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Former Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins Files Notice Of Claim Against The Town

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By Doug La Rocque

On Monday former Supervisor Frank Higgins personally served town officials with a notice of claim, alleging among other things, slander and harassment, resulting from a December 9, 2015 court proceeding in Brunswick Town Court.  [Read more…] about Former Grafton Supervisor Frank Higgins Files Notice Of Claim Against The Town

Grafton Town Board Action

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Full Value Reassessment Planned For Grafton 

In Time For 2017 Tax Roll

By Doug La Rocque

[private]The Grafton Town Board announced at its meeting on Monday February 8, that Assessor David Galarneau plans to start a full value reassessment of the Town after the 2016 Tax rolls become final on July 1.  In a letter to the Board, Galarneau outlined the steps he plans to take to accomplish the reassessment, which would bring properties in Grafton up to full value.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Friends Of Dyken Pond Hold First Annual Ground Hog Day Celebration

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By Doug La Rocque

Supporters of the Rensselaer County Environmental Education Center in Grafton gathered at the Lucas Confectionary in Troy this past week to unveil their event schedule for the coming year, talk about their planning and of course, raise a glass to the world’s most famous ground hog.  Len Tremblay, President of the Friends of Dyken Pond Association, spoke to The Eastwick Press about a number of issues.  [Read more…] about Friends Of Dyken Pond Hold First Annual Ground Hog Day Celebration

Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

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Girl Scout Service Unit 154 has been collecting food donations throughout December and January on behalf of the communities’ local food pantries as well as the Berlin Elementary School’s weekend and holiday pantry.  Troops contacted community organizations and asked for donations at meetings and placed boxes in public places across the four towns. [Read more…] about Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

Grafton Lake State Park Winterfest A Blast Despite Lack Of Snow

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By Doug La Rocque

Old Man Winter wasn’t very cooperative this year but most events at the 31st Annual Winter Festival went off as planned.  The major casualty of the mild winter season was the annual ice fishing contest, postponed until February 13, because the ice was deemed not thick enough to be safe.  [Read more…] about Grafton Lake State Park Winterfest A Blast Despite Lack Of Snow

Grafton Planning Board Action

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Sale Of The Former Grafton Elementary School Takes Another Step Forward

By Doug La Rocque

Represented by local surveyor Fred Haley, the Berlin Central School District brought a revised sub division proposal before the Grafton Town Planning Board Monday night.  The changes encompassed the guidelines set down by the Planning Board at its December meeting, that all the open land on the property be conveyed to the proposed buyer, not just the parking lot and a buffer around the building.  [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action

Grafton Running Up Quite A Bill In Animal Abuse Case

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Case Against Grafton Couple Appears To Be Headed For Trial

By Doug La Rocque
Michael and Erica Costello of Old Road were back in Grafton Town Court recently before Justice Rebecca Snyder in the ongoing case of animal abuse that allegedly led to the death of one horse.  The Costellos’ attorney, David Gruenberg, had questions surrounding the validity of the search warrant executed on the Costellos property in early September.  [Read more…] about Grafton Running Up Quite A Bill In Animal Abuse Case

Grafton Town Board Action

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Former Supervisor Allison Kirchner Appointed To The Grafton Town Board, Local Soccer Star Honored

By Doug La Rocque

One of the most important pieces of business before the Grafton Town Board Monday night was to fill the empty seat on the Board created when Ingrid Gundrum was elected Supervisor and her position as Councilwoman became open.  By a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved Gundrum’s selection of former Town Supervisor Allison Kirchner as her replacement for 2016.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action