The Friends of the Dyken Pond Center received an early Christmas present when they were recently awarded a grant of $53,310 to help fund the Friends’ acquisition of the Newcomb Pond 2 parcel. [Read more…] about Friends Of Dyken Pond Awarded Grant For Land Purchase
Grafton
Grafton Planning Board Seeks Resolution Of Issues Holding Up Senior Housing Proposal
By Doug La Rocque
In November, the Berlin School District placed a subdivision proposal before the Town of Grafton Planning Board, to divide the former Grafton Elementary School property into two lots. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Seeks Resolution Of Issues Holding Up Senior Housing Proposal
Business Workshop For Farmers
Room is still available to be part of a workshop for beginning farmers aimed at developing business and marketing skills. The workshop is designed for beginning farmers who have been managing (whether you own your own business or work for someone) a farm business for four to seven years. Extension Educators, guest speakers and participants will share and learn during the workshop. [Read more…] about Business Workshop For Farmers
Grafton Fire Department Auxiliary To Hold New Year’s Eve Party
A night of music, refreshments and celebrating the year just past as well as hope and aspirations for the New Year to come are planned for the Grafton VFW Hall on New Year’s Eve. [Read more…] about Grafton Fire Department Auxiliary To Hold New Year’s Eve Party
Grafton Town Board Action
Town Accruing Charges To House Animals
Removed From A Grafton Home
By Doug La Rocque
Charges being incurred by the Town of Grafton to house a rabbit, cat, dog and 10 chickens at the Hudson Mohawk Animal Shelter in Menands, was the first topic of business at the Grafton Town Board meeting December 14. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
Harassment Charge Against Higgins Is Dismissed
On Wednesday December 9, a harassment charge filed against Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins was dismissed by Brunswick Town Justice Robert Schmidt. [Read more…] about Harassment Charge Against Higgins Is Dismissed
Grafton Library Holds Open House To Introduce New Director
By Doug La Rocque
Ronnie Tatro, the newly appointed Director of the Grafton Community Library is shown working with area children to create ornaments for the Library’s entry in the annual Grafton Festival of Trees. [Read more…] about Grafton Library Holds Open House To Introduce New Director
The Annual Festival Of Trees Entertains Many In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
For four years now people and organizations in the Grafton area have been decorating Christmas Trees and putting them on display at the Everett Wagar Senior Center. [Read more…] about The Annual Festival Of Trees Entertains Many In Grafton
A New Vision, New Energy And A Spirit Of Community In Store For The Grafton Town Clerk’s Office
By Doug La Rocque
The last four years have seen some tough times for the Grafton Town Clerk’s office. The illness of current Town Clerk Sue Putnam, and friction between the Clerk’s office and that of the Town Supervisor have led to problems in the functioning of the Town Clerk’s office. [Read more…] about A New Vision, New Energy And A Spirit Of Community In Store For The Grafton Town Clerk’s Office
Truck Rollover Closes Route 2 In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
A Troy Sand and Gravel truck attempting to turn eastbound on Route 2 from the Valente Stone Quarry caught its rear wheels on the soft shoulder and overturned Friday afternoon. [Read more…] about Truck Rollover Closes Route 2 In Grafton