The Quarryman will return with a new look, chainsaw artist Tim O’Brien told the Granville Village Board Monday night, just not before spring. The artist behind the original statue detailed the process he saw unfolding throughout the winter to have a piece ready for sometime after the still-falling snow melts away. “I want to be [...]
‘Dual’ again?
The issue of dual sport athletes came to the fore Monday night as the board of education again heard an appeal for changing the standing policy. Board members didn’t have a lot to say of the matter when senior Meghan O’Brien made her appeal. She made a pretty compelling case, certainly enough to sway those [...]
Whistle may return
Mayor proposes return of unique timepiece Just as the streets of Granville had not heard the chimes of the Veterans Memorial Clock in many years, the mayor proposed the return of another unique timepiece to Granville Monday night. Mayor Jay Niles asked the board if there was interest among the board members in bringing back [...]
Quarryman plans in works
Moments after the sharp crack and before the sawdust had even settled into the grass of Lions Park on that cool and clear fall day, chainsaw artist Tim O’Brien knew he wanted to make another Quarryman statue Before the pieces had been gathered together and moved from the lawn where the statue stood for a [...]
Board’s goal is zero percent tax increase
Board considers layoffs to meet 0 percent goal The Granville Board of Education heard Monday night the only way to get to its tax rate goal for the 2010-2011budget is to lay off four school staff personnel and spend up to $500,000 of its fund balance.
Granville turns tables on police training bill
and Keith Lobdell Granville turns table on officer claim After considering a municipal law regarding a bill from Whitehall for police officer training expenses, the Granville Village Board has voted to seek its own claims.
Village fined for discharge
$5,000 fine ‘Fair’ mayor says The Granville Village Board agreed to pay a $5,000 civil fine Monday night resulting from the accidental discharge of partially treated wastewater into the Mettowee River on July 28.
Super search down to 3
The Granville Board of Education has narrowed its search for a new school district superintendent to three finalists.
Summer rec bus backed
The Granville Town Summer Recreation Program has potential new life following a decision Monday night by the village board to contribute financial support to a needed bus run.






