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Grafton Planning Board Gives Its Approval To A Pair Of Subdivisions

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By Doug La Rocque

Public hearings were held before the regular meeting of the Grafton Planning Board on Monday evening, April 18, with no speakers present for comments on either of the two minor subdivisions presented to the Board last month.  The first is a 4-lot division of property between Scott Newell and Anita McCabe.  [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Gives Its Approval To A Pair Of Subdivisions

Grant For New Ambulance For Grafton Mired In Red Tape

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Keeping The Current Ambulance On The Road Is Challenging

By Doug La Rocque

Last November former Town Supervisor Frank Higgins announced that State Senator Kathy Marchione had been instrumental in securing $150,000 in grant money for the Town to purchase a new ambulance.  The grant, written by Grafton Rescue Squad Captain Joe Allain, has since been approved by the State Legislature and signed off on by Governor Andrew Cuomo.  [Read more…] about Grant For New Ambulance For Grafton Mired In Red Tape

News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting

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by Alex Brooks

Dr. Stephen Young, Superintendent of the Berlin Central School District presented his “Superintendent’s Budget” at a “Round Table” meeting of the Berlin School Board. The projected spending in his budget is $19,403,315, which is an increase over last year’s budget of 1.59%, or $303,324. [Read more…] about News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting

A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State

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By Doug La Rocque

Last month The Eastwick Press reported on the annual March on the Capital by Highway Superintendents around the state, with this year’s theme being “local roads matter.”  At the time Grafton’s Herb Hasbrouck said the highway chiefs had abandoned their typical upstate versus downstate battle for the dollars and were taking a more united approach.  [Read more…] about A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State

Clark Art Institute Puppet-Making Class For Teens

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Master puppeteer David Lane brings his expertise to the Clark Art Institute Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22 from 9 am to 12 pm with a spring break workshop for children ages 10 to 15.
Students draw inspiration from the Clark’s collection and spend the week creating their own rod puppets, an art form dating back to ancient Egypt. [Read more…] about Clark Art Institute Puppet-Making Class For Teens

The Rain Isn’t Getting Into The Town Supervisor’s Office Yet, But It’s Time To Consider Repairs

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By Doug La Rocque

As you drive into the Town of Grafton’s Recycling Center and look off to the right, you’ll see a pair of tires on the roof over Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum’s office.  The tires are there to help hold down a section of the town hall roof that is coming up and in need of repair. [Read more…] about The Rain Isn’t Getting Into The Town Supervisor’s Office Yet, But It’s Time To Consider Repairs