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Grafton Town Board Action

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The Grant To Purchase A New Ambulance For The
Town Of Grafton Moves Closer To Completion

By Doug La Rocque
For several months the $150,000 grant announced last year by State Senator Kathy Marchione’s office to allow the Grafton Rescue Squad to replace its aging ambulance, has been stuck in red tape at the NYS Dormitory Authority, the state agency charged with making sure all the requirements of the grant are met.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

9th Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend

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Auction, Dinner, Golf And Basketball
Tournament Are This Weekend
The ninth annual auction, Golf Scramble and basketball tournament will be June 17 and 18 at the historic Hoosick Falls Country Club in Hoosick Falls. The weekend was established in memory of the late coach Ken Baker of Hoosick Falls and Cambridge who passed away in 2008.  [Read more…] about 9th Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend

Town And Village Hold Joint Informational Meeting About Water And Sewer Extension

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by Deb Alter and Alex Brooks
On Tuesday, June 7, the Village of Hoosick Falls and the Town of Hoosick held a joint informational meeting concerning the potential water and sewer expansion south along Route 22 to the school and in the Wilson Hill and Bovie Hill areas, and the expenditure of $46,000 for a comprehensive feasibility engineering study that is necessary in order to apply to New York State for grants and low- or no-interest loans to complete the project. If the two Boards decide to go ahead with the project, they will split the cost. The $46,000 would be refunded if the project gets approved. [Read more…] about Town And Village Hold Joint Informational Meeting About Water And Sewer Extension

Brown’s Brewing Partners With Battlefield For Historical Event

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Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom and the Bennington Battlefield will partner on Saturday, June 18 during New York State’s Path Through History Weekend.
The Bennington Battlefield will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s Path Through History weekend. Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will share the history of the battle and tales of the Revolutionary War soldier’s experience. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Partners With Battlefield For Historical Event

Petersburgh Library Events

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submitted by Sharon Hodges
The Petersburgh Public Library invites everyone to “The Last Dragon,” a puppet performance presented by The Puppet People on Monday, June 27 at 7 pm at the PVMCC. Join The Puppet People as they retell the fairy tale “The Last Dragon” by E. Nesbitt.  Are all princesses helpless? Are all knights brave and strong? Are all dragons evil? Come and find out!!! [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Events