morning, followed by Elm Street photos. School street line break and Elm Street photos were taken by Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 – Peru – Peru Water and Sewer personnel worked until the early morning hours to restore water service […]

Peru water district still under boil water order

Sept. 28th – 8 a.m. All Town Of Peru Water District customers remain under a boil water order. A boil water order was issued due to a water main break and significant loss of pressure to most customers. Check samples will be taken today to confirm the water is safe for consumption.

Peru – Boil Water Order – July 27, 2022

Peru – Main water transmission line break results in widespread water outages

Peru – The Peru Water Department reports a main water transmission line break on Elm Street. There is no water at the Peru School, LaFleur Lane, Washington St., or other streets. All users are expected to be affected eventually.   

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 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). MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 27, 2022. Community Input. MOTION/DISCUSSION:   Approval of P & […]

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s June 21st Emergency Meeting

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Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s June 13, 2022 Meeting

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