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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

Berlin Town Board Action

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Two More Speeding Mishaps On Bly Hollow Road

By Doug La Rocque

Last November the Berlin Town Board petitioned the NYS Department of Transportation for a speed reduction on Bly Hollow Road. At the time the Town cited many drivers traveling at excessive speeds, resulting in numerous accidents over the past few years, two of which were fatal.  At the February 11 meeting, resident Doug Goodermote reported there were at least two more incidents of vehicles leaving the road as the result of high rates of speed.  No injuries were reported.  [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action

Petersburgh Court Room Is Dedicated To Neil Manchester

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by Alex Brooks

A gathering was held at the Petersburgh Town Hall on Sunday February 14 to show off the newly-renovated Town Courtroom and to dedicate it to Neil Manchester. The Courtroom was renovated with a $25,000 grant from the State’s Justice Court Assistance Fund. There was a good turnout at the event, and the new courthouse was packed during the dedication ceremony. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Court Room Is Dedicated To Neil Manchester

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

New Lebanon Town Board Action

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Dan Tuczinski Is Appointed As New Lebanon Town Attorney

by David Flint

At their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 9, the New Lebanon Town Board considered but tabled two resolutions having to do with climate change. They were brought to the Board by Bruce Shenker, the Town’s delegate to the Columbia County Environmental Management Council.  [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action

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