The Peru Gazette

Summary of Peru Board Meeting of March 8, 2021, chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass  By John T. Ryan  Highlights: CLINK HERE FOR FEBRUARY 2021 DEPT REPORTS Replacement of the deteriorating Telegraph Rd. culvert and bridge will be delayed pending NYS grant awards. The Board decided to delay the projects after grant writer Liz Tedford informed […]

Wednesday, March 3rd – T-Mobile technician working on his company’s cellular equipment on Peru’s water tower. In 2019 Peru received over $52,000 in water tower rental fees.

By John T. Ryan  The Board:  Approved the Town’s annual contract with the Peru Free Library. The Town contributes $80,000 annually toward the library’s operation.  Gave final approval for the contract between the Town of Peru and the Rifenburg Contracting Corp. of Troy, NY. Rifenburg will carry out the Trunk Sewer Main and Pump Station […]

JANUARY 2021 DEPT REPORTS

January 25, 2021, Town Board Meeting Highlights   Responding to a Peru Gazette question, Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the exact cost of the $4 million to $4.6 million sewer upgrade project would not be known until the project is completed. Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said earlier estimates put the cost to the average sewer district […]

By John T. Ryan Meeting highlights: Water Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said his personnel have tried to get the Sullivan Park ice rink operating; however, the cold-warm weather conditions have hindered ice making.  Youth Director John Flynn reported that Whiteface is available for the town’s skiing program. Thirty-eight youths signed up for the program that will […]

Public Hearing -12-14-20 Water and Sewer Rates

By John T. Ryan   The Peru Town Board conducted its last 2020 regular meeting on Wednesday, December 30th.   Town Clerk Dianne Miller reported that as of Wednesday the tax roll had not been received because of printing issues at the Clinton County level. Mailing 2021 property tax bills will be delayed a few […]

NOV. 2020 DEPT REPORTS

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board conducted its December 14, 2020 meeting online via Zoom. The Department Heads participated via Zoom. The Peru Gazette was not permitted to video the meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald explained, “Most Town Boards are going Zoom only or meeting with Boards only and no one from […]

Town Board Public Hearing: Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:45 PM to consider water/sewer rate increases.   At the Town Board’s Nov. 23rd meeting Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault noted that the 2021 budget includes metered water rate increases of $2 per quarter and metered sewer rate increases of $5 per quarter.   This increase is […]

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 November 23, 2020 and Public Hearing on 202-B Proceedings of November […]

Town Board Workshop: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss Employee Handbook updates. Planning Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM AGENDA Zoning Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM AGENDA   Town Board Public Hearing: Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:45 PM To consider water/sewer […]

By John T. Ryan  Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s Monday, November 23, 2020 meeting: Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald participated in the meeting online via Zoom. Following a 5:45 p.m. public hearing where no one testified, the Board voted to proceed with the sewer line upgrade project. The Board will not know the exact cost […]

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW DEPT. REPORTS OCT. 2020

By John T. Ryan November 9, 2020, Peru Town Board Meeting Highlights: The estimated $5 million-plus District #1 sewer upgrade project will be the subject of a November 23, 5:45 p.m. Public Hearing. The Town has been awarded a $1 million grant and secured long-term low-interest financing; however, the cost is very high for a […]

Bids sought for Peru’s Major Sewer Upgrade Project. Pre-bid conference on November 18th at 10 a.m. Bids must be submitted by December 2, 2020 at 1 p.m.

The Town of Peru Town Board will be holding a workshop on Monday, October 26, 2020, at 5:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall.  The discussion item will be the Town of Peru’s current Sewer Projects.  

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The best news at the Peru Town Board’s Monday, September 28th meeting was the news that the Town had received a $20,000 Lake Champlain Basin Program grant. It will finance a Valcour sewer district manhole structure and a chemical dosing pump for the water treatment plant. The Board awarded […]

The Town of Peru W/S Department announces that we will be closing Elm Street at house # 57 on Tuesday, September 1st from 8:00 am till approx 1:00 pm for water line repair. The road can be accessed up to house # 57 from each direction. There will be NO through traffic for vehicles or […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for Monday, September 28, 2020, at 5:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss all town sewer projects.  The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall.  

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss all town sewer projects.  The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall.  

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The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department announces that we will be closing Cross Street from the State Route 22 to Union Road on Thursday,  June 26th  from 7:00 am til 3:00 pm to replace a sewer line. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period. —

Peru – At its June 22, 2020 meeting the Peru Town Board took the following actions:  Approved installation of a stop sign at the corner of Washington Street and the new Gala Lane.  Accepted ownership of water and sewer lines serving apartments at Davey Commons on Davey Drive. Approved a one-year term agreement with AES […]