The Peru Gazette

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 […]

By John T. Ryan The Town Board: Authorized inter-fund budget transfers to pay for the Patent Road culvert repairs and the Highway Department’s two new dump trucks. Delayed approval of up to $5,500 of interior restoration work at the Lyon Rd School House. The Board wants a more complete description of the work to be […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday October 17, 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. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; […]

By John T. Ryan In General News the Board:  Reversed its decision to award an $8,000 bid for material and installation of a roof at the Court House to New Image Roofing (Chad Rivers). The Board conditionally awarded the bid to Ron Hoy Construction at a price of $11,400.  Hoy will get the bid if […]

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meetings of September 23, 2019. 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) Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Wastewater Plant Clarifier Equipment Purchase. […]

The boil water has been lifted for :  River Rd from Barney Downs to Ormsby Circle, Ormsby Circle, Old Town Rd, Oakdale Dr, Pinewood Dr, Hillside  Dr, Summit, Morgan Dr, Twin Creek and Barney Downs from River Rd to Calkins Rd Courtney Tetrault Water/Sewer Superintendent

Due to a loss of pressure resulting from a broken water main valve the following areas are under a precautionary boil water order. River Rd from Barney Downs to Ormsby Circle, Ormsby Circle, Old Town Rd, Oakdale Dr, Pinewood Dr, Hillside , Summit, Morgan Dr, Twin Creek and Barney Downs from River Rd to Calkins […]

The Town of Peru Water Dept. is working to restore water pressure in Quaker Springs by 8 p.m. Department personnel are repairing a leaking valve at the corner of the Barney Downs and Calkins Rd.

On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the Town of Peru will be doing a planned shutdown to fix a fire hydrant.  We will be shutting off the water at 8 am and it will be off for approximately 4 hours.  The area that will be affected will be the homes in between Mason Street & School […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday August 12, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also […]

The Peru Town Board has scheduled a workshop for Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall to discuss Water/Sewer Project.  

The Clinton County Health Department’s has lifted the Boil Water Order for Route 22 south of the Little Ausable Bridge, Mason Hill Rd., Gorman Way, Bear Swamp Rd., Moore Drive, Peru Lane, Sitchinko Drive ALicia Drive, Davey Drive, Arbors Way, Apple Valley Senior Housing, Cross Street, Union Rd., Labor Campy Way, Train Road and Mark […]

On July 8TH the Water Department will be completing repairs to the water system which will require us to shut part of the system down.  Water to all customers south of the Route 22 Little Ausable bridge will be shut off at 11 p.m. on Monday July 8th and could remain off for 3-4 hours. […]

By John T. Ryan Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the Washington St. expansion is moving in the right direction. Two recent meetings betwen the Town and the developer made progress. DEC regulations, road and sidewalk width are at issue. After saying things are moving in the right direction, McDonald adjourned the meeting to enter executive session […]

  Surveying and sewer pipe inspection work will be taking place on the streets highlighted on this map in the coming weeks. Last week we started digging test holes for locating pipes.

WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 25, 2019, the Town Board duly passed a resolution under Section 20 of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, proposing that the town adopt Local Law # 1of 2019 that provides for the use of and payment for professionals and other Town […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald is still recovering from shoulder surgery but he was able to chair the Monday, April 8, 2019 Town Board meeting.  Here is a summary of the meeting highlights:  The next Town Board meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, April 25th at 7 p.m. Supervisor Brandy McDonald […]

Peru – Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass is residing at Town Board meetings while Supervisor Brandy McDonald recovers from shoulder surgery.  At the Monday, March 25th meeting Douglass declared the long-awaited Main Street upgrade project “pretty much dead.” Instead of narrowing the northern portion of the street and planting trees, the Town is examining other ideas […]

FOR SALE The Town of Peru, Water/Sewer Department will be accepting sealed bids for one  2008 Ford F-250 regular cab truck with push plates and wired for fisher v-plow. Sealed bids should be submitted to the Town Of Peru, Town Clerk’s Office at 3036 Main Street Peru, NY  12972 by 10:00 AM on March 25, […]

The Town of Peru Water and Wastewater Department is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker1 / Maintenance Worker 2 if qualified. Duties Primarily assist in the operation and maintenance of the two wastewater facilities during an assigned shift. Assists in the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment facility, water distribution system and […]

The Town of Peru will be holding an Emergency Workshop for the Sewer Collection Upgrade Project on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Peru Town Hall at 5:30 PM.

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru’s Water and Sewer Department may be facing personnel challenges within the next few weeks. Matt Hauser, one of the department’s three licensed water/waste water plant operators, is leaving town employment effective January 18, 2019. Mike Hanlon, who is also licensed to operate both plants, is expected to retire […]