Monday, February 1, 1836: Today quite blustering with snow. This morning I carried my children to school and then I took my team and went into my swamp on my Rodgers Farm and chopped and drew home a load of wood. In coming home the road was drifted. Mr. John Russel and son helped me shovel out road before I could get home.
Friday Feb. 5: Today a severe cold day. I only tended to my chores and chopped wood to the door, and this evening I took the cutter and carried my wife to Mr. Salmon Oins on a visit.
Saturday: I called into Wm Hadsell’s store and he paid me up the note of two hundred and 97 dollars and 44 cts – by deducting out sixteen dollars which balances out his book account against me and I took a receipt in full. I then returned home. It was nearly twelve at night. Today a child died to Mr. R. Danford’s. The mother was there on a visit from Dalton, the name is Quimba.
Sunday: This afternoon I called down to see Russell Pierce, he is quite out of health with a swelled throat.
Monday: Today another snow storm, I only tended to my chores. tonight Ezra Butes stayed to our house. He came along with Doctor Thomas to help him through the snow drives going to doctor Russel Pierce for the swelled throat.
Tuesday: Today I shoveled snow on the highway, breaking out the road, and chopped wood to the door.
Conflict Over ADA Compliance In Petersburgh
by Alex Brooks
Much of the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on September 21 concerned the Town’s progress toward making their buildings ADA compliant. The Board received a letter from a citizen criticizing them for failing to sign a mediation agreement that was sent to them by a firm whose identity was not disclosed. [Read more…] about Conflict Over ADA Compliance In Petersburgh
Cyclists From Near And Far Proclaim Brown’s Covered Bridge Tour A Success, Vow To Do It Again Next Year
by Deb Alter
It could not have been a better day for the first-ever Brown’s Brewing Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour. Gorgeous blue skies with a few wispy clouds, absolutely perfect. The riders were excited, yet relaxed, since this was a tour, not a race. Starting and finishing at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery in Hoosick Falls, the non-competitive ride featured a tour of historic covered bridges over the majestic Hoosick and Battenkill Rivers. [Read more…] about Cyclists From Near And Far Proclaim Brown’s Covered Bridge Tour A Success, Vow To Do It Again Next Year
Grafton Couple Charged In On-Going Animal Abuse Case
By Doug La Rocque
Michael and Erica Costello of 85 Old Road (Old Rt. 2) were arraigned Tuesday evening September 22 in Grafton Town Court on seven counts each of failing to provide sustenance, a violation of New York State Agriculture and Market laws, and one count each of creating conditions that endanger others, a class B misdemeanor. [Read more…] about Grafton Couple Charged In On-Going Animal Abuse Case
Grafton Library Lends Anti-Rent Flag To Albany Institute of History And Art
The Grafton Community Library is pleased to announce that it has lent the historic Anti-Rent Banner to the Albany Institute of History and Art until April 2016. The flag is featured in the exhibition Capital Region 50 Objects, which opened September 18. It portrays a man with a horn, small tomahawk and Indian headdress which were symbols of the Anti-Rent movement. [Read more…] about Grafton Library Lends Anti-Rent Flag To Albany Institute of History And Art
Berlin Volunteer Fire Company Annual Fund Drive
Since 1904, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company continues to serve the Town with the utmost dedication and care. As professionally trained volunteers, the Fire Department, Rescue Squad and Auxiliary are here to help the community not just as emergency responders but also as neighbors and as friends. [Read more…] about Berlin Volunteer Fire Company Annual Fund Drive
Proposal For A Two Lot Subdivision Presented To Grafton Planning Board
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
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
Village Working Towards Demolition Of The American House
by Deb Alter
The Village Board approved a motion to hold a public hearing regarding The American House on Monday, September 28, starting at 6 pm at the Village Hall. The Village has finally gotten a response from the owner of the building; he acknowledged that he did indeed receive a letter from the Village requesting that he or his representative be at the public hearing. He did not, however, respond in any other way or verify that he will be there. [Read more…] about Village Working Towards Demolition Of The American House
Questar III Report On Berlin District Provides Guidance
by Thaddeus Flint
A presentation by Questar III BOCES of their report on the District’s learning environment was the subject of most of the September meeting of the Berlin School Board last Tuesday.
The study, which began in March 2015, was conducted with the purpose of “maximizing student achievement” in the District, according to Jane King, one of the members from the Questar III team who documented their findings in the District. [Read more…] about Questar III Report On Berlin District Provides Guidance