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
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President’s Week Activities At PVMCC
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
Rensselaer Land Trust To Host Community Conversations On Special Places In Rensselaer County
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
Motion To Dismiss Is Granted In Higgins Case
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
A Milestone For Elsie Risedorf
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
Troop 222 Participates In Scout Sunday
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
Grafton Town Clerk Resigns
Her Deputy Is Appointed
By Doug La Rocque
The Grafton Town Board met in special session on Thursday night January 26, where they accepted the resignation of Town Clerk Kathy Mason-Wagar. Mason-Wagar cited personal reasons in her letter as the cause for the resignation. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Clerk Resigns
Local Women Join March In Washington D.C.
A group of local people who took part in the Womens March on Washington came back saying they were glad that they made the effort to go, said Virginia Skorupski, one of those who made the trip. [Read more…] about Local Women Join March In Washington D.C.
Grafton Animal Abuse Trial Adjourned Just As Jury Selection Was Set To Begin
By Doug La Rocque
Grafton Town Court was packed with potential jurors filling out questionnaires and listening to instructions, while the prosecutor and defense attorney met with Town Justice Rebecca Snyder-Greene in chambers. [Read more…] about Grafton Animal Abuse Trial Adjourned Just As Jury Selection Was Set To Begin
Grafton Lakes State Park Winterfest 2017 Another Success
By Doug La Rocque
Five inches of new fallen snow during the week, temperatures in the low 30s, occasional snowflakes in the air all made for perfect conditions for this year’s Winterfest. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Winterfest 2017 Another Success