These Northern Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia purpurea) live in a peat bog in Grafton. The carnivorous plants have leaves (pictured) with stiff, downward hairs making it difficult for bugs to crawl out so they drown and are digested. [Read more…] about Northern Pitcher Plants
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Grafton Town Board Action
Disagreement Continues Over Grafton Budgeting Process
By Doug La Rocque
The difference of opinion as to how the Town of Grafton’s budget process should proceed began in October at the Town Board’s budget workshop and continued through an abbreviated public hearing on the budget last Thursday, and into Monday night’s Town Board meeting. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
Fire Heavily Damages A Home On Benker School Way In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
A Wednesday evening blaze at 10 Benker School Way was knocked down quickly by the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department, with assistance at the scene by the Eagle Mills Department and station coverage by firefighters from Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Fire Heavily Damages A Home On Benker School Way In Grafton
Southern Vermont College Introduces The Good Neighbor Scholarship for Students in Area Communities
Southern Vermont College (SVC) is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity available to qualified students from neighboring communities, a savings that will bring tuition for the small, private, career-launching liberal arts college closer in line with state institutions. [Read more…] about Southern Vermont College Introduces The Good Neighbor Scholarship for Students in Area Communities
Grafton Historical Society Program On The Ice Industry
The Grafton Historical Society meeting and program will be held Sunday, November 15 at the Grafton Town Hall at 2 pm. Tom Ragosta will speak on the Ice Industry. [Read more…] about Grafton Historical Society Program On The Ice Industry
Gundrum Leads Higgins By 26 Votes In Race For Grafton Supervisor
By Doug La Rocque
In an election contest that is technically too close to call pending the counting of absentee ballots and the six votes cast via affidavit ballots, [Read more…] about Gundrum Leads Higgins By 26 Votes In Race For Grafton Supervisor
Halloween Comes To Eastern Rensselaer County
By Doug La Rocque
Halloween became both a learning experience and a time for some fun for both old and young this year. [Read more…] about Halloween Comes To Eastern Rensselaer County
A New Director And A New Sign For The Grafton Community Library
By Doug La Rocque
As the new sign was erected this past week outside the Grafton Community Library. The first message posted was that the Library has a new Director. Veronica (Ronny) Tatro has assumed the position vacated back in September by Christian Collins, who took another position in Quebec, Canada. [Read more…] about A New Director And A New Sign For The Grafton Community Library
Grafton Historical Society Program On The Ice Industry
The Grafton Historical Society meeting and program will be held Sunday, November 15 at the Grafton Town Hall at 2 pm. Tom Ragosta will speak on the Ice Industry. [Read more…] about Grafton Historical Society Program On The Ice Industry
Wire Wrapping Bracelet Workshop
Sterling silver wire is a versatile and beautiful metal that can be made into unique pieces of jewelry. In this workshop, participants will master intermediate level wire wrapping techniques and create a bracelet using a specific set of tools, materials and pattern. [Read more…] about Wire Wrapping Bracelet Workshop