To the people of Grafton:
After reading this week’s Eastwick Press, I feel I’m compelled to respond. First let me introduce myself. My name is Bill Middleton, and as well as being a resident of Grafton, I’m also the Democratic Chairman.
Last year we ran a campaign which included a platform of changes which we felt were in keeping with the wishes of the residents of Grafton. I believe this platform was the reason the residents of Grafton elected this board. For the first time, since I can remember, the board is not just rubber stamping the agenda. But are questioning it.
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Letter To The Editor – A Grafton Democrat Official Weighs In
A letter to the Editor of the Eastwick Press:
I wish to express my strong concerns as to the journalist standards observed by Mr. Kramer in his article on the Grafton Town Board meeting of late. While correctly reporting on some of the substance of the meeting, this article is filled with numerous instances of personnel reflections on what should or should not have taken place, as well as criticism of the actions of the board. These reflections and criticisms have no place in the body of an article that purports to be an accurate description of the meeting. And this is not the first time I have found fault with Mr. Kramer’s reporting. He has a propensity to editorialize throughout his articles.
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Spare That Rattlesnake Plantain
Flu Shot Clinic In Hoosick Falls
There will be a flu shot clinic at the Hoosick Falls Senior Center on November 9 at 11 am. Call the Center to sign up at 686-7561.
HFCS Field Hockey Moves On In Sectionals
by Bea Peterson
The first game in Sectional play for Hoosick Falls Field Hockey was Monday evening, October 22, in Schuylerville, on artificial turf and under the lights. Number 2 seed HFCS played #7 seed Granville. It was the third time this season the two teams had met. Once again HF was the victor, this time with a 4-0 score.
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Mountaineer Boys Soccer Clinches League Title
submitted by Art Schmich
The Berlin Central School’s Boys Varsity Soccer team clinched the CHVL title with a 2 to 0 win over Doane Stuart.
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BCS Girls Varsity Volleyball Team Ends Season Strong With A Win
submitted by Mark Woolley
On Thursday October 18 the Berlin Central School Girls Varsity Volleyball team played its final home game of the season against Taconic High School. After the game they celebrated Senior Night by recognizing five graduating seniors – #5 Kelsey O’Dell, #7 Sarah Bentley, #10 Taylor Cormier, #11 Whitney Woolley, #12 Melinda Williamson and #6 Brittany Sass of the JV team. [Read more…] about BCS Girls Varsity Volleyball Team Ends Season Strong With A Win
HFCS Writers Decorate Their Notebooks
submitted by Katie Brownell fourth grade teacher, Hoosick Falls Central School
What do you get when you combine a Writer’s Workshop celebration with a writer’s notebook decoration party? You get a “Decebration Party!” The fourth, fifth and sixth grade teachers hosted their annual Decebration Party on September 12. Students and parents turned out with their writer’s notebooks, pictures and other decorating supplies in hand. [Read more…] about HFCS Writers Decorate Their Notebooks
Locks Of Love From One Little Girl To Another
submitted by Kathy Primeau
Sydney Rose Davey, age 6, donated her hair to Locks of Love. Sydney loved her long hair but knew another little girl would love it even more. Sydney is the daughter of Andrew and Laura (Primeau) Davey of Wynantskill and the granddaughter of Mark and Kathy Primeau of Berlin. [Read more…] about Locks Of Love From One Little Girl To Another
Calling All Ghosts, Ghouls And Goblins
Gather your wigs, capes, horns and broomsticks because HAYC3 and the Town of Hoosick will be hosting the annual Halloween Parade on October 30. The parade will start at 6 pm at Wood Park. Prizes will be awarded to the scariest, funniest, cutest and most original costumes. Please call HAYC3 at 686-9050 with any questions.