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Grafton

Letter To The Editor – Not A Letter Of Intent

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To the Editor:
I read in the March 29th edition of the Eastwick Press that I was one of the seven people applying for the job of Supervisor of the Town of Grafton. Although I did write a letter and care about the Town and its future, I did not write a letter of intent to apply for the top town job.
Instead I wrote a letter, imploring the current Board to work together and appoint one of the Councilmembers as Supervisor for the good of the Town, putting aside politics. The only way that could have happened is if the remaining councilmembers agreed to back the Councilperson who stepped down from the Board to be appointed Supervisor.
Sincerely,
Jan Shields
Babcock Lake, Grafton
Editor’s Note: As it happened the Councilmembers withdrew their names from consideration and the Board chose one of the remaining people who were interested in being Grafton Town Supervisor – Frank Higgins.

The Ethel Simmons Memorial Award – An Invitation To Grafton High School Seniors

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High school seniors attending public or private school or are home schooled, who are residents of Grafton and will be graduating this year are invited to apply for The Ethel Simmons Memorial Award.
The Ethel Simmons Memorial Award is presented annually by the Grafton Community Library and the Grafton Historical Society in memory of Ethel N. Simmons, a native of Grafton and, for many years, a Grafton teacher, Librarian and Town Historian. The award is $300.
A  copy of the application form is available at the Library, at the  guidance offices of Berlin and Brittonkill Central School or by email at GHS12082@aol.com. The deadline for receiving applications is May 15.

April And May Programs At The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

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• Friday, April 26 – Full Moon Sounds of the Night. This is an easy twilight hike to listen to spring peepers, wood frogs, barred owls and other sounds of the night as we watch the full moon rise over the lake; 6:30 to 9 pm; free; family friendly. No pre-registration is needed.
• Saturday, May 4 – Bird Walk with Mary Batchellor from 8 to 10 am. Look for the earliest spring migrants including the black throated green warbler, black throated blue warbler, scarlet tanager and more. There is a $2 suggested donation. No pre-registration is needed.
• Sunday, May 12 – Wild Edible Plants with Lee Wilson from 9 am to 4 pm. Identify plants, learn edible parts and poisonous look-a-likes, foraging etiquette, preparation techniques and gather plants that will be prepared and sampled later in the day. The focus will be on spring shoots and greens. The cost is $15, $12 for members. Pre-registration required by contacting the Center; limited to 15 adults.
• Saturday, May 25 – Birding for Beginners. Let’s start at the beginning! Learn how to identify birds by field marks, use binoculars and learn to identify birds by their song. Leave being able to identify at least 10 birds or more. This event is free.
A full list of our spring programs can be found on our website at: http://www.dykenpond.org. To register for programs or for more information, please contact the Center at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net

Grafton Planning Board Action – Slow And Steady

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by Kieron Kramer
In March surveyor Brian Holbritter, representing Lawrence “Jamie” Meracle, Jr.,  presented a plan to the Grafton Planning Board during the informal discussion for a subdivision, located both  in Pittstown and Grafton, of the old Harbinger estate on Edelmann Lane which is near Tamarac Road. Having incorporated the Board’s suggestions, and the suggestions of Pittstown officials, he returned to the Planning Board meeting on Monday, April 15, to continue the informal discussion.
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Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, May 5, the Brunswick Grange will hold its Annual Spring Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Routes 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants, flowers and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed  for  sale. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged.
The event will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be available. For more information, please call 279-9113.