By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers responded in large numbers to a report of a domestic dispute with an assault last Thursday afternoon at a home at 8 Benker School Way. When they arrived, a woman said she was attacked by 28-year-old Robbie Morrow. [Read more…] about Search And Rescue Operation In A Remote Section Of Grafton Involves Many Agencies
Grafton
First Annual “Grafton Rocks” Mountain Bike Festival
By Doug La Rocque
Mountain Bike enthusiasts from around the Capital Region braved Saturday’s rain and storms to help make the first “Grafton Rocks” event, sponsored by the Saratoga Mountain Bike Association a success. [Read more…] about First Annual “Grafton Rocks” Mountain Bike Festival
Grafton Town Board Action
The Grant To Purchase A New Ambulance For The
Town Of Grafton Moves Closer To Completion
By Doug La Rocque
For several months the $150,000 grant announced last year by State Senator Kathy Marchione’s office to allow the Grafton Rescue Squad to replace its aging ambulance, has been stuck in red tape at the NYS Dormitory Authority, the state agency charged with making sure all the requirements of the grant are met. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
National Trails Day At Grafton Lakes Park And Dyken Pond
by Doug La Rocque
On Saturday, June 4, volunteers across the country participated in the 23rd National Trails Day by working on maintenance projects of all sorts. The day is a celebration of the the network of hiking trails all across the country. [Read more…] about National Trails Day At Grafton Lakes Park And Dyken Pond
Local Girl Scouts Pitch In At GLSP
Local Girl Scout Troop 1264 cleaned up litter and spruced up several areas at Grafton Lakes State Park as the park began its busy 2016 swimming season. [Read more…] about Local Girl Scouts Pitch In At GLSP
Local Students Named To Dean’s List And President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College
More than 1,1000 students were recently named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college’s Deans’ List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5.
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…
The Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival, celebrating the Birth of the Buddha, will be held on Sunday June 12 at 11 am. Join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. [Read more…] about Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…
Tag Sale To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, will be the site of a multi-sale event on Saturday, June 11. Doors open at 9 am for the Plant, Book, and Bake Sale, which will run until noon. A tag sale benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be open from 8 am until 3 pm. [Read more…] about Tag Sale To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off
Join the Grafton Community Library on June 25 at noon for a friendly cook off competition featuring the all American classic comfort food, Mac n’ Cheese. [Read more…] about Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off
Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations
Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced the passage in the House yesterday of HR 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations