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Peru officials report paving completion, hit‑and‑run on a worksite and delay likely for Telegraph Road bridge; wastewater pilot set for early September
Summary
Highway staff reported completed paving work and scheduled crosswalk striping, described a hit-and-run during flagging in which police located a driver who appeared uninsured and unlicensed, said the Telegraph Road bridge project is likely delayed, and noted a wastewater pilot study is scheduled to begin about Sept. 2.
Town highway and wastewater staff provided multiple operational updates, saying a recent paving project finished with several municipal partners and stripe work will be completed ahead of school. Public works staff reported a hit-and-run during flagging; crew members provided a vehicle description, and state police located a driver who, staff said, appeared to have no insurance and no license. A deposition and damage report were filed.
On the Telegraph Road bridge project, highway staff described two engineering options under study and said burying utilities in the town right-of-way is currently not feasible. Staff indicated work required on transformers and feeder lines may delay the bridge project beyond the current construction season; "it's probably going to kill this project for this year," the highway speaker said.
Wastewater staff reported removal of material and stone work at the wastewater treatment site and said forms for new buildings should start this week. A pilot study contractor is expected to bring equipment and begin pilot testing around Sept. 2 (the day after Labor Day); staff noted electrical service and water runs must be installed before the pilot equipment arrives.
Parks staff reported incidents of vandalism at Zebo and Haywood parks, including damage to porta‑potties and spray‑painting; the town reported the incidents to state police and encouraged public vigilance. The board heard a request to upgrade a phone for the youth director to address missed calls and emails.
What’s next: State police will continue their investigation of the hit-and-run; the Telegraph Road bridge study will continue while staff confirm utility upgrade requirements; wastewater pilot testing is scheduled to begin in early September and requires short-term site work beforehand.
