Town/Govt

Granby Police Department promotion

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​Granby Detective Steven Vernale was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony held at the Granby Police Department on Friday, February 19.Sergeant Vernale is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He will earn his master’s degree this year. He has been a Granby Police Officer since December 2008 and a detective since 2014. He is a field training officer and an accident reconstructionist for the North Central […]

Town/Govt

First look at DOT’s plans for the town center

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​by Shirley MurthaIt has taken many years, but there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel regarding the re-configuration of the two main intersections in Granby center. Director of Community Development Fran Armentano noted that this is the result of the ongoing complaints by residents who utilize these roads during the rush hour commutes. Although there are other problems, it is the long lines of traffic during rush hours that are most annoying. During peak times, traffic on Rte. 1 […]

Fun & Rec

Good food and beer keep Scott Riley’s customers happy

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By John R. NiebWith many hours of hard work and dedication, Scott Riley, owner of the Cambridge House Brew Pub, insures that his customers are happy. The Granby Chamber of Commerce recognized his hard work when he was named Granby Businessperson of the Year for 2015.The Pub’s menu offers a variety of dishes from soup to fish and chips, unique sandwiches, pasta dishes, and steaks. Riley’s favorite on the menu is the Reuben. “I love a good corned beef,” he said. “But […]

People

Good food and beer keep Scott Riley’s customers happy

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By John R. NiebWith many hours of hard work and dedication, Scott Riley, owner of the Cambridge House Brew Pub, insures that his customers are happy. The Granby Chamber of Commerce recognized his hard work when he was named Granby Businessperson of the Year for 2015.The Pub’s menu offers a variety of dishes from soup to fish and chips, unique sandwiches, pasta dishes, and steaks. Riley’s favorite on the menu is the Reuben. “I love a good corned beef,” he said. “But […]

Great Outdoors

Spring is here…

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…and these moms need plenty of food if they expect to have 90-plus kids this Spring at the Sweet Pea Farm on East Street. The chicken on the top of the haystack is cheering them on. Photo by Peter Dinella […]

People

Business Person of the Year

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Granby Chamber of Commerce named Scott Riley as the Business Person of the Year for 2015. Riley is the owner and operator of the Cambridge House Brew Pub. Standing from left: John French, Chamber executive director; Mary Anne Guarco, new Chamber president, Riley, and Jen Burkhart, outgoing Chamber president.  […]

Town/Govt

Dates set for budget hearing and referendum

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Public Hearing is April 11; Referendum is April 25The annual Budget Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the GMHS auditorium.​Granby residents will vote on the Town Budget at the Budget Referendum on Monday, April 25, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room. Residents must bring a valid form of identification (photo ID preferred) to vote. If you are not registered to vote, but own property in Granby and are otherwise eligible to vote, you may receive a ballot […]

Town/Govt

Town manager presents “below reasonable” budget

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​Board Of Selectmen Report By Shirley MurthaTown Manager William Smith began his presentation of the proposed 2016-2017 budget by explaining the procedures and policies that are undertaken in developing the budget. These include computer modeling, audit reports, studies of debt management, internal controls and risk management, the town’s growth in economic development, and purchasing methods—especially with an eye to regional cost sharing.Smith showed a series of slides i […]

Town/Govt

BOE acquiesces to 1 percent budget cut; Superintendent disappointed

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By Kim BeckerThe Board of Education unanimously voted to cut two new certified teaching positions and the increased computer software assistance to meet the Board of Finance’s demand for a 1 percent decrease in the overall education budget.Superintendent of Granby Public Schools, Dr. Alan Addley, strenuously objected to the cut throughout the budget process. Addley originally gave BOE a budget with a .5 percent increase. He was told by the board to make the budget flat. The BOF then pushed […]

School & Sports

Flocking flamingos for a good cause!

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By Thérèse MulveyIt’s time to get flocking and help raise money for the 2016 Safe Grad Night! This 30-year-old event is a well-loved GMHS tradition but it takes donations to make it work. You may have noticed some lucky people in Granby with pink flamingos roosting on their lawn and thought, “WOW! I wish I could put a flock of Pink Flamingos on my friend’s lawn.” Well you can! And you will be supporting a great cause too. All that’s needed to participa […]