Great Outdoors

Holcomb Farm Prospered in 2014

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Fresh Access Accomplishments and Plans Holcomb Farm’s Fresh Access program prospered in 2014, supplying over 10,000 pounds of fresh, chemical-free vegetables to those who cannot access them readily. Fresh Access provided substantial pounds of produce to the Granby Senior Center and the Hispanic Health Council in Hartford. These vegetables included lettuce, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, potatoes, cabbage, zucchini, chard, hot peppers and much more. But that’s not all. The program made ma […]

Town/Govt

Spending Held Tight

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Spending Held Tight – Revenues Flat By Michael Guarco, Chair, Board of Finance Preparations for the FY2016 Budget are underway…against a backdrop of essentially flat revenues. At the three-board meeting held in late January both the school and municipal administrations presented their estimated budget requirements, both of which were in the 3.5 percent increase range. As work has continued on them and more and better information becomes available, both administrations and the boar […]

Fun & Rec

Sam-I-Am for Breakfast

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Sam – I – Am visits Granby for breakfast Join in the fun Saturday morning, March 7, as Granby celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geissel, better known as Dr. Seuss. A breakfast of green eggs (no artificial coloring) and ham, served with toast, juice and coffee, will be offered to the very young and the young-at-heart. This fun-filled family event will be held at the pond building at Salmon Brook Park starting at 7 a.m. Additional sittings will be offered for 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. […]

Town/Govt

GPD New Officer

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Jose Antonio Martinez, Jr. started his career with the Granby Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 18. He received his new badge at a swearing in ceremony attended by family, friends and his new co-workers. Officer Martinez is not new to law enforcement. He had a successful 20-year career with the Bloomfield Police Department, having retired at the rank of sergeant. He brings extensive training and experience to the Granby Police Department. Officer Martinez has a strong interest in community p […]

School & Sports

GMMH Honor Roll

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GMMH Granby Memorial Middle School Honor Roll 2nd Quarter 2014-2015 GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Ryan Antkowiak, Rachael Badeau, Denise Blake, Anthony Bonadies, Brian Boyle, Charles Brinegar, Jalyn Brown, Catherine Bystrowski, Haley Clark, Lindsay Courser, Jenna Dauria, Lily Day, Anthony DelPrincipe, Jack DiMeo, Sydnie Dorman, Mackenzie Dowd, Elizabeth Escudero, Michael Favolise, Emma Fetridge, Madison Flebotte, Jonathan Hacia, Parker Hansen, Evan Holm, Katherine Hosack, Mckenzie Huot, Lucy Jacob […]

Local Voices

Poem by Bernadette

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March How blessed we are to welcome this new month of March with its promise of spring days to come. We smile at the beauty of the daffodils, the bravery of the tiny crocuses, and at the sight of returning robins in a field, or on a lawn. Yes, the winter has taken its toll with illnesses, and house bound days off heavy snows, slippery ice, bitter cold, and chilling winds. Yet, now the sun renews us with its strength, and brings joy into our souls. Welcome, March, dear friend. The […]

Events

Kids Play You Stay

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Baby it ‘s cold outside It may be weeks before the weather warms up enough to take little ones to the playground at Salmon Brook Park.  Don’t worry—enjoy the weekly KIDS PLAY, YOU STAY Playgroup. Every Wednesday morning from 9:30–11 a.m.  parents, grandparents, and other caregivers visit the big red barn at the Holcomb Farm for a variety of fun and learning opportunities. The Granby Early Childhood Council, together with Granby Youth Services, offers a weekly […]

People

VNA Health Column

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Osteoporosis in Men – More Common Than You Think It would be impossible to recall the number of times your parents told you to “stand up straight” and that “good posture is important.” Their well-meaning advice was legitimate. Research consistently shows that it is never too early–or too late–to strengthen your spine. Osteoporosis, a degenerative condition that occurs when bones become “porous” due to loss of density and mass, is most commo […]

Town/Govt

BOE Budget Overview

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On March 4, I will present the FY16 Administrative Budget to the Board of Education. The budget is a spending plan that is responsive to the slow recovering economy, the priorities established by the community, board-approved goals, the mission of the school district, and, the budget guidelines established by the Board of Finance. Next year’s budget is presented at a time of increasing special education costs; uncertainty about how the state plans to meet its budget deficit and funding to […]

Events

Finding Angel Connections

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MeadowBrook of Granby is hosting a lecture featuring Angel Connections founder Barbara Hardie, March 24, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at its facility located at 350 Salmon Brook St. For those who have wondered why they were going through some challenging experiences, or why certain people in one’s life make things challenging, Hardie says it’s the “blueprint” created, with the help of one’s angels, before birth. Hardie will talk about the process that created one&rs […]