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Proposed Banquet House In Grafton Stalled Once Again

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By Doug La Rocque An unsigned and undated long form SEQR report, is one of the reasons the Grafton Planning Board had to table the proposal to construct the facility at 40 Dunham Rd. Jane Mc Dermott first brought the site plan review before the Board in May, which held a public hearing on the issue last month. [Read more…] about Proposed Banquet House In Grafton Stalled Once Again

Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Hiroshima Day Ceremony

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The Grafton Peace Pagoda will commemorate the 71st anniversary of Hiroshima Day on Saturday August 6 with a ceremony dedicated to forever renouncing war creating a nuclear-free world

“We come together to commit to peace and never again using weapons of mass destruction. Let us find ways to heal the earth and all beings.  We must have no enemies and become the enemy of none.”

At 6:30 pm walk from the Grafton Town Square to Peace Pagoda (4.3 miles). At 8:30 pm at the Peace Pagoda, there will be a Program of Peace, Ceremonial Lighting of Lanterns, Interfaith Prayers for Peace, Musical Offerings, Speakers and Readings, and a Fire Hoop Dance

The event will be held rain or shine.  Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and bring a flashlight and insect repellent.  You may also want a blanket.

The Grafton Peace Pagoda is at 87 Crandall Road in Grafton.

Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Grafton Lakes Park Had Many Creative Entries

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By Doug La Rocque
The hot and humid weather combined with the 4th of July sent crowds to Grafton Lakes State Park in nearly record numbers to cool off and enjoy a day at the beach. Because of the many improvements to the facilities already in place, with even more to come, Grafton Lakes has seen a resurgence in attendance the past few years. The park not only has one of the largest beach shoreline in the Capital Region, it also boasts many trails for hiking and biking and numerous picnic areas. Programs such as the holiday sand sculpture contests liven up a day at the beach. [Read more…] about Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Grafton Lakes Park Had Many Creative Entries

Questions Still Linger About Grafton Ambulance Purchase

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By Doug La Rocque
Amid new concerns about the status of a New York State grant for $150,000, the discussion at the Grafton Town Board meeting July 11 showed the concern of many about moving forward with the purchase of a new vehicle. Members of the Grafton Rescue Squad and the Town Board opened bids last week from three companies submitting proposals. [Read more…] about Questions Still Linger About Grafton Ambulance Purchase

Berlin Middle/High School Honor Roll

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Berlin Middle/High School announces the names of Principal’s List, High Honors,
and Honors students for the Fourth Quarter of the 2015-2016 school year.
Principal’s List is achieved with an average of 93.5 – 100, High Honors with an average of 89.5 – 93.4, and Honors students with an average of 84.5 – 89.4. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle/High School Honor Roll