Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Doug La Rocque
A Lot Line Adjustment Gets Its OK
There were no speakers at the Public Hearing held by the Planning Board on Monday March 13, on a proposal by Mary Farrell to adjust the property line between her and land owned by Farrell Homes along Simon Road. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board
By Doug La Rocque
It’s been a subject brought up at various Town Board meetings for many years, but Councilman Eric Buckley told The Eastwick Press “we are seeing the results of at least 10 years of no planning and no action. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Confronts Decaying Infrastructure
By Doug La Rocque
Eastern Rensselaer County is replete with stories of military families over many generations – each stands out in its own way. [Read more…] about Grafton Sister And Brother Hear The Calling Of Service To Their Country
By Doug La Rocque
Members of Graton’s Historical Society gathered at the Grafton Inn on Sunday to thank Elsie for her many years of service to the Town and as a member of the Society’s Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Another Honor For Grafton’s Innkeeper Elsie Risedorf
The Dutch Legacy In The Hudson Valley
submitted by Meredith Rhindress
Sam Huntington will present an illustrated program on the “Life and Legacy of New Netherlands” at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Sunday, March 5, at 2 pm. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society
Members of the Library community gathered Sunday afternoon in the basement craft room for an introduction to hand building with clay from Bianca Dupuis of Broken Mold Studio in Troy. [Read more…] about Learning Ancient Pottery Skills At The Grafton Community Library
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
