The Peru Gazette

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 […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Gazette plans to resume video coverage of Peru Town Board meetings tonight.    Preparing for the major sewer system upgrade is proceeding. At its May 28th meeting, the Board approved offering the Peru Community Church $8,500 for land needed for a sewage pump station. The original plan called for […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, May 11, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and […]

By John T. Ryan  May 18th – Beginning today and for the next two weeks the Peru Town Hall is open for appointments. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said two to three employees will always be in the Town Hall. Zoning/Planning Codes Officer Bub Guynup will be gone for limited periods when he is performing property inspections. […]

N O T I C E ! BOIL WATER ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED WATER FROM SCHOOL ST, JENKINS, BIRCHWOOD, WOODLAND, BLOOMFIELD, WINDING BROOK, MCINTOSH, HOLDEN, LOCUST, BUTTON BROOK, MCDONALD PLACE, MASON, ELMORE & MAIDEN LANE SERVED BY PERU WATER DISTRICT NY0900216 CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  

N O T I C E ! BOIL WATER ORDER FROM SCHOOL ST, JENKINS, BIRCHWOOD, WOODLAND, BLOOMFIELD, WINDING BROOK, MCINTOSH, HOLDEN, LOCUST, BUTTON BROOK, MCDONALD PLACE, MASON, ELMORE & MAIDEN LANE               SERVED BY PERU WATER DISTRICT NY0900216 MUST BE BOILED TO ENSURE SAFETY THIS DIRECTIVE TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS SATISFACTORY […]

Sewer upgrade workshop will be held via tele-conference  May 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM at Peru Town Hall.

Peru – The Town of Peru is attempting to continue its most essential services during the coronavirus crisis. Supervisor Brandy McDonald, whose full-time employment schedule has been curtailed, said he is at the Town Hall several hours each week and responds to calls via cell phone (518-593-3078). He sometimes responds to as many as 50 […]

**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of April 27, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – In these perilous times most people think about the basics of life: family, food, shelter and for some faith. Things once taken for granted are no longer taken for granted. Water is one of those things. Courtney Tetrault is Superintendent of Peru’s Water and Sewer Department which delivers water […]

By John T. Ryan The March 9, 2020 Peru Town Board meeting was chaired by Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass. Supervisor Brandy McDonald was on vacation. Plans are moving forward on Peru’s sewer system upgrade project; however, there’s been a change of plans. The project will be done in two phases – Maiden Lane and Elm […]

The Town of Peru Town Board will be holding a workshop on Thursday April 9, 2020 at 6 PM at the Peru Town Hall.  Discussion item will be the Town of Peru’s sewer upgrade project.  

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru’s zoning law may be undergoing changes. At the Monday February 24, 2020 Town Board meeting Peru resident/Signs Now owner Kevin Soucia asked if Peru’s sign ordinances could be simplified. He said he erects signs in many area towns with few problems; however, Peru is the only town that […]

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Town Board Workshop, Monday March 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall to discuss Water/Sewer Upgrade Project.

Other important topics: Meeting time to change $20K grant awarded Planning and Zoning Board chairs and vice-chairs approved Highway Dept. employee comp. time OK Back-up generator for Town Hall By John T. Ryan At the Peru Town Board’s January 13, 2020 meeting Zoning Board of Appeals Liaison Rick Barber told the Board that the Zoning […]

Peru – On Monday, January 14, 2020 the Peru Town Board, Water/Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault and AES Engineering representatives conducted an informational meeting on Peru’s planned $4.6 million sewage system upgrade. Approximately 11,000 feet of new sewage lines and two new pumping stations will be installed. Most of the current sewer pipes were installed almost […]

TO: Affected Town of Peru Sewer Users RE: Sewer Line Installation  DATE: January 2, 2019 Dear Property Owner: As you may be aware, the Town of Peru will be proceeding with sewer line project in 2020 on sections of Elm Street, Main, Street, North Bend Street, and Maiden Lane.  As part of those improvements, new […]

PERU — The Peru Town Board will be holding an informational meeting on Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall to inform residents of the upcoming sewer project and easement signature request. Following that meeting, the board will then hold its 2020 Organizational at 6:30.m. The regular meeting will then follow at 7 […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday December 9, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber; Councilman, Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman Mr. James Langley-Excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr. Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential […]

By John T. Ryan Supervisor Brandy McDonald reported that with the exception of the Valcour sewer districts the Town of Peru’s 2020 general, highway, water and sewer tax rates will not increase. Valcour Sewer District #1 (residential) will increase from $.34 to $35. District #2 (commercial) will increase from $.57 to $.60. The Town Board […]

Thanks to Marque Moffett for a photo and this report: “Seen on Pleasant St. this morning: Luke Fessette hangs banners to welcome the holiday season. On the ground is Chris Malin. Luke didn’t expect to hang the banners until Monday. He just ordered the Santa suit and, when it arrived today, he ran home on […]