Town/Govt

Artwork to Come

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Planning and zoning for 3-11-14 By Elaine Jones At the March 11 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a modification of the site plan to construct a building addition of 660 square feet for Beman Hardware at 20 Hartford Ave. The addition will be to the right (east) of the current building and will be used primarily for storage. This will eliminate outdoor storage of materials along the left side property line and add 5 more parking spaces in the front. Tractor trailers deliver […]

Fun & Rec

Marquis Peacock Award

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By Lori Garcia On February 7, members of the Marquis of Granby gathered at the Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 of the American Legion for a special celebration. The American Legion was presented with the prestigious Marquis of Granby Peacock Award, which recognizes long-standing commitment and support for the Marquis by an individual or organization in the community. The award is cross-stitched by hand each year by a Marquis parent with an 18th century peacock design. “The peacock is figured […]

Fun & Rec

Motorcycle Show

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New England Air Museum to Hold first ever Motorcycle Show on April 19. The New England Air Museum will hold a motorcycle show on Saturday, April 19. On that day visitors will be able to view 13 different classes of motorcycles. The classes are: Best Military Motorcycle, Oldest Running Motorcycle, Best American Pre WWII, Best American Post WWII, Best Custom Built, Best Café Racer, Best British Pre 1960, Best British Post 1960, Best European Pre 1960, Best European Post 1960, Best Japa […]

People

The Sweet Beet

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A mother’s perspective: a sweet solution to dealing with children’s allergies By Brenda Utzinger Being a parent of a child with food allergies or sensitivities is forever a challenge, but it has gotten a little easier since The Sweet Beet opened its doors on Route 10 at 498 Salmon Brook Street in Granby. Since revamping one of my daughter’s diets a few years ago to avoid gluten, egg and most dairy. I have learned to be a quick study of a food label and menu, and I have revi […]