Sentinel-Times
By EJ CONZOLA II
December 9, 2024
By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – Mayor Francis “Fra” Putorti declared a state of emergency late Dec. 8 after water pressure feeding the village’s water system fell from 500 to 700 pounds per square inch to just 200 psi – not enough to fill the village’s water needs. The pressure ...
Cynthia E. Crouch gained her angel wings on December 2nd, 2024, after a brief illness.Cindy was born in Granville, NY the daughter of Clifford and Marion (McClure) Crouch. Cindy was the youngest of 9 children.Cindy loved her family deeply and was always ready to spend time with them no matter what ...
Joseph Peter Panoushek, a native and resident of Hampton, NY, passed away on November 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 6, 1938 to Henry and Doris Panoushek. Joseph was a Union Carpenter, millwright by trade, belonged to Hampton Planning Board, Poultney ...
By Erik PekarThere were several news items of interest in the Dec. 5, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel.A Granville business was expanding with a major acquisition: "E.G. Barrow recently purchased of George Fox the insurance business in Glens Falls which was at one time owned by Mayor Hitchcock.
GRANVILLE - The Slate Valley Museum will host its final paint-on-slate workshop of the year on Friday, Dec. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. This special workshop event is held during the museum’s Holiday Festival. Surrounded by creative holiday displays, participants will paint a scene of a frozen lake and ...
Here is an update on the RCAP surveys needed for the Town Of Granville to apply for grants. We are halfway there. We need approximately 70 more to complete this portion. We have put a great deal of effort into getting this far and I am asking for some help. If anyone would like to help with ...
Paul D. Phillips passed away on Dec. 3, 2024, at his home in Salem, New York, with his loving family by his side, just four days before his 74th birthday. He was born on Dec. 7, 1950, in Grafton, New York, the son of George Phillips and Annie Burdick, moving to Granville at a young age. As ...
By Doug La Rocque GRANVILLE – Is it a law or isn’t it a law? That is the question. In particular, is a school board or any municipality for that matter legally obligated to post not only the agenda but their full meeting packet online 24 hours prior to their next meeting? This, of course, ...
By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – The town’s moratorium on renewable energy projects has been extended for an additional six months, but a member of the town Planning Board – which would be responsible for setting conditions for any such projects – said he doubts any proposals will ...
GRANVILLE – Each year the village of Granville tries to outdo itself when it comes to Christmas lighting and celebrations and 2024 is no exception.Village officials and crews, with help from residents, began working after hours and on their own in the early fall, to decorate Main Street and ...
By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – Never mind that stores have been stocking their shelves with Christmas items since well before Halloween or that strings of multicolored lights have illuminated Riverside Park since mid-November – the holiday season will kick off in earnest Dec. 7 when ...
GRANVILLE, NY — Marie Williams, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born on August 3, 1935, in Granville, NY, she was the cherished daughter of Harold Rathbun and Grace McMahon and the sister of the late Patricia Smith. Marie is ...
Rupert, VT - Charles E. Watrous, 90, of Rupert, VT, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Rutland Health & Rehabilitation in Rutland, VT. Charlie was born on August 25, 1934, in Rupert, VT, the son of Ruth and Charles Watrous. He was one of seven children and grew up in a ...
Alice Baker, Correspondent Helen Tyler of Rutland, Vermont, was a Sunday visitor of Alice and JoAnne Baker on Butler Road. Congratulations to Amy Baker of South Glens Falls and Joey Palin of Niskayuna, who announced their engagement recently. No wedding date has been set at this ...
By Erik PekarThere were some news items of interest in the November 28, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel.The Sons of Union Veterans and the Women's Relief Corps held a banquet: "Over seventy were present at the Veteran's night banquet served by the W.R.C. for Camp H.C. Gordon, Sons of Veterans, ...
GRANVILLE - The Slate Valley Museum’s 2024 Holiday Festival will celebrate the holidays with an array of decorative displays and craft activities, many of which will explore this year’s theme of “Peace on Earth.” “Peace and joy are common holiday themes,” said executive director Sarah Kijowski.
By Catherine M. Oliverio GREENWICH – The Best of Washington County 2024, a celebration honoring 269 businesses, individuals and organizations, was held at Christ the King Center in Greenwich on Nov. 19. There were 8,296 votes tallied by 1,730 people from Washinton County to Vermont and ...
By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL - The search for a successor to school superintendent Patrick Dee, who retired in August but still leads the district in an interim position, will begin after the start of the new year. Members of the Board of Education met Nov. 18 with Tony Muller, ...
By Erik PekarA bazaar was announced in the Middle Granville column of the Nov. 21, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel: "The annual bazaar of the Women's Benevolent society will be held at the Presbyterian chapel Friday afternoon and evening, December 5, opening at 12 o'clock. Several booths will ...
By Brett Porter NYVT Media GRANVILLE - Assemblyman Matthew Simpson made an appearance at the Slate Valley Center in Granville to honor some of the community’s veterans. In front of roughly 25 senior vets, the freshly reelected assemblyman demonstrated his gratitude to the United States ...
By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media GRANVILLE – Granville’s Veterans Day parade was held Nov. 11 at 10 a.m., proceeding from Gemini Fitness and continuing down to Veterans Memorial Park for the ceremony of honoring veterans. Participants included a motorcade, VFW, the American Legion, ...
harge A 37-year-old Whitehall man is behind bars, charged with rape in the 2nd degree and endangering the welfare of a child. On Nov.7 state troopers received information that Matthew P. Delucca allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 15 while in ...
WYNANTSKILL- Dorothy M. Ruff, 88, of Wynantskill, NY passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Having grown up in Middle Granville, she was the daughter of Walter and Josephine Kelly Keefe. She was a graduate of Granville High School. On April 7, 1956, Dorothy was united ...
By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media HARTFORD – The Town Board approved a $1.46 million budget for the coming year following a public hearing attended by only one town resident – who offered no comment on the spending plan. The budget approved at the Nov. 5 meeting – which coincided with Election ...
By Erik PekarThere were several news items of interest in the Nov. 14, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel.New hose was received by fire companies in the village: “Each hose company in the village has received 250 feet of new rubber lined hose, which makes a total for each organization of 1,700 ...
GRANVILLE – The board of directors of the Pember Library and Museum has appointed John Hess of Arlington, Vermont, to the newly established position of director for the institution. The board decided that one person embracing the three parts of the Pember was the right way to proceed. Hess ...
By Erik Pekar NYVT Media The idea of a sales receipts tax on utilities within the village was discussed by the Granville Village Board at its Nov. 4 meeting and a public hearing on the issue was scheduled for Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The tax would be billed to the utility, such as power bills, ...
By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media GRANVILLE – The Granville Community Foundation awarded three grants totaling $42,975 in a ceremony on Nov. 6 at the Glens Falls National Bank’s Granville branch. The grants were presented by bank manager and vice president Jenine Macura, Granville Area ...
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement on her nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to be the Ambassador to the United Nations. “I am truly honored to earn President Trump's nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. During my conversation ...
Granville, NY hosted a parade and ceremony on Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024 to honor those who serve our country and who have served in the United States armed forces. NYVT Media's Erik Pekar was there to get you a front row seat. Check out the videos below. Never miss the local ...