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Grafton Town Board Action

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Budget Workshop In March?
New Grafton Board Aims To Be Pro-Active

By Doug La Rocque
One plank of Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum’s campaign platform last fall was to promote a better understanding for all Town Board members of the annual budget. Her idea is that she and the Board should not simply formulate a spending plan in the fall, but also keep a close eye on spending and budgeting throughout the year so that the Board can anticipate trouble coming and make adjustments, and understand the budgetary implications of the decisions they make throughout the year. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Antiques And Art Discovery Day At Tech Valley High School

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An antiques and art discovery day will be held to benefit the Tech Valley High School Parent Activities Council (PAC) on Saturday, April 16. The event is open to the public from 9 am to 6 pm. Antique, art and collectible experts from The Appraisers Road Show will hold the event at Tech Valley High School (TVHS), which is located at 246 Tricentennial Drive in Albany on the campus of the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. No appointments are needed. [Read more…] about Antiques And Art Discovery Day At Tech Valley High School

Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes State Park

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Saturday, April 2 – Four Legged Friends Hike at 10 am.  Will your pup find the first flowers of Spring?  Join us to find out what’s new in the park and meet some new dog pals for your pup. Meets at north end of main playground and will head out on a 2 mile hike. All dogs must be on a 6’ leash. Please rsvp: 279-1155. [Read more…] about Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes State Park

“Local Roads Matter” Is The Theme Of Highway Superintendents Annual March On The Capital

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By Doug La Rocque

More than 700 local highway superintendents and their supporters gathered in the State capital in their quest for more Consolidated Highway Improvement Program funds (CHIPs) and bridge repair monies. This gathering has become an annual event.   [Read more…] about “Local Roads Matter” Is The Theme Of Highway Superintendents Annual March On The Capital

Easter Bunny Appearance In Grafton

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By Doug La Rocque

Children from Grafton and surrounding towns filled the VFW Post this past Saturday for an Easter Egg Party hosted by the Grafton Youth Commission.  Commission Director Noelle Goyer estimates about 70 youngsters and their parents dropped by to visit with the Easter Bunny, make Easter bonnets, color eggs, pet smaller bunnies, get their faces painted and more.  In years past the event has been put on by the Grafton Lakes State Park at the Deerfield Pavilion, but this year it was moved indoors, with GLSP joining with many other area organizations to entertain and educate. [Read more…] about Easter Bunny Appearance In Grafton

Grafton Town Board Action

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NYS Comptroller’s Auditors Returning 

For Another Look At Grafton’s Books

By Doug La Rocque

In 2013, auditors from the New York State Comptroller’s Office spent several weeks going over the Town’s records, looking in particular at claims processing.  The Comptroller said this visit is a follow-up that will consist of reviewing actions taken by Town officials in response to the previous audit’s findings and recommendations.  The audit is expected to start within the next several weeks. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Rensselaer County To Undertake Collaborative Solar Initiative

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Eleven local governments joined in the collaboration will achieve $22.5 million in collective savings during the 25-year contract

As part of the continued effort to increase the use of “green” energy and reduce the costs of operations the County is seeking to enter into a contract with Monolith Solar for remote net metering energy services. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County To Undertake Collaborative Solar Initiative