Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board held a special meeting to discuss renewal of the lease on the Senior Center. The current agreement with the County expires on April 30. County Attorney Stephen Pechenik was onhand, and Carol Rosbozom, the Commissioner for Unified Family Services, which includes the Dept. for Aging, and some other County officials. GraftonTown Attorney Sal Ferlazzo was also present. [Read more…] about Grafton Special Meeting Reaches No Agreement
Attention, high school seniors! Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Lillis Bunce Memorial Award. This $200 award is offered by the Grafton Community Library Board of Trustees in recognition of the lifetime community service of the late Lillis Bunce of Grafton. The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward the community service of our youth as demonstrated by the example Mrs. Bunce set throughout her life.
The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award is presented annually to a high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community by performing volunteer service in any of the following areas: library/literacy, gardening, environmental causes, or civic/church organizations–all areas for which Lillis demonstrated a personal interest and passion and gave generously of her time and talents.
Any Grafton resident who is currently a senior in high school is eligible to apply, including private and home-schooled students. Applications may be obtained at the Library, on the Library’s website (www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org) or at the guidance offices of Berlin, Hoosick Falls or Brittonkill Central Schools. Completed applications may be submitted in person at the library or by mail to Grafton Community Library, P.O. Box H, Grafton, NY, 12082. The deadline for receiving applications is May 15.
Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should not be less than 250 words or not more than 500 words. The scholarship is being given by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 in memory of former member Elmer A. Grogan.
The deadline for applications is May 4. Applications are available at the guidance counselor offices of both high schools and should be mailed to Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340, PO Box 361, Grafton, NY 12082, attn: Commander Richard Terpening
With the dark winter days waning, the Grafton Community Library will raffle a “Surviving ‘Til Spring” basket to benefit the Library. The winning ticket will be drawn at the library on Wednesday, April 8. Ticket prices are one dollar each or six tickets for five dollars.
The basket features two gift certificates for deluxe treatment at Hoffman Car Wash, a twenty-five dollar gift certificate to Grafton Town Store, and a Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon. It is brimming with a variety of items to soothe and pamper the mind and body, including The Book of Calm, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women, candy, Yankee candle, a jumbo coffee mug and gourmet coffee, picture frames, therapeutic hot/cold packs, calming foaming bath, Avon, journals, Cheryl Richardson’s Daily Affirmation Cards, a limited edition Boyd’s Bear, and much more. Give the basket as a gift, keep it as a treat for yourself or use the goodies as individual gifts.
Stop in at the Library located at 2455 NY Route 2 during regular hours to peek in the basket and purchase your raffle tickets. The Library is open Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 7 pm, Thursday and Friday from 3 to 8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Phone 518 279-0580, visit our Facebook page, or www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for news of library programs and events.
Grafton Community Library’s four session “Active Parenting Now” class for parents of children in grades K-5 continues, with the next class being held on Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 am. Taught by local expert Jill Augustine, this class is designed to support parents by offering skills to redirect misbehavior and sidestep power struggles, discipline while teaching responsibility, prevent young people from experimenting with alcohol and other drugs, communicate effectively with children, and explore and encourage nonviolent conflict resolution inside the home and out. Participants are asked to sign up in advance. Sign up at the library or by contacting Jill Augustine at 658-2515, ext. 2117 or jaugustine@berlincentral.org.
by Alex Brooks
Grafton Town Supervisor Frank Higgins was arraigned in Grafton Town Court on February 24 on a charge of harassment and illegal physical contact.
by Deb Alter
The Town of Grafton monthly Board meeting was a contentious and long one. The meeting started at 7 pm with public comments and the usual business and reports from Town committees, and other regular business, including a discussion of a back-up dogcatcher.
[Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – Another Rancorous Meeting
Local author Marvin Bubie will discuss in Poestenkill the history of seals of various states and cities as they relate to the Industrial Revolution. Marvin has stories to go with each seal from his most recent book due to be published shortly.
The train was a very important part of industry and Marvin said you would be surprised at how many towns have a locomotive on their seal. According to his web site, “Over the years Marvin has collected and decoded the official seals and municipal symbols from various cities, towns, counties, boroughs and villages in this country as well as those in Europe. Each seal is a mini-history lesson and a collection all relating to a common heritage that tells of a reverence for that heritage.”
Copies of his previous books on the Dutch in New York (which includes Poestenkill) and the American Revolution will be available for purchase at $19.95.
Come join us on Tuesday, March 24, and get more facts and information at 7 pm at the Poestenkill Town Hall, Route 351 in the meeting room downstairs. Refreshments will be served. For more information on Marvin Bubie’s publications please visit his web site at mnobooks.com.
Active Parenting Class At Grafton Community Library
Grafton Community Library will host a four session class for parents of children in grades k-5 with the first class being held on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am. “Active Parenting Now,” taught by Jill Augustine, is designed to support parents by offering skills to redirect misbehavior and sidestep power struggles, discipline while teaching responsibility, prevent young people from experimenting with alcohol and other drugs, communicate effectively with children, and explore and encourage nonviolent conflict resolution inside the home and out. Participants are asked to sign up in advance. Sign up at the library or by contacting Jill Augustine at 658-2515, ext. 2117 or jaugustine@berlincentral.org.
Skills for Job Seekers At Grafton Community Library
Grafton Community Library’s “Skills For Job Seekers” program series is underway with seven free classes scheduled between now and June that will cover all aspects of finding and applying for work, including effective resume writing, computer skills for job seekers, acing the job interview, and using social media for your job search. Classes will be taught by experts from Rensselaer County One Stop and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The next class will be held March 21 at 10:30 am and will cover online resources for developing computer related skills such as Microsoft Office, coding, social media, and more. Grafton Library staff and community volunteers are also available by appointment on an ongoing basis to provide one-on-one help with all aspects of patrons’ job searches. For more information contact the Library at 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org/skills-for-job-seekers/.
The Brunswick Library will host a Blood Drive on March 9 from 1 to 6 pm. Please call or email the library to make an appointment 279-4023
The Library is now open Sundays! Join us for Family Yoga from 12:30 to 1:15 pm and a Family Movie at 2 pm!
Library Cook-Off -March 23rd at 6 pm
Make your best meatballs and come to the library for a cook off!
Adult Trivia Night – March 30th at 6 pm
$5 at the door, $4 to preregister, winning team splits the pot with the library, BYOB and everyone gets pizza!
The Brunswick Library is located at 4118 NY Route 2 in Brunswick
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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 […]
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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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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