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Snyder Cemetery Restoration Project At Grafton Lakes State Park

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On May 21, the Grafton Historical Society gathered several volunteers to preserve and restore Snyder cemetery in Grafton Lakes State Park. Led by Joe Ferrannini of Grave Stone Matters of Hoosick Falls, the group was able to repair and clean several of the markers within the cemetery. The before and after pictures above show the remarkable work the group accomplished in only one day. “We are very thankful to have a partnership with the local community that helps us preserve this special historical site within the park,” said Park Manager Melissa Miller.  “It is remarkable to see what a few volunteers can accomplish in such a short time.”
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Run For The Roses Coming Up

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Volunteers from the Grafton area are busy planning the 26th Annual Run for the Roses to be held on Sunday, August 14, at Grafton Lakes State Park. The race is a well established and popular annual event.  People from all over the northeast come to participate in the 5k foot race starting at 9 am. Additional events include the 2.5 mile Scenic Nature Walk starting at 8 am and the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 10 am.  All proceeds for the events will benefit the Grafton Community Library and the Courtney Carelli Foundation for Literacy.
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Grafton Planning Board Action – Points Have No Size

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by Kieron Kramer
Most of the seventeen minute Grafton Planning Board meeting on Monday, July 18, was spent in an informal discussion of the proposed two lot subdivision by Marcel Forette of his approximately 40 acre parcel on Miller Way off of Blue Factory Road. Surveyor William Darling represented Forette and gave the Planning Board five copies of a sketch plan, Darling hadn’t finished the official survey yet, the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and the completed application.
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Win A Kindle At The Grafton Library

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If you’ve been wishing for an e-reader, here’s your chance to win Amazon’s popular Kindle™ along with fifty dollars in Amazon.com gift cards.
Visit the Grafton Community Library at 2455 NY Route 2 to purchase your raffle tickets for one dollar each or six tickets for five dollars. The drawing for the winning ticket will be on August 15. Contact the Library at 279-0580 or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more news about Library programs and events.

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 30, 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 5-12 and free for kids under five.  We look forward to serving you!

Grafton Town Board Action – Amnesty Program Extended

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by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board extended the deadline for its amnesty program because they felt that it is working well and it needs more time to accomplish more. Supervisor Tyler Sawyer said there is a lot of follow-up still to be done. Buildings that are retroactively permitted still must be inspected for safety and building code compliance, and assessments have to be updated. The Board all seemed to be in agreement that the amnesty program is going well and it should be continued for a while longer, and they unanimously approved an extension until September 15.
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Doug Sauer Appointed To NYS Attorney General’s Leadership Committee

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Doug Sauer from Grafton has been appointed by Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to his Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization.  The 29 member Committee is charged with presenting a series of recommendations to the Attorney General aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and costs on nonprofits while strengthening their accountability.
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50th Reunion Of The BCS Class Of 1961

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On June 4, Bonita Maxon, Sylvia Thompson and Connie Goodermote planned a picnic which was held at the home of Bonita Maxon at the Dyken Pond. One third of our class met; some spouses attended. We had an enjoyable time meeting classmates that we had not seen since graduation 50 years ago. We held a raffle, shared much memorabilia and life experiences.
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