Join the Grafton Community Library on June 25 at noon for a friendly cook off competition featuring the all American classic comfort food, Mac n’ Cheese. [Read more…] about Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off
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Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations
Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced the passage in the House yesterday of HR 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations
Woman Sent To Hospital After Rollover Accident In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies believe excessive speed was the cause of a one car accident Memorial Day afternoon on Babcock Lake Rd. The female driver was northbound just past Kautz Hollow Road when she lost control on a curve, hit the soft shoulder and then crossed the road and overturned. [Read more…] about Woman Sent To Hospital After Rollover Accident In Grafton
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…
The Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival, celebrating the Birth of the Buddha, will be held on Sunday June 12 at 11 am. Join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. [Read more…] about Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…
Tenth Anniversary Gala At The Grafton Senior Center Is A Sold-Out Affair
By Doug La Rocque
Area seniors, Rensselaer County Department of Aging personnel and County Executive Kathy Jimino all gathered at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on the afternoon of Wednesday May 25 to celebrate the 10th year of the Center’s establishment. [Read more…] about Tenth Anniversary Gala At The Grafton Senior Center Is A Sold-Out Affair
Grafton Lakes State Park Attracts Large Crowds On Opening Weekend
Visitors coming to the beach at Long Pond were not record numbers, but there were still a lot swimmers and sunbathers on hand. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Attracts Large Crowds On Opening Weekend
Tree Topping Mishap Injures Man And Cuts Power
By Doug La Rocque
A Grafton resident using a lift bucket was attempting to cut the top off a dead tree when it got away from him on Saturday May 28, crashing into power lines and causing a severe rope burn to his neck. [Read more…] about Tree Topping Mishap Injures Man And Cuts Power
A Must-See Exhibit: “Catastrophe Hats and Other Recent Works” by Artist Maggi Randall
Southern Vermont College (SVC) is pleased to exhibit “Catastrophe Hats and Other Recent Works” by Southern Vermont artist Maggi Randall. The exhibit is available for viewing June 4 through July 8 in Everett Mansion’s Burgdorff Gallery. The public and friends of the artist are encouraged to attend Randall’s opening reception on Saturday, June 4, from 3 to 5 pm. in the Gallery. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on weekends by arrangement with the Campus Safety Office. [Read more…] about A Must-See Exhibit: “Catastrophe Hats and Other Recent Works” by Artist Maggi Randall
HVCC Foundation Awards Scholarships
Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College’s top students were honored with a variety of academic scholarships recently. The scholarships celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college’s more than 80 academic programs.
Those receiving scholarships include: [Read more…] about HVCC Foundation Awards Scholarships
Grafton’s Newest Business Begins Opening Its Doors
By Doug La Rocque
At the February Planning Board meeting, the town first heard about Dave and Donna Wagar’s plan to open a combination of crafts, landscaping, fire wood and vegetable stand on property they purchased along Route 2 west of the village. [Read more…] about Grafton’s Newest Business Begins Opening Its Doors