The town has finalized an agreement that will ensure the Skenesborough Canalside Park and Visitor’s Center will remain open. At last week’s monthly meeting the board voted to continue basic maintenance of the building and grounds. “We will continue to operate the park in the same manner we did before we moved in,” said George [...]
Crackdown for overdue water bills
The village Board of Trustees took the first step toward recovering delinquent funds from water users who reside outside of the village. The board passed a resolution Monday night that gives it the authority to discontinue water services to any resident living outside the village whose water bill is more than 30 days late. Mayor [...]
Flooding survey under way
If your property or home suffered damage from this spring’s flooding, the village would like to hear from you. Village trustee Michael LaChapelle has made up a questionnaire that has been distributed to flood victims throughout the community and any residents who have not received one are urged to contact village officials. “We are trying [...]
Election 2010 Granville Picks Hicks
Hicks picked Republicans take both local contests handily The contest ended as it began – cordially. Just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Republican candidate for Granville town supervisor Matt Hicks took a phone call from his opponent, Democrat Tom Scott, conceding the 2010 election. Tuesday’s decisive 271-vote win by Hicks was a sharp contrast to [...]
Quarryman takes a fall
Replace the Quarryman? Damage much worse than expected. A sudden sharp cracking sound is never a good thing to hear when lifting a 1,000-pound object made of wood.
Working their way up
Stalwart Telescope employees promoted to key front office jobs Rick Butler and Robin Dodge have worked a lifetime at Telescope Casual Furniture. Between them, they have 67 years of accrued time, having worked their way up from the production floor to the front office through a series of ever-changing and increasingly demanding jobs.
Measure once, blog twice
…got out Sunday for nine holes and that was nearly the extent of the good weather. The best day for it looked to be…






