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  Who knew? Latest word is that Matt Rathbun changed his mind about taking the interim supervisor’s position. After giving every indication he planned to accept the job, Rathbun said today he will not be named tonight at the special 7 p.m. board meeting.   Haven’t heard yet if this changes anything at the county [...]

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Maple producers are ready to boil

The winter weather might have been a bummer for those who snowshoe, snowmobile or generally just like to play in the snow, but it turns out it was a good thing for area maple producers.

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Town mourns Hurley’s death

Rodger Hurley claimed by heart attack Granville Supervisor Rodger Hurley got to serve just 61 of the 730 days he was elected to serve in November as the first two-term Democrat to hold the office in the history of the office in Granville.

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Heart Attack Claims Hurley

Granville Supervisor Rodger Hurley died Tuesday morning from a heart attack en route to Glens Fall Hospital. He was 70 years old. Just months into his second term after winning a nail-biter election that came down to counting absentee ballots, Hurley called 911 about 8:30 a.m. complaining of chest pains. Hurley was taken by ambulance [...]

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Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., 88

Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., age 88, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.   Clarence was born on Sept. 28, 1921, in Comstock, the son of Clarence and Flora (Warner) Brace.   He grew up in Wells, Vt., where his parents owned and operated Brace’s Garage, and [...]

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Riders are rarin’ to go

      Family (and club) fired up for snow season   It’s not every person in the Northeast who gets excited when winter finally really hits and the snow begins to fly, but every person doesn’t own a snowmobile.

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‘So far, so good’ as far as school flu

    While other communities surrounding Whitehall have seen high increases in illness, the news here is so far, so good.  

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Town tax increase spurs board debate

  Board splits on 2.1 percent increase The Granville Town Board has agreed on a tentative budget that contains a 2.1 percent tax increase, something one member said the people can’t afford.

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Water Rates to Climb

North Granville water rates to double Costs associated with operation of the North Granville water district have led officials to enact steep rate hikes for users outside of the district.

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Richard R. Matteson

Richard R. Matteson, age 52, died at Glens Falls Hospital on June 3, 2009. Richard was born on Jan. 13, 1957, in Granville, the son of Raymond and Florence (Martelle) Matteson. Dick attended Granville High School. He was employed at K.D. Stone. Dick was an avid gardener, both vegetables and flowers. The bounty of his [...]

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Community Calendar 5/16/13

  Thursday May 16   Museum ABCs BENNINGTON The Bank of Bennington will sponsor a free Museum ABCs program for [...]

Enrollment decline continues at WCS

Enrollment continues to decline within the Whitehall Central School District, reflecting what has become a countywide trend. The New York [...]

Town debates charging for waterfront park usage

The town is debating whether it should charge individuals and groups to use facilities at Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park. The [...]

19th century schooner to visit next month

A replica of a 19th century schooner will visit Whitehall next month and detail the events of the War of [...]

Whitehall school budget vote this Tuesday

The Whitehall Board of Education presented its proposed 2013-14 budget to the public and is eyeing a tax increase of [...]

Board approves merger of wrestling teams

Whitehall and Fort Ann’s wrestling teams will be one and the same. The Whitehall Board of Education formally approved a [...]

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