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Another Case Of Animal Neglect In Grafton

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This Time The Town Is Not On The Hook For Their Care

By Doug La Rocque

State Police say a neighbor on Jay Hakes Road alerted them to a large number of dogs chained to buildings and trucks at an abandoned trailer home, the animals left without shelter from the extreme cold.  Troopers identified the owner as 83 year old Ed Maxfield.  They say his son had been feeding the dogs twice a day, but they were without water, as their dishes had long since frozen over.  [Read more…] about Another Case Of Animal Neglect In Grafton

Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!

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The 2016 Bennington County Relay for Life Kick-Off Expo is coming up on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Vermon Veteran’s Home, 325 North Street in Bennington. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes,” so come in  your best cancer-fighting costime. Prizes will be awarded! [Read more…] about Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!

Rensselaer County Legislature

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Rensselaer County Legislature Honors Three Former Grafton Residents

By Doug La Rocque

Twice this past week the Legislature met to honor veterans and prominent members of the county who have passed on.  The first was Stanton Burdick, a Korean War Veteran and father of Grafton Town Justice Becky Snyder-Green and Deputy Town Clerk Vicky Burdick.  [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature

Grafton Lakes State Park Holds Its 31st Annual Ice Fishing Contest

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By Doug La Rocque

Postponed two weeks because of warm temperatures and unsafe ice, winter’s anglers finally got the chance to venture out on the ponds of the State Park, in search of Pickerel, Perch and Trout. Attendance at this year’s event was down considerably from previous years. Park Manager Melissa Ann Miller attributing that to the postponement from the usual date as part of Winterfest, and the subzero temperatures and wind chills. Still, about 65 participants took part in the contest.   [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Holds Its 31st Annual Ice Fishing Contest

Former Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins Files Notice Of Claim Against The Town

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By Doug La Rocque

On Monday former Supervisor Frank Higgins personally served town officials with a notice of claim, alleging among other things, slander and harassment, resulting from a December 9, 2015 court proceeding in Brunswick Town Court.  [Read more…] about Former Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins Files Notice Of Claim Against The Town

Grafton Town Board Action

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Full Value Reassessment Planned For Grafton 

In Time For 2017 Tax Roll

By Doug La Rocque

[private]The Grafton Town Board announced at its meeting on Monday February 8, that Assessor David Galarneau plans to start a full value reassessment of the Town after the 2016 Tax rolls become final on July 1.  In a letter to the Board, Galarneau outlined the steps he plans to take to accomplish the reassessment, which would bring properties in Grafton up to full value.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Friends Of Dyken Pond Hold First Annual Ground Hog Day Celebration

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By Doug La Rocque

Supporters of the Rensselaer County Environmental Education Center in Grafton gathered at the Lucas Confectionary in Troy this past week to unveil their event schedule for the coming year, talk about their planning and of course, raise a glass to the world’s most famous ground hog.  Len Tremblay, President of the Friends of Dyken Pond Association, spoke to The Eastwick Press about a number of issues.  [Read more…] about Friends Of Dyken Pond Hold First Annual Ground Hog Day Celebration

Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

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Girl Scout Service Unit 154 has been collecting food donations throughout December and January on behalf of the communities’ local food pantries as well as the Berlin Elementary School’s weekend and holiday pantry.  Troops contacted community organizations and asked for donations at meetings and placed boxes in public places across the four towns. [Read more…] about Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

Grafton Lake State Park Winterfest A Blast Despite Lack Of Snow

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By Doug La Rocque

Old Man Winter wasn’t very cooperative this year but most events at the 31st Annual Winter Festival went off as planned.  The major casualty of the mild winter season was the annual ice fishing contest, postponed until February 13, because the ice was deemed not thick enough to be safe.  [Read more…] about Grafton Lake State Park Winterfest A Blast Despite Lack Of Snow