Town/Govt

Spring reminder from Building Dept

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Spring reminders from the Granby Building Department By William Volovski, Granby Building Official It seemed like this winter would never end, but now that the temperatures are rising many homeowners are still dealing with ice damming problems that arose during the winter. The Building Department receives quite a few calls regarding this and other roof problems. Unfortunately the combination of weather events and temperatures provided the perfect opportunity for ice dams. Ice dams are usually […]

Town/Govt

Budget Schedule

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Town Budget Schedule March 30: Boards of Education and Selectmen present budgets to Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. April 9: Budget Books available to public in Town Hall, Police Department and libraries April 13: Board of Finance presents 2015-16 budget at Public Hearing, GMHS auditorium, 7 p.m. April 27: Budget Referendum in Town Hall Meeting Room, 12–8 p.m. For further information, visit the town website, granby-ct.gov. […]

Events

Volunteer Fair

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Action Carpet and Floor Covering Make a difference—volunteer! By Carol Bressor The 2015 Volunteer Fair can make a difference—for individuals and organizations alike. The fair will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. It is sponsored by the senior center and Citizens for a Better Granby/Granby Drummer. Research shows that for individuals volunteering has many health benefits. A study by the Corporation for National and Communi […]

The Arts

BPMMS Concert

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Courtly Music from Paris and London in the 17th and 18th Century at South Church in April By Laura Mazza-Dixon The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will conclude the 2014-15 Season with a concert of Baroque Music from 17th and 18th Century Paris and London performed on Sunday April 26, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of South Congregational Church. The concert is free and open to the public. A suggested donation of $10 may be made at the door to support the continuation of the series. The churc […]

The Arts

Peter Mulvey to perform in Granby

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Peter Mulvey to perform in Granby By Carole Bernard Listening to Peter Mulvey’s music draws you in and leaves you wanting more. His incredibly smooth and silky voice reaches into the depths of your soul and echo there, much like his songs did when he sang in Boston’s subways. A native of Milwaukee, Wis., Mulvey brings the well-grounded sensibility of America’s heartland together with musical skills honed in Dublin, Ireland, to create real magic. Throughout the years and […]

Local Voices

Becker Letter

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March 2 To the members of the Granby Board of Education and Dr. Alan Addley, Superintendent: As a citizen who is interested in and committed to outstanding public education in Granby and who regularly attends Board meetings, thank you for your hard work and painstaking care in moving our District forward academically. I know the transition to Common Core, as well as a host of other issues, legislation, and financial constraints, make your jobs difficult and some days seemingly impossible. I ap […]

Fun & Rec

Valley Brook Presents Scout Awards

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Valley Brook Presents Scout Awards On Sunday, March 1, Valley Brook Community Church presented awards to several local scouts. Jim Works, a member at Valley Brook and a scout leader, presented religious awards to two local scouts: Ben Yoder and Joseph Gron. Both Ben and Joseph received the “God and Life” award that represents a completion of both a course of study and activities. Joseph was also recognized as a scout who had completed all four components of the Boy Scout religious a […]

Great Outdoors

GLT and Holcomb Farm Host Bear Talk

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Granby Land Trust and Holcomb Farm host bear talk By Trish Percival*UPDATE*  Due to the overwhelming response, the location has been changed – it will now be held in the Granby Senior Center.  Thanks, Jill Ford (Administrator at Holcomb Farm.) As the black bear population continues to rebound in Connecticut, it is important that people better understand these magnificent creatures. To help Granby residents of all ages learn more about bears, the Granby Land Trust and Holcomb Farm w […]

Fun & Rec

Granby Road Race

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44th Granby Road Race attracts lead corporate sponsor By Amy Woodman The historic Granby Road Race has attracted GoodWorks Insurance as a lead corporate sponsor this year. One of the state’s longest-running races, the Granby Road Race raises money to support the Farmington Valley YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. The 44th annual running of the 5K and 10K race will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Granby Memorial High School, Route 10/202. Pre-registration will begin at 7:30 […]

Fun & Rec

Yes! We like Green Eggs and Ham

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YES! We Like GREEN EGGS and HAM By Sheri Litchfield The Granby Parks and Recreation Department and the Granby Early Childhood Council hosted a GREEN EGGS and HAM BREAKFAST early Saturday morning on March 7th. This 2nd annual fun family event was held to celebrate the National Education Association, READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY and to honor the birthday of a beloved children’s author, Dr Seuss. Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. At the time of his death in 19 […]