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The zoning map of parcels 117.5-1-2 through 117.5-1-4 (highlighted in light blue) off of Slate Valley Drive in the village of Granville. The three parcels circled have been changed to residential-business by the Granville Village Board and the two southern parcels are co-owned by Mayor Paul Labas, who recused himself from the board’s vote. Map courtesy of the Granville village clerk’s office.

Village board approves zoning change: Mayor’s ownership sparks sharp words

Post category:Featured Story Granville

A public hearing held on June 6 over whether to rezone three parcels on Slate Valley Drive, two of which are co-owned by Mayor Paul Labas, caused a contentious exchange…

Factions in the village

Post category:Featured Story Granville Whitehall

Labas, Granville board defend themselves against Telescope CEO Juckett, others in tense atmosphere Editor’s Note: NYVTmedia, which includes the flagship Granville Sentinel and the Whitehall Times, conducted dozens of interviews…

Granville Village Board members Lisa Ackert and Dean Hyatt, mayor Paul Labas, board members Gordon Smith (via FaceTime on iPad) and Dan Brown.

Village budget has 0 tax increases

Post category:Featured Story Granville

For perhaps the first time in half a century, the Granville Village Board approved a 2022-23 budget with no tax increase whatsoever, a feat described as “amazing” by resident John…

Left to right: Granville Village Board members Lisa Ackert and Dean Hyatt, Mayor Paul Labas, board members Gordon Smith and Dan Brown.

Village to allow cannabis, town won’t

Post category:Featured Story Granville

The village of Granville is going to allow cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments while the town of Granville opted out on Oct. 21. After three public hearings, the Village…

Mayor: Public comment rules must be followed

Post category:Featured Story Granville

Addressing conflict following the July Granville Village Board meeting, Mayor Paul Labas delivered a speech focused on “appropriate conduct” and rules for the public comment session to the attending public…

Mayor Paul Labas

Village board amends Pember meeting minutes, bridge work a month behind schedule, board says

Post category:Featured Story Granville

A heated exchange between Mayor Paul Labas, Rebecca Dittmeier and Kathy Juckett over the language and information included in the June board meeting minutes regarding the Pember Library and Museum…

The pump station from ground level, just outside TD Bank on Quaker Street.

Power panel repair coming

Post category:Featured Story Granville

Granville Mayor Paul Labas made a promise at a village board meeting Monday to get the power panel for the pumping station near TD Bank on Quaker Street rewired and…

Village of Granville Mayor Paul Labas.

Vandal law ‘with teeth’ eyed by village

Post category:Featured Story Granville

Mayor Paul Labas declared Monday at a village board meeting that he is looking into the possibility of local legislation to place strict punishment on vandalism in the village, with…

Municipal center vote site will require wearing masks

Post category:Featured Story Granville

By Jay Mullen The Village Municipal Center will be the sole location for the upcoming Granville village election on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and voters will be required to wear a…

Christmas in the Park kicks of Wednesday

Post category:Featured Story Granville

By Matthew Saari It may be only the second week of October, but a group of Granville residents is already prepping for this year’s Christmas in the Park event. The…