Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Last month The Eastwick Press reported on the annual March on the Capital by Highway Superintendents around the state, with this year’s theme being “local roads matter.” At the time Grafton’s Herb Hasbrouck said the highway chiefs had abandoned their typical upstate versus downstate battle for the dollars and were taking a more united approach. [Read more…] about A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State
by Doug LaRocque
Grafton Fire and Rescue responded to an overturned ATV along the side of South Road on Saturday, April 3. At the time, the driver was transported to Troy’s Samaritan Hospital for what was described as non-life threatening injuries. [Read more…] about ATV Accident On South Road Now Alleged To Be Drunk Driving
Feathers Of The Native Americans
Poestenkill Historical Society speaker Gil Payette will discuss the importance of feathers to the Native American tribes. The feather symbolizes strength, wisdom, power, freedom and many more things. [Read more…] about Poestenkill Historical Society Presents Feather Works
Master puppeteer David Lane brings his expertise to the Clark Art Institute Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22 from 9 am to 12 pm with a spring break workshop for children ages 10 to 15.
Students draw inspiration from the Clark’s collection and spend the week creating their own rod puppets, an art form dating back to ancient Egypt. [Read more…] about Clark Art Institute Puppet-Making Class For Teens
A local man escaped serious injury after losing control of his four-wheel ATV on South Rd. in Grafton Sunday afternoon, flipping the vehicle hard into a ditch. [Read more…] about Driver Not Seriously Injured In Grafton ATV Accident
By Doug La Rocque
As you drive into the Town of Grafton’s Recycling Center and look off to the right, you’ll see a pair of tires on the roof over Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum’s office. The tires are there to help hold down a section of the town hall roof that is coming up and in need of repair. [Read more…] about The Rain Isn’t Getting Into The Town Supervisor’s Office Yet, But It’s Time To Consider Repairs
April 14: Musical Story Time 4 pm – Join in for a moving and shaking story hour with live music. [Read more…] about Free Community Programs Offered By The Grafton Community Library
Budget Workshop In March?
New Grafton Board Aims To Be Pro-Active
By Doug La Rocque
One plank of Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum’s campaign platform last fall was to promote a better understanding for all Town Board members of the annual budget. Her idea is that she and the Board should not simply formulate a spending plan in the fall, but also keep a close eye on spending and budgeting throughout the year so that the Board can anticipate trouble coming and make adjustments, and understand the budgetary implications of the decisions they make throughout the year. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
An antiques and art discovery day will be held to benefit the Tech Valley High School Parent Activities Council (PAC) on Saturday, April 16. The event is open to the public from 9 am to 6 pm. Antique, art and collectible experts from The Appraisers Road Show will hold the event at Tech Valley High School (TVHS), which is located at 246 Tricentennial Drive in Albany on the campus of the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. No appointments are needed. [Read more…] about Antiques And Art Discovery Day At Tech Valley High School
Saturday, April 2 – Four Legged Friends Hike at 10 am. Will your pup find the first flowers of Spring? Join us to find out what’s new in the park and meet some new dog pals for your pup. Meets at north end of main playground and will head out on a 2 mile hike. All dogs must be on a 6’ leash. Please rsvp: 279-1155. [Read more…] about Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes State Park
