Grafton Wind Energy Project Moves Forward At Last

by Kieron Kramer At its meeting on Monday, January 30, the Grafton Planning Board finally approved the application of Gamesa Energy to erect a meteorological tower in the wilderness at the end of Stuffle Street. This is a significant development for the Town of Grafton and another example of the positive future for alternative energy [...]

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A Party For Sue Putnam

Last Friday was Sue Putnam’s last day on the job as Secretary for the Town of Grafton. She retired after serving over 25 years in that position. Town employees and officers took part in a nice, little gathering at the end of the day with a beautiful cake wishing her the best on her retirement.

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Sue Putnam Resigns As Grafton Town Secretary

by Alex Brooks At the Grafton Town Board meeting on Monday, January 23, the Board accepted a letter of resignation from Sue Putnam from her position as Town Secretary, in which she has served for 25 years. Supervisor Ray Darling thanked Putnam for her long service, and the audience responded with a standing ovation for [...]

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Snow Was Perfect For The 27th Annual Winter Fest

submitted by Elena Shoemaker, GLSP The morning snowfall came just in time. Saturday’s snow created the perfect backdrop to another successful Winter Fest. For 27 years, Grafton Lakes State Park’s Winter Festival has been the highlight of the usually dormant winter season by offering outdoor enjoyment and free entertainment for the whole family.

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Grafton Organizational Meeting 2012

by Alex Brooks On  January 4, the Grafton Town Board held its annual  organizational meeting at 7 pm in the Town Hall. The meeting was very well attended, the room being almost full. There was no discussion or public comment. The Supervisor offered 31 resolutions setting up Town government for the year.

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Grafton Planning Board Shake Up Expected

by Kieron Kramer The results of the November election in Grafton will be bring a lot of changes to the Town. One may be that the Grafton Planning Board will be completely reorganized. At its Organizational meeting on January 4 at 7 pm the Grafton Town Board is likely to appoint a new Planning Board [...]

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Grafton Rescue Squad Elections

The Grafton Rescue Squad held its annual elections on Decemeber 14 during an open meeting. Newly elected officers will assume their positions after taking their oath on January 11.

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Poestenkill Historical Society Holiday Party

The Poestenkill Historical Society will be hosting its Annual Holiday Party on December 27 in the Poestenkill Town Hall (RT 351) at 7 pm. The public is welcome to come to celebrate the holidays with holiday desserts and punch. If you would like to share a Holiday Tradition from your family history or one that [...]

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Grafton Town Board Action – Open Governance For The Grafton Ambulance

by Alex Brooks After complaints at last month’s Grafton Town Board meeting that interested citizens have been excluded from meetings of the Grafton Ambulance Squad, Town Supervisor Tyler Sawyer sought an opinion from the New York State Committee on Open Government about whether those meetings, by law, are required to be open to the public.

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Grafton Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast

The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary, will be holding an all you can eat buffet breakfast on Saturday, December 31, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy and [...]

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