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Lumber and granite quarries were important in the early economy.

The island is a self sustaining environment that operates on an honor system ; however, infrastructure such as electricity is provided by the town of Clayton, NY.

There are no bridges onto Grindstone ( save when the river freezes ), or formal ferry services onto Grindstone Island.

There is a community dock ( the town dock in Aunt Jane's Bay ) provided for visitors on Aunt Jane's Bay-some inlanders who live inland on the island park their vehicles along the road.

There is a normal US postal service delivery route onto the island Monday through Saturday.