By Jaime Thomas Nearly 50 people showed up to an informational meeting in Hebron last Wednesday about the possibility of a revaluation. And while several residents expressed disapproval of undergoing another assessment after only five years, Vicki Hayner, the town’s new assessor, said the timing was appropriate. She said New York state generally recommends revaluation [...]
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Esteemed District Secretary to Retire
One important detail Mark Bessen asked about when considering the Granville superintendent position four years ago was the quality of his would-be secretary, Diana Pitts. The answer was encouraging. “She had a good reputation as being very organized and knowing about what needs to get done in the superintendent’s office,” Bessen said. And she has [...]
Coffee shop has reopened already
Strong efforts by all involved to save Scotties Coffee Shop from Monday morning’s fire paid off — the retail store in the front was running by Tuesday, and locals were dining in the restaurant by Wednesday morning. The establishment was only minimally hurt, with minor smoke and ceiling damage, owner Thomas Scott said. As an [...]
Jr. Football finished undefeated
The Whitehall junior tackle football team recently completed a perfect season with a come-from-behind 28-20 win over visiting Fort Edward. “When we started the season with a 34-0 win in Warrensburgh without even allowing a first down I knew we were in for an exciting season,” said coach Ray Lyman. “I attribute the wins to hard [...]
Girls drop game to Greenwich
After a well-matched but scoreless first half, the Granville girls soccer team lost to Greenwich 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The Horde’s Amy Baker was busy in the net with 19 saves, and Emily Burke had a great game on defense for Granville. Granville was outshot by the Witches 22-6, but coach Carol Scott said [...]
Little League President sought
President and concession manager sought The Little League board of directors is looking for a new president. Tim Thomas, who has served for the past two years has stepped down. “He did an excellent job,” said board member Kathy Juckett. “He did more than the job entailed.” It was a sentiment echoed by other board [...]
Village Board settles dispute over sewer-line mistake
The village board of trustees resolved a nearly three year dispute with local resident Dave Waters, who had to complete work to his mother’s Potter Street home after the village inadvertently cut off the sewer line to her home. The board agreed to pay Waters $792.98 in restitution for repairs Waters completed at the home [...]
School asks for parents help in curbing cell phone use
School officials are trying to cut down on cell-phone related distractions and are asking parents to lend a helping hand. High School principal Kelly McHugh said the school has a policy of no cell phone use between7:30 a.m.and2:30 p.m.Students are permitted to carry a cell phone with them but they aren’t supposed to be visible. [...]
Bassett takes his final bow after 33 years
Bassett “retires” Little League still a part of daily life for Granville’s ‘Mr. Baseball’ After 33 years the man many think of when the think of Granville Little League is stepping down. Ernie Bassett has retired from his role as president. With granddaughters playing high school sports and a grandson starting T-ball, Bassett [...]
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VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]