When a local resident came to the Village Board to complain about teen bicyclists damaging grassy areas along the rail trail, he also posed another question to Mayor Brian LaRose. “Do you know when the skate park will be open again?” Water Street resident Michael [...]
Train derailment investigation continues
By Bill Toscano Train service between Vermont and New York was disrupted for part of last weekend following a train derailment on the Vermont Rail lines that cross South Williams Street early Saturday morning and could have caused public safety issues in the village. The Amtrak Ethan Allen Express that regularly runs from Rutland, Vt., [...]
Free gun locks available
In the wake of the tragic December shooting death of a Saratoga County youth, Granville officials are reminding residents the Granville Village Police Department has dozens of free gun locks available. “I support any program that involves an increased level safety for children,” Granville Police Chief Ernie Bassett Jr. said Monday. The locks have been [...]
Skating rink awaits break in the weather
The Granville skating rink will open sometime soon, but organizers said they have been stuck waiting on the weather. Dave Williams, along with at least two other people, plan to open the rink much as they have for the past several years; they’re just waiting for good enough weather to flood the skating surface. “Mixing [...]
Escaped sex offender caught
Offender apprehended A registered level three sex offender who allegedly escaped from Glens Falls Hospital while receiving treatment following his arrest is behind bars following his capture Sunday in Fort Ann by Washington County Sheriff’s Department deputies with an assist from Granville Village Police.






