Joseph Claus, a New York Army National Guard officer with nearly 30 years of service including a combat deployment to Iraq, received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel at the Joint Force Headquarters here on April 2. [Read more…] about Joseph Claus, A Grafton Resident, Promoted To The Rank Of Lieutenant Colonel In The New York Army National Guard
Grafton
Did You Know….
Hot Air Balloon Falls On Grafton Farm
submitted by Anne Kiely
On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 29,1859, Mr. Lymus Worthington of Grafton was startled when, out of the sky, a hot air balloon descended on his farm. [Read more…] about Did You Know….
Fashionistas Make Aprons
The 4-H Fashionistas have finished their latest sewing project. They made beautiful aprons that any cook would be delighted to wear. [Read more…] about Fashionistas Make Aprons
A Drug Take Back Day At The Grafton Community Library
It was the first time the library has held such an event, and it was very well received. [Read more…] about A Drug Take Back Day At The Grafton Community Library
The Easter Bunny Hopped On In For Breakfast In Grafton
There was a special guest at the breakfast table this past Saturday at the monthly Grafton Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast. [Read more…] about The Easter Bunny Hopped On In For Breakfast In Grafton
Grafton Town Board Action
Still More Questions Than Answers Concerning The Town Of Grafton’s Buildings And Highway Equipment
By Doug La Rocque
The condition of the vehicles in Grafton’s Town Highway Department fleet are by most accounts a serious concern, now further complicated by the loss of a one-ton plow truck to a mishap during the height of last week’s blizzard. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
Grafton Planning Board
by Doug La Rocque
A Lot Line Adjustment Gets Its OK
There were no speakers at the Public Hearing held by the Planning Board on Monday March 13, on a proposal by Mary Farrell to adjust the property line between her and land owned by Farrell Homes along Simon Road. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board
Grafton Town Board Confronts Decaying Infrastructure
By Doug La Rocque
It’s been a subject brought up at various Town Board meetings for many years, but Councilman Eric Buckley told The Eastwick Press “we are seeing the results of at least 10 years of no planning and no action. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Confronts Decaying Infrastructure
Grafton Sister And Brother Hear The Calling Of Service To Their Country
By Doug La Rocque
Eastern Rensselaer County is replete with stories of military families over many generations – each stands out in its own way. [Read more…] about Grafton Sister And Brother Hear The Calling Of Service To Their Country
Another Honor For Grafton’s Innkeeper Elsie Risedorf
By Doug La Rocque
Members of Graton’s Historical Society gathered at the Grafton Inn on Sunday to thank Elsie for her many years of service to the Town and as a member of the Society’s Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Another Honor For Grafton’s Innkeeper Elsie Risedorf