By Jaime Thomas It was a small but earnest group that gathered at the Slate Valley Museum last Thursday to discuss the future of Granville’s past. The meeting was the first reorganizational meeting of the former Granville Heritage Society, which faded out several years ago. Former Planning Board Chair Lee Comar initiated the effort in [...]
Town mobile home code enforcement criticized
By Jaime Thomas Though the Granville Town Board recently updated its mobile home ordinance, some residents don’t think it is being properly enforced. During a meeting Thursday night, Resident William Ritchie told the board he does not think the town has good code enforcement. “There’s a lack of enforcement in this town; the town’s going [...]
Granville Democrat visits national convention
Sheila Comar is no newcomer to politics. The Granville resident is the chair of the Washington County Democratic Committee and the executive committee chair of the New York State Democratic Committee. But she’d never seen anything like the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., before. “It was eye-opening. It was such a worldly place,” said [...]
2010 Looking back at the top stories of the year
A lot happened in Granville as the first 10 years of the 21st century came toward a close in 2010. As the new year approaches we here at the Granville Sentinel are taking a look back at some of the events and people who shaped the past 365 days. Jan. 5 Lions give Youth [...]
Residents get last look at Revitalization
With implementation of the Mettowee River Revitalization Strategy right around the corner, Granville Mayor Jay Niles urged those who turned out Monday night for the final look to get involved. “Pursue your interests,” Niles told the 20 people in attendance on the snowy night. The Granville Village Board convened the special meeting to get a [...]






