Town/Govt

Granby’s finance officer chosen for award

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Granby’s finance officer again chosen for awardBy Shirley Murtha Granby Administration Finance Officer Barbarajean Scibelli once again has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting. It acknowledges Scibelli’s excellence in preparing Granby’s comprehensive annual finan […]

Town/Govt

Desrosiers retires from BOS after 22 years

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By Shirley Murtha After serving for 22 years on Granby’s Board of Selectmen, Ron Desrosiers has submitted his resignation. Not afraid to be the voice of reason and caution, he will be remembered, among other things, for establishing the annual Community Service Awards in 1997. These awards recognize both adult and teen residents who have given special service to the town. Each spring, Desrosiers and representatives from the Drummer and Granby Community Television call for nominations from […]

Town/Govt

Residents recognized for service 

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Residents recognized for service by Board of Selectmen  By Shirley Murtha Prior to conducting regular business at the June 15 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, First Selectman Scott Kuhnly recognized several Granby residents for their service to the town. Before the annual Community Service Awards presentation, special awards were given to Russ St. John and Incy Muir. St. John began serving the community in 1963 on the Development and Industrial Committee and went on to sit on Planni […]

Town/Govt

Planning and Zoning meeting

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The Planning and Zoning meeting of May 26 By Elaine Jones On May 26, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Center Review Study Subcommittee report with a power point presentation by Director of Community Development Fran Armentano. Using maps showing specific areas of town, particularly the town center and the three zones that define it, and where the proposed zoning amendment would have the greatest impact, he reviewed the recommendation of the subcommittee and the effect on the tow […]

Town/Govt

Planning and Zoning Meeting

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Planning and Zoning meeting for June 9 2015 By Elaine Jones After accepting the Center Review Study Subcommittee’s report of an amendment to the Zoning Regulations Section 3.12.5 Comprehensive Granby Center Criteria, viewing three PowerPoint presentations showing maps of the Center area and the three zones that define it, and holding three public hearings to allow more input from residents, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 6-1 vote, approved the amendment to the Zoning Regulation […]

Local Voices

Mayoral Candidate for Hartford

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CTVV-Judge Robert Killian – mayoral candidate for Hartford  Judge Robert Killian is on a mission to be the Mayor of Hartford. The city has been his and his family’s home for many years and he believes it is no more than two years away from Chapter 11. He is, by party, a Democrat, but in his interview with Susan Regan, Host of CT Valley Views, his perspective and objective is that realistic steps need to be taken to rein in budgetary control and work in a by-partisan way to save the Capital […]

Local Voices

A New Beginning with Holistic Care

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 Many men and women suffer the effects of everyday stress that can lead to mysterious ailments that persist to a chronic status. The first reaction is to search the internet for answers while they attempt to make a medical appointment. One alternative is to consider holistic care that may not only provide relief but can be done in conjunction with your doctor’s recommendations. It is important to choose the right therapist and determine the optimum service for your concerns. Susan Regan, […]

Local Voices

CTVV speaks with Rick Daniels

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CTVV speaks with Rick Daniels, publisher of The Hartford Courant  Publishers of major print media outlets normally comment through their periodicals. However, Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, was fortunate to have Rick Daniels, publisher of The Hartford Courant as a recent guest on her TV program.  Seven months into his new position, Daniels brings a lot to the table of the longest running newspaper in the United States. Daniels arrived on the scene as the Courant was celebratin […]

Fun & Rec

Mounted Shooting Club celebrates 10 years

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Connecticut Renegades Mounted Shooting Club celebrates 10 years By Allison Forsyth In 2005, Granby resident and local blacksmith Roger Dinsmore started telling his clients and riding friends about a new sport making its way to the Northeast. It was called cowboy mounted shooting and he said the best part was that “you get to dress up like cowboys and cowgirls of the old west.” After an initial meeting at J and G’s, Dinsmore had several board members, a secretary, a treasurer, […]

The Arts

Artscape Grant Awarded

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Artscape grant awarded to the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series for the 2015-2016 season By Laura Mazza-Dixon The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series, in its fourth year of presenting programs at South Congregational Church, has received an Artscape grant from the Greater Hartford Arts Council for the 2015-2016 season. The GHAC Artscape grants are made possible by contributions made to both the United Arts Campaign and the United Way Community Campaign. The projects approved for funding by t […]