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Grafton Shooting Range Under Fire

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by Kieron Kramer
It’s not surprising that the Grafton Planning Board public hearing at 6:45 pm on Monday was well attended since it concerned Les McDermott’s proposal for a shooting range and gun store on his property at 303 Old Siek Road. There were seven people who spoke in opposition to the use of the McDermott property as a shooting range. They spoke often and repetitively, both in the hearing and in the regular meeting that followed. Generally they raised very important issues – public safety, noise and the subsequent depression of property values. They made the case that the safety and property value issues will impact residents who live as far away as the intersection of Stuffle Street and Route 2.
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Taconic Valley Soccer Wins Capital District U-19 League Title

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by David Flint
The 2012 Taconic Valley Boys U-19 team has accomplished something that had never been accomplished before. They have won the Capital District Youth Soccer League U-19 Boys Division with six wins and only one loss. The team is composed of players from the Berlin, New Lebanon and Brunswick school districts, and many of the athletes had waited a long time for this successful season.
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Letter To The Editor – Before We Move Forward

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To the editor:
I would like the residents of Grafton to know that before proceeding with the phase 1 environmental review for Grafton elementary school, I believe this phase 1 environmental report will require Town Board approval due to its cost, which is surely going to exceed the $500 Town spending limit. The Board should know the cost of this phase 1 environmental review up front and PRIOR to any action being taken.
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Grafton VFD Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, July 28, 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 5 and under. We look forward to serving you!

BCS Traveling Art Show

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The Berlin High School Art Department is proud to present its First Annual Traveling Library Summer Art Show! The show features student art work from Studio in Art,  a Foundational Art Course at the High School.
The exhibit will be in the Petersburgh Public Library from July 16 to 27 and in the Grafton Community Library from July 30 to August 10. It was on display in the Berlin Free Town Library from June 18 to 29 and in the Stephentown Library  from July 2 to 13.

Summer Events At The Area State Parks

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At Grafton Lakes State Park
• July 20, Friday – Evening Guided Hike at 6 pm; meets at Long Pond Road parking lot. Start your weekend off right with a guided hike through some of our many trails.
• July 28, Saturday – Xterra Triathlon at 9 am; 1k swim, 20k bike ride and 6k run! For registration information, see www.skyhighadventures.com.
• July 28, Saturday – Children’s Triathlon at GSLP at 2 pm; 1k run, 100m swim and 5k bike ride!  See www.skyhighadventures.com to register.
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July Programs At Dyken Pond

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• Saturday, July 21 – Wild Edible Plants and a Meal with Lee Wilson, 10 am to 4 pm. Learn identification of wild edible plants, foraging technique and etiquette, poisonous look-alikes and meal preparation; for older teens and adults, experienced and novice. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 15 and fills quickly. The cost is $15, $10 for members.
• Tuesday, July 24 – Junior Naturalist: Reptiles and Amphibians with Sam Dobin, 1 to 3 pm; open to all ages with activities, games and live animals. Learn about these curious creatures.
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