Petition Asks Town Board To Reconsider
by Alex Brooks
At the Town Board meeting on Monday, November 12, Town Supervisor Ray Darling said he went to the Berlin Central School and met with Schools Superintendent Dr. Young and some of the School Board members, but he came away with the same misgivings about the building that he had before.
A few minutes later Councilman Rick Ungaro offered a resolution declining the School Board’s offer to sell the building to the Town for $1, and it passed unanimously.
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Grafton Library Events
• Friday, November 16, at 4 pm – Legos at the Library! Come to the Library and build something cool with Legos! (We even have some Star Wars Legos!) Duplo blocks for little ones are also available. All ages are welcome.
• Tuesday, November 20, at 4 pm – Thanksgiving Crafternoon. Come to the Library to make a craft for Thanksgiving. All ages are welcome.
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Dyken Pond Center Wreath Fundraiser – Revised
The Friends of the Dyken Pond Center are selling Balsam fir wreaths. Each 18 inch wreath will be packed full of aromatic balsam fir, pine cones, a large red bow and a collectible original Dyken Pond nature ornament that can be kept for years to come. This is a pre-order sale, and all wreaths must be ordered by November 13. The cost is $20. There are various pick-up options beginning on November 17. Order forms can be downloaded from our website at www.dykenpond.org or orders may be placed by contacting the Center at 658-2055 or mpasanen97@yahoo.com.
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Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, November 24, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.
Dyken Pond Center Wreath Fundraiser
Traditional balsam fir wreaths are being sold as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center. These 18″ wreathes are packed full with aromatic balsam, pine cones, red velvet ribbon and a collectible, original, natural ornament that can be kept for years to come. The cost is $20 for orders received by November 13.
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Grafton Lakes State Park Events
• Wednesday, November 7, 14, 21 and 28 – Wandering Wednesdays with Friends member Dorothy Surprise. Come explore the Park with the open views allowed in the month of November’s forest. To register, visit www.meetup.com/friendsofgraftonlakesstatepark.
• Monday, November 12 at 10 am – Lost in the Woods. Developed by an avid outdoorsman and search and rescue volunteer, this program gives your children the tools and basic instruction to know what to do if they ever find themselves lost in the outdoors. The program is free, and it may save your child’s life! Meet at the Park Office. Call 279-1155 to register.
• Saturday, December 1 – 8:15 am to 4:30 pm – Snowmobile Safety Course. Sponsored by the Grafton Trail Blazers, this free snowmobile safety course for youth 10 and older is approved by NYS Parks. To register, call 279-1155. Free lunch will be offered to all attendees.The course will be held at the Grafton VFW on South Road.
Grafton Gun Range Shot Down
by Kieron Kramer
Even before the public hearings that were to precede the Grafton Planning Board on Thursday, the Town’s hired guns, Engineer Russ Reeves and attorney for the Town Sal Ferlazzo, did a complete about face on the issue of the site plan application for Les McDermott’s shooting range at the end of Old Siek Road. With complete certainty and full vigor, both professionals recommended to the Planning Board that McDermott’s application be denied.
Before the hearings Reeves summarized his latest letter, which was received by the Planning Board just before the meeting. [Read more…] about Grafton Gun Range Shot Down
Letter To The Editor – A Grafton Democrat Official Weighs In
To the people of Grafton:
After reading this week’s Eastwick Press, I feel I’m compelled to respond. First let me introduce myself. My name is Bill Middleton, and as well as being a resident of Grafton, I’m also the Democratic Chairman.
Last year we ran a campaign which included a platform of changes which we felt were in keeping with the wishes of the residents of Grafton. I believe this platform was the reason the residents of Grafton elected this board. For the first time, since I can remember, the board is not just rubber stamping the agenda. But are questioning it.
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Letter To The Editor – A Grafton Democrat Official Weighs In
A letter to the Editor of the Eastwick Press:
I wish to express my strong concerns as to the journalist standards observed by Mr. Kramer in his article on the Grafton Town Board meeting of late. While correctly reporting on some of the substance of the meeting, this article is filled with numerous instances of personnel reflections on what should or should not have taken place, as well as criticism of the actions of the board. These reflections and criticisms have no place in the body of an article that purports to be an accurate description of the meeting. And this is not the first time I have found fault with Mr. Kramer’s reporting. He has a propensity to editorialize throughout his articles.
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Edelmann Sales Open House
Edelmann’s will host its Fall Open House this Saturday, October 27, from 9 am to 3 pm. They will offer door prizes, refreshments and special deals throughout the store, including up to 50% off on all leftover snowmobile apparel and rebates of up to $1,500 on leftover snowmobiles, ATVs and dirt bikes.
There will be special discount pricing for just this one day on all in stock apparel and accessories as well as on the large stock of snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs.
Edelmann Sales Inc. is at 172 Edelmann Lane, Troy. The phone is 518-663-5573. You can visit on the web at www.edelmannsales.com.