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Tipsy Beer Truck Lands In A Ditch In Grafton

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By Doug La Rocque

The driver of this DeCrescente Distributors truck told the investigating Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputy, he was attempting to pull off to the side of Route 2, when the pavement on the shoulder of the road gave way under his rear wheels, causing the trailer to slide down into the ditch.  [Read more…] about Tipsy Beer Truck Lands In A Ditch In Grafton

A Walking Tour Of The Historic Grafton Green

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By Doug La Rocque

The number of participants that gathered in the Town Park this past Saturday, August 12, was large enough that event organizers split into two separate groups to highlight the history of the park, building by building as they went along.

Grafton’s Gordon (Gunny) Gundrum explains some of the history of what is now the Grafton Senior Center. Gunny once owned the building and gifted it to the Town so the Center could be built. Photo by Doug La Rocque

Everyone was provided with a booklet that detailed the park since its inception in 1848.  The booklet is quite detailed and contains many pictures of the green and the building surrounding it, some dating back to the late 1800’s.  Most are part of the Grafton Historical Society’s collection, the organization that sponsored the event.

Free Concert In Wood Park

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Friday Night, August 18 in Wood Park in Hoosick Falls a free concert will be offered with The West Drive Dance Band from 6 to 9 pm.

West Side Drive is a 7 piece dance band that has been performing popular hits from the 70s through today’s chart toppers since early 2016. You will hear cover tunes from the likes of Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, The Commodores, Elle King, Tom Petty, The Temptations, Meghan Trainor, Van Morrison, and many more.

A rock solid groove to support featured vocalistKrussy Fauler is the formula, and the horn section makes things pop! Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to get your groove on!

Food, sodas and water will be available and a Beer Garden from the Sand Bar with Beer and Wine.

The Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament Returns For 18th Year With An Anonymous Donor Offering A $10,000 Challenge

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Be a part of it!  On Saturday September 9 the tradition continues for the Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament, which will be held at the Sand Bar in Hoosick Falls starting at 10 am. The event is a way for family and friends to remember Karen McGovern and celebrate her life. [Read more…] about The Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament Returns For 18th Year With An Anonymous Donor Offering A $10,000 Challenge

Past Chief Bill Seel Honored At Petersburgh Fire Department Installation

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By Doug La Rocque

Sixteen years is a long time to be chief, but that is the number of years Petersburgh’s Bill Seel put in as the top officer of the Petersburgh Volunteer Fire Department.  Bill was first elected chief in 1998 and served until 2003. He returned to the position in 2006, stepping down earlier this year.  [Read more…] about Past Chief Bill Seel Honored At Petersburgh Fire Department Installation