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Grafton Planning Board Action

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A Proposal To Build A Banquet Hall Capable Of Seating Up To 225 People Goes Up For Public Comment In Grafton

By Doug La Rocque
The first of two public hearings held Monday night by the Grafton Planning Board saw questions about the proposal and several statements of support.  Jane McDermott was asked by Mike Salway about the hours of the proposed business, parking and traffic concerns, alcohol on site, noise levels and whether it would be a not-for-profit operation.  Salway lives on land that abuts the McDermott property. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action

Search And Rescue Operation In A Remote Section Of Grafton Involves Many Agencies

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By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers responded in large numbers to a report of a domestic dispute with an assault last Thursday afternoon at a home at 8 Benker School Way.  When they arrived, a woman said she was attacked by 28-year-old Robbie Morrow.  [Read more…] about Search And Rescue Operation In A Remote Section Of Grafton Involves Many Agencies

Grafton Town Board Action

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The Grant To Purchase A New Ambulance For The
Town Of Grafton Moves Closer To Completion

By Doug La Rocque
For several months the $150,000 grant announced last year by State Senator Kathy Marchione’s office to allow the Grafton Rescue Squad to replace its aging ambulance, has been stuck in red tape at the NYS Dormitory Authority, the state agency charged with making sure all the requirements of the grant are met.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Local Students Named To Dean’s List And President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College

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More than 1,1000 students were recently named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college’s Deans’ List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5.

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