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Proposal For A Two Lot Subdivision Presented To Grafton Planning Board

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By Doug La Rocque
Only one item of business was on the agenda for the September meeting of the Grafton Town Planning Board.  It dealt with the recent purchase of approximately 22 acres of land on Claus Road by Alex Bassey.   The applicant would like to divide the property into a plot, of about 8 acres which includes a residential home, and a second lot of the 14 remaining acres.  Bassey recently purchased the land from James Kane, who kept about 5 acres for himself. [Read more…] about Proposal For A Two Lot Subdivision Presented To Grafton Planning Board

Grafton Town Budget Proposal Calls For No Tax Rate Increase

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By Doug La Rocque
Grafton Town Supervisor Frank Higgins presented his proposed budget to the Town Board during a workshop meeting Monday night, emphasizing the fact the town is under a very tight tax cap, and limited his spending projections to virtually the same levels as this year.  He warned Board members that health care costs are going up between a projected 12 to 15 percent.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Budget Proposal Calls For No Tax Rate Increase

2015 Patriot Ruckmarch Makes A Stop In Grafton

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by Doug La Rocque
Men and woman, many encumbered with heavy ruck sacks, some veterans and some who walk to help those who gave so much for this country, made the Grafton VFW Hall their turning point in a grueling 24.8 mile march to support and bring attention to vets suffering from a myriad of physical and mental challenges.  [Read more…] about 2015 Patriot Ruckmarch Makes A Stop In Grafton

Grafton Town Board Action

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Grafton Town Board Hears More About Time Warner Cable

By Doug La Rocque

Two hundred feet off the main road is the magic number when dealing with Time Warner construction in the town.  Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck has been dealing with the cable company’s construction crews, and told the Town Board and audience that if your home is more than 200 feet away from the power lines on the road, a special junction box, called a doghouse, will have to be put in on your property from which the rest of the cable will be run.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Patriot Ruckmarch

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The Second Annual Patriot Ruckmarch will be held on Saturday, September 19, starting from the Poestenkill VFW and marching to Grafton.

There will be two routes, of 24.8 miles or 9.8 miles. Check-in for the long route is at 7:30 am, and  check-in for the short route is at noon, both at the Poestenkill VFW. For regstration and more information, visit: www.heroesathomerensco.com. [Read more…] about Patriot Ruckmarch

Hot Labor Day Weekend Brings Crowds To Grafton Lakes State Park

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A Banner Year For Grafton Lakes State Park

By Doug La Rocque

By all accounts, the summer of 2015 was one park management can point to with pride.  Park Manager Melissa Miller said attendance at the park was up more than 25 thousand people this year over last.  And last year was nothing to hang your head over.   [Read more…] about Hot Labor Day Weekend Brings Crowds To Grafton Lakes State Park