Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
No Opposition To A Subdivision Proposal At Grafton Public Hearing
By Doug La Rocque
Back in January, County Route 85 (Madonna Lake Rd.) resident John Brown asked the Grafton Planning Board to allow him to separate 4.8 acres of his land out of his total 38-acre property. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board
By Doug La Rocque
Grafton’s Highway Department trucks, pulled off the road last week because most were uninspected, are back up and running, according to Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck. [Read more…] about Grafton’s Highway Fleet Back On The Road, But Aging Vehicles Are A Concern
Most Of Grafton Town Highway Trucks Found To Be Uninspected. Issue Dominates Town Board Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
During the public comment section of the Grafton Town Board meeting on Monday night February 13, Highway Department employee Jay Goyer stood up to tell the Board that most of the trucks in the Town’s fleet were out of date on their inspections. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
The Taconic Valley American Legion Post 937 is soliciting parade marchers, military themed floats, flag carriers, decorated motorcycles, 4×4’s, horse and riders, military vehicles and armament for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. [Read more…] about Post 937 Seeks Parade Participants
New Grafton Town Clerk Vicky Burdick has posted a change in the hours of operation, effective immediately. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Clerk Announces A Change In Hours
The Petersburgh Veteran’s Memorial Community Center is offering youth events during the February Presidents week vacation. These are sponsored through PVMCC’s funds from the Stewarts’ Grant and are open to all youth in the community, not just Petersburgers. All the events are also open to parents, grandparents or other adults.
There are no charges for any of these events for children under 18. On Monday February 20, magician Scott Payne will be presenting a show of illusions that are up to an adult level. [Read more…] about President’s Week Activities At PVMCC
What do you love about living in Rensselaer County? The Rensselaer Land Trust wants to hear from you what places in Rensselaer County are important to you, and why. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust To Host Community Conversations On Special Places In Rensselaer County
by Alex Brooks
A complaint filed by former Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins against Catherine Goyer, Michael Crandall, Richard Ungaro and the Town of Grafton for malicious prosecution and defamation was dismissed in a decision released January 26, written by Rensselaer County Supreme Court Justice Patrick McGrath. [Read more…] about Motion To Dismiss Is Granted In Higgins Case
Elsie Risedorf Turns 90
submitted by Paul Bouchey
Celebrants from New England, New Jersey, and as far away as Florida and Texas gathered with about sixty local friends and family at the Senior Center on Saturday, February 4 to observe the 90th birthday of Elsie Johanson Risedorf. [Read more…] about A Milestone For Elsie Risedorf
submitted by Andrew Zlotnick
Several Scouts from Troop 222 volunteered at Hope United Methodist Church in Eagle Mills NY on February 5. Sunday February 5 is National Scout Sunday, when Scouts help to live the 12th point of the Scout Law – a scout is “Reverent.” [Read more…] about Troop 222 Participates In Scout Sunday
