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Grafton Town Board Action

May 12, 2016 By eastwickpress

Grafton Town Board Will Seek Bids For A New Ambulance

By Doug La Rocque
It was 10 days ago that the Grafton Town Board meet in special session to discuss the state of the Rescue Squad’s aging vehicle and got a lot of feedback about the situation of emergency medical services in the town and in Eastern Rensselaer County in general.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Great Strides Walk At GLSP Will Raise Funds For Cystic Fibrosis Research And Treatment

May 12, 2016 By eastwickpress

submitted by Lori Kempf
The Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk at Grafton Lakes State Park is scheduled for May 22. Check-in will be at 11 and the walk at noon.
The Kempf family walks for their son Mathew on a team called “Hoops for Mat.” All are welcome to join in the walk and anyone requesting more information or wishing to donate can call 518-573-9790.

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News

Grafton Library Hosts Plant And Book Sale

May 12, 2016 By eastwickpress

Here is an opportunity to pick up some fresh reading material and plants to enhance your homestead.  The Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, will be the site of a multi-sale event on Saturday, June 11. [Read more…] about Grafton Library Hosts Plant And Book Sale

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Poestenkill Historical Society, Community Food Pantry Co-Sponsor Garage, Craft And Bake Sale

May 12, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Poestenkill Historical Society, in partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society, are having a combination Garage, Craft and Bake Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14. [Read more…] about Poestenkill Historical Society, Community Food Pantry Co-Sponsor Garage, Craft And Bake Sale

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News, Stephentown

Grafton Lakes Joins 110 Other Parks Across New York For “I Love My Park Day”

May 12, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque
More than 100 volunteers braved the early morning rain showers this past Saturday morning, to help give Grafton Lakes State Park its annual spring facelift.  The gathering broke into several groups, cleaning the pavilion areas, the beach and park offices as well as the shorelines, the gardens and blueberry fields, rebuilding rustic benches along Long Pond trail and some special attention paid to the Fire Tower trail.  The event is coordinated by Parks & Trails New York and involves 6,500 volunteers statewide.  Locally, several troops of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts were joined by Cub Scout pack 911 and The Friends of Grafton State Park.  Gathering at Deerfield Pavilion before trekking off on their assignments, the workers were thanked by Veronica Fitzgerald, a member of the Parks & Trails Board.  Fitzgerald telling them “your work today will bring real, tangible enhancements to the park.  It will also send a strong message to elected officials that people love their parks.” [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes Joins 110 Other Parks Across New York For “I Love My Park Day”

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Aging Grafton Ambulance Raises Questions About Viability Of Volunteer EMS Service

May 5, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque
The special meeting of the Grafton Town Board last Saturday was called by Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum to consider a proposal to purchase a new ambulance for the Grafton Rescue Squad, but turned into a sometimes intense discussion about the future of the Rescue Squad and just what would be the best way to provide emergency medical services to the town. [Read more…] about Aging Grafton Ambulance Raises Questions About Viability Of Volunteer EMS Service

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls

May 5, 2016 By eastwickpress

Brown’s Brewing Company is pleased to introduce Melissa Doney Sheridan, CEC as the new kitchen manager for both the Troy and Hoosick Falls taprooms. Doney Sheridan joins the team at an exciting time in the company’s nearly 25 year history in the region. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

GHS Program On Lillian Gish

May 5, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Grafton Historical Society program will be held May 18 at the Grafton Town Hall at 7 pm.  Phyllis Chapman will present the program “Lillian Gish: Star of the Silent Screen” Miss Gish was not only a pioneer in the development of the “movies” as we know them today.  [Read more…] about GHS Program On Lillian Gish

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Trout Discovery Day A Big Hit At Grafton Lakes State Park

May 5, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque
More than 200 people were in attendance on a fine spring day to help Park Naturalist Liz Wagner release young trout they have been growing in a tank in the park office all winter.  [Read more…] about Trout Discovery Day A Big Hit At Grafton Lakes State Park

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin

May 5, 2016 By eastwickpress

With 142 kids signed up for the Spring and Fall sessions, Taconic Valley Soccer kicked off its 25th plus season this past Saturday at the Berlin Elementary School.  Coaches help teach the game to children from pre-K to high school age.  [Read more…] about Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Local News, Petersburgh, Sports Outdoors, Stephentown

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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled

Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]

Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor

On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]

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Powers Claims Runner-Up

At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]

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