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Public Meeting On The Proposal Wednesday, March 24, At 6:30 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that it is proposing to create a Rensselaer Plateau Forest Legacy Area under the USDA’s Forest Legacy Program (FLP).
[Read more…] about Rensselaer Plateau Nominated For Land Protection Program
Representatives from the Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Police will attend the next meeting of our community drug and alcohol prevention coalition, TRACs, on Tuesday, March 9, at 5:30 pm at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Berlin. The group will discuss ways to work together to reduce the incidence of alcohol and drug abuse among teens in the community. Community members who are interested in learning more about how our towns can work more closely with local law enforcement are invited to attend. For more information, call 772-0024.
by Erin Hogan
This time it was at the Grafton Planning Board meeting on Monday, February 22, where the Ungaros appeared in order to fix their dumpster complaint problem. They again addressed the recent anonymous complaint that they needed to fence in their dumpster. [Read more…] about More Dumpster Drama
by John Leahy, the Jonathan Swift of Grafton
The Berlin Central School District wants to close the Grafton school and bus the Grafton kids down to the crumbling Berlin school building to save money for the district taxpayers. Saving money will be important, especially as the loss of a local school will probably have a strong negative effect on the Town of Grafton’s economy as the desirability to locate in Grafton plummets, property values decline and tax revenues drop. [Read more…] about An Immodest Proposal
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, March 27, 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), 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 under 5.
The Brunswick Lodge of Elks # 2556 will be hosting two fish fry dinners to be held at the lodge on Friday, March 19, and Friday, April 2, from 5:30 to 8 pm. Dinner includes fish fry and roll, French fries, coleslaw, a cup of clam chowder, a small soda, coffee, decaf and tea. A cash bar is available. A kid’s menu, grilled cheese or hot dogs, is also an option.
[Read more…] about Brunswick Elks Fish Fry Dinner
9, Tue.: Frog and Toad Watch Training at Shaver Nature Center at 6 pm.
DEC’s Frog and Toad Monitoring Program is offering this free one-hour training. Learn frog and toad calls, choose a local route, and your data will help amphibian conservation efforts. Refreshments provided at training, located at 194 Shaver Pond Rd, Grafton, NY. Call DEC to RSVP: 845-256-3829
[Read more…] about G.L.S.P. Schedule March 2010
Registration for the 2010 season of Shatford Little League has begun. You can now save time by registering online at our website, www.shatford.org.
Walk-up registration for the 2010 season will be held:
[Read more…] about Shatford Little League Final Registration
To the Editor:
The Valentine Party for Seniors and guests given by the Cookie Monster Catering, run by Dianne Mosher at the Berlin High School was wonderful! From the chocolate hearts to the strawberry or blueberry shortcake, it was a palate’s delight. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Delicious, Delightful, Delectable
